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“From my perspective, it would be appropriate to have some of our local real estate brokers come in and give their opinion of what the value should be,” Jerry Yahr said on the topic of possibly selling off a portion of the Osuna Ranch. File photo

RSFA board discusses future of Osuna Ranch property

By Christina Macone-Greene

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Covenant Club costs higher than estimated in 2014

By Christina Macone-Greene

RANCHO SANTA FE — At a recent Rancho Santa Fe Association Covenant Club Design Subcommittee meeting, those in attendance were informed of a variety of updates. The Feb. 22 meeting was well attended among Covenant members and was held at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club.

Both supporters and opponents of the Covenant Club were in the audience.

Leading the presentation was Jerry Yahr, chair of the Covenant Club Design Subcommittee, as well as board member of the RSF Association. Following a presentation of Covenant Club renderings and graphs, the remainder of the meeting was dedicated to a Q&A. The Q&A series, best described as passionate from particularly those not in favor of the project, launched a series of questions pertaining to the scope of the project and the current estimated price.

Piqued interest was honed in on the current 2016 cost estimate versus the 2014 original preliminary approximation. Project costs from 2014 were at $10,900,000 and jumped to $15,812,849 for

The Rancho Santa Fe Association Covenant Club Design Subcommittee provides updates and hosts a Q&A session on the proposed Covenant Club. Courtesy rendering

2016.

Much discussion ensued about the financial disparities. According to Yahr, the increase was based on hard construction costs dedicated to parking and the relocation of the Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Clubs’ two tennis courts. In 2014, site costs were estimated at $1 million, and now, those numbers swelled to more than $4.5 million.

Also at the meeting was RSF Association President Ann Boon.

“Now we have heard the capital cost number and, clearly, it is much higher than we anticipated in our initial

calculations. With all this detailed design and engineering cost information, it is time to bring in the Covenant Club Finance subcommittee and have them get to work on refining their financial model, with the higher cost number, as well as refining the projected annual operating budget,” Boon said. “They will have to determine the amount of capital donations and membership levels that would have to be achieved to reach financial self-sufficiency.”

According to Boon, the marketing and membership subcommittee also had their fair share of work ahead of

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“They must reach out to members of the community in two ways: First, to see if they can augment the pledges for outright financial gifts to the capital project. Right now, they have pledges amounting to about 10 percent of the project,” she said. Boon added, “Second, they must try to get more specific commitments from members who would be interested in joining the proposed club.”

Another item that sparked interest was the implementation schedule. The TURN TO CLUB ON 18

RANCHO SANTA FE — In 2006, the Rancho Santa Fe Association purchased the Osuna Ranch property for $12 million which houses its historic adobe and equine boarding facility. The topic of selling off a portion of the Osuna Ranch was brought to the table at its February RSFA board meeting.

Originally purchased as 28 acres, 3 acres were sold in 2013 for $1.7 million.

While not an action item, the RSFA staff and Osuna Committee were asked to research the financial and operational considerations for a possible future sale.

RSFA board member and chair of the Osuna committee, Jerry Yahr, was first up for the discussion. He told the board and members that the original goals of the Osuna acquisition were to preserve open space, protect the Adobe and to prevent subdivision.

“Things advance, boards change and opinions change,” Yahr said.

“There’s direction indicating that we may not need the full 25 acres of the Osuna Ranch and there is a desire to potentially sell a component of the Osuna property.”

He also pointed out that the Osuna committee based on this direction has come to the conclusion that there’s an opportunity to protect the Adobe, protect some open space, and to also assist the finance committee in their efforts to sell a component of the property.

Yahr wanted the board to know that if the Osuna committee were polled, they would say that they would like to keep the entire property.

“But being realists and seeing that there is an opportunity to take some component of net proceeds or Bill (Overton) has reserves that the money could then be put into the preservation of the Adobe,” Yahr said. “And it could be put into the improvement of open space.”

At the end of the day, Yahr said, there could be 10 acres to 12 acres and could be viewed as more useable to the entire community. He compared that potential much like the Arroyo property.

And it would not require the Association to be in the horse keeping business, he said.

