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Garden club introduces new culinary program By Patty McCormac

RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club launched its new culinary program this spring and at its helm is Mary Platis, an experienced educator, caterer, foodie and blogger who is brimming with ideas on how to bring together the community, its food and the garden club. She has already set up a series of cooking classes and cookbook author signings and now she is working on bringing a farmers market to the Village and establishing a community sustainable agriculture program as well. “My goal is to bring the community together with food for fundraisers, author signings, healthful presentations and nutritional seminars,” she said. “I want to engage in conversation around an open table. I want to sit down, share ideas of tradition and culture WHAT’S COOKING? 39:;(!<9=>?(@A9B?(CD(=@A(EAF(GC<>E9:;(D:HI:9J(9=(=@A("9EG@H(#9E=9(1A(+9:BAE TURN TO GARDEN ON A14

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RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe Association decided at its May 19 meeting to move forward in pursuing the purchase of 47.7 acres on the southeastern corner of Rambla de las Flores and El Acebo by having it appraised. If the process continues to fruition, the acreage would be purchased by the Association as open space. “This is the first step in the process,” said Tom Lang, Association president. He said after the appraisal, which will take until about mid June, there will be an open meeting where members can give input on the proposed purchase and possibly a community-wide vote. “I would love to send it out to a vote of the members,” said Deb Plummer, director.“I don’t want to encumber the rest of the members or future boards since we don’t have the money in the coffers to pay for it.” The Association formally adopted an Open Space program in 1996 to acquire land to be held as open space to help protect the rural character of Rancho Santa Fe. Since the program was established, the Association has purchased six parcels totaling more than 100 acres at a total cost of $14,935,000. The last parcel purchased was the Osuna Ranch in 2006. A recent survey of members of the Covenant determined it was highly important to them to retain the rural nature of the area and so was purchasing open space. “We had held off on this until the surveys were returned,” Lang said. Paul Slater, who represents the owners of the property and gave a presentation during the meeting, said now is the time to act. “There are few opportunities where tracts of land this large and this unique come available,” Slater said. “You’ve probably passed by it TURN TO PURCHASE ON A15

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ODD School celebrates annual Ocean Week FILES

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Ellenbeth Wachs, 48, was arrested in Lakeland, Fla., in May on a complaint that she “simulated” a sex act in front of a minor. In a March incident, Wachs, after receiving medication for her multiple sclerosis, was awakened at 8:30 a.m. by her 10-year-old neighbor boy’s clamorous basketball game, near Wachs’ window. After unsuccessfully beseeching the boy for quiet, Wachs — hoping, perhaps, to make a point about noisy neighbors — began moaning out the window (while remaining out of sight), “Oh, John! Oh! John!” over and over at increased shrillness as if in the throes of orgasm.The basketball-playing stopped, but the incident was not a teaching moment. The boy’s father, Otto Lehman, called the police and filed for an order of protection against Wachs.

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• Dalia Dippolito, 30, of Boynton Beach, Fla., was convicted in May of hiring a hit man to kill her husband, but not before offering an ultramodern defense: Her lawyer told the jury that it was all a fake scheme to pitch a realityTV show about one spouse’s ordering a hit on the other (and that her husband, Michael, had originally come up with the idea). As Dippolito’s plan unfolded, her boyfriend alerted police, who set up a sting and witnessed Dippolito dictating exactly what she wanted done. (In fact, the sting itself was captured on video for the “Cops” TV show.) Michael denied any involvement,and the jury appeared not to give her story any credence. • “Wrong” Impressions: (1) The Sergeants Benevolent Association, fighting back in April against corruption charges (that its NYPD officers often “fix” traffic tickets for celebrities, high officials and selected “friends”) claimed in a recorded message reported in The New York Times that such fixes are merely “courtesy,” not corruption. (2) A 20-year-old Jersey City, N.J., gym member claimed “criminal sexual contact” in March, acknowledging that while she had given a male club therapist permission to massage her breasts and buttocks, she had been under the impression that he is gay. When another gym member told her that the therapist has a girlfriend, she called the police. • Quite a Disease, That Lyme: (1) Marilyn Michose, 46, was referred for medical evaluation in May after she was spotted roaming the lobby of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City wearing neon pink panties on top of her street clothes, with a .25-caliber Beretta visible in her jacket pocket, and speaking gibberish. According to Michose’s mother, Marilyn had overmedicated for her Lyme disease. (2) A restraining order, to keep away from TURN TO ODD FILES ON A19

RANCHO SANTA FE — For the 19th year, Ocean Week opened with a splash at R. Roger Rowe School in Rancho Santa Fe. Activities got underway on May 23 with assemblies for the students at the school’s Performing Arts Center. They were greeted at the door by a big blue octopus, which seemed to be singing “Octopus’s Garden” by the Beatles. Also in the entry were posters created by each grade, that represented the area of the ocean which they’ve studied this year. Artist Teresa Espaniola helped students connect with the project through art. The younger grades put together a project made with beach toys lost on the beach. It’s title was “Keep track of your beach toys.” “This is the age to reach them,” she said motioning to the first through third graders sitting on the floor of the assembly. She said these students get so enthusiastic, it is hard for their parents not to join in. The upper grades built a wave filled with trash picked up from the beach to illustrate what ends up in the ocean. Once the assemblies got underway, the first graders sang, “Oceans of Fun,” and another song about keeping an

eye on beach toys and the middle school chorus sang, “Hey San Diego,” while the dance troupe brought the song to life. During this special week, students in grades kindergarten through eight concentrate on the habitat of the ocean in a partnership with Scripps. Roberta Dean, the liaison between Scripps and the school, said the idea for the week began after staff member Stacey Halboth remembered attending a workshop at Berkeley in 1985. That culminated the special week of learning, which concentrated on oceans. “Now it has become year round curriculum,” Dean said. “Can you believe it’s been 19 years? I don’t know what I’m going to do for the 20th,” she said with a laugh. She said each grade learns about a different part of the ocean. Kindergarten learns about ponds; first grade, rocky sea shores; second grade, sandy beaches; third grade, wetlands; fourth grade, kelp forests; fifth grade, the open ocean; sixth grade, coral reefs; seventh grade, deep sea; and eighth grade, polar habitat. “By the time they get through this school they have a huge understanding of marine life and the oceans,”Dean said. The weeklong event included open houses on both

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Daphne’s announces Slater as brand ambassador By Christina Macone-Greene

The Carlsbad corporate office of Daphne’s California Greek has something to be happy about. They’ve recently signed on 10-time world champion surfer Kelly Slater as its new partner and brand ambassador in their commitment towards a healthier lifestyle. The timing of Slater’s arrival is perfect. Daphne’s California Greek is launching its brand redevelopment, which hones in on eating well and staying active. Slater, 39, will be involved in an array of ways. Slater will provide his input on healthier menu options and will be on hand for a blog and social media contributions. It’s the company’s hope that Slater’s wisdom regarding health and wellness will leave an indelible imprint. “I’ve been looking for the right opportunity to do something with a healthy food or restaurant group,” Slater said. “I think Daphne’s has a great platform to get the word out

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and is right in line with a lot of my ideals about food, so I’m glad to be on board with them.” According to Daphne’s California Greek Chief Executive Officer, William Trefethen, Slater’s involvement means everything to the company since he is the epitome of healthy living. Slater’s iconic presence will offer something

unique and special. “Kelly hardly endorses anything,” Trefethen said. “It was a long-term process to get him onboard.” That process lasted nearly three months. Also on his list of new duties: Slater is a founding member of Team Daphne’s, which encompasses athletes,

artists, and musicians that will make a positive impact in their communities. Slater, of course, will have his eye on surfers. He will be at the helm in recruiting a surf team of upand-coming talented males and females. Trefethen said their company is eager to work with Slater in supporting the surf community by sponsoring these athletes. The amateur surf team is expected to have over a dozen teammates — and a majority of them will more than likely come from California. “This is a huge deal in the surfing word,”Trefethen said. Because of the healthy direction the company is going with their brand, Trefethen said it was important for them to bring someone of Slater’s stature on board who would also be at the forefront for what they believe in. Trefethen describes Slater TURN TO SLATER ON A15

Animal rescue team celebrates anniversary The San Diego Humane Society, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and the Animal Rescue Reserve (ARR) celebrated 40 years of service by honoring past and current volunteer members for their contributions in rescuing and evacuating animals in times of need. ARR currently has 71 volunteer members. Some have committed more than 30 years of service to the group. ARR is part of the County Disaster Team and is

equipped to rescue animals threatened by natural and man-made disasters and other day-to-day emergency situations. ARR was formed after the 1970 Laguna Fire and has been on the frontline of local disasters such as the 2002 Pines Fire, the 2003 Firestorms, 2006 Horse Fire, the 2007 Harris and Witchcreek Fires, La Jolla Landslides and has also responded to aid in disaster relief efforts for national tragedies such as Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Ike.

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ARR also works throughout San Diego County to rescue domestic animals or livestock that may have become trapped and cannot get free. For more information about ARR, contact Kelli Herwehe at kherwehe@sdhumane.org or call (619) 243-3419. Animal Rescue Reserve Officers can be contacted via a 24-hour emergency hotline at (619) 299-0871. Serving San Diego County since 1880, the San Diego Humane Society and

SPCA’s scope of social responsibility goes beyond adopting animals. The Humane Society offers San Diegans a wide range of programs and services that strengthen the human-animal bond, prevent cruelty and neglect, provide medical care and educate the community on the humane treatment of animals. For more information or to see current animals available for adoption, visit sdhumane.org.

RANCHO SANTA FE — A local priest is leading the movement for the sainthood of Fr. Aloysius Ellacuria, a Claretian missionary priest who ministered in the Los Angeles and San Diego areas until his death in 1981. Fr. Kevin Manion, who was raised in Rancho Santa Fe, was his volunteer secretary and driver before entering the seminary himself in 1981. Manion said he was so impressed with the priest that he began taping his sermons and as part of the process he wishes to finish transcribing them for this and future generations. “I was very interested in his homilies,” Manion said.“I think they were out of this world and I followed him around with a tape recorder.I felt the sermon content was unique. I felt it was important to document them.” Now the project is an important part of the campaign for sainthood. “I have it on my heart to stay true to the duty of trust I feel I was given by Fr. Aloysius and finish a project I started in 1971,” said Manion, a supply priest who is helping at Nativity Catholic Church in Rancho Santa Fe. Manion filed the petition for sainthood in April, the first step in the process. Next will be the opening of a cause of Beatification followed by Canonization, TURN TO PRIEST ON

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Female soldiers are losing the fight By Cokie Roberts and Steven V. Roberts

Women warriors battling in Afghanistan and Iraq will remain second-class citizens, owing to action in the House of Representatives this week.Though a commission appointed by Congress recommended lifting the official ban on women in combat, a proposal to do that in this year’s defense bill failed. The vote shortchanges women trying to climb the ranks of military brass and flies in the face of war-zone reality. “I’d be hard-pressed to say that any woman who serves in Afghanistan today or who’s served in Iraq over the last few years did so without facing the same risk as their male counterparts.” That’s the reality for the more than 260,000 women deployed in America’s two wars over the past 10 years, according to Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. But a 1994 ban on female assignments to units “whose primary mission is to engage in direct combat on the ground” prevents many military women from moving up the promotion ladder — which relies on combat success — while doing nothing to protect their safety. “In Iraq, the way the war is, anywhere you are is the front lines,” Marine Mary Carnes told NPR at the height of that conflict. Experiences like hers prompted Congress in 2009 to create the commission to study women and minorities in the military. In March, when the commission recommended lifting the restriction on combat duty, it cited the ban as one of the reasons there are so few high-ranking female officers. But resistance to change runs hard, especially in the ranks of some retired military who can’t fathom women going “nose-to-nose with the bad guys, living in the mud, eating what’s on your back, no hygiene and no TV,” as retired Marine Lt. Gen. Frank Petersen described it when a panel of military women appeared before the commission. “How many of you would volunteer to live like that?” “I have lived like that,” shot back Tammy Duckworth, who lost both of her legs in Iraq. Now No. 2 at Veterans Affairs, Duckworth insisted, “I’ve lived out there with the guys, and I would do it. It’s about the job.” Lots of military women have now lived like that, doing the job. No

one claims it’s easy. When Army Sgt. Kayla Williams recounted to NPR her six months as the only woman with a unit on a mountainside in Iraq, she admitted her buddies sometimes crossed the line from friendly teasing to harassment.But she thinks the official restrictions contributed to a sense that she was fair game. If women aren’t equals, she argues, men are less likely to respect them: “The fact that women can’t be in combat arms jobs allows us to be portrayed as less than fully soldiers.” Most of the canards against lifting the combat ban are downright insulting, given the heroics of many female fighters. The stereotypes — women aren’t tough enough, they will distract the men and destroy unit cohesion — have been proven false over and over. But to us here’s the most insulting argument: The country will sour on war if women are killed. That’s an insult to the 137 women who have lost their lives in the war zones, and it’s even more of an insult to the more than 5,000 men who have died. It implies that Americans care more about their daughters than their sons — that we will tolerate war as long as it’s men in those body bags but will turn against it when women are its victims. That reasoning would horrify any parent who has lost a son. But we’re likely to hear it again when Congress eventually does take up legislation to carry out the commission’s recommendations sanctioning what women are already doing — fighting and dying in battle zones. And even if a bill officially allowing women in combat passes, the Defense Department will have final say on when to implement it. Because the Pentagon is already dealing with what the spokesman calls a “significant cultural change” by lifting the “don’t ask,don’t tell”rule dealing with gays in the military, there’s no appetite for tackling another tricky issue right now. So one more generation of military women will leave their families, head into dangerous territory, some will die, and many will be injured — that we know. We also know that they won’t receive the promotions they deserve or achieve positions of leadership because of a piece of paper that tells them they may not serve in combat even as bombs burst all around them.

