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By Bianca Kaplanek

RANCHO SANTA FE — More than 100 people were on hand at The San Diego Polo Club to enjoy the “sport of kings” while helping to support local charities during The Country Friends inaugural Hats and Flats fundraiser Aug. 23.

The daylong event featured two polo matches, heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts, traditional divot stomps and an array of fancy fedoras. Cochairwoman Melanie Cruz Walsh said her philanthropic group was pleased with the turnout and hopes to make it

HAVING A BLAST!

Rancho Santa Fe campers had an out-of-this-world experience during a weeklong rocketry 3 camp

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By David Wiemers

RANCHO SANTA FE — With the new school year just around the corner, the school board met Aug. 20 to discuss some of the challenges that lie ahead.

With the school grounds in total disarray due to the renovation, it was not an easy task.

Superintendent Lindy Delaney and school board members donned hard hats to tour the grounds where construction for the new R. Roger Rowe School has started.

Project Manager Tim Ireland led the team around the grounds, dodging cranes, trucks and other heavy equipment being operated.

Afterward, the board assembled in a temporary office cluttered with moving boxes; a table was set up, but TURN TO SCHOOL ON 18

Crashes impact Ranch residents

POLO PARTY Above, Bettina Hahn Osborne of Coronado stomps a divot during halftime of the first four-chukker polo match during The Country Friends inaugural Hats and Flats fundraiser at The San Diego Polo Club on Aug. 23. Right, Casablanca’s Reggie White takes a shot to get the ball downfield. Despite his efforts, Casablanca lost to La Pasion 6-4 in the first of two matches played during an Aug. 23 fundraiser hosted by The Country Friends at The San Diego Polo Club. Photos by Bianca Kaplanek

By David Wiemers

tire and the door open, Galvin said. Additionally, he said the bed of the pickup was filled with glass and the tailgate sustained damage.

Since the beginning of the year, Rancho Santa Fe has recorded six other business burglaries, Jeffrey Vandersip, a crime analyst with the Sheriff Department’s Encinitas substation, said.

In August, there has been one other business burglarized within the community, he said.

Vandersip said he believes this is Rancho Santa Fe’s first ATM machine theft case since the beginning of 2008.

Because of the ongoing

RANCHO SANTA FE — The village of Rancho Santa Fe is populated with real estate offices, so when news of two car crashes involving realtors spread recently, ripples of fear and concern were felt across the community.

On Aug. 17, at 1:44 p.m., Herb Josepher was traveling in his 2009 Lexus from the village to his office on Via de la Valle.

While turning a corner on La Gracia, he was struck by a young man driving a Ford F-350 that had crossed the center line. The Lexus was forced off the road, crashing into a monument on a property on La Gracia, totalling the car.

Paramedics, the Rancho Santa Fe Patrol and the CHP were called to the scene. Josepher sustained injuries to his left neck, shoulder and has suffered from continual headaches.

As of press time, he is still awaiting results from

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TURN TO CRASHES ON 19

Community market targeted for ATM theft

By Randy Kalp

RANCHO SANTA FE — A local market received an unscheduled pre-dawn facelift during a failed burglary attempt to steal its ATM machine, the store manager said Aug. 19.

Other than some cosmetic damage to the now nonoperational ATM, there is no evidence of the destruction caused by a Chevy Colorado pickup truck that was backed through the front windows of Stumps Village Market in Rancho Santa Fe during the early morning hours of Aug. 17.

After busting through the 120-square-foot glass wall, the thieves attached a moving strap to the ATM in an attempt to rip it from the mar-

ket, Store Manager Matthew Basham said. He said the cash machine, which is secured by five bolts in eight inches of concrete, caused the strap to break.

Basham said he arrived at the store around 3:30 a.m. and believes the crime occurred approximately an hour earlier.

“A cigarette case was lying in the parking lot; cigarettes, glass and plants were everywhere,” Basham said of the scene. There was glass halfway down the aisles and scattered throughout the nearby produce, he said.

Basham, whose father-inlaw owns the store, said he expects the damages to exceed $10,000. Prior to Stumps Village Market open-

ing its doors nearly 15 years ago, Basham said the building, located in the 16000 block of Via de Santa Fe, housed another market, which dated back to the 1960s.

Patrick Galvin Sr., an 18year resident of Rancho Santa Fe, said he was surprised to hear about the destructive break-in; however, he said he got an even bigger shock when he discovered the thieves used his son’s pickup truck, which had moving straps in it, to commit the crime.

The truck was discovered around 4 p.m. Aug. 17 in a dirt lot roughly a block from the market and Galvin’s residence. The vehicle had been left abandoned with a blown

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AUG. 28, 2009

ODD Rocketry camp launches creativity, fun Fair board FILES urged to extinguish smoking

by CHUCK SHEPHERD

By Bianca Kaplanek

Lead story

Lonely Japanese men (and a few women) with rich imaginations have created a thriving subculture (“otaku”) in which they have all-consuming relationships with figurines that are based on popular anime characters.

“The less extreme,” reported a New York Times writer in July, obsessively collect the dolls.

The hardcore otaku “actually believes that a lumpy pillow with a drawing of a (teenage character) is his girlfriend,” and takes her out in public on romantic dates. “She has really changed my life,” said “Nisan,” 37, referring to his gal, Nemutan. (The otaku dolls are not to be confused with the life-size, anatomically-correct dolls that other lonely men use for sex.) One forlorn “2-D” (so named for preferring relationships with two-dimensionals) said he would like to marry a real, 3-D woman, “(b)ut look at me. How can someone who carries this (doll) around get married?”

Cultural Diversity — Thousands of Koreans, and some tourists, uninhibitedly joined in the messy events of July’s Byryeong City Mud Festival, which glorifies the joys of an activity usually limited to pigs. Mud wrestling, mudsliding, a “mud prison” and colored mud baths dominated the week’s activities, but so unfortunately did dermatological maladies, which hospitalized 200 celebrants.

— National Specialties: (1) In May, Singapore’s Olympic Council, finding no athlete good enough, declined to name a national Sportsman of the Year. (2) A survey of industrialized nations by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development revealed that Japanese and Koreans sleep the least, while the French spend the most time at both sleeping and eating.

(3) A Tokyo rail passenger company, Keihin, installed a face-scanning machine recently so that employees, upon reporting for work, can tell whether they are smiling broadly enough to present a good impression.

Latest Religious Messages — The director of a child advocacy group told The Associated Press in June that, since 1975, at least 274 children have died following the withholding of medical treatment based on religious doctrine. In one high-profile case this year, the father of a girl said turning her over to doctors would violate God’s word (she died), but in another, a Minnesota family that had trusted their son’s cancer to prayer, based on advice from something called the Nemenhah Band, changed course and allowed chemotherapy, which so far TURN TO ODD FILES ON 18

RANCHO SANTA FE — Spending a week of summer vacation learning pre-engineering, physics and aerodynamic principles may not sound like much fun for some students, but it was a blast — or blast off, in this case — for the eight boys and two girls who participated in David Warner’s rocketry camp at Rancho Santa Fe School.

The group of 9- to 12year-olds learned the principles of rocketry by designing, building and launching five different rockets that became progressively more sophisticated throughout the five-day camp that began Aug. 17.

The first day, students built paper rockets that used Kelvin’s high-pressure launch system. Next they created small and large Stratoblaster bottle rockets.

The larger versions were built with soda bottles, pingpong balls and athletic cones and included parachute recovery systems.

The final days were spent building classic Estes rockets such as Alpha, Big Bertha and Camanche, and “roll your own” rockets using Estes-powered rocket engines.

While the difficulty 3, 2, 1 ... Ellie Ahles, 9, tests her bottle rocket before attaching the cone and pingpong ball. Ellie said she level varied for each stu- likes inventing things. Photo by Bianca Kaplanek dent, they all said they enjoyed the class, describing it as “cool,” “very fun,” and TURN TO ROCKETRY ON 21

By Bianca Kaplanek

DEL MAR — Nearly a dozen people thanked the 22nd District Agricultural Association board of directors at the Aug. 11 meeting for imposing smoking restrictions at this year’s San Diego County Fair, saying it made for a much more pleasant experience.

Then they took it one step further and urged the board to make the venue entirely smoke-free for next year’s event.

“Generally speaking, things looked a lot better,” Carmel Valley resident Tom Hetherington said. But he described signage that was used to indicate smoking was limited to restricted areas as “pathetic.” He said the placards were too small and there weren’t enough of them.

Hetherington, who last summer urged the board to impose restrictions to help deal with marijuana use at the fair,also said he saw many fair employees smoking about 20 feet from the designated areas.“Who’s supposed to confront them?” he asked.

Hetherington said a lot of the uncertainty could be avoided with better signs and announcements at the concerts.

Judi Strang, executive director for San Dieguito Alliance for Drug Free Youth, asked for more stringent action, saying a complete TURN TO SMOKING ON 22

ROCKET MAN Aida Miller, 10, gets some help spray painting his bottle rocket from David Warner, a science teacher at Rancho Santa Fe School who has been holding a rocketry camp at the site for the IT IS ROCKET SCIENCE After gluing the fins to his bottle rocket, 10-year-old Andrew Conley places it in past three summers. a holder to dry before attaching a cone to the bottom. Photo by Bianca Kaplanek Photo by Bianca Kaplanek

Joseph Bellows Gallery to open branch in Ranch

By David Wiemers

RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society has announced that Joseph Bellows, owner of Joseph Bellows Gallery in La Jolla, will be opening a second branch in Rancho Santa Fe. Bellows will occupy the retail space next to the La Flecha House, currently home to the Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society.

Bellows and his family live in the Covenant and he said he looks forward to opening a branch in Rancho Santa Fe. “Many of my clients live in the Ranch and this will be a convenience for them,” he said. “They won’t have to leave the Ranch. It’s easier.”

Joseph Bellows Gallery NEW TENANT Joseph Bellows in front of his new gallery, next to La has been in La Jolla for more Flecha House on Via Santa Fe. The gallery is set to open in October. than 10 years now. It features Photo by David Wiemers

photographic works as well as important vintage prints. The gallery maintains an active schedule to exhibit solo shows and also themed group exhibitions. Bellows plans to feature solo shows in the new Rancho Santa Fe gallery, too.

“I plan to showcase Charles Grog, who does platinum photographs,” Bellows said. “Stunning work. I’ll also have a few easily recognized artists, such as Ansel Adams.”

The La Flecha House was one of the first homes built in the Ranch and was designed

by Lilian Rice. The retail space that Bellows’ gallery will occupy was originally a garage, which was later converted to retail space. The gallery is also open to the patio at La Fletcha House, TURN TO GALLERY ON 21

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RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS AUG. 28, 2009

It shouldn’t be OK to persecute smokers I’ve had enough.You can’t go anywhere anymore and smoke a cigarette. I know, smoking is evil.

It will eventually kill you, and it’s been rumored Satan smokes Marlboros. But when did it become OK to chase smokers out of town?

We ran a story in The Coast News last week about smoking at the county fair (“Board urged to go smoke-free at fair”). It seems there’s a determined army of local nonsmokers fighting to practically eliminate smoking from the public eye. They claim the fair board did a poor job of partitioning smokers from nonsmokers; that the “No Smoking” signage was “pathetic” at best.

Furthermore, they utilize the old, worn-out “for the sake of the impressionable children” argument.

I reluctantly went to the fair one afternoon, and thought the smoking pen worked just fine. I didn’t spot any kids bumming a cigarette, nor did the secondhand smoke seem to agitate the passersby. Yet we continue to see smoke-free folks go for the jugular, skipping public discourse with their neighbors and going straight to the board of directors like a bunch of crybabies.

If you don’t like it, then go elsewhere. As singer/songwriter Ben Harper once said (presumably in reference to an illegal smoking product): If you don’t like my fire, then don’t come around. Well put.

I understand eliminating smoking from restaurants. I too enjoy my meals not smelling of dirty ashtrays. The same goes for the beaches (sorry, I’ve seen one too many butts in the sand to back smokers up on this one). But

ERIC MURTAUGH Outside Perspective banning smoking at bars? On sidewalks? At Coaster stations?

In elementary schools? I’m kidding! Calm down.

Honestly though, limitations need to be established here. This bandwagon mentality is out of control. The nonsmoking army spots a few smokers huddled in a dark, out-of-the-way corner, and they immediately spring into action. The smoking witch hunt is in full gear.

Put it in perspective: how would you feel if the anti-wine crowd was pleading with county officials to ban all vino sales because kids might get the wrong impression otherwise? And I’m talking to the over-50 crowd I see still sipping a few glasses on the beach as if the new laws don’t apply to you. You’d be downright pissed, wouldn’t you?

While I do dabble with smoking from time to time, I am not addicted to nicotine. I haven’t bought a pack of cigarettes in years. Although that Arturo Fuente cigar I had on my birthday last week was a real treat!

Soon, I won’t be able to enjoy such an indulgence, considering I have every last nonsmoker looking out for my good health. Gee, thanks.

What further irritates me about these nonsmoking missionaries are their persistent TURN TO OUTSIDE ON 18

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Machado Classic scheduled in Cardiff Rob Machado, who grew up on a surfboard off the Cardiff breaks, will present the Rob Machado Surf Experience & Cardiff Green Expo at Seaside State Beach on Sept. 26 and Sept. 27. The classic will be cosponsored by Cardiff 101 Chamber of Commerce and the Rob Machado Foundation. In addition to surfing events there will be exhibits, musical entertainment and a king and queen of the reef competition consisting of a triathlon of longboard, shortboard and paddleboard events. Boys and girls surfing classes will range up to 16 years of age. All the skinny you want to know is available at the chamber office at 120 Aberdeen Drive or by e-mailing cardiff101@gmail.com. Helping Machado with various responsibilities will be his two young daughters — Macy and Rose.