From the three scenarios presented, an unentitled valuation where the land was sold to a developer and the RSFA retained the Osuna Adobe was most favorable. The presentation revealed that in this situation the property showed a value from $6.56 million to $7 million, producing a cash flow of $2.7 million to $3.39 million.

Board director Phillip Wilkinson thought the appraisal was low, and because of this, the RSFA should wait until the “market conditions” were better.

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New RSF restaurant slated for summertime RSF sponsored membership still in discussions

By Christina Macone-Greene

RANCHO SANTA FE — On the radar for Rancho Santa Fe residents and neighboring communities is a new summertime restaurant debut with a menu drawing inspiration from French Master Chef Patrick Ponsaty.

Ponsaty and the Grand Restaurant Group are partnering together to unveil, “Ponsaty’s,” which will be located in the heart of the Village.

Ponsaty’s will be making its own culinary history at the former site of Delicias. To date, Patrick holds one of the two French Master Chef distinctions in San Diego County.

Sandra DiCicco, the founder of Grand Restaurant Group, is delighted about this venture and also described that having a French Master Chef in Rancho Santa Fe is a great asset. According to DiCicco, an Internet search of Patrick will reveal his significant achievements.

“We are making this Chef Patrick’s Signature Restaurant allowing him the freedom to create from five generations of chefs in his family,” said DiCicco, adding how their unique menu will be served in a casual yet comfortable setting. “Chef Patrick enjoys visiting with his guests as he does today at Bellamy’s.

You can expect him to visit the tables seeking the guests’ comments and sug-

French Master Chef Patrick Ponsaty will open his signature restaurant Ponsaty’s in Rancho Santa Fe this summer, filling the site of the former Delicias restaurant. Courtesy photo

gestions, which he thrives on.”

DiCicco wants everyone to know that they are planning to open the new restaurant within the next five months.

The dining establish-

ment will be serving lunch and dinner.

The new restaurant impetus for DiCicco was her relocation to the Ranch.

“I recently moved to Rancho Santa Fe and found that our food style,

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quality and selection were missing,” she said. “The demographic for not only restaurant dining, but also in home catering, which we also specialize in, has a clear need that we can easily fulfill.”

Vice President of Collier International, Bill Shrader, represents the Millar Family who has owned the 5,800-square foot locale for more than 70 years.

When Delicias closed, Shrader said it was the intention of the Millar Family to keep the space as a restaurant in order to give residents dining options.

“We’re really excited to have Chef Patrick Ponsaty and his team take over the Delicias space and continuing the tradition of a fine dining establishment,” he said.

Shrader also noted that an informal casual bar menu will also be available, which will appeal more to families in the community.

DiCicco said that both she and Patrick wish to create a friendly, yet comfortable bar and dining experience. In doing so, the needs and desires of their customers are heard and satisfied.

“Perhaps we will be known as the, ‘Yes, we can do that restaurant and bar,’” she said. “We have already been very well received by the community and there seems to be great excitement about the opening. We are very excited about our new place.”

By Christina Macone-Greene While the tennis club did

RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe Association requested more financial information from the Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club to further evaluate one of its membership levels called “sponsored membership,” for non-Covenant members.

First to speak on the topic was Rancho Santa Fe Association manager Bill Overton.

He shared that he thought the current board believed that the tennis club has done many good things to revitalize its club and to make their bottom line positive.

“I think we all agree on that,” Overton said.

“So with that in mind, we ask this membership issue to come before the finance committee.”

According to Overton, the finance committee has had a series of questions all underscoring these sponsored memberships and their impact on the financials.

The tennis board is in the process of working with the RSFA staff in an effort to broaden their budget presentation documents, Overton said.

submit information, the finance committee was requesting additional details that could pinpoint exact tracking of this particular membership level.

In the audience at the Feb. 4 board meeting was Barbara McClanahan, who is serving as the tennis club’s board president.

She wanted everyone to know how popular this membership has been.

“Our members are really thrilled with the sponsored memberships.

It’s actually a service to our members to have these sponsored members because it increases the level of play, and it makes our clinics better,” she said.

At their front desk, she said, they had an informal poll asking its Covenant members how they felt about the sponsored membership. McClanahan said they had more than 100 positive signatures.

“We’ve never heard anything negative about our sponsored memberships,” she said. “Everybody loves the fact that they’re there.”