Surfing Madonna in eye of beholder An art instructor told me “Once you put down the brush and stop painting it no longer belongs to you.” Her point was in life, and art, people will see what they choose to see. Most Encinitas residents see the Surfing Madonna as a community gift. Business leaders of the Downtown Encinitas Merchants Association (DEMA) and Leucadia 101 business district see opportunity, saying, because of the Surfing Madonna, sales are up. While other cities spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to promote a favorable image, the Surfing Madonna has given the city free press money can’t buy. The Encinitas City Council sees it differently. Deputy Mayor Jerome Stocks said the artist “wanted to put the city between a rock and a hard place.”The council finds themselves in a situation of their own making. The council could make a “Madonna Motion” to change municipal code, but lack the political will to do so. Where residents see a gift, the Council sees a rock. Where merchants see opportunity, the council sees a hard place. Where the community sees beauty, the council sees graffiti.

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ANDREW AUDET Life, Liberty and Leadership More than 85 percent of residents and 100 percent of Encinitas merchants speaking before the council asked that the Surfing Madonna remain where it is. An art curator said the art could last 10 years in its location. The council said the Madonna has to go. Stocks told the public he needed to be “the grown up in the room.” Did Stocks think the merchants and residents in the room were children for having a different view than him? Many found his comment puzzling. If the council is unwilling to support local merchants, whom do they support? DEMA merchants know you never look a gift horse in the mouth, and the Surfing Madonna is the gift that keeps on giving. Stocks said the Surfing Madonna has to go because it did not follow the established process. Councilwoman Kristin Gaspar said the city needed to follow city code

and not pick and choose. Thirty minutes earlier Stocks broke the process he and the city established for naming the Hall Park. Stocks ignored residents who submitted 170 names and Parks Commissioners who presented a final list of five names. Stocks had his own name for the park and made a motion to use the name he came up with, calling it a “community park.” When Councilwoman Teresa Barth rightly pointed out that under city code the park did not qualify to be called a community park, but did qualify to be called a “special use park,” Gaspar supported Stocks’ motion by “picking and choosing” to break the city code where she wanted to. Gaspar broke code and the process saying she wanted to “bring the community together.” What is bringing the community together is the free Surfing Madonna the public wants to keep and the council wants removed. What is tearing the community apart is the $50 million dollar “special use park” we can’t afford and haven’t built. Earlier this year Stocks, Gaspar TURN TO LIFE ON A17

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REPRESENTED BUYER 1. Via de Fortuna 2. Lady’s Secret Ct. 3. El Mirlo 4. Calle del Alcazar 5. Manchester 6. La Valle Plateada 7. Villas 8. La Gracia 9. Mimulus 10. Canyon Drive 11. Loma Verde 12. Via de la Valle 13. Via de Santa Fe

$12,995,000 $10,500,000 $7,995,000 $4,495,000 $4,150,000 $3,495,000 $2,995,000 $2,895,000 $2,695,000 $2,495,000 $1,985,000 $1,099,500 $999,000

The Wall Street Journal ranked Catherine and Jason #26 in the United States in the “Top 100 Teams by Sales Volume” in 2009. Catherine and Jason ranked #1 in Rancho Santa Fe in 2009, as they have in previous years, based on the Journal’s rankings of the “Top 100 Teams”. Note: The Journal’s rankings for 2010 will be published later this year. In recent years, in support of their community, Catherine, Jason, and Laura Barry have donated $130,000 to the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation. $141,000,000 SOLD in 2009 $188,000,000 SOLD in 2008 $208,000,000 SOLD in 2007 $251,000,000 SOLD in 2006

If either you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling, please contact either Catherine or Jason by phone at (858)756-4024, email at cj@barryestates.com, or by fax at (858)756-9553. They appreciate your business, and so does Barry Estates. The information herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be verified.

RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS

crime REPORT A weekly log of neighborhood crime. Compiled by Shelli DeRobertis A report for the week of May 18, 2011, to May 24, 2011

BUSTED! An arrest was made on May 18 for cultivating marijuana at Brewley Lane in Vista. STOLEN Two horse saddles and several other items were reported stolen from a business at Glenview lane in Vista on May 20. CHA-CHING! Someone at a residence at Orangeview Drive in Encinitas called police after $1,000 in coins were stolen from the location sometime between May 18 and May 21. THEFT A Christian school in Solana Beach was burglarized and suffered the loss of a computer, audio equipment and other related items on May 20. BLING STING A yellow gold band with a square setting, 3.8carat diamond ring was reported stolen on May 21 from a location at Albright Street in Oceanside. FALSE! A 32-year-old Carlsbad man was arrested at his residence for False Imprisonment on May 23, and held on $50,000 bail. ALERT On May 24, a concerned resident called police from Millay Court in Carlsbad to report that a man about age 25,

wearing a white shirt, earrings and tan pants, was soliciting people in the neighborhood by asking to go inside their houses and give a bid for a paint job. He stated that he had painted five other houses in the neighborhood, but the concerned resident told police that he had not, and the man also claimed to be from a painting company, but had no badge. Police contacted the man and sent him on his way. GERONIMO! Three male teenagers caused alarm to another citizen at a park in Carlsbad when they were reported to police for jumping off of the bathroom roof with their skateboards at 4:43 p.m. on May 20.

CRIME LOG Compiled by Shelli DeRobertis

The following information was gathered from law enforcement’s most available records for the week of May 18, 2011 to May 24, 2011.

FBI’s

MOST WANTED

Igor L’Vovich Fisherman is Exchange Commission offiwanted for his alleged particicials, and offering bribes to pation in a multi-million dollar accountants. Fisherman was scheme to defraud investors in born in Lvov, Ukraine but is a the stock of YBM Magnex naturalized citizen of the International, Inc. (YBM), a United States and may utilize public company incorporated a U.S. passport. He may be livin Canada, but headquartered ing in Moscow, Russia, but also in Newtown, Bucks County, Pa. has ties to Canada. IGOR L’VOVICH Investors lost more than $150 Fisherman uses June 30, FISHERMAN million through the alleged 1952 and April 3, 1952 as his scheme that included inflating stock val- dates of birth. He has black hair, green ues, preparing bogus financial books eyes, is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 170 and records, lying to Securities and pounds.

San Diego County’s

10 MOST WANTED

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5, Burglary 12, Vandalism 3, Assault 1, Grand Theft 0, Robbery 0,Vehicle Theft 2 ENCINITAS Petty Theft 6, Burglary 7, Vandalism 0, Assault 2, Grand Theft 0, Robbery 0,Vehicle Theft 2 VISTA Petty Theft 5, Burglary 4, Vandalism 3, Assault 2,Grand Theft 0, Robbery 2,Vehicle Theft 3 OCEANSIDE Petty Theft 3, Burglary 12, Vandalism 5, Assault 0, Grand Theft 2, Robbery 1,Vehicle Theft 0 CARLSBAD Petty Theft 1, Burglary 1, Vandalism 0, Assault 0, Grand Theft 0, Robbery 0, Vehicle Theft 0 SOLANA BEACH Petty Theft 0, Burglary 1, Vandalism 0, Assault 0, Grand Theft 0, Robbery 0, Vehicle Theft 0

RANCHO

SANTA

JUNE 3, 2011

Seyyed Nasser Alavi Loftabad Battery, Unlawful Penetration, 2005

Ramiro Lizarraga Murder November 2007

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

Arturo G. Gomez Rape with Force San Diego, May 2007

Petty Theft 0, Burglary 1, Vandalism 0, Assault 0, Grand Theft 0, Robbery 0, Vehicle Theft 0

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Season caters food, wine RANCHO SANTA FE — The Grand Del Mar announces several food- and drink-worthy events for locals and vacationers to choose from this summer. — Mouton Noir and Vision Cellars Wine Dinner at Amaya, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. June 4. Chef Camron Woods will create a fourcourse dinner, complemented with selections from Mouton Noir’s garage wines. Cost is $70 per person. For reservations, call (858) 3142727. — Tastings on the Terrace at Addison’s Le Salon, July through September, every Wednesday, from 6 to 7 p.m. Cost is $35 per person for each session and includes a flight of three wines and a sommelier-selected cheese. Walk-ins are welcome. For reservations, call (858) 3141900. — Fourth of July Barbecue for resort guests only from 5 to 8 p.m. July 4. Resort guests may celebrate at a poolside classic barbecue buffet, featuring chilled seafood, seasonal salads, grilled favorites, traditional sides, kid-friendly bites and over-the-top desserts. Costs are $65 per adult and $25 per child, ages 6 to 12. For more information or to make a reservation, call (888) 314-2030.

PET WEEK OF THE

Sweetie Pie is an adorable 1-year-old Chihuahua who came to the San Diego Humane Society as a stray. She spent time in a foster home receiving lots of love and tender care, and lost her shyness. She’s a snuggle-bug who follows her companions around the house and enjoys being by their side. Sweetie Pie is great with other dogs and may benefit from living with another dog in the home. Her adoption fee is $105 which includes her spay, current vaccina-

tions, permanent microchip identification, and a certificate for a free veterinary exam. SDHS is at 2905 San Luis Rey Road in Oceanside. Call (760) 757-4357 for more information.

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RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS

JUNE 3, 2011

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JUNE 4 BEHIND THE MAN At 11 a.m. June 4, at Morgan Run Resort and Spa in Rancho Santa Fe, Francie Spears will present “The Wives of the Founding Fathers” to De Anza Chapter DAR. Spears will tell interesting stories and facts about the wives of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.The cost is $27; reservations are required. ART GALORE Members of the North County Sargent Art Group will exhibit oil, acrylic, giclee, watercolor, mixed media and carvings from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 4 on the promenade of the La Costa Resort And Spa, 2100 Costa Del Mar Road. Five members of the art group will exhibit original fine art. In addition, a local mural painter will exhibit samples of her work and hold a “Plein-Air” demonstration. Parking is free at the valet service. For more information, contact Donald Pallia at dpallia@yahoo.com. AT THE REP North Coast Repertory Theatre presents “My Name is Asher Lev” Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m and 7 p.m. June 4 through June 26 at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. Tickets are $30 to $47 at the theater. For ticket information or reservations, call (858) 4811055 or visit northcoastrep.org. Box Office hours are noon to 4 p.m. daily.

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JUNE 6 SENIOR STYLE The San

Diego North County Senior Olympics Golf Tournament will take place June 6 at Twin Oaks Valley Golf Course in San Marcos. Entry is $70 which includes registration into the Senior Olympics, an official T-shirt, green fees, cart, lunch and a chance to win a medal in your 5-year age bracket. For information, contact Golf Commissioner Hal Boston at halboston9@aol.com. SPECIAL PUPS Canine Companions for Independence presents a lecture entitled “Learn About Canines for Independence” at 1 p.m. June 6 at Belmont Village, 3535 Manchester Ave. Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Free refreshments and parking. Presentation by AARP San Dieguito Chapter 239.