Energy cut-off decision SDG&E will learn Sept. 10 if it can cut off power to 130,000 back country folks on days of high wildfire threats. Approval is expected with several conditions.

Good idea?

Lotsa palaver over the proposed name change of Quail Botanical Gardens to San Diego

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Not so noisy

North County Transit District plans to install newly developed digital synthesized horns on the Sprinters’ O’side-Escondido route.

Botanic Garden. Highly negative Not affected presently will be the Coaster and Amtrak whose horns comments.

In the late 1950s, the brass of are within the allowed 105-decible the San Diego County Fair decided range. to call it the Southern California Exposition in an effort to lure Shores financial options The possibility in the Surfside exhibitors, concessionaires and attendance from adjacent coun- City of financing the remaining ties. It didn’t happen. Then it debt of $3,668,925 to purchase the became the Del Mar Fair, which Shores School property on Ninth gave the impression it was just a Street through a bond measure community celebration. Now it’s will be among the possibilities on the San Diego County Fair again the table during a public workshop and it’s likely this moniker will Sept. 26. A bond is a tough sell prevail for a while. Participants becuz it requires a two-thirds voter and attendees come from all part OK. Friends of Del Mar Parks have of the universe. The fair’s tremen- done a great job of whittling down dous growth can be attributed to the debt from $8.5 mil., however, it superb management and staff is not rapid enough to meet the pay-off schedule. An alternative rather than the name. would be to commercialize the Recall election Dec. 8 parcel.

It will be a Merry Christmas for one of two O’side warring fac- Below-grade funds SANDAG is seeking $377 mil. tions in O’side. At issue is whether Councilman Jerry Kern should get in stimulus funds for railroad the ax. The caper has lotsa O’siders improvements. Folks are askin’ if shaking their noodles over the any of this gedes is for placing the $450,000 the election will cost. If double tracks below grade through the current majority on the coun- the Flower Capital. Has the council remains (of which Kern is a cil made such a request and if not, member) it will leave the employ- why not? Below grading cost is ees’ union in a very weak position chump change compared to other when its contracts come up for projects but if you don’t ask you negotiation. The union is the finan- won’t get. cial backer of the recall and before election day it will have invested a Term limits Some residents in the Flower lot more cash.

Capital are talking about council Spending money term limits. On a higher scale, govFolks who use the expression, ernment employee members of “spending money like a drunken International Union Local 221 are sailor” are out of touch with reali- likely to launch a campaign to ty. America’s gallant maritime sea TURN TO EYE ON THE COAST ON 22

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persons can’t afford booze. More correct to say, “spending money like a drunken congressperson.”

They can and do.

Hometown surfing champ

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AUG. 29 BIRDS OF A FEATHER

Learn to identify native birds and migrating visitors at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 29, Buena Vista Lagoon Landing on Jefferson Street in Carlsbad. Buena Vista Audubon leader Tom Troy Tom will help identify birds by sight and sound with instruction on the use of binoculars and spotting scopes. Call Tom Troy (760) 967-6915 for details.

COUNCIL PICNIC The Leucadia Town Council is inviting all Leucadia residents to join them for a BYO Picnic at 2 p.m. Aug. 29, Leucadia Oaks Park, 1511 N. Vulcan Ave. No program is planned, and no RSVP is necessary.

Call Kathleen Lees at (760) 635-7997 to learn more.

GOING SOLO Snyder Art and Design will host an art show from 7 to 11 p.m. Aug. 29, 2695 State Street, Carlsbad.

The solo show includes previously unseen work by Bryan Snyder at his working studio/gallery. Call the gallery at (760) 521-8713.

LAGOON TOUR San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy will lead a tour of the San Dieguito Lagoon Restoration Project from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 29, San Dieguito Lagoon, Del Mar. Learn from expert biologists how this massive project is restoring critical wetland habitat for wildlife. Space is limited. For reservations, email sdrvc@msn.com or call (858) 755-6956.

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Publishers and Writers of San Diego will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 29, Encinitas County Library, 540 Cornish Drive. The meeting will be an open discussion and question and answer session about any aspect of publishing. RSVP at www.PublishersWriters.org.

WHICH DIRECTION? The city of San Marcos will host the band Southbound Jonny at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29, Wood House Gardens of Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Road, San Marcos. Bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating. Food, desserts and nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. For tickets or more details, call (760) 744-9000 or visit www.san-marcos.net.

AUG. 30 ART WALK Leucadia 101 Main Street Association will present the fifth annual LeucadiART Walk from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 30. This event will feature art along the west side of Highway 101 TURN TO CALENDAR ON 21

Sketch released of suspected gunman

SUPER SCIENCE Carmel Valley’s San Diego Jewish Academy eighth-graders, Melissa Fagan, above and Ari Colton wowed judges with their projects at the recent Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. Both won first place in their respective divisions and represented San Diego Jewish Academy at the State Science Fair in Los Angeles. Courtesy photo

By Randy Kalp

Patrol, leaders team up for home checks

By David Wiemers

RANCHO SANTA FE — Covenant residents can now call the Association office to request the Patrol to conduct vacation home checks. The Association will be the primary point of contact to take these requests. Prior to going on a vacation, residents can make the request by calling the Association at (858) 756-1174 anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

According to Association Manager Pete Smith, the new

service will also be cost-effective. “This should improve on the service we provide the members as well as reduce costs.”

Smith explained that in the past vacation check calls have been through the normal dispatch service.

The Association is charged a fee per call into dispatch no matter what the call is for. “If it is an emergency call or just a vacation check request the cost is the same, currently about $57 per call,” Smith said.

Under the new system,the calls will come into the Association office and be handled by the same employee, depending on volume. Any member of the Association may sign up for the check by simply calling the Association office and identifying the dates they will be out of town.The Rancho Santa Fe Patrol will check on the property at random times during the day to make sure the property is secure.

Members can also use the Association Web site to down-

load a PDF copy of the request form. It is available at www. rsfassociation.org/pages/RSFe. pdf.

The Association and the Rancho Santa Fe Patrol ask that the above information be used for vacation checks only; security checks due to suspicious or criminal activity should be called in to the patrol dispatch at (858) 756-4372.

The Rancho Santa Fe Patrol does approximately 28,000 security checks each year.

Republican group to host governor candidate RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe Republican Women invite the public to “A Talk With Steve Poizner” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 9 at a private home in Rancho Santa Fe. Poizner is a candidate for governor of California.

Poizner was elected the California Insurance Commissioner in November 2006. He has been described as “independent” (Modesto Bee),“a man of integrity” (L.A. Times), someone with “an impressive command of the issues” (San Diego UnionTribune) and having a “reformist bent” (Sacramento Bee). As a highly successful businessman and entrepreneur, Poizner founded several technology companies. His last company, SnapTrack, pioneered life-saving technology that put GPS receivers into cell phones. This technology is now the industry standard and can be found in more than 700 million cell phones around the

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Poizner has long been active in public service and civic affairs. He is also a strong advocate for education reform, and is a co-founder of the California Charter Schools Association, the state’s leading charter school organization.

Since his involvement began, the number of charter schools

in California has doubled.

Poizner also spent a year as a volunteer teacher at Mount Pleasant High School in East San Jose where he taught 12th grade government.

As insurance commissioner, Poizner oversees the California Department of Insurance, the largest consumer protection agency in the

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Witnesses told police Daniel Alexander, 26, was reportedly gunned down after being confronted by several Hispanic males who were at a house party next to his girlfriend’s house in the 500 block of South Vine Street, Lt. Bob Benton said in a press release.

Escondido police, who were already in route to the scene because of noise complaints relating to the party, arrived to find Alexander lying wounded in the driveway, Benton said.

Alexander was pronounced dead at the scene, Benton said.

Officers detained more than 150 witnesses at the party who they then used to obtain the sketch of the murder suspect, he said.

Crime Stoppers and the Escondido Police Department have teamed up to offer a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for Alexander’s death.

Escondido police are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Miguel Ramirez at (760) 8394925 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.

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Fair board forms task force to address future fairgrounds sale

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DEL MAR — The state no longer plans to sell the Del Mar Fairgrounds as a way to deal with its massive budget deficit. “But we’re not immune to being placed on a list in the future,” said Barry Nussbaum, vice president of the 22nd District Agricultural Association which governs the 340-acre site.

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crime REPORT A weekly log of neighborhood crime.

Compiled by Randy Kalp

A report for the week of Aug. 11, 2009 to Aug. 18, 2009

CAR STOLEN A Subaru Forrester valued at $20,000 was reportedly stolen from Del Mar Shores Trail in Solana Beach sometime after 7 p.m. Aug. 11.

WHAT A TOOL A vehicle parked on El Montevideo in Rancho Santa Fe was reportedly burglarized sometime between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.Aug. 13 of approximately $2,000 in tools.

BUSTED! A 45-year-old man was arrested around 1:40 p.m.

Aug. 15 shortly after he allegedly robbed Chase Bank on Lomas Santa Fe in Encinitas.

WORTH IT? Someone reportedly robbed the Leucadia Shell Gas Station on Orpheus Avenue in Encinitas of $546 around 4 a.m. Aug. 11.

GOT THE TIME? A residence on Old Castle Road in San Marcos was reportedly burglarized sometime between 1 and 4 p.m. Aug. 16 of a television and three watches.

CAR BURGLARIZED A vehicle parked on North Rancho Santa Fe Road in San Marcos was reportedly burglarized sometime before midnight Aug. 14.

BLING STING Someone reportedly burglarized a residence on Bernardo Avenue in Escondido of electronics and approximately $20,600 in jewelry sometime between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Aug. 13.

POOR VISION Grand Vision

Optometry on South Las Posas Road was reportedly burglarized around 5:30 p.m. Aug. 12 of 12 pair of sunglasses worth approximately $2,980.

SHOE FETISH Someone reportedly stole 16 pairs of shoes as well as other clothing items from a San Marcos residence on Redwood Drive sometime between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Aug. 11.

WOMAN ROBBED A 44year-old woman was reportedly robbed around 6:15 a.m. Aug. 15 on Sycamore Avenue in Vista.

NICE LOCKS A 21-year-old man was arrested around 6 a.m.

Aug. 12 for allegedly stealing approximately $82 worth of hair care products from Vons on South Santa Fe Avenue.

QUALITY The Quality Inn and Suites on Mission Avenue in Oceanside was reportedly robbed at gunpoint of $950 around 4:30 a.m. Aug. 12.

The following information was gathered from law enforcement’s most available records for the week of Aug. 11, 2009 to Aug. 18, 2009

ENCINITAS Petty Theft 1, 2, 7, 0, 1, 2,

CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA Petty Theft 0, Burglary 1, Vandalism 0, Assault 0, Grand Theft 0, Robbery 0

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VIRGIL would receive the wire transfers into The fraud schemes occurred TURLEA their personal accounts and then forbetween January and July 2008. In one scheme, members of the organization ward a portion of that money to Turlea.

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Petty Theft 0, Burglary 0, Vandalism 0, Assault 0, Grand Theft 1, Robbery 0 SOLANA BEACH Petty Theft 1, Burglary 0, Vandalism 0, Assault 0, Grand Theft 2, Robbery 0 SAN MARCOS Petty Theft 0, Burglary 8, Vandalism 0, Assault 0, Grand Theft 2, Robbery 0 OCEANSIDE Petty Theft 14, Burglary 7,Vandalism 12, Assault 2, Grand Theft 2, Robbery 4 VISTA Petty Theft 5, Burglary 8, Vandalism 6, Assault 2, Grand Theft 8, Robbery 2

Seyyed Nasser Alavi Loftabad Battery, Unlawful Penetration, 2005

Ricardo Reyes Attempted Murder 2001

Brandon Scott Ellis Conspiracy September 2008

Julio Cesar JacoboCuriel Murder San Marcos, 2008

Gerardo M. Gomez Attempted Murder December 2004

Imedo Molina Laurel Murder December 2005

Jose A. Lopez Attempted Murder December 2004

Ricardo Persona Rape, Child Molestation San Diego, Jan. 1997

Julio Romero Child Molestation Ramona, 2005

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CARLSBAD — An offduty San Diego patrol officer, accused of being drunk in public after she drew a handgun at a Carlsbad bar, has resigned from the department, a San Diego police spokesperson said.

Christine Thurston, 23, resigned Aug. 20 after being on administrative leave following the Aug. 14 incident at Hennessey’s Tavern in downtown Carlsbad, Monica Munoz, a spokesperson with the San Diego Police Department, said.

Thurston had been a patrol officer with the San Diego Police Department less than a year, Munoz said.

Carlsbad police arrested Thurston on suspicion of public drunkenness, a misdemeanor, after the manager at Hennessey’s called 911 around 10 p.m. to report that a patron had pulled out a firearm, authorities said.

“I just had a young lady pull a gun out of her purse,” the manager told the 911 operator. “She was looking in her purse to grab a wallet, and she just pulled it out of her purse and held it up in the air.”

Someone at the bar disarmed Thurston and then bouncers took her outside to wait for authorities to arrive, Carlsbad police said.

In the 911 call, the manager said Thurston was “extremely intoxicated,” but cooperative with the bouncers.

“It scared the crap out of me!” the manager told the 911 operator.

Because Thurston did not actually threaten anyone with the handgun, she was not arrested for brandishing a firearm, Carlsbad police said.

Munoz said SDPD officers are permitted to carry their weapons if they are out drinking.

However, it is the policy of the San Diego Police Department that off-duty officers, regardless if they are carrying a gun or not, “cannot drink to the point that they are impaired and can’t make good decisions,” Munoz said. An Oct. 7 court hearing is scheduled for Thurston’s case.

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Taekwondo champ repeats gold performance

By Bianca Kaplanek

CARMEL VALLEY — When Demitri de la Cruz returned from the 2008 American Taekwondo Association world championship tournament with the gold medal in traditional forms as a first-degree black belt in the 8- to 10year-old division, he knew it would be a tough act to follow.