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Advisory board OKs roundabout at Jimmy Durante Blvd.

By Bianca Kaplanek

DEL MAR — Despite opposition from the majority of speakers at its Feb. 22 meeting, the Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee voted 6-1 to recommend that the City Council approve a roundabout at the intersection of Jimmy Durante Boulevard and San Dieguito Drive.

The traffic calming device is being proposed to help fulfill a stated objective of the Del Mar Community Plan adopted in 1976 to slow traffic and ensure pedestrian and bicyclist safety, city officials said.

“The goal is not about eliminating gridlock on the worst days,” Public Works Director Eric Minicilli said.

The only way to do that is to widen the road and bridge and make it a highway, he added.

But eight of the 12 residents who addressed the committee said they believe a roundabout would make traffic worse, especially during peak attendance days at the nearby Del Mar

Fairgrounds, home to the San Diego County Fair, annual horse race meet and more than 350 other annual events.

Arnold Wiesel, who lives nearby and has consistently opposed the project since it was proposed about two years ago, said the traffic circle “will take what is already a frustrating experience and turn it into absolute gridlock.”

“We have a serious, serious traffic issue here,” he said.

The roundabout was originally part of a citywide sidewalk improvement project.

In response to questions and concerns expressed during a public review period it was pulled from that project and underwent a separate environmental impact report that was released late last year.

The draft EIR analyzes the roundabout, a traffic signal and a no-project alternative.

According to the findings the roundabout was

The Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee votes to recommend the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Jimmy Durante Boulevard and San Dieguito Drive. Courtesy rendering

deemed the “environmentally superior alternative.”

Resident Barbara Myers said the cost of the approximately $1 million project seems “exorbitant” and it is “inappropriate for that corner.”

“I’ve heard roundabouts work elsewhere but they don’t have a million tourists driving through there confused and looking for a parking space,” Myers

said, adding that she also has concerns about emergency vehicle access.

Alan Wittgrove said in his research he learned bicyclist safety decreases in small roundabouts such as the 100-foot diameter one that is proposed.

Richard Anglin recommended finding two solutions for the times of the year when the intersection is busy and when it is not.

He also suggested increasing the presence of law enforcement to slow drivers on the roadway, where the speed limit is 40 mph.

But not everyone opposes the project.

Councilman Al Corti, speaking as a resident because he lives nearby, said in his determination the roundabout is the best solution and “doing nothing is clearly not the right decision.”

Wade Walker noted the success of traffic circles in other cities.

“It just takes trying it and I think you should,” he said.

Bill Michalsky said it took him “a long time to come around to it” but he believes it will be effective in slowing traffic once people learn to maneuver it.

“It may be a few days when it’s just ugly,” he said.

“I say go for it.”

He said the lagoon committee supports a roundabout because compared to a traffic signal there will be fewer or no light and noise

impacts to wildlife there.

Minicilli said there have been few vehicle and pedestrian accidents at the intersection but when he and his staff evaluated the area they concluded there is not really a safe way to cross the road there even though many people do so.

He said it bothered him that improvements being made to the area, such as the extension of River Path Del Mar, will bring more pedestrians to that location.

In response to other questions raised at the meeting, city staff said flagmen could be used to direct traffic in the roundabout during peak seasons. They also said the project was approved with some conditions by the previous fire marshal.

Additionally, the EIR included an estimated 40 vehicle trips per hour would be generated by Watermark Del Mar, a multifamily residential complex proposed for the southeast corner of TURN TO ROUNDABOUTS ON 18

Condominium voting rights deemed a ‘process’ RSF school district still guarded about solar project

By Christina Macone-Greene

RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe Association board of directors decided that following its January meeting, the topic of condominium voting rights needed to circle back for additional discussion. RSFA President Ann Boon said the item was placed on the February agenda because of the feedback it received from condominium owners.

“We received several letters, phone calls and emails from condominium owners expressing their disappointment that the board had postponed the decision to allow condominium owners the right to vote,” she said. “The seven of us do want condominium voters to have a vote.”

Boon noted how it was a matter of timing in the process. She then gave

ciation is a member of the Association and has two designated property sites, Wasserman said.