JUNE 8 JUAN’S ART From June 8

through July 19, the city of Encinitas will present new

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TPHS cheerleaders lead workshop and fundraiser The Torrey Pines High School Cheer Squad will present a Cheerleading Fundamentals Workshop for youngsters ages 5 to 14 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 1 at the TPHS Quad, 3710 Del Mar Heights Road as a fundraiser. Participants will be grouped in classes according to age. The cheerleaders will teach cheerleading funda-

mentals such as basic cheer motions and jumps designed to help a child become a wellrounded cheerleader. Experienced cheerleaders as well as first-time cheerleaders are invited to brush up on the basic fundamentals of cheerleading with the TPHS Cheer coaches and the TPHS cheerleaders.

In a move that signals further expansion of its cancer services, Scripps Health held a groundbreaking celebration for a new $43.9 million radiation therapy center that will feature some of the most advanced technologies of its kind in the world for treating cancer. The new center is the latest development in Scripps’ expanding capabilities in cancer care. The 41,000-squarefoot center will be built on an 8-acre parcel at 10670 John Jay Hopkins Drive. With grading under way, construction for the building is expected to begin by June. The center is scheduled to open for patient care by the third quarter of 2012. The facility will include three new, state-of-the art linear accelerators: One TrueBeam STx linear accelerator — which will be the first of its kind in San Diego — and two Clinac linear accelerators, each manufactured by Varian Medical Systems of Palo Alto. TrueBeam STx technology choreographs various hightech systems — 3-D tumor imaging, beam delivery and motion management — to deliver external beam radiation therapy to the patient with unprecedented safety and accuracy. The FDA-approved technology can treat cancers any-

where in the body, including especially challenging cases in the brain, spine, lung, liver and prostate. There are currently fewer than 20 TrueBeam STx units in use worldwide. The closest unit to San Diego is in Palo Alto, with the majority of the units being used on the East Coast or overseas. Located on the Torrey Pines Mesa in La Jolla, the center will serve Scripps patients from across the region that require radiation therapies and offer patients access to clinical trials. The new center will also offer a patient education resource library, clinical research space, a healing garden, patient locker and gowning areas and physician offices. Costs to build and equip the radiation therapy center will be funded through a com-

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Community volunteers help garden grow Pick your ideal diet By Wehtahnah Tucker

What started out as a patch of dirt interspersed with weeds has grown into a thriving garden along the south entrance to the community. According to volunteers at the annual Spring Fling event on May 21, their time has been well spent cultivating an appealing space that residents can be proud of. “This is one of the crown jewels of Cardiff,” said Rena Woods, as she tossed wildflower seeds into the garden. “And that’s saying a lot because Cardiff has a lot of gems.” Beautifying the area known as Carpentier Parkway has been a longtime project of the Cardiff Botanical Society, a committee of the Cardiff 101 Mainstreet Association that leases the land from the North County Transit District. Over the past decade, the area has been transformed from a weed-infested, trashladen eyesore into a promenade teeming with wildflowers, native species and drought tolerant plants. Linda Lee, a horticulturist with Quality Plantscapes, said the effort has been transformative but also inconsistent. “It’s always been something that the community has wanted to do but we’ve had our challenges,” she said. Ever the optimist, Lee was enthusiastic about the park’s expansion that includes a promenade.

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As part of the community’s centennial celebration, Carpentier Parkway was officially dedicated April 30 with an eclectic ceremony sponsored by the Cardiff Friends of the Library, which included a band, free food and a drawing for Cardiff-by-the-Sea memorabilia. “Towns and cities are just a collection of roads and buildings,” said Councilwoman Teresa Barth during the dedication ceremony. As a Cardiff resident, the councilwoman said she was delighted to be able to enjoy the fruits of the

community’s labor and share it with visitors as well. “Communities are built by the people who live there.” Indeed, Stephanie Stock and her son, Corbin Broski, worked diligently on Saturday morning to plant roses in the parkway. The 6-year-old Broski enthusiastically dug in the dirt and placed each plant in a pattern. “It’s part of his service project for school,” Stock noted. “He chose the roses.” What started with Orville and Jessica Carpentier, who lived across the street from the

railroad tracks, deciding to “tidy up their front yard,” has become a community mission. On any given Saturday a dedicated group of gardeners can be found along the stretch of land between Birmingham and Chesterfield drives beside the railroad tracks. “We want it to be an example for other communities and other businesses that you can have water-wise, chemical-free areas that are still lush,” Lee said. “Not to mention that it is less-expensive to maintain.” Described as “frugal, practical and pretty,” the park has tremendous community support. “We’ve had a dedicated group of volunteers who are cleaning out the massive amounts of trash at either end of the park,” Lee said as she discussed future plans to light the park and create additional gardening opportunities for residents. Friends of the Cardiff-bythe-Sea Library board member Susan Hays was one such participant during the Spring Fling. As with many past Saturdays, Hays donned a cap and sweatshirt with her hands steadily working to move plants, clean and plant donated flowers. Others casually strolled into the parkway to toss seeds handed out by Lee in hopes that they would leave a lasting impression. “It’s nice to know I contributed in some small way,” said Tom Jenkins, a visitor from Minnesota.

Chateau Tanunda leads the Aussie comeback FRANK MANGIO

Taste of Wine The kudos and awards are rolling in for Chateau Tanunda in the Barossa Valley and Eden Valley of Australia. The latest awards earned were the Australian Wine Producer of the year 2010 from the International Wine & Spirits Competition, the Best International Shiraz and the Best Single Vineyard. The worldwide wine giant Banfi Vintners, from Italy, has partnered with Chateau Tanunda to market the brand to greater heights. Banfi has brought in the daughter of Tanunda owner John Geber, to be the worldwide ambassador for the iconic Barossa estate. Michelle Geber presented the family of wines in a recent interview. She told me of her father’s earlier years as a negotiant, a buyer and seller of wines, and how he fell in love with the dormant chateau in 1998. “It was a happy accident to see the 40 acres and the two story chateau, which has been enlarged to 200 acres,” she said. “It had some acreage and still does, that grows authentic German Riesling. Our other varietals, which came later are: Grand Barossa Shiraz, Noble Baron Shiraz, Noble Baron Cabernet and 100-year-old Vine Shiraz.” There was a time not

too long ago that Australia seemed to be catching up with the traditional wine world in production. Their wineries could do no wrong with their animal labels and an ocean of Shiraz. Single vineyard varietals were not in their strategy, as the government allowed vineyards to add grapes from anywhere in the country without transparency. The smart wineries now are mending their ways with a serious swing to quality. Chateau Tanunda never needed to go elsewhere for grapes. Their twin properties in the Barossa and Eden Valleys in Southeastern Australia has been locked in to quality since the beginning. Local growers in the community reserved their best fruit for this elite winery. “Put it down to sentiment, perhaps, but we have access to fruit that other people don’t have,” Geber said. Shifting to the style of wine at Chateau Tanunda, I asked Geber where in the world her wines are styled after. “Our wines have a European sensibility,” she answered. She pointed out that most of the varietals are native to France, either Bordeaux or the Rhone Valley. “We make 200,000 cases that are sold to over 30 countries in the world,” she enthusiastically revealed. “Our pricing is very attractive for our central customer, who is often a ‘Mellenial,’ 21to 35-years-old with high disposable income, is upscale and honest in their thinking.

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Terra, an American farm story

I first met Jeff Rossman in the Hillcrest Uptown District of San Diego, when he opened Terra Restaurant in 1998. I thought it was a name that fit nicely for an American style dining room but didn’t think of the connection to the earth and agriculture. Farm-fresh ingredients weren’t a drawing card for customers at that time. Dining out for health reasons hadn’t come into the picture the way it has in the past few years. TURN TO TASTE OF WINE ON A17

By Consumer Reports

Jenny Craig, the diet program that combines counseling with a portion-controlled regimen of pre-made foods supplemented by home cooked sides, was recently designated a Ratings winner by Consumer Reports Health. With an overall score of 85, Jenny Craig easily surpassed the popular Weight Watchers (57) program by nearly 30 points. The diet Ratings are based on adherence to nutritional guidelines set forth by the 2010 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and weight loss and drop-out rates, both short-term and long-term, derived from published clinical trials. And that’s where Jenny Craig excelled. In a 332-person, two-year study of the program published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, 92 percent of participants stuck with Jenny Craig for two years, a remarkable level of adherence. As a result, those participants shaved off an average of about 8 percent of their weight. “Jenny Craig is worth considering, but if you don’t like the idea of eating

prepackaged meals, it may not be the best option for you,” said Nancy Metcalf, senior program editor, Consumer Reports Health. “The best diet is the one that you can stay on. Because if you can’t stick with it, then you won’t lose weight, nor will you be able to keep off any weight you do manage to lose.” The report reviews some emerging evidence relative to weight loss and nutrition: • Calories, with an asterisk. As Dean Ornish, M.D., puts it, “The first law of thermodynamics still applies,” meaning that to lose weight you have to burn more calories than you take in.” But new evidence shows that some forms of calories are actually more filling than others. Protein is the most satiating nutrient, followed by high-fiber grains, fruits and vegetables. “The big name diets are putting this principle to work to help dieters shed pounds with the fewest hunger pangs,” said Metcalf. • It’s OK to go low carb. Evidence is accumulating that refined carbohydrates promote weight gain and TURN TO CONSUMER ON A17

Jumpers make showing at Del Mar Horse Park Just a few highlights at the Ranch & Coast Classic include the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby and Saturday’s $10,000 1.40meter Jumper Classic and $50,000 Grand Prix of California. Competitive until the final horse galloped on course, these three events welcomed well over 100 horses onto the grass field at the Del Mar Horse Park. Qualifying for the Handy round of the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby required a cumulative first round score of 169 or better. The challenges of the Handy Round included a snake vertical, galloping up a hill, a trot jump and galloping down the hill to an oxer option. Although some illustrated classic hunter style, Yellow Dog Farm’s Crown Affair and John French proved their handy prowess, scoring a solid ten points higher than any other round. The 13-year-old Holsteiner stallion moved up from 10th after the first round for the win. “I wasn’t sure if it was his day after the first round,” explained owner Gail Morey. “But he really perked up for the next round, he just loves to be handy!” Second to Crown Affair was Davlyn Farm’s Come Monday, with Christa Endicott in the irons. Still green at the Derby level, the mare has a fabulous jump and no doubt will be a recognizable name in the hunter ranks. As expected, Venezuelan course designer Leopoldo Palacios challenged riders and horses alike with courses that

demanded a technically accurate ride within a tight time allowed. Of the 38 horses who entered the $10,000 1.40meter Jumper Classic, 11 were clean and the top five spots went to up and coming young riders. Last to go, Karl Cook aboard Lavito (owned by Signe Ostby), took the top prize away from Paris Sellon on her Orlando LA, when he stopped the clock a mere half-a-second faster. Coming in a close third, just a half-a-second slower than Sellon was 14-year-old Kara Chad of Canada on Stone Ridge’s Alberto. College freshman Saer Coulter rounded out the top five on her two mounts Atticus and Alberto. Later that afternoon in the $50,000 Grand Prix of California, nine out of 38 riders managed to navigate the first round without fault, advancing to a true race to the finish jump-off. A number of veteran show jumpers earned a spot in the second round, but none of them were able to beat the blazing double clean trip set by Susan Hutchison aboard the 11year-old stallion, El Dorado 29’s Cantano. Flying to the final jumpoff fence, Hutchison not only managed to be fastest by almost two seconds, she also secured her 15th grand prix win on Cantano. “It never gets old,” Hutchison said. “Cantano has learned it all now which just makes him so much fun to ride.” Third to go in the jumpoff, Hutchison galloped TURN TO JUMPERS ON A17

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DAVID BOYLAN Lick the Plate ecco. My eyes lit up when I saw the suckling pig tasting menu,a three course prix fixe for $50, $66 with wine. I opted for the wine pairing as I really enjoy letting the experts do their thing. The pork fest started with a terrine of smoked pig trotter and shoulder with crispy ear,petite mustard green salad and a slow cooked farm egg with Stone IPA mustard. It was paired with a slightly chilled Lambrusco. Wow. The main course was a spring garlic

spiced porchetta, housemade sausage with heirloom carrot mousseline, local sweet peas and grilled torpedo onion. Porchetta originated in Central Italy and is a savory, fatty, moist boneless pork roast. It was spectacular paired with a Rhone style blend from Lioco. I’m going to jump into my dessert because yes, it also contained pork and I need to stay on the theme here. How about a steamed sponge cake with bacon gelato, bacon-pecan praline, salted butterscotch and white chocolate? All this paired with Tokay, a sweet Austrailian dessert wine. Somehow, this all worked. Besides my pork freak out, I made it a point to sample my TURN TO LICK THE PLATE ON A17

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Who’s NEWS? Business news and special achievements for North San Diego County. Send information via e-mail to community@ coastnewsgroup.com. Incoming officers

OCEANSIDE — The incoming Board of Directors for the Oceanside Newcomers & Friends was installed in May. New officers include President Cherie Wilson, Vice President Ilene Moir, Co-chairperson Coffee Leannah Shank, Co-chairperson Programs Judy Clarquist, Co-chairperson Membership Mary Ann Koontz, Secretary Carolyn Keene, Parliamentarian Carol Elsasser, Co-chairperson Programs Billie Nunan, Co-chairpersons Programs Gail Michaels and Eileen Miller, Co-chairperson Coffee Sheila Cruz and Treasurer Maggie Marshall. Newcomers meet at 10 a.m., the first Tuesday of each month at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 2001 El Camino Real, Oceanside. For more information, visit easysite.com/oceansidenewecomers.