But even with a few extra challenges, the 11year-old Carmel Valley resident managed to top that performance by taking home a medal in each of his four events during this year’s tournament, held June 25 and June 26 in Little Rock, Ark. Demitri repeated his first-place finish in traditional forms, this time as a second-degree black belt, and took home his first gold medal Xtreme forms.

He also was the silver medalist in traditional weapons and the bronze winner in sparring.

The gold medal in Xtreme forms was especially satisfying since it’s Demitri’s favorite category.

“I like Xtreme forms because you can do tricks and you can put in whatever you want, whereas in traditional you have to do forms that they make for you,” he said.

Since last year, Demitri moved up a rank, so he had the added pressure of competing in a higher division with second- and thirddegree black belts.

He also aged up into the 11- to 13-year-old category.

And if that weren’t enough, his birthday is in May — one month before the competition — making him perhaps the youngest in his division.

“Some of my competitors from before moved up with me, but some of the other ones were still pretty challenging,” he said. “It’s pretty tough, especially in sparring because you’re going against the bigger guys. They’re two or three heads taller than me.”

To prepare for the competition, Demitri trained two or three days a week at Church’s Martial Arts studios in Carmel Valley.

He also traveled to North Hollywood once a week for private lessons and on occasional Saturdays for conditioning.

“Conditioning is tougher because you have to do three of each form, and after that, put in reps or combos,” Demitri said.

While all that training certainly paid off, it still didn’t make the tournament completely stress-free.

KICKIN’ IT Demitri de la Cruz demonstrates some of the moves that helped him win four medals at the Taekwondo Association world championship tournament in Little Rock, Ark. As a second-degree black belt and one of the youngest competitors in the 11- to 13-year-old division, Demitri took home a gold medal in traditional and Xtreme forms, a silver in traditional weapons and a bronze in sparring. Photo by Bianca Kaplanek

“When I’m in the middle of competition I have to push myself through it as hard as I can,” he said. “But when I’m done, I feel great.”

When he’s not in a gym perfecting his martial arts moves, Demitri, a sixthgrader at Santa Fe Montessori in Solana Beach, plays soccer and last year found time to hone his acting skills when he played the role of Jojo in his school’s production of “Seussical the Musical.”

He also recently was part of the 25th anniversary tour of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, performing at middle and martial arts schools, malls and the 40th annual Comic-Con International in San Diego.

For most of the tour, Demitri was the first to performer because he was the youngest member of the group.

“It was pretty fun,” he said. “When I did my first performance, I was really nervous. But then when I did it over and over again I got more relaxed and had more fun with it.”

Following his medalwinning performances in Arkansas, Demitri competed in the World Martial Arts Championships in Orlando, Fla., where he was one of eight finalists in five divisions.

General plan update consultants get mixed reviews

By Wehtahnah Tucker

ENCINITAS — City Council voted 4-0 Aug. 19 to spend approximately $1.1 million for consultants to update the city’s general plan.

Councilman James Bond was absent. While several speakers were unhappy with the choice of the traffic consultant, others thought the use of any consultants was a misuse of taxpayer funds.

City Council voted 3-1 to accept the staff recommendation of Austin Foust and Associates to complete the general plan update traffic study. Councilwoman Teresa Barth said she would like to see the study done by city staff. Councilman Jerome Stocks said that a competitive bid process would be appropriate.

The city request for proposals for the general plan update included the need for new policies such as sustainability, climate action plan and healthy communities, as well as existing policies including walkability in the city.

MIG, Inc. — a Berkleybased consulting company with offices in San Diego — was chosen over nine other applicants with unanimous support from staff and others on the interview panel to serve as the main consultant on the city’s general plan update process.

Planning Department Director Patrick Murphy said the two-year process was a major undertaking. He said public outreach was the most important component. “It needs to be their (residents’) general plan,” he said.

Daniel Iacofano, a found-

ing principal of MIG, addressed the council. He stressed the importance of public participation in the general plan update process.

He noted that through his research he found the city was “clearly a quality community.”

“We’re not here to impose our agenda on the community,” Iacofano said.

“We’ll be looking at traffic very carefully,” he said. In an effort to establish a more walkable community and

maintain open spaces, he said MIG would use a fresh approach.

The process will take place in three phases. The first will engage community members through public discussions, surveys and comment cards, while the second and third will establish drafts and fine tuning. MIG put an emphasis on gathering input from young people and families through social networking and nine public workshops.

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Surf flick movie night brings out an all-ages crowd

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FUN AL FRESCO Above, La Mesa resident Michelle Penney, who was visiting friends in the area, entertains the crowd with some fancy footwork as Kevin Misajon and his band perform Paul Simon’s “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes.” Below, Eric Fish of Cardiff-bythe-Sea buys raffle tickets from Canyon Crest Academy students Danielle Appleton and Joshua Goodmacher. Also on hand to help are Heather Nichols, first lady of Solana Beach, and City Councilwoman Lesa Heebner. Fish, who was attending his first movie night, described the event as “pretty cool” and “very organized.” Left, Penney gets the crowd, including 3-year-old Caitlin Behrmann and her 16-month-old sister, Olivia, up and dancing. Photos by Bianca Kaplanek

SOLANA BEACH — Young and old came from near and far for the fifth annual Beach Blanket Movie Night at Fletcher Cove on Aug. 22.

Hosted by the Solana Beach Parks and Recreation Commission, it is the group’s only fundraiser.

Attendees included everyone from local residents like 1year-old Olivia Behrmann to Bob and Wanda Monroe, who live in Fullerton but spend their weekends in Solana Beach and were celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.

Mayor Mike Nichols said he met a family who came from Clairemont for an evening at the beach and ended up staying for the community event.

The evening featured musical entertainment by Kevin Misajon, popcorn, ice cream and a raffle that included surfboards, a wetsuit and a beach cruiser. Attendees brought picnic dinners and pizzas. Winners of the second annual Grom-o-Rama surf contest held that morning were announced just before sundown, when two surf movies were shown on a giant outdoor screen with the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop.

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According to a preliminary estimate, this year’s event raised about $3,500, according to Gerri Retman, one of the event coordinators and a Parks and Recreation commissioner.

TINY DANCERS Celeste Portella, a third-grader at Solana Vista Elementary School, gets a hug from 4-year-old Jewel Arendsen after the two danced up a storm to live music provided by Kevin Misajon and his band. Photo

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Visitors can explore Pizza alla Bismark at Vigilucci’s Ristorante & Pizzeria DAVID BOYLAN Lick the Plate

DO IT YOURSELF Eleven original paintings on city trash cans by artists from La Jolla Art Association make up a self-guided walking tour courtesy of the association, at 8100 Paseo Del Ocaso.

Above, Jade Schulz, a member of both La Jolla Town Council and La Jolla Art Association, organized the selfdirected Art Walk. The trash receptacles were power washed and painted by Egon Kafka, also a member of the La Jolla Town Council, in preparation for the artwork. The volunteer “Trash Can” artists are Salli Sachse, Sharon Ford, Monica Cadish, Tony Cuban, Catherine MacDonald, David Ainsley, Pierce Harrah, Rodger Heglar, Catherine Grawin, Warren Stark and Amy Wells. For details, visit www.lajollaart.org. La Jolla Art Association is a nonprofit organization to provide a visual arts center and promote local artists and enrich the community by fostering art appreciation. There is a new exhibit every two weeks.

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Junior Dunkers b-ball season has arrived RANCHO SANTA FE — Junior Dunkers boys’ basketball league, grades one through six, is open to Rancho Santa Fe Community Center members as well as residents outside of the Ranch. The league is taking sign-ups now through the first week of October, when youngsters will attend one night of assessments Oct. 5 or Oct. 6. Boys will then be selected for teams and start practicing the following week. Games will begin the first week of November, and the season concludes in late January, with breaks for the holidays.

Players in the first- and second-grade will play in the instructional league, which teaches the fundamentals of basketball on 8-foot hoops

allowing the younger ones the opportunity to score. They will play full-court basketball, and focus on dribbling, passing, rebounding, and shooting. Score will not be kept, and they will play games on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Third- and fourth-graders play in the Rookie League, which encompasses further instruction but also gives them the chance to win as a team, as score will be kept.

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I discovered some things in La Paz, Mexico MACHEL PENN Machel’s Ranch I thought I was going to tell you about my trip to La Paz. That was my original intention for this week’s column. In fact, my entire trip I kept trying to come up with the opening line in my mind. “There is no sense of urgency in La Paz. Life is slow, drawn out like the little ripples across the shores of Baja California.”

I was going to tell you about the importance of taking time to slow down and to remove your mind from computers, technology and all of those “must have” gadgets. I wanted to tell you how the hot air in Mexico felt like the softest wind to ever caress my skin.

I wanted to tell you all of these grand things. However, as I sit here in the wee early hours of the morning, those images are wonderful,but they cannot convey to you the tranquility I found in a small fishing town, that most have overlooked as a vacation spot. I cannot capture in words the serenity I found in those scattered hot moments of daily showers to keep cool, or the wonderful day we laid out in the sun too long and my husband was sunburned. I cannot fit into this column the emotion that sits in me as I write this. I am pondering my thoughts to dig out the shining days we so loved. Yet, I cannot convey to you what I found in Mexico.

What can I tell you? I found pieces of my soul I had forgotten. While honeymooning in La Paz, I remembered the importance of silence and reflection. Lately, I have been so busy trying to do as much as possible when really I have missed out on the simple things we seem to forget, or maybe it’s just me.I think with all that has transpired over the past couple of months, I took refuge in those 10 days in stillness of the blue sky. The simple shades of the shallow water near the shores of town spoke to me.

I even found a bus ride to Cabo San Lucas to be one of the most romantic days of my life. Robin and I had chartered a bus to Cabo for one day. On our return ride home, we accidentally bought tickets for the bus that made all of the pit stops on the way back. Our twohour bus ride turned into a crammed ride with local residents and their children watching a black and white movie in Spanish. Our legs were squished against the seats, and the speakers had a high-pitch whistle blaring out of the overhead-outdated speakers. This was not the trip back we had planned, but it turned out to be one of my favorite moments.

The beauty of the resorts, the peaceful water, all of it reawakened that sense of innocence that I had misplaced. “I enjoyed the journey.” You know, that cliché saying that’s been written in too many selfhelp books over the last 30 years.

I found all of these little lessons for me in those 10 days under the hot sun. I reflected on the importance of gratitude and love. I thought about all of

FAMOUS BACKDROP The backdrop set for the movie “Troy,” star- DOWNTOWN Downtown La Paz. Photo by Machel Penn ring Brad Pitt. Photo by Machel Penn

GO MEXICO! Celebrating Mexcio’s win over the United States with SERENE SCENE Escape to La Paz, Mexico. Photo by Machel Penn one of La Paz's local residents. Courtesy photo

my wonderful friends, and coworkers I had back in San Diego.

As I took my last ferry ride across the Sea of Cortez back to the airport, I kept thinking of the opening line for this column.

What I discovered is sometimes words cannot replace the experience of a soft summer breeze or the quiet moments we find in a fishing town called La Paz.

Around town At the end of July, I met Scott Baker, the owner of Gemini Fit studio in Solana Beach. He just recently opened his own private gym that caters to those that would rather skip the larger workout places that can sometimes feel more like a meat market. Scott informed me that he moved to San Diego almost 10 years ago. With an avid love for fitness and his pur-

and exercise. Scott Baker is one of these private trainers that will give you the attention you need, while incorporating his Gemini Fit philosophy for his clientele. To find out more on his studio and services, check out www.geminifit.com.Thanks Scott for sharing with “Machel’s Ranch.”

On Aug.7,I stepped onto a weight scale at Medizone in Encinitas and found out some wonderful news: I had hit my benchmark weight loss of 30 pounds on a diet monitored by Ranch resident Dr. Jonathon Hayes. Think Jen Anniston here and that sitcom Friends.

Do you remember how she slimmed down in the mid1990s? Well,she went on the Dr. Barry Sears Zone Diet. I just want to thank Dr. Hayes for encouraging me to try his clinic and encourage anyone that would like to lose weight and can’t seem to lose the extra

favorite new snacks are blueberries and whip-cream, the occasional tangerine and a shot of tequila on my honeymoon instead of that classic margarita with all of the calories.I must admit, swallowing my pride and finding the courage to sign up was the hardest hurdle to cross. I want to personally thank the entire staff for their encouragement over the last

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On Aug. 12, all of La Paz was celebrating the soccer win against the United States. The final score was 2-1. I’ve never seen so many happy people waving the Mexican flag, while driving down the streets. I snapped a quick shot of Robin with one of the local waiters at our favorite restaurant, El

KICKIN’ IN CABO Michael Harbushka and Robin Shull at Quivira, Cabo San Lucas. Photo by Machel Penn

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On Aug. 8, I departed the “around town” scene in Rancho Santa Fe by crossing the Mexico border! First time ever, for me. I flew out of Tijuana, Mexico, to La Paz for a fraction of the cost. If you are looking for great airline prices, park your car off of the last exit before the check point, and take a shuttle. This was one of the easiest travel days. I had expected just the opposite. We flew on Volaris airlines, a sophisticated airline company located in Mexico. Cut your vacation costs in half by avoiding San Diego Airport when flying south. Thank you to Katie and Ken Shull for allowing us

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DOWN TIME Mille Fleurs’ Chef Martin Woesle in a candid moment with Belle. Photo by Machel Penn

Accident shuts down Del Dios Highway

RANCHO SANTA FE — Emergency personnel from the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District responded to two serious traffic accidents Aug. 20 and Aug. 22.

The first traffic collision involved three vehicles on El Camino Real next to San Dieguito Park Aug. 20 at 3:15 p.m. Six injured people were assessed, with one patient requiring transportation to Children’s Hospital via an air ambulance.