“Therefore, the way it’s structured, the condominium association itself selects who, from their membership of that individual condominium association, can vote on Association matters. They are nonmembers of the Association and a few people were designated,” Wasserman said. “It’s why we have this mess here.”

Wasserman called the issue complex and said it goes as far back as 50 years.

“We beg your indulgence. We ask you to let us do this as a dry run when this committee reconvenes and makes the necessary changes in the documents Mike Licosati at that time and submit it Board Member, out to the voting memberRSF Association ship,” he said.

board director Fred Wasserman, who is also the chair of the governing documents committee chair, the floor for an overview.

According to Wasserman, the Covenant has a total of 88 condominiums and is comprised of 19 condominium associations.

Each condominium asso-

The condo issue is more complex because we don’t really have control over that...”

Wasserman said the challenge is that they need to amend the bylaws. And moving forward, they need to identify all the officers in each condominium association.

Additionally, they need their governing documents because the Association has no records of this.

Wasserman pointed out that this is a process they need to do correctly and not haphazardly. While the board has agreed that condo owners should vote, he said, it does remain a 50-year-old problem.

Wasserman asked both Covenant members and condominium owners for patience as the governing documents committee wants to address this when the committee reconvenes July 1.

Once the changes are

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Watermark opposition group trying to force a public vote

By Bianca Kaplanek

DEL MAR — As Watermark Del Mar moves through the city’s development process, a group of residents opposed to the 48-unit multifamily complex is moving forward with efforts to force a public vote.

Led by Arnold Wiesel, who lives near the project slated for the corner of Jimmy Durante Boulevard and San Dieguito Drive, opponents say the density is too high, the buildings are too close to existing single-family homes and the setbacks and building heights violate building codes.

They also claim Watermark is inconsistent with the community character, will negatively impact traffic in the area, contribute to noise and light pollution

and block views of the natural bluffs and hillside.

“It’s horrendous,” Wiesel said. “This is all about the money. I don’t hear anybody in the city saying it’s about community character. This is going to be a massive hotel.”

“This is an Airbnb haven,” resident Tracy Martinez said, referring to the vacation home-sharing business.

Proposed by Watermark DM LP, a partnership between San Dieguito Land Partners, LLC and Kitchell, the development will include 48 units ranging from studios to three-bedroom townhouses in one- and two-story buildings, 112 parking spaces in an underground structure, a pool and spa area and a small recreation room.

Plans also call for sev-

en affordable units, four of which will be deeded at no cost to a nonprofit benefit corporation selected by the city — most likely Del Mar Community Connections.

The affordable units will help the city meet the state-approved requirements of its housing element.

“Something that is going to be that impactful should be subject to a public vote,” Wiesel said.

Tony Cassolato, of San Dieguito Land Partners LLC, said about 90 percent of the comments received during a two-day Community Participation Program in January were positive.

Cassolato stressed that the project is in the early stages of development.

“Nothing is set in stone,” he said in January.

“Right now we’re just here

to listen and accommodate some of the concerns.”

The 2.3-acre lot is currently zoned for commercial so a zoning change will be required to accommodate residential units.

City Council voted in July 2014 to allow the developer to use a specific plan, which creates a special set of development standards for a particular area, encompasses all legislative actions and regulatory development parameters and allows the public benefit of a project to be addressed.

Wiesel said his group is working with attorneys to create an initiative for the November ballot that would require voter approval for major changes to planning policy docuTURN TO WATERMARK ON 18

By Christina Macone-Greene

RANCHO SANTA FE — An agenda item at the last Rancho Santa Fe School District meeting was a comprehensive presentation about a potential solar project. The topic has been discussed at length at previous meetings, however, on this round Alex Smith, representing PFMG Solar, was on hand.

While board members listened to the presentation, they were candid about their concerns about the blacktop solar panel structures discussed.

An important item that Smith wanted the board to know was the cost savings for the District. Following solar installation, within five years it was estimated that the District could incur a cost savings of $327,000.

Looking ahead 25 years, and that number swelled to more than $3 million.

“And that’s all coming with no tax dollars being spent,” said Smith, vice president of business development at PFMG. To date, PFMG has a total of 20 school districts under contract.