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COAST CITIES — MiraCosta College has selected Klarence OuYang as the 2011 Student Worker of the Year. OuYang works in the Student Activities Office at the college’s San Elijo Campus in Cardiff. OuYang is transferring to San Jose State University in fall 2011.

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COAST CITIES — “Brush Barry Brush,” written by local author and dental hygienist Linda Valderrama and illustrated by local artist, painter, and designer Sudabeh Memarzadeh has been recognized as a finalist in the “Children’s Mind/Body/Spirit” category of the 2011 International Book Awards. “Brush Barry Brush” is available from the publisher’s website at shirleysgirlpublications.com and some bookstores. For more information, call (619) 723-8492.

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COAST CITIES — Local author Beverlee Harbour Gopp has just published a self-help book, a 30-day interactive gratitude journal titled,“Choose Gratitude Not Attitude Even When Sh*t Hits the Fan!” The format follows a daily story of inspiration with 10 reasons for gratitude and then coaching and questions posed for the reader to discover their own gratitude. For details, contact beverlee@walkinginthenow.com.

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COAST CITIES — On June 3, Takeda San Diego will join in the United Nation’s World Environment Day, benefitting Torrey Pines State Reserve and the Japanese Friendship Garden at Balboa Park. TSD staff will work at Torrey Pines State Reserve, removing non-native invasive plants and restoring the habitat.

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SOLANA BEACH — City Councilman Dave Roberts was honored with the 50 in 50 Award from Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. Roberts is a federal appointee to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Advisory Panel on Medicare Education and a founding member of the Health IT Collaboration for Underserved Populations. He is also a member of advisory groups for Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, the University of California San Diego Healthcare Information Technology Program and Cal eConnect Business.

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CARLSBAD — Wave Crest Hotels and Resorts and Hilton Hotels have appointed Robert Moore to general manager of the new Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa, currently under construction in Carlsbad. In his expanded role, Moore will oversee the opening and management of the new property scheduled to open spring 2012 and continue to serve as general manager of sister property Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach.

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OCEANSIDE — Facilities Director Tom Macias and Instructional Associate in horticulture Jason Kubrock have received the Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Best Practice Award for their rainwater harvesting program. They will present their project at the upcoming CA Higher Education Sustainability Conference in July. This harvesting project collects storm water roof runoff, and used it inside the Horticulture Department’s greenhouse.

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OCEANSIDE — The Oceanside High School Pirates Athletic Booster Club’s annual fundraiser was a success, with thanks to all who attended. The club supplies scholarships, new equipment, entry fees for tournaments, awards, uniforms, field maintenance and much more for student athletes. Along with subsidizing TURN TO WHO’S NEWS ON A19

Local woman finds a reason to run By Lillian Cox

When Ganisha Sethi moved to Encinitas in August 2009, she couldn’t help but notice how friendly fellow runners were along Coast Highway 101. “Everyone said ‘hi,’” she remembers.“You don’t see people enjoying what they are doing like this anywhere else in the world.” Sethi is reaching out to those runners,hoping to recruit them to join her team for the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon on June 5. The team will raise money to benefit the nonprofit Home of Hope,which helps to care for thousands of orphaned children in India — the “poorest of the poor” — by providing shelter, schools and junior and technical colleges. “When I learned of Home of Hope,and how a team of passionate volunteers had touched the lives of over 50,000 children, I wanted to find a way to help them, and (in doing that) I found my best reason for running!” she explained. Sethi reports that Home of Hope has raised $1.8 million to support medical centers, computer labs, mobile libraries and schools where children learn to read and write English. “I was so inspired by this, I will be taking a very short break from work this fall, and will train teachers at one of the Home of Hope locations, the Koshish School in Delhi,” she said. “My goal is to pass along what I learned at Claremont Graduate University about the skills of inspiring children to learn, how to track their progress

and the best ways to inspire them more.” Joining her will be Tanya Shah, a graduate of UC Davis who is currently working on her teaching credential with the goal of studying educational development at a graduate level. “I initially learned about the English Empowerment Program at a presentation Ganisha gave at a Home of Hope meeting two years ago,” she said. “I’ve always admired HOH and have been regularly attending their events for years.” Sethi and Shah will teach as a tag team, with Shah traveling to India in July and Sethi following later. “Rather than taking a one-time trip,we hope to create something that will last and grow,” Shah explained. “Ganisha and I want to keep monitoring the project with the hope that this pilot journey will be the first of many.” Sethi, like Shah, is a second-generation American. She was born and raised in Fresno and began attending UC Riverside at the age of 17, majoring in English and Spanish. After graduation she earned a master’s in education, and a credential in English from Clairemont Graduate University. Sethi began running while teaching in East Los Angeles. “I was depressed about the circumstances that my students came from and the fact that I couldn’t do anything about it,” she said. “I needed an outlet for my feelings and in April 2008

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signed up for the San Francisco Half Marathon scheduled in July.” She added, “I didn’t know if I could handle it. I started by running three miles a day, huffing and puffing, and went from there.” The following year, Sethi and her twin brother, and older sister, moved to Encinitas to be closer to their parents who had relocated from Fresno because of concerns about their father’s health. “We settled in Encinitas because my mother

has been a member of the Self-Realization Fellowship for 20 years and it was her dream to live here,” she said. Sethi continues to train, running 20 miles a day, four days a week, at LA Fitness. In addition, she runs between Moonlight Beach (Encinitas) and Del Mar on weekends. “I’m a one-man team,” she said. “I would like to get other runners to sign up so we can start making T-shirts.” To join Sethi’s Home of Hope team, e-mail ganisha.sethi@gmail.com or call (559) 930-0789.

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As residents bid goodbye to their loved ones in the early morning hours before embarking on their commute to school or work, drivers for Care A Van have already been firing their engines. Care A Van provides van transportation to those needing wheelchair assistance or a ride to dialysis, doctor and non-emergency hospital appointments. They also provide transportation for special needs children in the Encinitas, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Valley Center and Coronado school districts. Most of the company’s drivers are retirees, like former accountant Ruth Nyboer, who derives a sense of purpose from her work. Nyboer’s passengers are autistic children from Del Mar and Solana Beach. “I feel part of a team and enjoy the camaraderie,” Nyboer explained. “I’ve met a lot of great teachers and aides who come out and pick up the children when they arrive.” Nyboer makes the rides enjoyable by playing the CD “Silly Songs” for the kids. She realizes the important

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lons a day in gas,” Myland said. “That’s a dollar more than a year ago. Although it’s costing us about $5,000 more a month than a year ago, we’re not like UPS who can add a surcharge.” Myland explained that when possible, Care A Van pairs drivers with children. Drivers are briefed on the child’s condition to make it easier to create a bond with the kids and their parents. “One child has hearing problem,” he said. “One of

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avoid service interruption. Late-night Coaster service from Padres games will not be affected, however, passengers on the last southbound Amtrak train will be bused from Solana Beach or possibly Oceanside to downtown. The project will be completed in five sections. Work in the first three areas between Seagrove Park and Sixth Street will have the most impact on residents. Those sections should take about six weeks each to finish. “I know this can be pretty disruptive, so we want to get in and out of areas adjacent to people’s homes as quickly as possible,” Project Manager Ramon Ruelas said. “The equipment isn’t loud,” he explained to one property owner. “It’s the clanging of the steel.” Priscilla Fawcett, a Del TURN TO BLUFF ON A15

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and bring the old world together with the new world of food,” she said. She was discovered by a few garden club board members at the Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market where she was doing a food demonstration. They asked her if she would be interested in doing the same for the club. She was. Now Platis is busy putting together an entire culinary program for them. “My goal is to bring sustainable back to the table,” she said. “I want to teach about cooking with garden vegetables, herbs and teach in the importance of a family garden,” she said. Platis said that it is possible for people to buy as much as possible locally and preserve much of it themselves. Platis said she wants to bring the community together in other ways as well. One of the regular events she is putting together is cookbook author signings. “We have so many wonderful cookbook authors in the area,” she said. “They will come and sign their books and make samples from their cookbooks.” There will also be regular cooking classes at the club. Coming June 9 will be “Using Fresh Garden Herbs to Brighten Up Your Dishes”; “Exploring Local Cheese and Wines,” with Vembra Holnagel June 16; “Simple Changes to Sustainable and Healthy Eating,” with Wendy Woolf June 21; “Let’s Stuff It: Vegetables to Meats,” June 23; “Cooking with Umami: The Fifth Taste,”June 28; and “Sizzling Summer Fruits and Berries,” June 30. July is also filled with interesting events and classes. The cooking classes are Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Platis is already setting up a site for community sustainable agriculture with Suzy’s Farm. Subscribers of the service pay in advance to finance the farm to grow fruits and vegetables. Each week members get a box of freshly picked food that is in season. And she is working on bringing a farmers market to the village. Also on her agenda is working with R. Roger Rowe School where she hopes to set up cooking classes and teach about sustainability and nutrition. Platis began her professional life as a kindergarten and first grade teacher in Encinitas, then as a successful caterer with her Greek Gourmet and as a blogger with her website, californiagreekgirl.com. To learn more about the program or cooking classes, contact Platis at (760) 942-9592 or e-mail her at maryplatis@gmail.com. All classes are held at at 17025 Avenida de Acacias.

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Mar resident since 1979 who lives about two blocks from the bluffs, said she appreciated the open house. “I never found the work objectionable once I knew what they were doing,” she said. “The first time I felt this thumping and I thought it was my heart valve. “Something’s got to be done sooner rather than later,” she said. “Now that I

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as a perfect fit who personifies healthy living. “Kelly is 39 years old and he just won the world tour,” he said. Slater’s winning record is an inspiration for many, he added. Currently, Daphne California Greek has 56 estab-

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can be recognized as a saint. How long the process could take is uncertain. Because it is mostly secret within the church, it could take years, but if momentum builds, it could happen quickly, he said. “How long the process takes is in God’s hands,” he said. Most recently the process is being used on behalf of Pope John Paul II and Mother Theresa of Calcutta. Aloysius worked in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles from the 1930s to his death in the 1981. He also ministered in Phoenix, Ariz., San Antonio, Texas, Illinois, the San Diego area and Fatima, Portugal. His grave is still the most visited at the Old San Gabriel Mission. He was known as a healer and miracle worker. There are still many people alive today who were signif-

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icantly touched by this special priest. Cardinal Justin Rigali, archbishop of Philadelphia, credited Aloysius in curing his own mother of cancer, Manion said. Manion said he met Aloysius as a young man when he was introduced to him by his father Jack Manion, who was well known in Rancho Santa Fe. Before he left,Aloysius gave him a blessing that he remembers to this day as special. “He had very soft hands. He put a hand on my head and it felt as if Jesus was present,” he said. Others have felt the same during a blessing from him. “I have seen people visibly changed,” he said. Manion described Aloysius as “spiritually blessed,” someone who enjoyed the presence of God within himself and encouraged others to embrace that presence within themselves.