Two of the injured were transported by ground ambulance to Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla and one patient was transported to Scripps Hospital in Encinitas. The two remaining patients refused treatment and were released on scene.

Shortly before noon Aug. 22, Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District firefighters and Escondido Fire Department, along with paramedics from San Diego Medical Services Enterprise, responded to a head-on collision on Del Dios Highway near Lake Hodges Dam. Upon arrival, the firefighters found that a cement truck and a full-size Dodge pick-up truck had collided, killing the driver of the pick-up truck.

Paramedics checked out and released the cement truck driver. Del Dios was closed for four-and-a-half hours in both directions between Calle Ambiente and Rancho Drive while emergency personnel tended to victims and San Diego County Hazardous Material crews cleaned up the debris.

The California Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.

Gas fire threatens restaurant

RANCHO SANTA FE — Things got a little hot at a local Mexican restaurant about 10 p.m.Aug. 16, as firefighters from Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District responded to the report of a fire at the Los Primos Mexican restaurant in the 16000 block of Dove Canyon Road in the community of 4S Ranch.

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Vigiulucci’s thrives, expands to Coronado SARA NOEL Frugal Living

Watch what you use and save money The first tip is a good reminder to closely monitor the amount of products you use. The reader mentions laundry detergent as an example. I’d like to add that when using liquid detergent, the cap is not meant to be filled. By force of habit, many people simply fill it. The measurement lines are on the inside of the cap and are often hard to see, and instructions for amounts are on the container. You can measure and mark the cap with permanent marker or simply use your own measuring cup.

Measure accurately Use the least amount possible of something to get the job done. Measure for accuracy. Guessing how much something “is” usually ends up in waste. This goes for everything from laundry detergent to cooking in the kitchen and anything else you use by a measured amount. That teaspoon of vanilla you just “eyeballed” may have been more like two, so you just wasted a teaspoon. Do you mindlessly make five or six passes on your underarms with deodorant when one or two will do? I broke my husband of adding too much dishwashing soap to the water by having him measure it in a one-eighth measuring spoon. A wise person once TURN TO FRUGAL LIVING ON 21

Barbecue welcomes newcomers RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation hosts its annual Newcomer’s Welcome barbecue from 10 a.m.to 1:30 p.m.Sept.2.There will be a 10 a.m.welcome,and a 10:30 a.m. tour with the barbecue beginning at 11:15 a.m. in the Rancho Santa Fe School Gym,to introduce new families to the school.

It is a great opportunity for new parents and students to tour the school, meet the school administration and staff and make new friends just prior to the beginning of the school year. Parents are introduced to the mission and process of the Education Foundation, provided information about the specific programs for the upcoming year and encouraged to contribute early and participate in activities throughout the year. The Rancho Santa Fe Community Center donates several staff members to orchestrate games and activities for the youth.

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Taste of Wine When you meet Roberto (“Robbie”) Vigilucci, his warm hearted passion radiates an old-world charm Italians call “e’voglio bene” ( my great desire.) His Italian style restaurants and wine selections have leaped ahead of the pack and now total 8, plus a catering business. His one-of-kind locations, first in Encinitas in 1994, to his latest handsome dining room in Coronado next to the Del Coronado Resort Hotel, reflects the Vigilucci personal touch of home style ingredients, extensive Italian favored wine list and a happy “goodtimes” atmosphere.

The wines offered are in such quantity that a 16 page booklet is offered, complete with a table of contents. The manager at the Coronado location, Daniel Brenner, urged us to try his most exciting Italian value wine, a creation from the Puglia region of Italy that was made from the Primitivo grape.

If that varietal is new to you, think Zinfandel.

Primitivo grapes were brought to California early in its development as a wine country, and became Zinfandel. But DNA tests pointed to Italy and Croatia as the birthplace for this popular varietal. Vigilucci offers a bottle of Ognisole 2006 Primitivo for just $33. Like most Italian wines, this one is brimming with a mineral statement of the earth, with enough acidity to wrap

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around cheeses, breads, pastas and other rustic Italian red-sauced based meals. The wine made them taste that much better.

A wonderful Italian-style starter plate for two is the Antipasto della Casa. In it are generous portions of Calamari, Caprese, Bruschettas, Prosciutto di Parma, Salame, and several styles of imported cheeses.

Fresh baked Italian bread compliments the flavors. The main entrees are savory steaks, seafood and dinner salads, pastas, raviolis and risottos.

“Robbie” believes and lives for the highest quality and he sees to it that locations open every day with that standard. An old Italian saying says that “if

you want to serve the best, you put your thumb in the sauce” and taste for yourself before serving.

The next time you dine at one of Vigilucci’s 8 restaurants you can be sure that “Robbie” has been there to make sure it is the best. For a Vigilucci’s location near you, access www.vigiluccis.com.

Wine Sommeliers – Are They Still Needed?

In the years before wine education and tasting became the vogue, a wine dinner at a nicer restaurant became an intimidating adventure and diners relied on the guidance ( mostly dictates ) of the wine sommelier

or director who opened a wine list of strange names from far-away places.

Where did this ritual come from in the wine world?

Back in the French Renaissance, individuals bought the title and became personal assistants to noblemen in the royal court. They stocked food and wine for journeys and kept the supplies in a carriage or “somme.” However the most important job was to taste the wine and cuisine before it was presented to the nobleman and his guests, to ensure that no poisons were in the ingredients.

Today’s fine restaurant sommeliers choose the wines, TURN TO TASTE OF WINE ON 20

Community Center offers new programs RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe Community Center is happy to offer a new Spanish program through the YAK Academy. Expose your children to the benefits of learning a second or third language. This new program will help supplement the R. Roger Rowe School’s Spanish curriculum. Spanish classes will run on Monday mornings from 8:10 to 9:05 a.m. and lead right into the beginning of school at 9:10 a.m.

The Horseback Riding program, which was established last year at the Rancho Santa Fe Riding Club, will now be offered at the Fairbanks Riding Club, led by Lena Davis. Horseback Riding is offered on Mondays, beginning Sept.14.

Moms can drop their Pee Wee’s off for three entertaining hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Pee Wee Playtime will be offered at its normal time from 8 to 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, beginning Sept. 8. Munchkin Musik, an interactive music class for young ones, will be offered from 10 to 11 a.m. On Thursday, Rock n’ Tumble returns to offer Gym Kids, from 10 to 11 a.m. Rock n’ Tumble will also be offering Tumble Toddlers for little ones on Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m., and two after-school gymnastics classes.

The Harvard Cooking Girl presents “Cool Cooking” on Wednesdays. Young chefs will learn about measurements, reading and following recipes, and cooking healthy

snacks and meals. This will be offered from 2:10 to 3:10 p.m. and 3:15 to 4:30 p.m.

The center is offering two classes that celebrate being a beach community. On the first three Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 8 through Sept. 24, sailing will be offered to youngsters who want to learn and sharpen their sailing skills on Mission Bay. Class will run after school until 6:45 p.m., and will be run in coordination with the Mission Bay Aquatic Center. Coastal EcoAdventures, offered Thursdays beginning Sept.10 and instructed by Robb Daly, will allow youth to experience nature up close in the classroom and in the wild.

Youngsters will take four field trips throughout class: snorkeling, kayaking, tide pooling

and hiking.

Along with these new and exciting programs, PreSeason Jr. Dunker’s will be offered for kids looking to improve skills for the upcoming basketball season, Community Theatre will be presenting 101 Dalmations, Karate classes on Mondays, fun dance classes on Tuesday and an Animation for Kids class and FRESHi Filmmaking will be offered on Fridays.

Fall registration is now open online. For complete details of the fall lineup and or to sign up for any of the programs, visit www. rsfcc.org or call (858) 756-2461. Look for your new program guide in the mail, or stop by the Community Center to pick one up.

Gallery hosts All San Diego art exhibition LA JOLLA — The All San Diego County Exhibition at the La Jolla Art Association’s La Jolla Shores Gallery will run from Sept.

14 through Sept. 22 at 8100 Paseo del Ocaso, Suite B. The entry fee will be $40 for nonmembers and $35 for LJAA members. All art sales will be charged a 25 percent commission by La Jolla Art

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Association. The take-in day will be Sept. 13 between 5 and 6 p.m. To sign up, send a check, and information about your artwork (title, size, medium, and price) by Sept. 10, to Sharon Ford, LJAA Treasurer, La Jolla, CA 92037.

The artwork will be judged and awarded first, second, honorable mention

and Best in Show. Art that is recognized by the board of the LJAA, will be invited to submit artwork for jurying into the LJAA. For more information, call Tony Cuban at (619) 5793615 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

In conjunction with this show a paint-out demonstration will be held from 9 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Sept. 19 in the park across the street from the gallery. Artists will have an opportunity to show and discuss work with potential customers, and to meet fellow artists. Cold drinks and finger snacks will be available for the visitors. Children’s art demonstrations will be conducted free of charge by LJAA members.

DEL MAR — After vowing the 2010 San Diego County Fair will be better than this year’s event — which set an all-time attendance record with 1,274,442 visitors — the 22nd District Agricultural Association board of directors unanimously approved next year’s dates at the Aug. 11 meeting.

The 2010 fair will be held June 11 through July 5 for a total of 22 days. “It’s the perfect calendar for us,”Vice President Barry Nussbaum said. The fair will be closed the first three Mondays, but open for the federal holiday Monday, July 5.

This year more than 10,000 visitors took advantage of a new promotion that offered admission for all 22 days for $22. Fair officials are considering repeating that offer or introducing another promotion that would provide an even greater value next year, Linda Zweig, a media representative, said.

In response to criticism that the fair is becoming increasingly less agricultural, board member Kim Fletcher TURN TO DATES ON 20

Threatening text could mean life in prison

By Randy Kalp

CARLSBAD — A 27year-old man will have to stand trial for a threat he made to the sister of a gang member accidentally killed during a melee in a Carlsbad park, a Superior Court judge ruled Aug. 10.

Jose Angel Barraza is charged with the gang intimidation of a witness relating to a text message he sent Juan Carlos Balderas’ sister following the April 4 shooting of the 21-year-old man near Pine Park at Chestnut Avenue and Madison Street in Carlsbad.

Deputy District Attorney Geoff Allard outside the courtroom relayed what the text message said.

The text message used profane terms to tell the sister to keep her mouth shut.

Defense attorney Dan Burland told the judge Barraza wrote the text to tell the victim’s sister to stop accusing him of her brother’s death, not to try to dissuade her from talking to the police.

Barraza and Balderas were members of the same Encinitas criminal street gang, police said.

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Plans begin for annual Golf Classic RANCHO SANTA FE — The community of Rancho Santa Fe invites golfers to save the date for Rancho Santa Fe’s annual Golf Classic, “All Fore The Community,” set for Oct. 26.

Play on the course of the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club, which has hosted this event for years. Enjoy friendship and the fairways while supporting the Community Center and its mission to be the heart of the community, as well as the many events and recreation programs that enrich the lives of all residents of Rancho Santa Fe. If you’d like to help, the committee is forming now, and community volunteers are encouraged to participate in planning this fun event. There’s plenty of timeto plan for Sponsorship Opportunities, and tickets are available now.

For more details, contact Community Center Director of Development Erin Leahey at (858) 756-2461 or via e-mail at eleahey@rsfcc.org or visit www.rsfcc.org.

Ranch celebrates return to school RANCHO SANTA FE — It’s back to school time and the Community Center wants to invite you back, too!

Come enjoy an afternoon at the Community Center with the new and improved Back to School Bash from 3 to 5 p.m. Sept.

11. Gather up all your friends and check out this fun event.

The center has some new activities this year including a photo booth, oneon-one basketball shootout, Frozen Ropes Fast Pitch and more. With all the excitement, don’t forget about the old favorites like the dunk tank, games, prizes and facepainting.

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High Holiday services held in Ranch RANCHO SANTA FE — The Chabad-Rancho Santa Fe Jewish Center will celebrate High Holy Day services at Morgan Run Resort, 5690 Cancha De Golf, beginning Sept. 18. No membership, background or affiliation is required.

The services will provide Hebrew/English prayer books, a special children’s program, and advance reservations are suggested. Sept. 18 will be evening services at 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 19 will have morning services at 10 a.m. Light Shabbat Candles after 7:27

p.m. Sept. 20 will hold morning services again at10 a.m. with the Shofar Sounding at noon.

Yom Kippur is Sept. 27 with the fast beginning at 6:22 p.m. and Kol Nidrei services at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28 will have morning services at 10

a.m. with a Yizkor Memorial service at noon. The Micha & Neilah closing service is at 5 p.m. Fasting ends at 7:15 p.m.

For reservations or more information, contact Rabbi Levi Raskin at (858) 756-7571 or visit www.jewishRSF.com.

The Country Friends revs up for annual fashion show RANCHO SANTA FE — The Country Friends will once again partner with South Coast Plaza to present the 54th annual Art of Fashion Runway Show Sept.

24 at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. Proceeds from the event, with luncheon fashion show and boutique shopping and wine tasting will benefit

Voices for Children, which provides court advocates for children in foster care.

For tickets and information, contact The Country Friends at (858) 756-1192, ext.

4 or via e-mail at events@thecountryfriends.org.

The Country Friends was formed in 1954 by a group of charitable and public-spirited

Rancho Santa Fe women. The organization began with 167 members and has grown to more than 1,200 and has distributed more than $12 million to human-care agencies in San Diego County.

The Country Friends organization, encompassing San Diego County, is divided into nine areas, each of which

is represented on the board of directors: 4S Ranch; Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks; Carlsbad/Oceanside; Del Mar/Solana Beach/Encinitas; La Jolla; Lake San Marcos/San Marcos, Vista; East Rancho Santa Fe, Escondido, Bonsall, San Luis Rey; Fallbrook; Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Del Rayo; El Cajon/San Diego.

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breathing freeway fumes.