According to Smith, there was no capital cost on behalf of the District for this project. While running down the list of savings, Smith also pointed out an educational feature that goes along with a good solar system.

“You can monitor the system in real time,” he said.

In turn, the solar systems can be utilized as lab projects for students in classes such as algebra, math, economics, and writing. Smith said there was proven success of these pro-

grams.

“Teachers have found it to be a pretty exciting feature of the system,” he said.

Smith also mentioned the shade element that solar generating panels can bring.

“The school district can provide that leadership to the community about renewable energy and what it means,” Smith said.

The board deliberated on whether or not they would want to place blacktop solar structures at the playground and lunch areas, among other spots on the campus. Rancho Santa Fe School Board Vice President Todd Frank said how he really wanted to see more of a ground level view as opposed to aerial views.

“I’m just afraid these things are going to look massive,” he said, adding how he was not committed to making a vote at that time.

School Board Clerk Marti Ritto said she would like to see a reconfiguration of the blacktop solar panels.

The school board also wondered if there was a way to implement the solar panels without altering the appearance of the campus.

Frank chimed in using the word, “discreet.”

Superintendent Lindy Delaney then brought up the prospect of utilizing the Dacus property, which is currently used as the parking lot for teachers and staff.

If that was more appealing, then an environmental impact report would need to be done.

Delaney told the board that she would provide more updates on the potential solar project at a future meeting.

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Opinion&Editorial

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Letters to the Editor

Will ‘NASCAR Initiative’ produce naked lawmakers?

California Focus

By Thomas D. Elias

T

urn on the TV next time a NASCAR stock car race is on and get a good look at the coveralls worn by the drivers.

They are covered with patches bearing the logos of many and varied companies that sponsor their automotive efforts, from oil and car making companies to breweries.

Now imagine a normally staid state legislative hearing, where politicians of both major parties today show up in conservative business suits.

Those folks could soon look like a stock car racing crew if an initiative now circulating makes the November ballot and passes.

The measure, formally called the “Name All Sponsors California Accountability Reform (or NASCAR. Get it?) Initiative,” would require all state legislators to wear the emblems or names of their 10 top donors every time they attend an official function.

The measure’s sponsor, Rancho Santa Fe businessman John Cox, takes delight in the idea and has already done some touring around California with 120 life-size photographic cutouts of politicians dressed up as they might have to under his plan.

This idea has some similarity to part of the defeated 2006 Proposition 89, an attempt to set up a publicly financed election system that would also have required every privately-financed political ad, whether on television or in newspapers or mailed flyers, to list its three biggest financiers in type as large as the biggest print anywhere else in the ad.

That proposition lost, but not because of the donor exposure provision.

It went down by a 7624 percent margin because voters didn’t want to be taxed for the sake of politicians.

There’s no tax associated with the NASCAR initiative, which Cox, a former chairman of the Cook County (Chicago) Republican committee, is willing to finance to the tune of $1 million.

“The whole idea is to hold the entire corrupt, stupid system up to ridicule,” said Cox, who ran unsuccessfully in Illinois for both Congress and the U.S. Senate before moving to California in 2008.

One who appreciates the sentiment behind this is Jamie Court, head of the

wonderful,” he said. “The real point here isn’t to force anyone to wear anything, but to fix our broken, ridiculous system. It’s a system where people who want things from government pay for and staff the campaigns of the folks who will run that government.

Any objective person would call that corrupt.”

Cox, however, stops short of calling California more corrupt than his old Chicago stomping ground.

“I haven’t lived here long enough to make that comparison,” he said.

He’ll need 365,880 valid voter signatures to qualify this idea for the ballot, and Cox is convinced his $1 million commitment

The measure’s sponsor, Rancho Santa Fe businessman John Cox, takes delight in the idea...

Consumer Watchdog advocacy group, which sponsored Proposition 89. “This could definitely make politics more racy,” he said. “If this passes, it could turn the statehouse into a nudist colony because no one would want to pin their real owners onto their clothes.

We might even discover that the emperors really don’t have any clothes.”

There is, you might guess, some question over whether forcing lawmakers to wear signage is constitutional, or might be a violation of their First Amendment free speech rights.

Of course, no one forces them to be legislators, any more than stock car race drivers are dragooned into that calling.

