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VOL. 10, N0. 25
Dec. 12, 2014
Broadband Internet service, discussed at Association meeting Upcoming elections also a topic at meeting By Christina Macone-Greene
Author Adrienne Falzon’s newest book, “The Search for the Perfect Shell,” is garnering praise Photo by Christina Macone-Greene
RSF author’s latest book garnering praise By Christina Macone-Greene
RANCHO SANTA FE — Hot off the presses, “The Search for the Perfect Shell,” authored by Ranch resident Adrienne Falzon is garnering praise. With the same literary players in her first children’s book, “What is an Angel?” her main character, Olivia, learns more of life’s important lessons
from her grandmother. Falzon, who holds advanced degrees in psychology and education, taught all grade levels. This also included being a reading specialist at a minimum security prison for boys between the ages of 13 to 17. For Falzon, a native New Yorker, this well-rounded educational
backdrop helped her craft children’s stories to address the needs and concerns of youth. These days, Falzon said, so many children are under pressure from either themselves or others. In “The Search for the Perfect Shell,” Olivia puts herself through agTURN TO AUTHOR ON 19
The Country Friends toast over holiday tea By Christina Macone-Greene
RANCHO SANTA FE — The rain did not dampen The Country Friends’ 19th Annual Holiday Tea. Originally, the afternoon affair was supposed to be held at outdoor courtyard of The Country Friends’ (TCF) shop. The wet weather spurred a change in plans and the venue was instead held at the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center. The misty, cool weather afforded a wintery backdrop peppered with holiday cheer. Co-chairing the event was Sabrina Cadini and JoLynn Shapiro. TCF volunteers made the holiday tea a
From left: Paul Palmer, Kaye de Lancey and Andrea Naversen didn’t let the rain dampen their
TURN TO HOLIDAY TEA ON 19 time at The Country Friends’ annual holiday tea. Photo by Christina Macone-Greene
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Alleged carjacker arrested following chase, accident By Christina Macone-Greene
RANCHO SANTA FE — At 12:08 am on Dec. 5, the RSF Fire Protection District responded to the first rescue traffic collision at the 4600 block of El Mirlo. According the California Highway Patrol, a man crashed his car into a tree. A good samaritan intervened, became injured in the attempt, and was then carjacked by the man. Julie Taber, public education specialist of the RSF Fire Protection District confirmed this collision. “Encinitas (Fire Department) was first on scene and when they arrived they found one vehicle on its side after crashing into a tree. There was one 53-yearold male patient who stated he was not the driver of the car,” Taber said.
“He said he had stopped to help but was assaulted by the driver and then the driver took his car.” The 53-year-old sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital. The second-related incident occurred at 12:34 a.m. “The San Diego Sheriff’s office requested that we come to the 17000 block of Via de Fortuna to assist with the evaluation of a patient,” she said. Taber went on to say that when they arrived on the scene they found a white sedan with significant damage on its side, at the front yard of a residence. According to Taber, the driver got out of the vehicle and climbed onto the roof of the residence. According to authorTURN TO CARJACKING ON 19
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RANCHO SANTA FE — Acting manager at the RSF Association, Ivan Holler, recently updated the RSF Association board of directors. Holler shared that in general terms that there were a couple high priority items on the checklist. One pertained to broadband Internet service in the area. “We are continuing to work on that as well as expanding wireless coverage,” he said. Holler shared they have had meetings with various carriers and providers and believes the end-result will be promising. The next agenda item Holler addressed was to
approve the board of directors’ election schedule for 2015. “This is something your board would typically approve at this particular point in time because there is an action on Jan. 8,” he said, adding how it seemed to be well ahead of schedule. “This is a request for your board to approve the election schedule, for this board election, next June.” Holler called it a fairly simple request. President Ann Boon pointed out to the rest of the board that the first Thursday in January, when they would normally have their board meeting, was Jan. 1, a national holiday. “Ivan is proposing that we have our meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8. Is that OK with every-
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