I’m not an advocate of smoking tobacco. It is indeed a filthy habit. What I’m concerned with is the erosion of our right to indulge and destroy our bodies on our own volition. I don’t need a health board regulating what I can and can’t do because my neighbor believes it to be bad

for me. And a smoker shouldn’t feel guilty about having a cigarette while waiting for a train or digesting a grease bomb from the fair.

And speaking of which, why isn’t the same anti-smoking crowd whining about the food their kids are eating at the fair? Why aren’t they concerned with the mass con-

sumption of alcohol at the fair? I can hear their argument now: there is no such thing as second-hand intoxication (too bad there isn’t).

To which I respond with two words: drunk driving.

Man, I get so worked up about this, I think I’ll step out back and have a smoke.

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one-sided attacks on smokers.

Why aren’t they after gas-guzzling SUVs and factories and power plants and polluted oceans? Last I checked, our air in Southern California is dirty. At least smoking a cigarette is more enjoyable than

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chairs were hard to find.

Considering these difficult conditions, both the board and Delaney seemed to be cool, calm and collected as Ireland continued his update.

“Our focus is Sept. 3,” Ireland said. “Getting ready for the new school year.”

According to Ireland, there are challenges ahead to make sure the grounds are ready for the temporary housing for the students and to have a driveway for dropoff ready. “But, basically, we’re on schedule.”

Delaney assured the board members that all programs for the next school year are in place and gave an update on new teachers hired.

Challenges lie ahead in the budget of the school year, as the state budget was reduced by $184,000. Despite the cutbacks, Delaney has been able to work with money from the Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation and federal stimulus money to make ends meet. “We’re on target,” she assured the board. “We’re in good shape.”

There are 715 students enrolled this year compared to 757 last year, which reduces

HEFTY HOMEWORK As workers prepare the grounds for the R. Roger Rowe school renovation, the big question is — will temporary schooling be ready for first day of classes, Sept. 3? Photo by David Wiemers

have also been set aside to tent the gymnasium for termites at Thanksgiving time.

Tim and Catherine Fox and Susan Marr also attended the meeting. All are neighbors owning property next to the school’s newly acquired

Dacus property and have concerns over its development and the impact it has concerning their residences.

The next school board meeting is scheduled for Sept. 3, which is also the first day of the new school year.

wise, and laid it on the altar.

After bowing twice and clapping his hands twice, he left, appears to have prolonged looking forward to a glitchfree phone. the boy’s life.

— The Shinto temple Kanda Shrine, near Tokyo’s Questionable version of Silicon Valley, Judgments does a brisk business bless— Latest Questionable ing electronic gadgets, Grants: (1) Welsh artist Sue according to a July dispatch Williams was awarded the in Wired magazine. Lucky equivalent of about $33,000 charms go for the equivalent in June, from the Arts of about $8.50, but for a per- Council of Wales, to explore sonal session, the temple cultural attitudes toward expects an offering of the women’s buttocks, especially equivalent of at least $50. “racial fetishism” in African The Wired writer, carrying a and European culture. potentially balky cell phone, Williams said she will create approached the shrine with a series of plaster casts of a tree branch as instructed, buttocks to work with, beginturned it 180 degrees clock- ning with her own. (2) In

July, the National Institutes of Health awarded $3 million to the University of Illinois Chicago to identify the things that cause lesbians to drink alcohol. It will be very important, said research director Tonda Hughes, to compare why lesbians drink with why heterosexual women drink. (This is a different NIH grant from the ones reported in Odd Files in June, to study why gay men in Argentina drink and why prostitutes in China drink.)

with a three-week spree of drive-by rock-throwing at other cars. Officers discounted ordinary road rage as a cause, in that Phelan appeared to have been driving around during that time with an arsenal of rocks in the passenger seat. (2) A 22year-old man was arrested in Kitsap, Wash., in August after tossing a barrage of rocks at people, leading some to chase him until police intervened. The man explained that he is preparing to enter Ultimate Fighting Championship contests but had never actually been in a fight and wanted experience at getting beaten up.

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priorities straight,” Westbrook said. “No money should be spent when the work could be — and should be — done inhouse.”

Kevin Cummins recommended that the traffic study portion of the general plan update be put out for a competitive bid process.

He reminded the council that a previous traffic study focused on Leucadia that began in 2004 and was not delivered until 2007 was flawed based on members of the traffic commission.

At the very least, Cummins said, a citizen overview committee be included in the Austin Foust traffic study contract.

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Wednesdays and Saturdays, and will have a playoff format at the end of the season.

Star League, for fifthand sixth-graders, plays the entire length of the court, and instills all the rules and skills they will need for the next level of basketball. Teams will play on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays. Top players and teams will be honored at the end of the season.

Junior Dunker’s relies on volunteer coaches, parents and older siblings, as well as in-kind sponsors for each team. Log onto www.rsfcc.org or contact Pete McArthur at pmcarthur@rsfcc.org or 756-2461 to sign up or with questions.

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budget requirements slightly, Delaney said. Concerns for the future include increasing the budget for maintenance.

“We’ll have to build that up in years to come,” Delaney said.

“We will need a groundskeeper for the new school.” Monies

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investigation, Sheriff’s Detective Lauren McAllister said she could not give out specific details about the case, including possible suspects or if there was any usable evidence from the market’s video security system.

Basham said a sheriff’s deputy told him there have been similar style burglaries from Del Mar all the way to Valley Center.

“He said, ‘It seems like it’s a sign of the times,”’ Basham said.

If you have any information regarding the burglary, call the San Diego Sheriff’s Department at (760) 966-3500.

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Rock People — (1) Chicago police arrested motorist Daniel Phelan, 27, in August and charged him in connection

an annual event.

It was a first-time experience for many attendees, such as John and Marci Cavanaugh and Aubrey and Judy Burer. “I love it,” Marci Cavanaugh of Del Mar said. “It’s very fun. I’m working on figuring (the rules) out.”

“It’s pretty interesting,” Judy Burer said.

Carlsbad resident Brittany Matthews and Bettina Hahn Osborne of Coronado were attending their first local polo match. “This is so fun,” Hahn Osborne said as she stomped a divot. “I’ve been to matches back East, but this is new for me here.”

The Country Friends, which currently has more than 1,200 members, has donated more than $16 million since 1954 to San Diego human-care agencies such as the Community Resource Center, Elizabeth Hospice, the Escondido Community Child Development Center, Angels Foster Family Network, the Burn Institute, ElderHelp of San Diego, the San Diego Brain Injury Foundation and Helen Woodward Animal Center.

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A list of what’s been selling in the Ranch area, who’s buying it and for how much — also available online.

This information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Source: DataQuick, transactions from last 2 months

Date: 08/18/2009; Amount: $900,000; Buyer: Andrew Macdonald; Address: 17661 La Catrina, Rancho Santa Fe; Assessed: $1,441,065; Land: $772,065; Tax: $10,871.46; Features: 3-car garage, 5 bed, 5.5 bath, 7050 sq. ft.; Loan Amount: $0; Loan Type: Conventional.

Date: 08/14/2009; Amount: $1,649,000; Lender: Union Bank; Buyer: Stacy & Sarah Neal; Address: 6162 Mimulus, Rancho Santa Fe; Assessed: $1,344,374; Land: $728,628; Tax: $14,495.18; Built: 1984; Features: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2590 sq. ft.; Loan Amount: $1,150,000; Loan Type: Conventional; Rate: Variable.

Date: 08/12/2009; Amount: $0; Buyer: Northwood Investors Llc; Address: 16330 Rambla De Las Flores, Rancho Santa Fe; Assessed: $1,800,000; Land: $1,450,000; Tax: $20,740.66; Built: 2000; Features: 3 bed, 3 bath, 2875 sq. ft.; Loan Amount: $0; Loan Type: Conventional.

Date: 08/04/2009; Amount: $0; Buyer: Elizabeth Hanecak; Address: 5249 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe; Assessed: $1,696,685; Land: $1,228,635; Tax: $17,314.22; Built: 1970; Features: 3-car garage, 3 bed, 3.5 bath, 4236 sq. ft.; Loan Amount: $0; Loan Type: Conventional.

Date: 07/31/2009; Amount: $0; Buyer: Lee Dewey; Address: 5808 Via De La Cumbre, Rancho Santa Fe; Assessed: $432,265; Land: $178,341; Tax: $5,260.80; Built: 1958; Features: 2-car garage, 2 bed, 2 bath, 3204 sq. ft.; Loan Amount: $0; Loan Type: Conventional.

Date: 07/29/2009; Amount: $0; Buyer: Costello Family Trust; Address: 17518 Los Morros, Rancho Santa Fe; Assessed: $1,480,006; Land: $189,955; Tax: $15,914.86; Built: 1998; Features: 5-car garage, 5 bed, 7 bath, 7467 sq. ft.; Loan Amount: $2,660,000; Loan Type: Conventional.

Date: 07/27/2009; Amount: $2,850,000; Buyer: Pancritius,Paul Family Trust; Address: 3315 Cerros Redondos, Rancho Santa Fe; Assessed: $2,439,719; Land: $1,521,168; Tax: $25,782.04; Built: 1991; Features: 3-car garage, 5 bed, 5.5 bath, 4989 sq. ft.; Loan Amount: $0; Loan Type: Conventional.

Date: 07/24/2009; Amount: $1,612,500; Lender: Bank Of America; Buyer: Jonathan & Pam Taub; Address: 1869 Horseman Ln., Rancho Santa Fe; Assessed: $1,600,000; Land: $766,000; Tax: $21,587.64; Features: 3-car garage, 5 bed, 5.5 bath, 4626 sq. ft.; Loan Amount: $1,100,000; Loan Type: Conventional; Rate: Fixed.

Date: 07/24/2009; Amount: $0; Lender: Citimortgage Inc; Buyer: Francis & Gabrielle Cassou; Address: 17610 Los Morros, Rancho Santa Fe; Assessed: $3,600,000; Land: $2,880,000; Tax: $42,507.34; Built: 1979; Features: 4-car garage, 3 bed, 3 bath, 4966 sq. ft.; Loan Amount: $2,000,000; TURN TO SOLD ON 20

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supervises more than 250 realtors out of those offices.

On Aug. 14, realtor Michael Moot was returning from a real estate seminar held in Palm Desert when he, too, was in a serious car crash that totaled his car.

Paramedics rushed to the scene where Moot had to be cut from his car and then Life-flighted to the hospital in Palm Desert.

He suffered two broken legs, a broken arm, and was taken to surgery for seven

hours.

Moot remains in the hospital in Palm Desert for two weeks and faces a threeto six-month rehabilitation.

A contribution fund has been set up for Michael Moot.

during the May 2009 Southern Methodist University commencement Beach resident Scott Held, ceremony. was selected as a finalist at the prestigious “Moondance Homemade star Film Festival” in Boulder SAN MARCOS — A local Colorado.

San Marcos resident, Chandra lee Schwartz, stepped into the New Henry’s role of Glinda on Aug. 21 in CARLSBAD — If your the Broadway production of first name is Henry (and you “Wicked” at the San Diego show identification), you can Civic Theater, which runs be treated to a free deli sand- through Aug. 30. Call the wich at the opening of the Civic Theatre Ticket Office, new Henry’s Farmers Market, (619) 570-1100. at 7:45 a.m., Sept. 2 at 2618 El Camino Road. At 8 a.m., the Scholarships store will give a pre-selected ENCINITAS — Encinitas shopping bag of free gro- Rotary awarded Caylee Falvo, ceries to the first 200 people a graduate from Sunset High who arrive (with no purchase School; Barbara Perez, a San necessary).

Dieguito Academy graduate; and Amanda Walker, also of Way to go San Dieguito Academy, OCEANSIDE — Peter $1,000 each as a part of the Wessing of Oceanside gradu- Rotary’s $10,000 scholarship ated with a Bachelor of program.

Business Administration degree in fashion merchandis- LEED certified ing from LIM College in CARLSBAD — The Manhattan on May 22.

Towers at Bressi Ranch, the first registered LEED-CS Cheers! commercial/industrial park RANCHO SANTA FE — project in Carlsbad, has offiZoe Dunn, a resident of cially received LEED Rancho Santa Fe, received a Certification from the U.S. Bachelor of Business Green Building Council.

Administration in Marketing The 280,000-square-foot

business park is in Bressi Ranch at 6134 Innovation Way, near Palomar Airport Road. Ryan Companies US, Inc., is the developer and contractor.

a property on Santa Luisa drug and alcohol addiction and prevention, signaling an Street in Solana Beach. important shift in the governBe a Mystery Shopper ment’s possible inclusion of COAST CITIES — exercise as a legitimate treatShoppers Crew Inc. conducts ment modality.

The leaders at Active surveys and evaluates other companies and are currently Recovery, based in Del Mar, in need of “Mystery launched a company to proShoppers.” Applicants must vide the ideal mix of fitness, wellness and social fun for be 21 years or older.

Interested applicant individuals in recovery and should contact shwnrussell@ the families that care for them. For more information, gmail.com. visit www.getactiverecovery.

Real Estate news com.

COAST CITIES — Realtor Miguel Nunez, of Prudential California Realty’s FIRE Carmel Valley office, was hon- CONTINUED FROM 12 ored as a Prudential Legend award winner.The award goes had not spread to other areas to agents who have placed in of the facility. the top 3 percent of Four fire engines, two Prudential’s 60,000 agents from the district, and two nationwide five times. from San Diego Fire Realtor Shirah Garrard Department, responded to has also joined the Prudential the scene along with an California Realty’s Carmel ambulance, Battalion Chief Valley office.

Fred Cox, and Fire Marshal Cliff Hunter. Following his Health through inspection, Hunter instructed fitness the property owner to receive DEL MAR — In 2008, the approval from the Health National Institute on Drug Department prior to reopenAbuse announced a $4 mil- ing for business. No injuries lion grant for the exclusive were reported. Damage is purpose of examining the estimated to be approximateeffects of physical activity on ly $2,000.