Cox, for one, would welcome a court challenge on the constitutionality of dictating dress in the state Capitol. “That would be

will be more than enough to pay for getting it on the ballot.

“The petition drive outfit we’ve hired says this is the biggest slam dunk they’ve ever seen,” he said. “They’re having the petition carriers use it as a lead item to make it easier for them to get signatures for other initiatives.”

He’s also trying to do much of the petition drive online, the measure providing printable sheets with room for only three signatures, thus making it easier for backers to get a full sheet to send it in.

The bottom line: For anyone who wants to afflict the powerful and make lawmakers feel anxious and perhaps a bit threatened, this could be a strong — also amusing — vehicle.

Email Thomas Elias at tdelias@aol.com. For more Elias columns, visit californiafocus.net.

Ride your bike, a safe and healthy activity!

One of the challenges for those of us who try to promote cycling is the misperception of it being a particularly dangerous or risky activity.

Statistics show recreational cycling is in fact a very safe activity, on par with many other day-to-day activities such as walking or driving, and with health benefits that vastly outweigh any risk.

Should someone want to take additional precautions there are a number of things they can do, with the wearing of protective headgear well down that list.

Although no correlation has been shown between helmet usage and overall injury rates, if wearing one gives a person the necGerry Rahill essary confidence to ride Leucadia their bike, that’s great,

Riding without helmets I’m looking at the photo of Catherine Blakespear and her attractive family, smiling at the camera as they ride their bikes together (RE: “Blakespear ‘leaps’ into the 1-0,” Feb. 19) ...all without helmets.

The children are breaking the law and the parents are setting a bad example for their kids and others. I hope they change their habits before one of them gets brain damage. I worked as a bicycle safety specialist for Rady Children’s Hospital for 15 years and know too well the statistics regarding traumatic head injury and death that can be prevented in most cases by wearing a helmet (and it’s the law for those under 18).

and they should not be criticized nor discouraged from doing so. If someone is genuinely concerned about risk there are other, more effective approaches, e.g. classes on correct lane positioning and safe riding techniques, run by groups such as the SD County Bicycle Coalition.

But likewise, if someone chooses not to wear a helmet while riding a bike, they too should not be criticized nor discouraged any more than a hiker or motorist should be. Indeed they should be commended.

Many of us strive to promote cycling as the safe, enjoyable and healthy activity it is. I’m proud to see Catherine Blakespear and her husband doing likewise.

Shaun Wallace, Encinitas

Control what you can control, enjoy the benefits

By Dr. Joseph J. Horton

I expect that I confuse a lot of people at the gym where I work out. I have been asked more than once why I breathe so hard.

The short answer is that I do high-intensity interval workouts where I raise my heart rate and then recover before beginning another interval.

Some people have looked at me strangely when I talk to myself, probably somewhat loudly because I am wearing headphones.

But I suspect there is something about me that is more confusing than either of these.

Many are surely confused because I am pudgy; those who are blunt might even say fat.

I have been regularly doing intense workouts for years, yet I do not have the physique expected of such a person.

I am not alone; the expectation that exercise will result in massive weight loss and a buff body often fails to materialize.

EDITOR AND PUBLISHER Jim Kydd MANAGING EDITOR Tony Cagala

Despite associations between being overweight and having poor health, the weight-normative position may result in poorer health.

It is well accepted that weight cycling, or yo-yo dieting, is worse than being somewhat overweight.

Yet if people have difficulty achieving or maintaining weight loss, we are at least tacitly encouraging them to experience weight cycling.

Another problem with focusing on weight is that when people fail to achieve their weight goals despite vigorous efforts they may get discouraged and give up.

If the goal is thinness and we cannot become thin, we might as well stop eating healthfully and exercising.

But exercise has many more benefits than mere weight maintenance. Exercise reduces the risk for many physical illnesses and it promotes mental health.

No one can go to the

gym and adjust their weight according to their wishes.

We can go to the gym and choose to exercise well. We have direct control over our exercise behaviors, but do not have direct control over our weight.

There is a small movement promoting the weight-inclusive perspective.

Proponents say we should focus on controlling what we can directly control—our diet and exercise.