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“He was especially supportive of young seminarians during their formative years,” he said. He was a gifted soul director and could read a person better than they could read themselves, especially when he had never seen them before. Aloysius was born in Spain and entered the Claretian Missionaries and was ordained at the age of 24. Shortly afterwards, he was sent to America, where he was a professor of Greek and Latin and helped in the spiritual formation of seminary students. A 30th annual Memorial Mass for Aloysius was held at this grave site at the mission on April 9. His life and healing ministry was remember by friends, family and Claretian Missionaries. The homily was delivered by Manion. In recent days the Claretin Provential has assigned a part time person to take witness testimonies from missionaries

a thousand times and never noticed it.” Slater said the owners of the property are staunch conservationalists and would probably be willing to deal. “This is the ideal time to acquire such a large piece of land for a low cost,” he said. The property has already been subdivided into four parcels including 24.47 acres already dedicated as open space by the county of San Diego. Slater said a $450,000 endowment was established for the care and maintenance who would have been his students in the 1940s and 1950s in the Los Angeles area.“This is a good thing,” Manion said. To learn more,call Manion at (512) 773-5447 or e-mail him at fr.kevin.manion@gmail.com.

know what’s going on I won’t have a panic attack.” “Most people understand we have to keep the track bed stable,” Wade said. The $4.8 million project is being funded with state and federal grants. Work will involve installing steel reinforcement beams into 36-inch diameter holes, which will then be backfilled with concrete. Tie backs will also be installed at some locations. Architecturally enhanced pile caps will be

added. Ramon said the same contractor that did the work in 2007 is being used for this project. “We had a good amount of success with them and the work is very similar,” he said. Ramon also said he was pleased with attendance at the open house. “I’m glad to see community interest in what we’re doing,” he said. Once complete, the stabilization is designed to provide support for about 20 years.

lishments. Trefethen said their primary focus is providing a nutritious menu with nourishing alternatives. “We are trying to make everything we serve even on our existing menu healthier by lowering sodium, offering whole grain substitutes, and adding a whole launch of salads which are healthy,” he said, adding how their flat bread piz-

zas will provide another wholesome choice. Trefethen said Slater will make a positive impact in the company’s brand redevelopment mission of healthy living. “A lot of people respect what Kelly has to say in this area given what he has accomplished at his age,” Trefethen said. “He’s still winning championships.”

of that property as a biological preserve. “It just needs to remain open space,” Slater said. Association Director Anne Feighner said the acquisition of the land is significant.“I think it is well worth pursuing,” she said. Director Jack Queen said he is certain 50 years from now the members will thank this forward thinking board for taking action to save this property.

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the way it has in the past few years. Rossman realized he wanted to take his restaurant in a different direction when he started working with kids about six years ago in the San Diego Unified School District, and a garden project one of the schools had inherited. He saw the look on their eyes when they were able to taste what they had grown. As the same time, he was teaching cooking classes and saving the most exciting recipes that were gardenbased, local, sustainable and organic. The inspiration and passion of his book “From Terra’s Table” gets to the heart of the farm to table movement. The new location at 70th and El Cajon Boulevard displays a tractor at the front entrance. Inside, all eyes turn to the 10-person Chef’s Farm Table where Chef Jeff hosts monthly wine/beer paired farm-fresh dinners with appearances by local growers. My choice of wine for my organic salad, smoked salmon and sea bass was the Cinnabar 2008 Mercury Rising Cabernet/Merlot from Paso Robles. It showed up as one of my favored wines to date this year. Terra American Bistro also does catering with its local,organic menu,and has a bar featuring seasonal fruit and herb-infused vodkas and an array of beer and wine choices. See more at terrasd.com. Or phone 619293-7088.

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and the council broke the process and approved of City Manager Phil Cotton getting extra pay spiking his pension. Cotton signed a contract voted on in public. Cotton got extra pay exceeding his contract behind closed doors. Last year Stocks endorsed ex-

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companions dishes which were all off-the-chart. Her first course was the local asparagus and Speck Americano ham with baby artichokes, sweet peppers, green olive aioli and a parmesan twist. Everything worked but the parmesan twist which was a bit dry and did not add much to the dish. We also shared the snap pea and grilled spring onion ravioli with celery root puree, slow roasted cipollini onion

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Cantano around Palacios’ shortened track, knowing she would have to put in a quick, accurate and clean ride to challenge the remaining six riders. Stopping the clock at 36.56, Hutchison was able to do just that. Also ending the day double clear, Helen McNaught and Hap Hansen battled it out for second and third place honors. Navigating the shortened track second to last, Hansen masterfully piloted Archie Bunker (owned by Linda Smith) to stop the clock in 39.20 seconds. He seemingly had second place secured until last to go McNaught and her own Caballo shaved one more second off his time with a 38.12 finish, bumping Hansen to

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type 2 diabetes through their effects on blood sugar and insulin. Restricting carbs can bring blood insulin levels down, helping a dieter burn body fat, which in turn helps you eat fewer calories. On the topic of fat consumption, some surprising conclusions: The report notes that several epidemiology studies have found that saturated fat doesn’t seem to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease or stroke. Other studies suggest that a dieter might be better off replacing saturated fat with unsaturated fat instead of with certain carbs, the ones that turn to blood sugar quickly, such as white bread and potatoes. Frank B. Hu, M.D., a nutrition researcher at the Harvard School of Public

Mayor Dan Dalager while knowing Dalager failed to follow the process and disclose a $100,000 loan. Dalager later pled guilty to the DA. In Encinitas there is one process for Stocks and the City Council and another process for the rest of us. Stocks said “the art is doing exactly what the artists intended for it to do.” Some

could choose to see the art as a negative with bad intent because it fits a personal view. I can only speculate what the artist wanted. I choose to see the positive. If the Surfing Madonna was intended to bring residents together in joyous smiles, to help our local business merchants increase sales and tax rev-

enues, and to promote our city in a favorable light, then I say job well done. Others might debate that the art was intended to show the public the growing disconnect between voters and a City Council that only has political will when it benefits special interests. Another perspective might be that the art was intended to point out to

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and carrot chips. This dish was perfect. As I check my notes here, I noticed we ordered two entrees, on top of the pig fest and starters. What were we thinking? We were thinking we could not decide between the grilled day boat scallops or local halibut en sous vide with rock shrimp Meyerlemon risotto, pancetta, shaved fennel salad and saffron hollandaise. I’ve had beef cooked sous-vide but never fish and I was not disappointed. Halibut is a moist

fish to begin with and cooking it that way just made it even more so. The rock shrimp lemon risotto has entered my top five risotto list and made for a perfect bed under the halibut. We left the wine pairings up to our very talented and accommodating server who did it right. We were told by our server that Jose the pastry chef had a special chocolate bar dessert with hazelnut sable, caramel, espresso ice cream and chocolate cream. So yes, along with our

bacon sponge cake delight we had to accept her suggestion. It was well worth it paired with a Tre Serre Brachetto D’Acqui, a sweet Italian dessert wine and it just about took us over the top into one of the most delightful food comas I’ve ever had. This was one of the more indulgent dinner experiences in recent memory but it was one that was well worth it. Flavor is not an inexpensive place to eat, but I did not see an entrée over $34 and

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third. First clean and first to return, Michelle Spadone and Uwwalon (Morgan Hill Partners) set the pace by crossing the timers double clean in 40.19 seconds which put her fourth. The fifth place went to the fifth double clear ride of the afternoon, Kirsten Coe on Kilkenny Randall Z (Ilan Ferder) in 40.54. Fastest of the four faulters, Canadian Chris Pratt and Cruise sailed around the shortened track in a time of 36.80, just brushing a rail mid-way through for the four fault penalty and sixth place. The remaining three jump-off rides — Brazilian Eduardo Menezes and his horse Radja Mercedes Benz, Mandy Porter and Little Annie (Rolling Oaks West LLC) and Mexican Alejandro Rodal atop Uitteraard — finished

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You can call me a ‘country’ girl, but just don’t tell anyone Well, call me “country” if you want to because I am. Call me old fashion or just plain simple. I’m one of those rare women living in Southern California that can make homemade sausage gravy biscuits for breakfast. Up until a few years ago, I only drove a pick-up truck and would never miss a George Strait concert. I even attended the ACM awards like a star-crazed fan in Las Vegas. So, I guess as an “American Idol” newbie, it should be no surprise to myself that I was downright thrilled that 17-year-old Scotty McCreery took home the title on May 25. I held my breath, and then cheered in delight to watch this solid young man take home the title. Yes, I must confess, I felt like a teenager staying up into the wee hours of the night voting for two PIANO MAN !"#$%& '(#)*+& ,#$-)& .**/0*+& /*(*1+#2*-& 34& )*#+5& #2& 6"((*& 7(*8+5& "$& 20* hours on the “American Idol” hot9%$20&%:&6#);&<*&"5&:*#28+*-&0*+*&="20&9)&5"52*+>&?+#/)&<%=#+-; Courtesy photo line like a ‘tween.’ Maybe Dolly Parton is on to something — she’s in her mid-60s and acts like she’s still in her 30s. I watched her recently on Biography saying,“Who cares about age when I feel like young?” Right on,Dolly.I take great pride in admitting to the Ranch residents that I shamelessly voted for hours for the new “American Idol.” It looks like I am indeed, just a country girl after all. But don’t tell anyone.

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On May 14, Ranch resident Violet MacDonald celebrated her birthday with her loved ones. If you happen to knowViolet,then you also know she is one of the loveliest ladies in town. Kind and always gracious, I have known Violet for almost 10 years now. She is active in the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club and has had her own beautiful garden FAMILY CELEBRATION ,#$/0 +*5"-*$2& O"%(*2& 6#/D%$#(-& >& /*$2*+>& /*(*1+#2*5& 0*+& featured several times in the “San 1"+20-#)&="20&0*+&(%P*-&%$*5&%$&6#)&3Q;&Courtesy photo Diego Home and Garden Magazine.”I hope you had a wonderful birthday,Violet. Later that day, Krista Lafferty and Sandy Temple celebrated their birthdays by toasting champagne with good friends at Mille Fleurs. Both lovely ladies were born on May 15. Sandy, featured with her sister Barb Temple, and Krista looks thrilled to be seated with friend, Deana Carter. Deana and Krista both had just worked the rummage sale for the Rancho Santa Fe Rotary earlier that morning, and look at how splendid they looked for that special occasion only a few hours later! Happy birthday to two beautiful women.

MACHEL PENN SHULL Machel’s Ranch On May 21, many celebrities were in town for the Drew Brees Celebrity Championship at Morgan Run. This is always one of the biggest events of the year. Gorgeous Ranch resident Priscilla Wood is really becoming quite the socialite in the Ranch. Besides working with Mike Taylor in real estate, she can be seen at various events lending her time to charity or supporting this community. I look forward to seeing her soon one of these days when our busy schedules will allow time for some “girltime.” Priscilla is featured here with Del Mar resident Laura Stansberry and celebrity host, Chris Harrison, who is well-known for hosting ABC’s “The Bachelor.” On May 22, the worst tornado ever recorded (since they have been monitoring tornadoes) struck Joplin, Missouri. I grew up only one hour from Joplin, so this news is just absolutely devastating to me. My cousin lost his home that day, but made it out alive, which is a mere miracle if you have been watching the news. I hope this story resonates and you can find it in your hearts to donate to the link that I am listing here. Until you have lived through tornadoes, it’s hard to imagine how scary they can be—if your lucky enough to live through them. One story that really just broke my heart was about Will Norton, who had just graduated from high school that day. He was heading home with his father when the tornado struck. He was ripped out of his seatbelt and sucked out by the tornado funnel and is still missing. There are many tragic stories like this.If you can help out,here is a link that would contribute to the aid for Joplin: uwheartmo.org/. At least remember to keep them in your prayers. On May 23, I received word from one of my other favorite socialites in town, Ms. Karian Forsyth, that her mother Jennifer Hein was in town visiting her. Many of you know about Karian in my column about those amazing spa parties she is always hosting in The Crosby. However, I just had to add what I love about Karian is her style

and vivacious spirit; from making life fun for others and being a dependable friend, I am lucky to be included in her “rock star circle of friends.” I have included a stunning photo of them here in my column from one of their outings in the Ranch. On May 25, on-lookers from Cielo or Del Dios Highway might have witnessed a noticeable change at Lemon Twist — the awning was finally added. After almost four years of rebuilding after the fires, permits and a long time coming, this business is finally back up and run-

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ning for all of the local residents to enjoy. From organic citrus, fresh vegetables, unique gifts and floral arrangements,you can find a variety of goodies for your home. Did you know chocolate covered strawberries were just listed as one of the healthiest desserts to eat? Well, you can just imagine me sneaking a few when I am down there helping the costumers — because I am after finding out that wonderful news. For more information on Lemon Twist and their products, check out lemontwistfruitstand.com. At the end of May, musician Randy Beecher celebrated 18 years of playing at Mille Fleurs piano bar in Rancho Santa Fe. Randy has brought many smiles, warmed spirits and added local residents a chance to enjoy fun music all year long without having to drive out of the comfort zone. I have featured a photo of Randy with my sister, Tracy Howard. She is one of Randy’s biggest fans. Thanks Randy, you really do add soul to this community. If you have a fun event you would like Machel Penn to cover, contact her at mpenn@coastnewsgroup.com.