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an MRI. Josepher is Prudential Realty’s branch manager for nine offices in Rancho Santa Fe and Del Mar. He

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Top landscapers CARLSBAD — Three Carlsbad-based landscape contractors — The Brickman Group, Landscape Masterpiece and The Yard Fairy — have been honored with 2009 Beautification Awards by the California Landscape Contractors Association, San Diego chapter, for excellence in landscape installation and maintenance.

Brickman Group earned the Judges Award for best landscape maintenance for the Baker-Katz residence in Rancho Santa Fe, and in the large commercial maintenance category for the Ventana Real office complex, 2173 Salk Ave. in Carlsbad.

Landscape Masterpiece won in the small residential construction category for its work at a residence on Halite Place in La Costa.

The Yard Fairy received an award in the residential water conservation irrigation category for its work at

Anyone wishing to make a contribution to help the family with expenses may go to any Wells Fargo Bank and ask for the Michael Moot Contribution Fund, account number 3980825750.

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fellow gang members, Javier Antonio Lopez, 20; and Victor Virjilio Lopez, 21, after a fight broke out with a rival gang near the park.

Javier Lopez and Victor Lopez are each charged with a single count of conspiracy to commit murder in conjunction with a criminal street gang. Additionally, Javier Lopez is also charged with murder and attempted murder.

According to witness testimony at the preliminary hearing, Barraza was also at the park that evening; however, he has not been charged with Balderas’ death.

Further, Barraza had also been charged with one count of a felon in possession of a firearm after police found a picture of the murder weapon on his cell phone; however, Judge Richard Cline ruled the image alone wasn’t enough evidence to show Barraza had actually possessed the gun.

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said the event still has “pumpkins, ponies and veggies.”

Tim Fennell, general manager and chief executive officer, said the goal of having different themes, such as this year’s Music Mania, is to attract as many people as possible to the event and then expose them to the agricultural side of the fair. He said

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Loan Type: Conventional; Rate: Variable.

Date: 07/24/2009; Amount: $0; Buyer: Rancho Santa Fe Sch District; Address: El Fuego, Rancho Santa Fe; Assessed: $105,174; Land: $92,905; Tax: $1,957.34; Built: 1952; Features: 2-car garage, 3 bed, 2 bath, 1686 sq. ft.; Loan Amount: $0; Loan Type: Conventional.

every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (applications accepted until 5:45 p.m.) at 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe. For details, call (858) 756-4117 or visit www. animalcenter.org.

Barraza was released from prison in 2007 after serving two years in connection with a vehicle theft conviction.

Supporters of Barraza maintain he has been working hard since his prison release to change his life and put his days as a gang member behind him.

In February, Javier and Victor Lopez’s cousin suffered nonlife-threatening injuries after being shot outside a house party in the 2300 block of Pio Pico Drive in Carlsbad.

Investigators believe Balderas, Javier Lopez and Victor Lopez went to Carlsbad on April 4 looking to shoot and kill any Carlsbad gang members as retaliation for that shooting.

Javier and Victor Lopez, who remain in custody on $5 million bail, have a preliminary hearing scheduled for Sept. 15.

Barraza remains in jail on a no bail hold. His next scheduled court appearance is Sept.

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themes such as tomatoes, which other fairs use, are not exciting to a teenager.

“Our job is to get people here,” he said.

“In the worst economy ever, we broke records,” Nussbaum said. “I’m so proud of what our staff did.There are no words for it. It was a wonderful, wonderful summer.”

The 2010 theme is expected to be announced in early fall.

Date: 07/23/2009; Amount: $0; Buyer: Schuster Family Trust; Address: 15745 Las Planideras, Rancho Santa Fe; Assessed: $315,792; Land: $89,299; Tax: $3,328.68; Built: 1950; Features: 2car garage, 5 bed, 3.5 bath, 5444 sq. ft.; Loan Amount: $0; Loan Type: Conventional.

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Date: 07/09/2009; Amount: $887,500; Buyer: David & Holly Wilkey; Address: 16008 Via Dicha, Solana Beach; Assessed: $643,307; Land: $417,733; Tax: $6,732.44; Built: 1979; Features: 2-car garage, 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2682 sq. ft.; Loan Amount: $0; Loan Type: Conventional.

Date: 07/07/2009; Amount: $1,800,000; Buyer: Fwpw Family Partners Ltd; Address: 6870 La Valle Plateada, Rancho Santa Fe; Assessed: $1,840,134; Land: $1,840,134; Tax: $19,645.58; Built: 1978; Features: 2-car garage, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 3131 sq. ft.; Loan Amount: $0; Loan Type: Conventional.

Date: 07/10/2009; Amount: $704,000; Buyer: G Willis; Address: 3720 Calle Cortejo, Solana Beach; Assessed: $725,000; Land: $392,000; Tax: $7,537.44; Built: 1988; Features: 2-car garage, 3 bed,

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Get the best wine glass possible and don’t allow the wine poured from the bottle to be more than 1/3 of the way up, so you can swirl it, aerating for best flavor. If it’s an older vintage, ask to have it decanted to increase the flavor. And finally, consider bringing your own favorite ”special occasion” bottle in to the restaurant, to be assured you will be drinking something you prefer. For a slight “corkage” fee, you will have gained control

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try. There is more on the menu after all and it’s all pretty darn good including the other pizzas. I’ve tried the salads and they never disappoint, especially the Caprese.

On my last visit I had venison ravioli special that we split as a starter and loved it. I also was impressed with the homemade fettuccine Bolognese made with chicken, pork, and beef. There is a full menu of traditional Italian favorites plus great steaks, seafood, and calzones plus a desert menu with a

homemade hot apple pie a la mode which is calling my sweet tooth at this very moment. On a nonfood related note, but a nice addition to the evening, is Leucadia Home which is just next door north of the restaurant. They keep late hours; have really amazing furnishings and accessories including a healthy representation of Anna Cabo glass furniture, tiles and art which I was delighted to see. So yeah, check this place out, and if you feel like getting a little

ball climbing all over it and I caught them as they both peeked upside-down over the edge of the upper bunk, grinning adorably. With two empty spots in one frame, I decided to pair the original with another one of the

same pose in the same VW, at ages 20 and 22. This time there was a lot less giggling.

Can some physics or biology professor explain to me why it is harder to hang your head over a small ledge and grin when you are 20, than it was when you were 6? My son looked like an overripe tomato after about 15 seconds but I think he was holding his breath, just to annoy me. His sister, meanwhile, was laughing hysterically at him turning purple, so at least she was grinning.

My other ill-fated plan was to get new photos of the entire family. The entire family does not mean 25 extended relatives. It only means four people. Finding a time when all four were available and the light was right rivaled any Hollywood celeb.

We rescheduled twice. But the quirk that foiled my plan in the end was that no one but I saw this photo as a priority. They would show up.

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stock the cellar and work the dining room recommending wines. A master sommelier designation is very difficult to attain and it’s only been since 1987 that any American was so designated.

Eddie Osterland of La Jolla was the first. He was French trained at the University of Bordeaux, France.

The instruments of a traditional sommelier are quirky little gadgets like a tastevin, a little brass basket for tasting that hung around his neck, thermometer for precise temperature measurement, sparkling wine pliers, and the list goes on.

Next time you go to one of these fine restaurants, bring some knowledge with you. Know these simple tips: the sommelier, or wine direc-

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their pending foodgasm. If by some remote chance there are a couple slices left over, it passes the next morning cold pizza test with flying colors.

When I order one for myself I usually end up with a slice or two left over and it’s a delightful breakfast. I really could take up the rest of the column brainwashing you with more Pizza alla Bismark gushing but I trust you will take my advice and give it a

borrowed grandpa’s VW camper and had popped up the top and folded out the beds for a driveway campout. The kids were having a

in the world

Date: 07/10/2009; Amount: $2,525,000; Buyer: Gupta,A K & S S Family Trust; Address: 4324 Via Ravello, Rancho Santa Fe; Assessed: $2,500,000; Land: $1,576,000; Tax: $37,326.80; Features: 3-car garage, 4 bed, 4.5 bath, 5316 sq. ft.; Loan Amount: $0; Loan Type: Conventional.

Date: 07/17/2009; Amount: $2,300,000; Buyer: Moon Trust; Address: 4316 Via Ravello, Rancho Santa Fe; Assessed: $2,300,000; Land: $1,482,000; Tax: $34,576.46; Features: 4-car garage, 4 bed, 4.5

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beauty

2.5 bath, 2129 sq. ft.; Loan Amount: $0; Loan Type: Conventional.

Date: 07/22/2009; Amount: $600,000; Buyer: Sue Drawdy; Address: 3608 Paseo Vista Famosa, Solana Beach; Assessed: $318,817; Land: $80,998; Tax: $3,452.58; Built:

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1980; Features: 2-car garage, 3 bed, bath, 4374 sq. ft.; Loan Amount: $0; 2.5 bath, 2129 sq. ft.; Loan Amount: Loan Type: Conventional. $0; Loan Type: Conventional.

Date: 07/14/2009; Amount: Date: 07/21/2009; Amount: $1,715,000; Buyer: Shelly,Daniel & $3,195,000; Buyer: Jp Morgan A Family Trust; Address: 5807 Lago Chase Bk; Address: 6739 Las Lindo, Rancho Santa Fe; Assessed: Colinas, Rancho Santa Fe; $219,021; Land: $95,250; Tax: Assessed: $4,182,833; Land: $3,045.46; Built: 1975; Features: 2$2,458,902; Tax: $43,492.20; Built: car garage, 2 bed, 2 bath, 2637 sq. ft.; 1993; Features: 6-car garage, 5 bed, Loan Amount: $0; Loan Type: 6 bath, 9482 sq. ft.; Loan Amount: Conventional. $0; Loan Type: Conventional.

Date: 07/10/2009; Amount: Date: 07/20/2009; Amount: $0; $2,575,000; Lender: Luther Lender: Countrywide Funding Burbank Savings & Loan; Buyer: Corp; Buyer: Butler Montgomery Paul Debban; Address: 6458 El Family Trust; Address: 5650 San Sicomoro, Rancho Santa Fe; Elijo, Rancho Santa Fe; Assessed: Assessed: $2,516,405; Land: $444,508; Land: $129,017; Tax: $1,790,298; Tax: $25,730.28; Built: $5,397.68; Built: 1956; Features: 2- 1978; Features: 3-car garage, 5 bed, car garage, 3 bed, 3 bath, 3881 sq. ft.; 4 bath, 4820 sq. ft.; Loan Amount: Loan Amount: $0; Loan Type: $1,545,000; Loan Type: Conventional; Rate: Fixed.

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crazy, order up the Pizza alla Bismark with two extra eggs, well done. Restaurant hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday.

Vigilucci’s Ristorante & Pizzeria is located at 534 N. Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas. Visit vigiluccis. com/pizzeria for more information.

David Boylan is the founder of Artichoke Creative, an Encinitas based integrated marketing agency.

He can be reached at david@artichoke-creative.com.

That’s all they could promise.

I had to remind everyone over and over and over. This photo has to reflect the beauty and perfectness of our family for generations to come.

My family refused to share my enthusiasm.

How do I know? My daughter dyed her hair and my son buzzed his. They didn’t realize this would kill the photo, but I could tell they were unrepentant. I have now given them a royal, mom edict that they have until Christmas vacation to grow everything out to a length and color worth immortalizing.

And just for conversation’s sake, I might have mentioned something about a present-free Christmas morning and possibly redoing my will Jan. 1.

Jean Gillette is an editor and freelance writer just trying to make some memories. Contact her at jgillette@coastnewsgroup.com.

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$19.95/set. OK, I’m sure I saw these advertised at the back of a comic book in 1959, and I’ll ask the same question that I did when I first saw them 50 years ago: Are there really women out there who are looking to double the size of their derrières? If so, they can order these pads, pop them in their panties and create curves instantly.

The “reusable silicone adhesive” adapts to body temperature and molds to the skin.The catalog doesn’t say exactly what they are made of, but they look like synthetic foam. The catalog does promise, though, that these fanny falsies will stay put when dancing or exercising.

The Remote Controlled 100-Foot Water Cannon — $59.95. This clearly is a guything — and the title pretty much says it all. The cannon part should be enough to appease any man-boy, but the remote makes it practically irresistible. I don’t want to skimp on details, though. The cannon has three nozzles (spray, mist and stream), the remote works from a distance of 30 feet (for sneak attacks, of course), and the barrel can be raised and lowered. The pleasure quotient of this device may equal or surpass the glorious pumpkin-launching catapult.

Marshmallow Shooter — $24.95. Same idea as above, but meant, perhaps, for the more gentle person who still likes to shoot things. This pump-action device has a range of up to 30 feet, and the “easy-to-fill” magazine holds 20 miniature marshmallows.

But here’s the cool feature: an LED sight that projects a beam of red light (it’s safe, but don’t point at your local law enforcement officer) that locates your target and increases accuracy. And … parts are dishwasher safe.

Hmmm, I may have to consider bending my rule about never ordering anything from the Sky Mall catalog.

and I chartered a bus from La Paz to Cabo San Lucas. Ranch resident Michael Harbushka had invited me to come down to Quivira, in Las Cabos San Lucas. We gladly accepted.

The next morning he gave us a personal tour on the site of the future Ritz Carlton Hotel and the prestigious land development that has oceanfront views, with access to room service from the Ritz Carlton.

The hotel is projected to be finished in 2011. This is Jack Nicklas’ signature golf course.

Robin and I road behind Mr. Harbushka on ATVs across the desert sand. Talk about a fun career on a daily basis! We had a blast. He informed me that the name Quivira is based on the legend of the lost gold cities of Mexico. I also met Gabriela Barron, head of marketing at the Hotel Pacifica earlier that morning. For more information, contact her at gbarron@quiviraloscabos.com.