If we embrace exercise for its benefits, including being able to take hikes without soreness the next day and buying the large bag of dog food without straining our backs, we will be better off than if we become frustrated by failing to achieve thinness and giving up healthful behaviors.

Dr. Joseph J. Horton is professor of psychology at Grove City College and the working group coordinator for Marriage and Family with The Center for Vision & Values.

He is also a researcher on Positive Youth Development.

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El Camino Pediatrics Joins Scripps Coastal Medical Center

From colds and flu to more complex childhood diseases, when it comes to the highest-quality care for infants, children and teens, El Camino Pediatrics has one of the finest reputations in North County.

Now joining Scripps Health as part of Scripps Coastal Medical Center in Encinitas, the 10 physicians, a pediatric nurse practitioner and a physician assistant will continue to provide personalized care for families in North County, from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Carlsbad.

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BEST IN SHOW DEL MAR — One of oldest and prestigious dog clubs in San Diego, the Silver Bay Kennel Club, hosted their American Kennel Club (AKC) dog show, agility, obedience and rally trials over the weekend at

the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

Some of AKC’s 189 recognized breeds were represented in the event.

More information on the Silver Bay Kennel Club is at silverbaykc.com.

Shane Harper shows off Indie, a 4-year-old German Shorthair Pointer in the Champion round of Saturday’s dog show.

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Garden proposal gets Commission OK Backyard gardening

By Aaron Burgin

ENCINITAS — The Encinitas Planning Commission unanimously endorsed the San Diego Botanic Garden’s proposal to build a near-10,000-square-foot education and events pavilion, but with some provisos to address neighborhood concerns about noise and traffic.

The commission voted 4-0 at its Feb. 18 meeting in favor of the Garden’s Dickinson Family Education Conservatory, a 9,300-square-foot stateof-the-art educational and community center proposed to be constructed adjacent to the Hamilton Children’s Garden on the park’s north side. Commissioner Ruben Flores was absent.

As a condition of the approval, however, garden officials must provide the city with an annual traffic and parking management plan for major events at the pavilion. Neighbors voiced concern that traffic along Quail Gardens Drive becomes gridlocked during the garden’s events, and the pavilion would only exacerbate it.

The commissioners agreed.

“I like the project,” Commission Chairman Glenn O’Grady said. “I am just trying to fine-tune it from a traffic aspect.”

The commission also admonished the garden officials to monitor noise and sound levels and adhere to the conditions of the approval, including the garden’s

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The Encinitas Planning Commission unanimously approves plans for a nearly 10,000-square-foot events pavilion at the San Diego Botanic Garden, despite neighbors’ concerns over potential noise issues. Rendering courtesy San Diego Botanic Garden

own “zero tolerance” policy when it comes to noise violations.

Several neighbors spoke at the meeting and expressed their concerns about the noise that the events at the pavilion and companion outdoor patio would generate. They said they already have issues with noise from weddings and special events that already occur at the park.

They cited a report done by a local acoustical engineer, who monitored 45 events between March and December of 2015. The report showed that nearly one-

third of the events included noise that went over the city code’s decibel limit for most of, or all of the event, or were extremely loud for an hour.

“I know they want to be good neighbors. We just want to save our property values, our road safety and our sanity,” said Tom McIver, who said he had little confidence the garden would self-enforce its noise rules without the city’s intervention.

Garden officials and supporters said they were trying their best to balance the operations of the garden and the concerns of their

RSF Senior Center learns about diabetes

By Christina Macone-Greene

RANCHO SANTA FE — In an effort to educate its senior members, the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center hosted an afternoon program highlighting the prevention, diagnosis and treatment options of diabetes. Speaking to the crowd on Feb. 24 was Encinitas concierge physician, Stuart B. Kipper, MD. According to Kipper, roughly 115 million Americans have an issue where their sugar was “off,” 86 million have pre-diabetes, 30 million have Type 2 diabetes, and 3 million were diagnosed with childhood onset of diabetes called Type 1. The root cause of the disease, he said, was a direct link with an insulin challenge.

While Type 1 diabetes was either facing no insulin or bad insulin challenges, Type 2 was medically considered as being resistant to insulin.

Kipper went on to say that the entire country is impacted by diabetes.

While some might think that Californians live a healthier lifestyle, he said, the state is still dealing with the disease like the rest of the nation.