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work by artist Juan Flores at the Civic Art Gallery Mondays through Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. at Encinitas City Hall, 505 S. Vulcan Ave. See Flores’ work online at jfloresw.com

CATHOLIC COMPANIONS The Catholic Widow & Widowers of North County will gather for a Happy Hour at Bistro West in Carlsbad June 8. CWWNC is a support group for North County ladies and gentlemen who desire to foster friendships through various social activities. Call (858) 674-4324 for reservations.

JUNE 9 ‘NUNSENSE’ Encinitas resident Antonino (Toni) Pitruzzello will sing and dance in the Diversity Arts Production of the musical comedy “Nunsense” at 7:30 p.m. June 9 through June 11 and at 2 p.m. June 11 and June 12 at the Avo Playhouse, 303 Main St. in Vista. For tickets, go to vistixonline.com or call (760) 724-2110. The play is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. and is not affiliated with Moonlight Stage Productions or the city of Vista. For details, visit diversityarts.art.officelive.com.

JUNE 11 ARTISTS’ RECEPTION The

OffTrack Gallery representing San Dieguito Art Guild will host its first summer artists’ reception from 5 to 7:30 p.m. June 11 at 937 S. Coast Highway 101, Suite C103. The artists featured are Lynn Ely with fiber art, Deborrah Henry with photography, Terry Oshrin with mosaics sculptures and wearable art and Grace Swanson with gourd art.

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“Dog Stylist” Dara Foster (“I show people how to live together with their dogs in a stylish way”) told a TV audience recently that some dog owners are dressing their pooches in “‘80sinspired punk,” “giving way to a grunge movement in dog fashion — I swear to God.” The ubiquitous TV guest and apparel designer estimates that since Americans already spend $47 billion a year on pets, they need more than ever to know what’s hot — fluorescent styling gel, for example, and precooked meals for dogs, and owners getting matching tattoos with their dogs, and a recently spotted synthetic mullet wig for dogs.

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She’s here! She’s here! These past few weeks happily held one of my favorite miracles. My lovely friend and The Coast News Group’s former editor, Laurie Sutton, had her baby girl May 16 — Joey Raye, 7 pounds, 5 ounces. She is gorgeous, fuzzy, pink and perfect, and I can exhale again. I’ve been cheering for her the entire way. Finally, choosing zazz over diva drama, she decided to make her entrance fashionably early. I offer sincere apologies to her mom who had rather hoped for some time to finish up errands and put her feet up after leaving work just the Friday before. Clearly already a woman who knows what she wants, Joey had other plans. The spooky thing was I absolutely knew the night before that it was going to happen. I was working on my computer when the fully formed thought entered my head. “I think Laurie’s going to have her baby tonight.” I sent her a message on Facebook telling her of my premonition. At 2:50 a.m., she went into labor and delivered that next evening. I really didn’t mean to start anything. Pity I can’t do as well with my lottery tickets or racetrack bets. It would seem that Joey Raye and I share a special channel on life’s airwaves. Now that I think about it, she used to do barrel rolls shortly after her mom arrived at the office in the morning. I’m thinking now this kid knew exactly who her BFFs (formerly known as Fairy Godmothers) are. I even won the office baby pool. I swear on my mother’s needlepoint, I did not slip Pitocin into Laurie’s going-away-party punch. Joey Raye had been such a tap-dancing octopus in utero, it seemed very possible that she was determined to get out where she could stretch her legs at the earliest possible moment. Once I knew Laurie was at the hospital, the day got rather long. By dint of age and time, I know too much. I was in blissful denial while pregnant with my own, but I know now that the birth of a perfect, healthy baby is the luckiest, most amazing gift life can bestow, I also know the entirely-too-long list of things that can go heartbreakingly awry. Being a woman of the new century, Mom Laurie graciously texted me her initial progress and I mentally paced the floor all day.To my delight, the whole delivery went by the book, from her wake-up call to being handed TURN TO SMALL TALK ON B11

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RANCHO SANTA FE — The 13th annual Cox Celebrity Championship hosted by Drew Brees was held May 19 through May 22 at Morgan Run Resort & Club. The star-studded tournament featured celebrities from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB,

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Quiet horns receive OK if funding works out

SARA NOEL Frugal Living

Blood stains can be a stubborn foe

By Bianca Kaplanek

SDCWA deactivated its Water Shortage and Drought Response Plan and discontinued water supply allocations to its member agencies as of April 29. The Level 2 Condition included mandatory water use restrictions, and

After about five years of researching options and 20 months of planning, $378,317 is all that stands between trains and an automated system to reduce the noise made by their horns while passing through Del Mar. At the May 23 meeting, council members authorized construction of a wayside horn system, but only after a committee of residents privately raises all necessary funds. North County Transit District (NCTD) will install stationary horns permanently mounted at the city’s only train crossing on Coast Boulevard. Quiet zone indicators — poles with red X’s that let engineers know the wayside horn system is in place and working — will be installed west of Seagrove Park, west of the railroad tracks and at the crossing. The horns, which will mimic the sound of horns when a train approaches, must sound when a train is 1,300 feet from the crossing. They will sound at 92 decibels 100 feet from the centerline. Engineers will still have the discretion to use their horns, especially if pedestrians are in the crossing. The system is expected to reduce the amount of noise, its level and how far and long it resonates, especially at night. “Once we silence the train horn it will be great for my family,” said Casey Sullivan, a committee member who lives close to the tracks on Grand Avenue. “It’s a very annoying inconvenience.” The not-to-exceed amount includes $363,317 for construction, $10,000 for two years of maintenance, $5,000 for city attorney fees and a 7 percent contingency. NCTD indicated the estimate is conservative and could be reduced during contracting for construction. Led by resident Hershell Price, the committee preciously raised $17,548 that was used to fund the design phase. “We got the community behind us,” Price said. “Now here we are today and, of course, this is the hard part, the $378,000 that has to be raised.” Committee member Larry Richards commended Price for his efforts. “He has just done a tireless job of just keeping the ball moving and networking with everybody that needed to be networked to have this be where it is today,” Richards said. “Things do happen in Del Mar. “The fact that we are

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Dear Sara: I read your article on cornstarch and have a question. Will this work on blood that has been washed (but not washed out) and then run through the clothes dryer? If not do you have another suggestion? Thanks for your help. — Earl A., email Dear Earl: No, this won’t work on an older stain. For an older stain, soak the garment in a solution of 1 quart water, 2 teaspoons dishwashing or liquid laundry detergent and 1 tablespoon ammonia. Rinse and then soak in water and color-safe bleach. Then launder as usual. If the stain is persistent, you can try spraying Windex or Saline on it and running it through the wash again, or wet the stain with hydrogen peroxide and then sprinkle baking soda on it.You can apply the hydrogen peroxide and baking soda a few times until the stain lifts. Another option is to rub Fels-Naptha on the stain. Dear Sara: Our neighborhood has a lot of outdoor cats. They aren’t all feral. I don’t even know who the owners of them all are, but some have collars (no tags) and don’t seem wild, so I know some are pets. They are always in my yard, on my porch, patio furniture and my car, and I’ve even seen them outside on my window ledges peeking in! Not only that, but they scare all the birds away from my feeders and they fight at night! Any frugal advice on something to plant to deter them? I don’t know why they hang around my house. They’re here so often that I worry the neighbors might think these are my cats. I don’t want cats doing their business in my gardens anymore and creeping me out in my windows! I own a dog, and he doesn’t keep these cats away. If all of this wasn’t bad enough, these cats have even left dead critters (birds, mice, etc.) on my doorstep. I don’t want to be known as the cat lady! — Lilly, Illinois Dear Lilly: They’re all hanging out at your house TURN TO FRUGAL ON B11

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Seniors put lessons into action By Bianca Kaplanek

The 87 seniors at Santa Fe Christian spent their last week of high school putting their classroom lessons into action during senior business week, a broad-based curriculum exercise that doubles as the economics final. Groups must partner with local vendors, create business and marketing plans, conduct presentations, advertise and sell their products before school and during breaks and lunch for a week. Sales for the outdoor event got off to a slow start because of rain and wind, but all the teams expected to recoup their start-up costs and begin seeing a profit by the end of day three. Money raised is used to offset costs for retreats, the senior trip and grad night expenses and to purchase the senior class gift to the school. This year students chose to purchase a scrolling marquis for announcements in the upper school quad and a memorial for William Wardrip that will be placed on the 32yard line of the football field. They are also contributing 10 percent to the William Wardrip Foundation, which provides scholarships for future Santa Fe Christian students. William, who would have graduated this spring, was killed in an October 2009 car accident. He was a member of the SFC football team and

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wore jersey No. 32. The six students running Cafe Ambrosia said they chose the name because it means food of the gods. Patrick Hawkey, Johnny Martin, Devin Dotson, Jules Cappellazo, Kelsey Salyer and Nick Kharrazian said their business was the only one offering homemade goods. “It was the only practical way to keep the price down,” said Johnny, whose group was selling a $7 meal deal that included a panini sandwich, chips, a drink, a homemade cookie and a pickle wedge. Highway 32 was the only booth selling something other than food. Emmy Butts,

Courtney Collins, Kyle Doan, Jeff Mallon, Ryan Moore and Carly Stein were selling Tshirts, socks and bracelets with a modified logo from the William Wardrip Foundation. While all the students were having fun, the guys at Buckaroo BBQ seemed to be having the best time. Nathan “The Ultameat” Menard, Brent “The Meatman” Timm, Kyle “Baby Hands”Jensen and Eric Trexel were selling the $5 Mega-Man Combo that included a barbecue sandwich, chips and a drink. “It’s not just a sandwich,” they said in harmony. “It’s a TURN TO BUSINESS ON B11

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Santa Fe Irrigation District lifts drought bans RANCHO SANTA FE — Thanks to customers’ conservation for nearly two years and significant improvement in statewide water supply conditions in 2011, the Santa Fe Irrigation District Board of Directors voted unanimously to discontinue its Drought Response 2 Condition and lift mandato-

ry water use restrictions. The change became effective May 19. The Drought Response Level 2 Condition had been in effect since July 1, 2009. Mandatory water use restrictions, including limiting outside irrigation to three days per week, were initiated to ensure water demands were

reduced in response to the allocation of water by Southern California’s wholesale water suppliers, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA). Based on the current outlook of water supply, demand, and storage conditions, the

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Local authors gather for garden party By Promise Yee

Tea sandwiches, scones and pots of English tea were set out on china for guests at the Authors Garden Party fundraiser in Henie Hills hosted by The North County African American Women’s Association (NCAAWA) on May 21. “It’s a special event for ladies,” Raye Clendening, president of the NCAAWA, said. “It’s quite wonderful.” Eight California authors shared their experiences and read passages from their books. Following the talk there was a book fair and a chance for guests to speak one-onone with the authors. The event also celebrated this year’s NCAAWA scholarship recipients. Ten women received scholarships of $500 to $1,000. The NCAAWA grants annual scholarships to women who are working to improve their lives.

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Surfrider holds 11th annual celebration of art By Bianca Kaplanek

Ocean-themed artwork featuring canvas paintings, photography, mosaics and custom surfboards highlighted the San Diego Surfrider Foundation’s 11th annual art gala. Proceeds support the organization’s various activities, such as beach cleanups, pollution prevention and clean water programs in San Diego. Tickets were $75 and the event sold out, according to Olivia Bui, communications manager for the gala. Featured artists included Chris Del Moro, Andy Davis,

Jeff Divine, John Moseley, Wade Koniakowsky, Susan Wickstrand-Roche, Wyland and Elisabeth Sullivan. Robb Havassy was on hand to sign copies of his book, “Surf Story.” The gala, which raised about $25,000, also included beer, wine, appetizers and a silent auction featuring vacations, surf gear and local restaurant packages. Surfrider also presented its annual Clean Water Award to Jacy Bolden, Shawn Styles and California State Parks.The awards are issued to a man, woman and company annually

for their significant contributions toward helping the local chapter fulfill its mission of protecting and preserving the world’s oceans, waves and beaches. Bolden was honored for promoting Surfrider’s Rise Above Plastics program, which aims to reduce the impacts of plastics in the marine environment, and her help in coordinating Day Without a Bag. Styles, a meteorologist with Channel 8 and lifetime Surfrider member, was recognized for raising awareness of coastal issues through his weather reports.