If you are looking to invest in some property, this is worth the trip to Cabo.What you may not know is the movie “Troy,” starring Brad Pitt, filmed its elaborate war scenes on the beach on this very location. I snapped a photo of Michael and Robin together just before we headed out on our

GOLDEN GIRL Golden Globes Producer Connie Armijo with her brother Larry at Mille Fleurs. Photo by Machel Penn

HATS AND FLATS Wendi Kirbey, Melanie Cruz Walsh and Marci Cavanaugh at The Country Friends Hats and Flats. Photo by Machel Penn

excursion. This is a must-see in person. Take an adventure and enjoy the breath taking views, and invest in beach front property. This wonderful excursion is only a plane ride away. Thanks for the tour

Michael and Gabriela!

On Aug. 18, after returning to normalcy, I headed to Mille Fleurs for my first night back in town. I ran into some of my favorite locals, Karain and Tom Forysth, and Chef

and a beer garden, as well as a classic car show. Visit www.san marcoschamber.com to learn in Leucadia, as well as art more. demos, live entertainment, children’s activities, and a wine tasting area. Call (760) 436-2320 or visit www.leucadia101.com to FAMILY HISTORY Carlsbad Newcomers and Friends will learn more. meet at 10 a.m. Sept. 2, Heritage GOOD DAY Del Mar Hall, Magee Park, 2650 Garfield Historical Society will host A Street, Carlsbad. Genealogist Day at the Races at noon Aug. Jean Wilcox Hibben, Ph.D., will 30, Del Mar Racetrack. As part speak on researching ancestors of the city of Del Mar’s celebra- and the personal benefits to be tion of 50 years of incorporation, gained in learning family histothe DMHS event will be in a pri- ry. Call (760) 845-6339 for vate grandstand box and details. includes a Thoroughbred Club GROUP Chofit representative presentation on NEW the history of the racetrack, a Hadassah will meet at 7 p.m. catered lunch and more. Visit Sept. 2 at a private home in www.delmarhistoricalsociety. North County. The guest speaker will be Rick Barton from the org to learn more.

ADL, who will present on antiGRAND OL’ TIME The Grand Semitism in the community. To Summer Festival will be held E’Louise Ondash is a freelance writer liv- from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 30, on RSVP and for directions, coning in North County. Tell her about your Via Vera Cruz, between Grand tact Rinkie Pollack at (760) 944travels at eondash@coastnewsgroup.com. and San Marcos Boulevard, San 4441, ext. 122, or by e-mail at rinkies@att.net.

Marcos. Unique vendors will be STILL RUNNING The selling a variety of items and Palomar Model A Ford Club will there will be a kids’ area, food, SALE

meet at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 2, Palomar Estates East Clubhouse, 650 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Marcos. All Model A owners and/or aficionados are welcome. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. E-mail Linda Thamer at thamer1@sbcglobal.net or call (760) 729-5449 to learn more.

Martin Woesle. I snapped a shot of Martin with Karian’s beloved Belle in a candid moment. This is one of my favorite nights at Mille Fleurs: “Tapas Tuesdays.” You can order a slider hamburger for only $6 and many other wonderful appetizers on their menu. I also met Ranch residents Connie and Larry Armijo.They sat next to us and we all struck up a fun conversation. Guess what I discovered? Ms. Armijo was the producer of the last year’s Golden Globes! Talk about a local celebrity. I was tickled pink to meet some locals that used to live in Hollywood. She shared with us some of her fun stories and all of the clients (Sharon Stone to just name drop one, sorry I couldn’t resist) and how she ended up in the Ranch.

She also informed me that she has her beautiful estate listed with Ann Brizolis here in town.

You can visit her Web site at www.CasdeArmijo.com to see this beautiful property that is now on the market in the Covenant.Thanks to Larry and Connie for your fine conversation and treating us to drinks at one of my favorite restaurants in San Diego.

On Aug. 23, I attended The Country Friends’ Hats and Flats event at the San Diego Polo Field. Melanie Cruz Walsh informed me that

more than 100 The Country Friends members RSVP’d for this spectacular day at the Polo Fields. The Rancho Santa Fe News was thrilled to be one of their sponsors. The VIP guests sat at round tables chatting with one another, while eating hors d’oeuvres and drinking cocktails. Wendi Kirbey, Melanie Cruz Walsh and Marci Cavanaugh posed for a beautiful picture between polo matches. Shortly after, they had the classic Champagne Divot Stomp. Did you know that The Country Friends is responsible raising more than $12 million for human-care agencies here in San Diego? To find out more about this wonderful organization, visit www.TheCountry Friends.org.

Save the date

On Sept. 3, summer officially ends for the R. Roger Rowe School students. Watch out for heavy traffic in town that day and if you are a parent, take my advice and park.

Otherwise you might end up late to work, or if you are one of those fabulously thin Rancho Santa Fe moms, late for your morning jog around the golf course.

If you have a fun event you would like Machel Penn to cover, contact her at mpenn@coastnewsgroup.com.

CRAFTY GARDENS The Carlsbad Garden Club will meet

DIVORCE HELP “Divorce Hurts, We Care,” a Divorce Care Support Group, will be held through Sept. 14, Horizon Christian Fellowship, Rancho Santa Fe. Call (858) 756-5599 for details.

FREE MUSIC! The Lumberyard Shopping Center will present free music from 6 to 9 p.m. every Saturday night starting Sept. 1, 937 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas. San Diego saxophonist Keith Jacobsen and other North County artists will perform. Call (619) 987-1277 to learn more.

FIND THE MUSE The Carlsbad Art District Honors Show will display artwork celebrating the “Journey of Artists” through Sept. 7, Village Faire

Plaza fountain area, 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad. The gallery hours will be noon to 8 p.m. daily. Concert hours are 5 to 7 p.m. Sundays through Wednesdays and 4 to 7 p.m.Thursdays to Saturdays. For details, visit www.sculpture school.net.

FOOD ISSUES Food Addicts Anonymous meets Mondays at 11 a.m. St. Michael’s Church, Room 4, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad. The group uses a 12step recovery program to change the way participants act, think and feel about food. For details, call Jack (760) 433-0886 or visit www.foodaddictsanonymous.org.

SHIFT GEARS “Shifting into your new consciousness,” is an ongoing weekly group experience in eight-week segments in Encinitas. The group is taught and facilitated by Jane Ilene Cohen. Cost is $327. Call (760) 753-0733 to register and for directions, or visit www.janecohencounseling.com/Transformat ional_Group.html.

“awesome.”

“It’s pretty cool,” 10year-old Max Von Ruexleben said. “Building all the rockets was more complicated than I thought it would be.”

“It’s not too hard for me because I have experience with rockets,” 10-year-old Aida Miller said, explaining that he had taken a similar class at the San Diego Jewish Academy.

Amelia Ahles, a seventhgrader at the Rancho Santa

Fe School, also said the class wasn’t too challenging. “I’m pretty good with materials,” she said. Andrew Conley, 10, described the camp as “in the middle — easy but hard.”

Max said the class helped him build friendships as well as rockets.

“You get to meet really cool people,” he said. “I had good building partners and the interaction is good because you actively get to test the rockets.”

Warner, a science teacher at the Rancho Santa Fe School for 14 years, has

been holding the rocketry camp for the past three summers. A member of the Teacher in Space Project in the 1980s, Warner watched the Space Shuttle Challenger launch, then break apart 73 seconds into its flight.

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FRUGAL LIVING said to use things like it was your last one.

Karen, Kansas

set for 15 minutes, and if any color has settled into the toilet bowl, you have a leak and are wasting water. A cheap way to find leaks is to read your meter right before going to bed. If no one has used any water during the night, your meter reading should be the exact same in the morning.

Check your consumption. The average person consumes 2,000 gallons of water per month for all his or her needs (showering, flushing, dishes, clothes, etc.). So if you only have two people in your home and you are regularly consuming 20,000 gallons of water, there is a problem. — Nichole M., Iowa

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which is a warm and inviting place for visitors to both the gallery and Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society.

Both the historical society and Bellows feel this will work well for all parties.

“We’re thrilled to have Joseph and his gallery here,” Sharon Fabry, administrator to the historical society, said.

“I think it’s a good fit,” Bellows said. “I do photographic history and now I’m in a historic building.”

Bellows plans to open the new gallery by midOctober.

your water department offers a pool credit. We only ask for the size of the pool in gallons, and the resident doesn’t pay sewer fees on those gallons of water. Also, we have irrigation meters. There are costs for the initial setup for ours, as well as a state-required yearly test, but if you use a lot of water to irrigate your lawn, it certainly helps because the water running through the second meter is not charged sewer fees. Last but not least, check for leaks periodically. You can’t always see or hear leaks. An easy way to check for leaks in the toilet is to place a packet of KoolAid, Jell-O or food coloring in the tank. Do not flush. Let it

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SEPT. 3 TOUGH TIMES The Encinitas Community Library in partnership with Jewish Family Service of San Diego will present “Retired or Planning Retirement?

Financial Strategies for Tough Times” at 6 p.m. Sept. 3, library Community Room, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas. Discover how to navigate your road to retirement.

Call the library at (760) 7537376 or Jewish Family Service at (858) 637-3380 for details.

SEPT. 4

at 1 p.m. Sept. 4, Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad. The topic will focus on creating garden crafts. For details, e-mail carlsbadgardenclub@hotmail.co m or call (760) 845-6339.

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that this is always a fairground and racetrack” and home for other events, he said.

Nussbaum and Kelly Burt, board president, were unanimously approved to serve on the task force.

“It is incumbent upon us to do our homework in advance in case this comes around again,” Burt said.

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Discount paint I go to Lowe’s and Home Depot and look in the paint section for the paint that people bring back. I have gotten several great colors for $5 a gallon. I use that a lot to change the look of a room. — Moor, Ohio

Conserve water I work for the water company. If you have an aboveground or family pool, see if

I keep an empty vodka bottle in my pantry. When I’m making anything that needs a rolling pin, I use the vodka bottle. It’s especially good for making piecrusts because piecrusts benefit from being cold. I fill my bottle up with ice water, and it helps to keep the dough chilled. — Lisa N.,Texas Sara Noel is the owner of Frugal Village (www.frugalvillage.com), a Web site that offers practical, money-saving strategies for everyday living. To send tips, comments or questions, write to Sara Noel, c/o United Media, 200 Madison Ave., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10016, or email sara@frugalvillage.com.

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In the 1980s, Surfside City mayor Dick Roe made national news when he advocated a smoking ban on streets and sidewalks. Folks thought he was some kind of a nut case. Turns out he was three decades ahead of his time. Current council electeds have instructed staff to update it smoking ordinance to cover those ideas. Resident Jim Donavan sez these prohibitions are an intrusion on a person’s liberty.

limit terms of the County Board of Supervisors to eight years. They will need to collect 77,837 valid signatures of voters within a time frame.

Considered doable considering the size of the organization.

Old hat Macho men who have been wearing caps with the visor in the back now have a new fad — wearing hats.

Well, it’s not really something new. Before caps garnered the spotlight hats were considered chic. Now they are more stylish — mostly thin brim fashioned out of lightweight straw.

Reducing junk mail EDCO Waste & Recycling Services notes that folks whose mailboxes are stuffed with unwanted junk mail can opt to have it partially eliminated by calling the Opt Out Line at (888) 567-

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One-liners Quegga mussels that are now found in lakes and rivers are becoming a serious threat becuz they are clogging water supply systems and are said to propagating faster than rabbits ... C’bad’s Barratt American home builders has gone out of bizness after filing for Chapter 11 leaving several Encinitas half-built projects in limbo including Nantucket subdivision in Leucadia ... Top congressional brass won’t be flying in ultra-plush airliners after taxpayers learned they were going to spend $550 mil. for them and raised Cain while

some folks are unemployed and having to walk ...That foul smelling alley in beautiful Cardiff-by-the-Sea is finally being improved after years of neglect ... NCTD is not operating a Charger special this season because of thin finances ...

Former termed-out Assembly speaker Fabian Nunez is now a lobbyist and is twisting arms to gain support for a bill he authored ... Del Mar Race Track has Breeders’ Cup tix on sale ... A group of horticulture boosters have asked C’bad to become a partner by providing land for a proposed botanical garden.

Hasta la Vista Bill Arballo is an opinionated, retired journalist in the Flower Capital of the Universe. E-mail barballo@coastnewsgroup.com.

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“We think the time has come,” Strang said. “We hope you’ll join our list of smoke-free stars.”

Gena Knutson of the San Diego Tobacco Control Coalition said based on her observations, ride operators were the biggest offenders.

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Please don’t help people kill themselves or promote smoking to the younger generation.”

Linda Zweig, media representative for the fairgrounds, said the board takes all public input seriously “to make the fair better and more family friendly.” Like all comments, she said the board would take the suggestions into consideration.

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2 SUITCASES $25 each good condition 760-758-8958

AUTO HARP 36 strings, 15 dampers, Chrom A Harp, never used, perfect condition, $100. (760) 599-9141

PLANT TABLE with metal legs, 15” tall X 9 1/2” deep, $5. (760) 599-9141

760-436-9737 or fax ad copy 760-943-0850

BED SKIRT Brand new, Queen size, navy blue, tailored boxed pleated, $18. (760) 944-6460.

PLANTS ground covers, buddliahs, cupheas, lavenders, daisies, (760) 643-1945.

BEDSPREAD WITH SHAMS Queen size, ivory embroidered from India, $100. (760) 944-0198

PLANTS Bromeliaceae plants, $10-15 each. 20-yr. old collection, all or part.

(760) 757-6788.

