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Jim Ogilvie and Barbara Menard attend the “Children’s Gala Under The Stars,” event at the Inn of Rancho Santa Fe on May 28. Photos by Christina Macone-Greene
Father Joe’s Village hosts gala By Christina Macone-Greene
RANCHO SANTA FE — On May 28 supporters to benefit Father Joe’s Villages united at its annual event, “Children’s Gala Under The Stars.” The outdoor venue was held at the Inn of Rancho Santa Fe where an array of silent auction tables, entertainment, and savories awaited guests. This year marked its 31st annual gala. Monies raised during the course of the evening are filtered back to its programs such as caring for more than 300 homeless children as well as around 100 teens at the Toussaint Academy every year. The goal of the gala was to be the “glimmer of hope” under the stars TURN TO GALA ON 15
The Santa Fe Irrigation District is placing digital signs around the area, including Rancho Santa Fe, to remind people traveling the roads of the water restrictions. Photo courtesy Santa Fe Irrigation District
The Ranch faces harsher water cutbacks By Christina Macone-Greene 45 percent.”
Father Joe Carroll of Father Joe’s Villages at the 31st annual gala in Rancho Santa Fe.
Members speak out about closure of Stumps Market By Christina Macone-Greene
RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe Association held its monthly meeting across the street at The Garden Club anticipating a larger crowd than normal. Nearly every seat at the venue was taken for the morning session. While the board discussed business matters early on, a time designation of 11 a.m. was dedicated to a hot topic item — the closure of Stumps Market. The Association’s building commissioner Robert Green was at the podium telling the crowd that an application has been submitted to the Design Review Committee for possible future plans of Plaza De Santa Fe. The applicant Susan Wooley had her representative Franco Simone present. Green highlighted the proposed changes for the Plaza that would include Lillian Rice inspired renovations, relocating the Post Office at another locale in the plaza, new courtyard, increased parking spots, and more. Green said that “new market discussions” were in progress.This was one of a series of informational meetings. Green reiterated that no deci-
JUNE 12, 2015
Rancho Santa Fe residents pack the monthly Association meeting to express concerns over a potential new project in the Village. Earlier this year it was announced that Stumps Market would be closing after a new lease wasn’t signed. File photo
sions were to be made on this day. It was an opportunity for the community to understand the potential scope of the project and a time to receive input from members. Ranch resident Tina Thomas said that there was no merit in the project
because it offered nothing to the community. “The issue that must be addressed now and for the long terms is how the Board can make a difference TURN TO MARKET ON 15
RANCHO SANTA FE — Rancho Santa Fe has been informed of severe water cutbacks raising them to a Level 3 Water Shortage Response on June 1. And electronic signs throughout the Ranch are delivering the message. According to the Santa Fe Irrigation District, at its May meeting, the board of directors approved an elevated comprehensive plan of action. Jessica Parks, management analyst and public information officer of the Santa Fe Irrigation District, they imposed mandatory allocations with severe cost penalties for exceeding those allocations. Irrigation days have dropped from three to two days. Parks wants everyone to know that the District will be increasing its enforcement by adding staff in the field to help customers comply with the mandatory water use restrictions. “Beginning July 1, 2015, water allocations for all customers will be imposed with severe cost penalties for exceeding the allocation. The penalties could result in quadrupling of water charges for those that don’t comply, and for flagrant violators, the District can impose flow restrictors and shutting off water service,” she said. “The water allocations will be based on each customer’s 2013 water usage. Each residence will receive a base allotment for the billing period, but all usage above the allotment must be cut back by
In addition to cutting back irrigation, a Level 3 restriction also prohibits washing vehicles at one’s residence, hosing down courtyards, among other things many did before the drought. Parks said there would be doubled penalties for not following water use
It’s critical that our customers comply with the water use restrictions and reduce their water usage.” Jessica Parks Santa Fe Irrigation District
restrictions and increased enforcement of those restrictions. In April 2015, data was released regarding water usage. Not only was the District the highest per capita user in the State, Parks said, but the water usage went up 9 percent while all other water districts within the County of San Diego went down. “It is critical that customers comply with the water use restrictions and reduce their water use,” TURN TO WATER ON 15