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RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe Firefighters Association Local 4349, along with the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District, will serve up a spaghetti dinner plus a live rescue demonstration from 4 to 7 p.m. June 18 at 16930 Four Gee Road in 4SRanch. Tickets will be available at the door and will cost $6 for adults and $4 for children. Firefighters will demonstrate rescue techniques, auto fire extrication, and rescue rope rappel systems. An antique fire engine will also be on display.

Graduate heads to Loyola with honors RANCHO SANTA FE — Alex Szabo, a senior at Cathedral Catholic High School and Rancho Santa Fe resident, has been awarded the prestigious Father Damien Award from Loyola University in Chicago where he will attend this fall. Szabo has been admitted to the honors five-year business program and will graduate with a bachelor’s in business administration and a master’s in business. Szabo is a memeber of the California Scholarship Federation and the National Honors Society and graduates with eight consecutive semesters with an above-4.0 grade point average.

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Poster winners get spots in county-produced calendar RANCHO SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Irrigation District Board of Directors recognized the top winners in the “Water is Life” Water Awareness Poster Contest. The first place winner is Natalie Slosar from Roger Rowe Elementary School in the Rancho Santa Fe School District. Her poster will be

featured as a full page in the regional North County Water Agencies 2012 calendar. The second place winner was Ivan Savchuk from St. James Academy in Solana Beach, and Alisha Sandhu from Solana Santa Fe Elementary School in the Solana Beach School District won third place. Savchuk and

Sandhu’s posters will also be printed in the calendar. The annual poster contest is open to all fourthgraders in the district’s service area. The Board of Directors also reviewed a draft of the district’s fiscal year 2012 budget and the 2010 Urban Water Management Plan

(UWMP). Both documents are available for public review and comment. A public hearing to consider the draft budget and UWMP adoption is scheduled for June 16. The Santa Fe Irrigation District provides water and related services to residential, commercial and agricul-

tural customers in the communities of Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach and Fairbanks Ranch. The district operates the jointly owned R.E. Badger Filtration Plant, a 40-milliongallon-per-day water-treatment plant. The district owns rights to local water supplies from Lake Hodges and the San Dieguito Reservoir.

RANCHO SANTA FE — Registration is open for the Village Community Presbyterian Church of Rancho Santa Fe’s annual summer music camp beginning Aug. 1 through Aug. 5. Two camps, one for third through sixth-graders, and one for teenagers, will present two fully staged musicals at the end of their stay. The elementary camp will present Alan Pote’s “Malice in the Palace,” the story of Esther; with the teens presenting “Godspell.” Tuition is $85, and scholarships are available on an as-needed basis. For information and applications, visit VillageChurch.org, or email the camp director, Katy Lundeen, at KLundeen24@hotmail.com. The Village Community Presbyterian Church is at 6225 Paseo Delicias.

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Ranch Toastmasters cheer steady growth

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RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe Toastmasters was lauded at the District 5 Toastmasters Spring Conference on May 21 for having signed up five new members during the first months of 2011. Only six clubs out of 143 had welcomed more new members. Rancho Santa Fe Toastmasters Officers Jonathon Collopy and Paul Brown earned their “Competent Communicator” manuals after successfully delivering 10 basic speeches required by Toastmasters. Their next goal is to achieve “Advanced Communicator” level. The RSF Toastmasters

group meets every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center. For more information, contact Paul Brown at PBrown@Voitco.com or at (858) 349-2623.

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Islands Restaurants gives back to community BARN OWL

By Christina Macone-Greene

While Islands Restaurants gears up for National Hamburger Day, they’re also giving back to the community in a big way. In May, Islands debuted its Miracle Menu, with 10 percent of the proceeds raised being donated back to the national nonprofit organization, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego is part of the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. And with nine Islands Restaurants to choose from in the county, there’s much hope Rady’s will benefit tremendously. The Miracle Menu will be available until June 12 with the goal of raising $100,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Islands Restaurants has 53 locations taking part in this philanthropic pursuit, and 45 of these restaurants are located in Southern California. “The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals is a national charity but any money raised in a community goes to that children’s hospital,” said Cheryl Polk, corporate development officer at Rady Children’s Hospital. Polk pointed out that $100,000 is not going directly to Rady Children’s Hospital. The

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funds will be split between the children’s hospitals located within the vicinities of the Islands Restaurants. These locales will include Orange County, Los Angeles and beyond. So the more San Diegans eat at an Islands Restaurant, the more money will go to Rady Children’s Hospital. “Islands is such a great partner,” Polk said. “They realize how important it is to give to the community and this really has been their doing.” The Miracle Menu will have Islands’ three most popular items: spinach and artichoke dip, big wave hamburger with cheese and the Kona pie. If the $100,000 goal is reached before June 12, the

Day of golf offers support for football RANCHO SANTA FE — The 16th annual Torrey Pines High School Golf Classic benefiting the school’s football program will be held June 20 at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, 15150 San Dieguito Road.This year, the event will be capped with Emmy-awardwinning sportscaster Paul Rudy as the Master of Ceremonies. Rudy is well known for his TV show, “Prep Pigskin Report” on KUSI. The tradition of a day of golf to fund Falcon football’s proud and honored history will kick-off with a noon shotgun start. At 4:30 p.m. golfers and friends are invited to a wine-tasting and “Football

101” with Torrey Pines Head Football Coach, Scott Ashby. A silent auction begins at 5 p.m. with many exciting trips and packages, followed by a dinner and awards. Registration for the day of golf, which includes box lunch and dinner, is $250 per person. Dinner, auction and wine-tasting is $75. Dinner and auction is $65. TPHS Alumnis Jeff and Bernadette Fargo are chairing this year’s event, assisted by a group of parent volunteers. Contact the Torrey Pines Foundation office at (858) 793-3551 or golftournament@tphsfootball.com for information.

Miracle Menu will go on hiatus. Islands Restaurants opened its doors 29 years ago and its corporate headquarters are based in Carlsbad. Although it already supported its local communities, about a year ago, it researched how it could align itself with a larger charitable organization “That’s when the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals came onto our radar,” said Michael Smith, president of Islands Restaurants. “When you walk through these hospitals and see the love and care that all the workers, nurses, doctors give it’s amazing — it just touches your heart and that’s why we decided to do it.” Smith is looking forward to the Miracle Menu launch and hopes to have a long-term relationship with the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Polk said they are thankful for the ongoing community support and this includes the upcoming Islands Restaurant Miracle Menu effort. Last year, Rady Children’s Hospital treated 147,000 kids. And these numbers surge higher when adding on outpatient services. “We treat so many kids,” Polk said. “About 50 percent of the kids we treat have little or no medical insurance and Rady

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sense of adventure with comfort and safety. Older travelers stay in hostels because they offer prime city and resort locations at a fraction of hotel prices.” While 18- to 30-yearolds will always account for the vast majority of those who book through

Hostelworld.com, White added that the number of older users have grown steadily since 2000. The 30-plus group accounts for about 20 percent of the bookings, and the 40-plus group accounts for 7 percent. “This renaissance in hostelling has been driven in

part by the economy and those seeking more affordable accommodation choices,” White said.“But it is also attributable to the improved standards of hostels, their fantastic locations and the realization that hostels aren’t what they used to be. The spirit of adventure, the desire of travelers to have more immersive experiences and the maturing of the industry are equally drivers of this movement.” Here’s what else White had to say about hostels in an email interview (some answers have been edited): How are hostels different today than they were years ago? Hostels have come a long way from the sparsely furnished dormitories of yester year.They’ve gone from bleak

Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month ended May 31, but the need to maintain awareness does not. Dr. Melanie D. Palm of Surfside Dermatology performed free cancer screenings throughout the month of May at local businesses including Lululemon in the Carlsbad Forum, Cardiffit Gym in Cardiff Towne Center and Frog’s Fitness Center in Solana Beach. “What has been surprising by these screenings is the lack of sun protection,” Palm said. “We saw 20- and 30-yearolds with what would be considered 50-year-old skin in the Midwest.” Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States with about one million new cases diagnosed each year. The most serious type of skin cancer — malignant melanoma — will kill nearly 8,000 people this year. That means one person dies of melanoma every hour. While sun exposure is the leading cause of skin cancer, Dr. Palm explained that tanning booths have been linked to an increased risk of melanoma. “Personal history of

melanoma is the strongest risk factor, particularly first-degree relatives (parents, siblings, children),” she said. DR. MELANIE T h e D. PALM first line of defense is early detection. “I stress to patients the importance of a thorough, annual full skin examination by a board-certified dermatologist,” she said. “This should include an examination of the scalp, mucous membranes, eyes, and all body folds.” Patients also play a crucial role in skin cancer detection. “Monthly self exams allow patients to identify new or evolving lesions, allowing earlier detection of skin cancers such as melanoma, which can be life saving,” she said. While those of Hispanic and Mediterranean descent have pigment that adds more protection than Caucasians, Dr. Palm says it’s surprising how many people of color are TURN TO SKIN ON B11

Horse show organizers proceed with schedule Blenheim EquiSports Show Management announced that the Showpark June Jamboree and Blenheim June Series will proceed as scheduled, with measures in place to address the current concerns about horses infected with EHV-1. Blenheim’s update about EHV-1 stated: — All cases competed in

Ogden, Utah or Bakersfield, Calif. at NCHA Cutting events. CDFA is advising and focusing on horses returning from those NCHA events. All 18 cases are in state quarantine. — Only two cases were discovered in Southern California — one in Ventura County, one in Los Angeles TURN TO HORSE ON B8

Tennis tourney raises money for Japan

RANCHO SANTA FE — In honor of friends Masaaki and Keiko Kimura of Japan, Laurie, Austin and the TURN TO HIT THE ROAD ON B9 Schmid family, together with Andy Volkert, from Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, and Jim Ault, from Pacific Athletic Club, will host a Junior Round Robin Tennis Tournament Fundraiser from Contest. Debbie Giese and 1 to 5:30 p.m. on June 5 at Kathleen Loftman of Rancho Fairbanks Ranch Country Santa Fe and Joanne Dudek of Fairbanks Ranch were co-chairwomens. Co-chairwomen for the 2011-2012 contest will be Joanne Dudek, Kathy Loftman and Martha Gresham of Cardiff. The title for this fall’s contest will be “Young America Canyon Crest Academy Takes a Stand: The War of High School’s Envision 1812.” Contestants will pre- Theater will tour an original tend they had a friend who children’s play, “The Magical became famous for standing up Adventures of James and for America during the War of Sabina” through local ele1812. They will describe what mentary schools. he or she did and explain why it The play was premiered is important to honor such May 20 and May 21 at the heroes when they celebrate the Black Box Theater on campus. When Uncle Ahab’s talkTURN TO ESSAY ON B9 ing vegetables go missing, sib-

Essay winners honored by De Anza DAR Checks for $100, bronze medals and certificates were presented to the four chapter winners at the February 2011 American History Essay Contest Awards Ceremony and Colonial Tea. The winners were fifthgrader Cole Gonzales of Mission Estancia School; sixthgrader Spencer Whitney of St. James Academy, seventh-grader Jessica McRoskey from Nativity School and eighthgrader Ravi Patel of The Rhoades School. In March, De Anza Chapter received first place among chapters of its size at the California State Society DAR State Conference for its American History Essay

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Club. Proceeds from the event will go to victims of the Japan earthquake and tsunami. The event will include girls’ singles matches and boys’ singles matches, limited to 32 players and divided by age and ability. The Round Robin will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. for the TURN TO TOURNEY ON B8

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U.S. Navy Seals, U.S. Marines Special Operations teams, San Diego Police SWAT team, San Diego Sheriff Search and Rescue, Border Patrol, and the Tumble Gym Bus for toddlers. In addition, there will be a brand new, unused food truck from Bitchin’ Burgers, so youngsters can safely see what these kitchens-on-

wheels look like from the inside. Kids can also see inside a “clean” garbage truck from Daily Disposal, plus hot rods, race cars and low-riders. The day will also offer slot-car racing, face-painting, custom-beading projects, lemonade and bake sale items, Star Wars characters and a special $1 raffle to win

Torrey Pines High School Basketball Coach John Olive is hosting summer basketball camps and registration is available now. The camps will be held at Torrey Pines High School, 3710 Del Mar Heights Road. The schedule will offer camps for youngsters 6- through 12-

years-old from 8 a.m. to noon, June 27 through July 1, and July 11 through July 15. For youngsters 13through 17-years-old, the camps are from 1 to 5 p.m., June 27 through July 1, and July 11 through July 15. Scholarships are available for all camps.