828 N. Hwy 101, Leucadia

BICYCLE PAR TS Wheels, tires, seats, gears, brakes, bags, more. (760) 942-5692

PLASTIC POTS Various sizes, good condition, all for $12 OBO. (760) 9446460

To view or place ads online go to: coastnewsgroup.com

SNOWBOARDS Two boards 125.00 each (760)685-8222

Home Services 325

Got Dust Bunnies?

Let us get We get rid of them for you! in the corners! Call now for a thorough and affordable housecleaning

RMB CLEANING SERVICE

760-822-8965 Satisfaction Guaranteed • Licensed & Bonded

Say you saw it in the Coast News!

Balconies • Fences • Automation License #871928

Call:

760-617-1710

www.TroysIronCraft.com

Help Wanted 400 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT An administrative assistant is needed to take care of basic office duties in the administrative department. Contact for more details.

ON-SITE MANAGER Smaller North County Condo community, Minimum Duties, Good People Skills, Presence On-site, Housing Provided. Resume to: CN Opportunity #96, Ste. 108A, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad 92008.

Business Oppor. 475 ARE YOU TIRED of not making enough money for your family. To increase your income, call (760) 6366760.

Rentals 600 Roommates CARLSBAD TOWNHOUSE 3bd, $650 includes utilities, quiet cul-de-sac, avail 9/01, 40+, (760) 720-3942.

Room for Rent ENCINITAS Walk to town & Moonlight beach. Female preferred, $390 mo. (949) 295-8690 or keep trying at (760) 942-1038.

Apartments (Unfurn) GILROY 1100 SF, 2 BDRM APT. Att’d. to main residence; no pets or smoke.

Secure/private.

Immaculate. $1,200/mo + util. $600 sec dep. 408691-2043.

ORECK Lightweight vacuum, the hotel standard. Signature Series, recently serviced new brush, inc. extra belt and 4 bags. Dark Red, $65.

(760) 529-0862 Oceanside

PANASONIC 18” Panasonic tv, black ($30) Technics casett player($20) Sonny fm/am receiver ($20) (760) 721-8250

Copy and Cancellations MONDAY 4PM Ask for Classified Dept.

Sporting Goods NIKEVISION SPORT SUNGLASSES New, cost $140, sell for $65. (760) 9425692

Troy’s Ornamental IRON CRAFT • Grates • Stairs • Railings

MULTI COOKER Steamer, pasta cooker & stock pot, new stainless steel, $15. (760) 436-8023

AREA RUG Cream colored or ivory shag, wool, 15” W X 68” L, $18, (760) 599-9141.

DEADLINES

WOMAN’S SHOES (Amalfi) pumps in black & navy, size 8 1/2, 2” heels, excellent condition, $12 ea. (760) 9446460.

Custom Services

MAGIC CHEF Deluxe 6-slice toaster & broiler oven, like new, $25. (760) 729-6044.

PAINT SPRAYER works perfect, $45 OBO. (760) 632-8184.

Line ads run in all 4 publications. Display classifieds run Zone 1: Coast News, 28,000 Zone 2: RSF 9,500

STAINLESS STEEL STOCK POT 16 quart, $8., 15-gallon aluminum tub, unused, $10. (760) 599-9141.

TENNIS RACKETS Wilson men’s, $8, Aerodynamic ladies, $8. Excellent condition. (760) 599-9141.

CORNER CABINET color, white, in good condition, $33. (760) 729-6044.

Miscellaneous

SOUP PLATES 6, Wedgewood, England Patrician, $50 firm. (760) 436-9933.

GARDENING ITEMS Hose reels, one wall hung & one mobile, Rainbird controller, terracotta pots & saucers, rescalloped stone borders, garden butterflies, all for $50. (760) 944-6460

2 FAN BACK CHAIRS maple wood chairs, $17.50 each. (858) 755-0486

15 GALLON PLANTS Loquot, black pine, fan palm, macadamia nut, crowns-of-thorns, jade, $35. each.

(760) 436-6604

SHIMANO ULTEGRA 9 speed Rear Derailler, $65. (760) 942-5692.

TENNIS RACKET Head Metallix 10 Powerful, Excellent Condition $60, (760) 632-2487.

JAPANESE GEISHA GIRL framed, 12” W X 16”L, $15. Japanese plate, peonies & bird, blue & lavender, $10.

(760) 599-9141.

SWEDA RETREAT JEROMES MATTRESS box/ headboard, like new king $500 (760) 942-7054

ROASTER New Ultrex pro 18/10 Stainless Steel 15” Oval Roaster with dual Server Lid and lift-out Rack. 55 yr. Excalibur nonstick surface, dishwasher safe. $55. Oceanside (760) 529-0862

FULL SIZE COMFORTER w/pillow shams, puffy quilt design $90 or best offer 760-758-8958

8-COURSE TEA CUPS & SAUCERS English & Japanese, $10 each. (760) 599-9141

LINE ADS RUN IN ALL PUBS - 85,000 READERS

Misc. Services 350

Miscellaneous

ARTS & ANTIQUES OIL PAINTINGS LIQUIDATION SALE. Museum Quality. Extra large, popular subjects.

Must see.

Must sell.

Unbelievable value. Pay pennies on the dollar! $2,500 regular price, now $150. (760) 231-9531

Rancho Santa Fe

Help Wanted 400

BOYS CLOTHES SIZE 10-12 129 Pieces. Lots of designer and skate brand clothes. From $1 to $4 per piece. (760) 634-1420

ANTIQUE DESK 6’ long 2 1/2’ tall w/glass top $150 760-726-3842

Leucadia

Items For Sale 200

Lost and Found

San Marcos

La Costa

Items For Sale 200

SAVE $1.00 PER WORD! Place your own print ad at coastnewsgroup.com If your item is under $150 dollars, you can place it FREE!

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Rentals 600

Real Estate 700

Automotive 900

CADNET CLASSIFIED ADS

Duplexes (Unfurn)

Mobilehomes

Cars

Adoption

ENCINITAS 1/2 BLOCK TO BEACH 3 br. 2 ba, kitchen w/ island, dishwasher, frig, wash/ dryer hookup.

Remodeled bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, yard & patio w/ shared spa. 3 roommates welcome.

No smoking or pets, $3,200 (760) 942-9200.

SAN MARCOS WANT A CALIFORNIA ROOM? YOU’LL LOVE LIVING HERE! Seniors 55/35. RARE 3BR, 2BA PLUS family room. MUST SEE! Nice & sunny, lots of windows. Large kitchen, some mountain view. Double wide. Beautiful & desirable park w/resort amenities. Quiet friendly neighbors. RENT CONTROL. Only $72,000. Call Sue Fox, realtor. 760917-4220 or 760-753-1086.

Web:www.suefoxhomes.com

1995 ES SPORTAGE 4-door, 5-speed, 4X4, $1,850 OBO. (760) 726-1614.

PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? You choose from families nationwide. LIVING EXPENSES PAID. Call 24/7 Abby's One True Gift Adoptions. 866413-6292.

Duplexes (Furn) ENCINITAS REMODEL, 1/2 BLOCK TO BEACH. 2br 1 1/2 ba, travertine, granite, 3 flat screens, includes outdoor kitchen. No smoking or pets, $2,495 (760) 942-9200

Real Estate 700 Condos/Townhouses SAN MARCOS 1 bedroom end unit with a yard, feels like a detached home! Resort living at LAKE SAN MARCOS, just steps to the lake and pool. **NO AGE RESTRICTIONS! TOTALLY REMODELED, quality!

Granite countertops-kitchen and bath. $265,000. to $289,000. Sue Fox, realtor, (760)917-4220 www.suefoxhomes.com (760)753-1086

Mobilehomes SAN MARCOS JUST LISTED! MOUNTAIN VIEW in resort-style Age 55/35 senior park. Walk-in closets, CALIFORNIA room. Eat-in kitchen, patio. Active park, walk to stores. Only $72,900. Financing available. BRING OFFER. Call Sue Fox, realtor-cell 760-917-4220 or (760)7531086

Cars 1985 NISSAN 300 zx 2dr 5 spd, t-tops, new clutch, brakes, engine rebuilt. this classic will sell fast. $2995.00.

Call Ted (760) 805-9247

OLDSMOBILE CUTLESS SUPREME SL v6 turquoize 1995, dr, auto, fully powered, upholstery and body tiptop cond, new tires, only 99k mi. $3500/OBO. 1760 521 4319 anytime to view MAZDA SPORT Miata, mx, turbo 2 seater, black soft top with cover, cd stereo, air, manual, (stick 6 speed), performance tires with spare, apprx.

38,000 miles. (760) 207-0073 san marcos (760) 207-0073

Trucks/SUVs

Autos Wanted

Health & Fitness

1989 MAZDA GLC 4-door, automatic transmission, low mileage, 72K original miles, $1,900. (760) 216-7951

DONATE YOUR CAR. FREE TOWING. "Cars for Kids". Any condition. Tax deductible Outreach Center. 1-800-5979411

1989 NISSAN SENTRA 2-door, automatic transmission, ice cold AC, low mileage, 52K original miles, $2,600.

(760) 216-7951

1988 CHEVY S10 6 cylinder, regular cab, 5-speed, camper shell, licensed 2010, runs great, $1,250 OBO. (760) 224-2020.

BACK BRACE: Substantial pain relief.

Constant lumbar and abdominal support.

Comfortable wear. Covered by Medicare/Ins. 1-800-815-1577 ext.385 www.LifeCareDiabeticSupplies.com

1992 FORD TAURUS LX WAGON 2nd owner, nice, $800. (760) 877-1635.

1993 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4-door, 5speed stick shift, power everything, 223K miles, $2,400. (760) 500-0772.

2007 HONDA ACCORD LX SEDAN 2.4l (33 mpg), automatic, medium blue w/ gray cloth, am/fm/cd, 6 airbags, all power, warranty. 26k miles. Only $13,950. (760)822-9418 ELECTRIC CAR 02 Chrysler GEM bought in 2003 N. E. V. Less than 3K mi. No $4.00 gas. $6500 (760)7225625

Motorcycles QUAD 2005 honda atv, xlt cond, orig owner, only 15 hr use, well maint, tuned & ready, $3500 obo, 760-6139031

Accessories ISUZU, AMIGO Hatch Back Hard Top with side windows for an Isuzu Amigo, Fiber glass, can be painted to match /easy installation with bolts/ Very Good Condition, Located in San Marcos, $199.00 OBO (760)744-0699

Auto Donations

Help Wanted

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NonRunners/Title Problems OK. Free Vacation/Cruise Voucher. Special Kids Fund 1-866-448-386

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Financial

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Help Wanted

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Real Estate

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Electronics

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FAA approved program. Financial aid if 800-795-3579. qualified - Housing available. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance. 888349-5387.

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tories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license ID, or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it s illegal to request any money before delivering its service.

All funds are based in US dollars. 800 numbers may or may not reach Canada.

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SOUP TO NUTS by Rick Stromoski

Friday, Aug. 28, 2009

FRANK & ERNEST by Bob Thaves

THE BORN LOSER by Art & Chip Sansom

BIG NATE by Lincoln Peirce

MONTY by Jim Meddick

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Try to be as tolerant and forgiving with your family as you are with your friends. You can always count on your loved ones when the chips are down, regardless of the cost to them.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — As long as the time you allot for pleasurable pursuits isn’t snatched from your work schedule, this could be a pleasant day. Neglecting your duties for pleasure could be another story.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Be extremely careful about baring your sole to friends who are talkative, because what you say isn’t likely to stay with them. To be on the safe side, keep private information to yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — A bright idea might not gain the desired support or recognition because you might tell someone who will then try to steal it from you. Be more careful.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Respect the privacy of others, and you won’t get in trouble. If you’re careless, you could unthinkingly reveal something confidential to those who will broadcast this information to the world.

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PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Showboating could cost you points on the popularity scale, so be careful not to exaggerate your accomplishments to jealous types who can’t wait to make you look like a phony.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Unfortunately, you could let the negative thinking of an associate affect your good spirits and spoil what otherwise would have been a happy day.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Substantial wisdom and shrewdness on your part will be required in order to protect a delicate financial arrangement from getting out of hand. Stay on top of it, and give it your best shot.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Be extremely careful not to let anyone rush you to judgment. However, should you fall prey, call a halt to it the moment you realize the mistake, and begin mending fences as best you can.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — If there are rewards to be shared from a joint endeavor, make sure that the returns are divided equally among all participants. Better yet, get it in writing; a verbal agreement may not suffice.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Watch out. You might knowingly spend more than you should, hoping you’ll make up the shortage down the line.

Don’t bank on funds that aren’t in the bank.

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HORSE TRAILS ESTATE! $5,995,000 to $6,450,000 This exceptional gated estate has 6 bedroom suites with the master on the main level, a chef ’s kitchen, a large guesthouse on 2.95 manicured acres. It is meticulously maintained and has an open floor plan that flows smoothly. Call us and come see this masterpiece for yourself! www.18202ViaDeSueno.com

FAIRBANKS RANCH $3,995,000 If you love high ceilings & spacious living areas, this gorgeous home has your name all over it! 5 bedroom suites with the master on the main level, gourmet kitchen, travertine floors and superior quality throughout. Call for your private showing of this stunning gated estate in the prestigious, gated community of Fairbanks Ranch. www.16210ViaCazadero.com

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FAIRBANKS RANCH $2,775,000 Opportunity is knocking! 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, remodeled kitchen & baths, marble floors & a fantastic floor plan on 2.24 acres. This beautiful home, in one of Rancho Santa Fe’s finest gated communities, is waiting for you! Call today! www.6072AvenidaAlteras.com

LIVE THE GOOD LIFE! $2,095,000 Seller willing to carry and/or help finance this single-level, remodeled home in the Heart of the Covenant! 4 bedrooms, 4 fireplaces, maple wood floors, granite counters, pool & gated front lawn. www.5881SanElijo.com

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June & Becky

June

858.756.3060

We proudly support the San Diego affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

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