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Basketball fun for girls at Canyon Crest Join the Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) girl’s basketball team at summer camp to work on basketball skills in a relaxed environment. The camp is from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 20 through June 24. The cost is $165. The camp is open to girls entering

third grade through 12th grade and is held at the Canyon Crest Academy gym. Each day starts with fundamental basketball instruction, followed by individual development in groups with similar abilities and ending with team competition.

The camp is led by CCA varsity coach Terry Ryan who has coached for more than 20 years — 12 at the college level before coming to CCA. Contact Any Seki at amy.seki@gmail.com for more information.

iPods, Nintendo DSi’s, and spa packages. Local bands Hullabaloo, Hot Rod and the Church Brothers will perform live. Purchase tickets online at TouchATruckSD.com for $5 per person. One hundred percent of the funds raised at Touch-A-Truck go directly to childhood cancer research.

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Show Management will incorporate the following temporary measures by recommendation of the California Department of Food & Agriculture: — Upon arrival to the show grounds, participants will have to sign a form confirming that their horses have had no contact with the horses from the NCHA Championships in Ogden, Utah or the Kern County Cutting Event in Bakersfield, Calif., or have not been on the same premises with horses returning from these events.

— All horses must have their temperature taken twice daily and results must be posted on the front of the stall. Any horse with a temperature above 102 F will be removed from the premises immediately. — All horses will be subject to random temperature check by the show veterinarian. For additional information and resources on EHV-1 and EHM, visit cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/animal_heal th/equine_herpes_virus.html or cvma.net.

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to chic…and exist in unusual locations such as jumbo jets, tree houses, prisons and castles. They also offer private rooms, en suite bathrooms, swimming pools, saunas, Jacuzzis, bars and restaurants. Many hostels offer …meals, bicycle use, tours and free WiFi. Why the change? How are today’s travelers different? Hostels have come of age to adapt to the modern day traveler. They realize that many travelers now come equipped with their own laptop, along with iPhones, mobile phones, digital cameras and MP3 players. As a result, their standards have

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JUNE 3, 2011 improved significantly. Can you give a range of prices that one might find? The price of staying in a hostel varies significantly across the world. For example the Agora Hostel featured in the list of “History Hostels” offers rates starting at $7.27 per person per night. For hostels in the U.S., private rooms can cost anywhere from $30 per person per night, whereas dorm rooms can cost from $15 per night. In general, how far ahead should you book? This depends on the season. Always book ahead as far in advance as possible, especially during high season (e.g. summer in Europe or Oktoberfest in Munich).

Is there a time limit to hostel stays? Each hostel has guidelines, but often there is no time limit and some hostels even welcome long-term stays. I see that Hostelworld.com also features hotels. Why? Hostelworld.com offers hotels (nothing over three stars), guesthouses and apartments due to customer demand for other types of budget accommodations and the fact that there are a limited number of hostels. What are the most popular hostels? Every year Hostelworld.com recognizes the best in the hostel industry with the annual Hoscar

awards ceremony. Winners are chosen from the 25,000 properties by customers who booked online. They rate hostels on character, security, location, staff, fun and cleanliness. The top 10 winners for 2010 were: Travellers House, Rossio Hostel, Lisbon Lounge Hostel and Goodnight Backpackers Hostel, all in Lisbon, Portugal; The Riverhouse Backpackers in Cardiff, Wales; Greg&Tom Hostel and Flamingo Hostel, both in Krakow; Sitting on the City Walls Courtyard House in Beijing; Academy Hostel in Florence; and Mambo Tango Backpackers in Barcelona. E’Louise Ondash is a freelance writer living in North County. Tell her about your travels at eondash@coastnewsgroup.com.

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that precious bundle 27 hours later. I then joined Laurie in a shout-out to medical science’s greatest achievement — the epidural. Joey’s safe arrival was topped only by watching her parents fall completely in love with her. There is no other feeling on earth like it. Any time and every time I witness it, it just knocks me to my knees. Extra thanks, too, for an excuse to wander the aisles of the baby section to my heart’s content. I adore buying little clothes and great goofy toys and the baby showers. That’s good fun. I am so looking forward to meeting Miss Joey in person, but that will have to wait until her antibodies kick in. Meanwhile, Facebook rocks. Jean Gillette is a freelance writer and big ol’ fan of tiny, new people. Contact her at jgillette@coastnewsgroup.com.

especially susceptible to a form of melanoma called “acral” which is found on the palms and the soles of feet. Dr. Palm said she examined between 45 to 60 people during the screenings in May. She found one patient with a large basal carcinoma and another with a lesion that looked to be an evolving melanoma. “The prognosis is directly related to thickness,” she said. “Chances of survival decreases with an increase in thickness.” The Skin Cancer Foundation use the “ABCDs” in identifying melanoma: A: Asymmetry. If you draw a line through this mole, the two halves will not match. B: Border. The borders of an early melanoma tend to be uneven, scalloped or notched. C: Color. A variety of colors in a single mole is another warning signal. D: D i a m e t e r . Melanomas usually are larger in diameter than a pencil eraser (1/4 inch or 6 mm), but they may sometimes be smaller when first detected. “They added ‘E’ for ‘evolving,’” Dr. Palm added. “This would be something that is new or changing.” Dr. Palm moved to Encinitas about six months ago from Chicago. “I did my cosmetic fellowship in La Jolla and

returned to Chicago to practice,” she said. “My fiancé brought me out here. I love the weather, the lifestyle and the people and am excited to be back.” Dr. Palm adds that even though she enjoys hiking and beach volleyball, she tries not to play during hours when the sun peaks, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “I apply sunscreen 30 minutes before I go out and reapply it every hour and a half or so,” she said. “I wear a broad-brimmed hat, long sleeves and pants for additional protection.” Dr. Palm recommends a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or better, preferably with a physical blocking agent such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Sarah Anne Dordel, director of marketing and patient services for Surfside Dermatology, said that it was Dr. Palm’s idea to offer the free screenings. “She suggested we do it offsite because it’s so much easier to get people to get screened than it is coming in the office,” she said. “What was impressive was that people would come up afterwards and say, ‘Thank you for doing this — I have had a relative with skin cancer’ or ‘I have had it myself.’” For information about a free cancer screening, contact the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery at asds.net, and click, “What Do You Want to Do? Find a Free Skin Cancer Screening.”

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because many of them are probably not spayed or neutered. Normally I would suggest talking to the neighbors, but you aren’t sure who owns all these cats. I suppose you could do some door knocking and at the very least, maybe get a few fellow recruits to help find and talk to the cat owners. You can call animal control. Find out what your local ordinance is regarding cats that are a nuisance. Some cities allow humane trappings of cats.

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commercial customers to cut back water use by 6 percent. Those restrictions included following an outdoor watering schedule, limiting landscape irrigation to three days per week and 10 minutes per sprinkler station. Those restrictions are no longer in place following the board action. Rescinding the Level 2 Condition does not mean that future water challenges are over, but rather that SFID’s anticipated supplies for the next year are adequate to meet demands. That situation could change if the region’s

Then they are placed at the humane society. The burden is then placed on the owner to possibly pay a fine or prove the cat is theirs. Sadly, many cat owners think cats are outdoor pets. As far as planting goes, cats don’t like the smell of citrus. So you can put citrus peels in your garden. According to Allycats.org, coffee grounds, pipe tobacco, or oil of lavender, lemon grass, citronella and eucalyptus also deter cats. Can you put some sprinklers on a timer or a motion sensor or have a motion-sensor scarecrow? Keep reading

in the upcoming weeks. I am sure I will receive a lot of feedback on this, and I’ll be sure to share some of the nonviolent ideas. But to protect yourself, don’t take any type of aggressive action, and do find out more about your local laws.

water supply outlook worsens or if SFID customers stop conserving the way they have been. Since the Level 2 mandatory water use restrictions were put in place, SFID customers met and exceeded the district’s call for a 6 percent reduction in water usage. Water use has been down over 20 percent since SFID called for cutbacks in water usage. “Wise and efficient use of water is our civic responsibility,” SFID General Manager Michael Bardin said. “Our customers have done an outstanding job of conserving water over the past two years, and we encourage them to continue

to conserve.” Bardin added, “The response of the community to the call for conservation was impressive. I want to thank all of our residents and businesses for their efforts when water supplies became constrained.” Although mandatory use restrictions are no longer in effect, the district encourages its customers to continue to use water wisely and practice common sense, everyday things to eliminate water waste such as fixing leaking or broken sprinkler pipes and heads. For information on water conservation and ways you can ensure your water use is efficient, visit sfidwater.org.

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 e-mail sara@frugalvillage.com.

manwhich.” They came up with the idea by putting their “meat mindset” together. “We put our muscle and our biceps together and it seemed the only plausible thing to sell was meat,” they said. “And we’re easily having the most fun.” Students sold everything from crepes to quivers, and one group experimented with outof-the-box marketing. Cafe Chic(k) sold chicken sandwiches from Chick-fil-A with a techno spin. But in the end, the most popular item was pizza. Selling the traditional teenage favorite, Slice of Heaven made a $2,100 profit. As the winning team, Barret Floyd, Jake Mckinney, Brittney Bushor, Bradley Searle, Cal Roberts and Austin Pavin received extra credit. Collectively, the class of 2011 raised a little more than $16,400.

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liaison to the wayside horn committee because Filanc is now the city’s primary reprehere 20 months later is noth- sentative for NCTD. ing short of a miracle,” he said. “The benefit is phenomenal. I do believe that we are going to be successful.” Resident Ralph Peck sent a letter stating that no city funds should be used, a condition council members set when the committee began researching wayside horns. It is included in the adopted resolution that authorizes construction. At the May 23 meeting, council members also voted to have Mark Filanc replace Carl Hilliard as the council

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Antiques LONGABERGER SMALL BASKET Maple 1989, 15” X 10” X 6”, swinging handles, liner protector, woven splints, never used, $100. (760) 4369933 SOUP BOWL & PLATTER Large with rose trim by Keystone Cannonsburg Pottery, USA, $30. (760) 4369933

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GARDENING ITEMS Some terracotta & ceramic pots & saucers, pot feet, bamboo & green metal stakes, etc... all for $18. (760) 944-6460 GEVALIA COFFEE MAKER Programmable, $6. Good condition. (760) 966-5324. HOOVER BRUSH VAC $10 model S1083, handheld vacuum, 18’ cord, no expensive rechargeable batteries to replace or recharge, roller brush and brush attachment (760) 942-1413 HOT box of fifty hot wheels in original packaging. random models. $40 (760) 726-8491 INDOOR BRASS POT 12 1/2” high, 12” wide, with two brass handles, $25. (760) 944-6460 JEWELRY BOX Musical, etchd glass door, 4-drawers, 9” W X 11” tall, $14; three fancy cocktail rings, $7 each. (760) 599-9141 LIKE NEW HUNTER AIR PURIFIER. $99.00-hunter 30381 hepatech air purifier features a whisper-quiet fan that draws air into the unit without excessive noise. Operational manual included. Pictures available. (760) 8421970 MARILYN MONROE PRINT Flesh tones, white wood frame/plexiglass, 25” W X 38”L. $20. (760) 599-9141.

Items For Sale 200 TWO TENNIS RACQUETS $15 each. Lady Bancroft “Quart King”, Men’s Spalding “ACE Long 28.5, excellent condition. (760) 599-9141 VINTAGE CANISTER SET (4) 2 large, 2 small, brown metal with chrome lids, $8. (760) 496-8936 WHITE WICKER SET 5-drawer dresser, 2-drawer night stand, oval mirror & hand mirror, $145. (760) 942-0842

Sporting Goods BIKE SHOES Specialized Touring Shoes - $10, used, size 10, no cleats (760) 942-1413 BLUE COLEMAN SLEEPING BAG 74” X 30” excellent condition, $5. Can be seen on Craigslist. (760) 412-7878. BOXING GLOVES, LEATHER Black, “Pro Sports” 16 1/2 oz., like new, $15. (760) 599-9141. GOLF BALLS 100, name brands, top condition, 20 cents each. Also, putter, The Solid Brass Company, perfect condition, $20. (760) 436-9933 MURRAY BEACH CRUISER 24”, rims & tires, good shape, $100. (760) 942-7430 TENNIS RACQUET Head 4Star, new 4 3/8 Grip Light Powerful, $100. (760) 6322487.

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