Guests were given handouts prepared by Kipper highlighting various medical aspects, including a variety of tests to help pinpoint diabetes such as fasting glucose, glucose tolerance testing and hemo-

neighbors, but urged the commission to approve the project.

“It’s fair to say any time you intensify the use of the garden you are going to see more intense traffic and you are likely going to hear more noise,” said Jim Farley, the CEO of the Leichtag Foundation, which shares a common border with the garden.

“The impacts are less important than trying to be a good neighbor, and trying to do everything to minimize the impacts on the neighborhood, and that is clearly the intention of everyone at the garden.”

We should have tomatoes, chard, elephant garlic, artichokes, lettuce, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, boysenberries, dill, basil, onions and zucchini.

I know these plants don’t necessarily fruit at the same time, but in Southern California, anything’s possible. Don’t forget that surrounding the new garden plots on the lawn is a three-sided slope on which my farmer has planted six varieties of apples, three varieties of oranges, peaches, plums, olives, mulberries, lemons, grapes, cherimoyas, figs and three types of avocados.

All I really want is an avalanche of tomatoes come late July, and I will eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and possibly, dessert. But if the newly picked flora overruns the kitchen, I’ll be out by the curb in my straw hat, hosting a two-for-$1 sale. Do drop by.

I’m working on a name for my roadside vegetable stand.

Jean’s Greens? Backyard’s Best? How about, “Eat it. It’s Good For You.” My back yard, in spite of being the site of my daughter’s recent wedding reception, has become a small farm. It’s party days may be over, but its bumper crop days are on the way. My husband retired and our back lawn is now veggie central.

You wouldn’t really say my husband loves to garden.

That would bring visions of him planting flowers, perhaps cultivating roses, for visually lovely surroundings. Nope.

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Following the presentation, Kipper was on hand for questions and answers, navigating those in the audience toward patient empowerment.

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Sororities offer scholarships for women REGION — San Diego Alumnae Panhellenic, an organization composed of alumnae from various sororities, is offering merit scholarships to graduating high school women.

Applicants need to be San Diego County high school seniors who in the 2016-2017 school year will be attending a four-year college or university that has National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities on its campus. The scholarship awards are approximately $500 to $1000.

All applications must be received by April 15, 2016.

To obtain an application or for more information, visit sdaph.org.

“We are looking for high school women who are smart, well-rounded and active in their school and community,” said Julia Hart-Lawson, president, San Diego Alumnae Pan-

hellenic.

“Also, the applicants should have a serious interest in becoming a member of the Panhellenic community.”

Outstanding applicants will be well-rounded women who demonstrate academic excellence as well as community and school involvement. Requirements for the application are a completed application, a letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher and a copy of the applicant’s high school transcript. The top candidates will be selected and interviewed in May. Winners will be honored at San Diego Alumnae Panhellenic’s Scholarship Luncheon in June 2016.

San Diego Alumnae Panhellenic (SDAP) was founded in 1928 and is a chapter of the National Panhellenic Conference.

SDAP awards scholarships to high school women at the end of each school year.

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Tour de Cure starts at fairgrounds DEL MAR — Cyclists of all levels will join forces in an effort to Stop Diabetes April 9, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. at this year’s Tour de Cure benefiting the Greater San Diego Area of the American Diabetes Association.

All participants will receive a free lunch and a special 25th anniversary medal, as this year is the Tour de Cure’s 25th anniversary.

For more information, or to register visit diabetes. org/sandiegotourdecure.

ow. What an election.

Last week voting in Carlsbad wrapped up for Measure A, the proposed Agua Hedionda South Shore Specific Plan “85/15 Plan,” which would have designated 203.4 acres between the Agua Hedionda Lagoon and Cannon Road for commercial use and the preservation of open space.

As a Carlsbad resident, and an election analyst, I had a front-row seat to the fight over Measure A, which proved to be divisive in our community.

An estimated $10.5 million was spent by project proponents to secure public support and voter approval.

For a North County election, campaigning got unusually ugly, personal and bitter.

As of the publishing of this column, Measure A opponents were winning the vote tally with a razor-thin margin, which is likely to grow in their favor over the coming days.

From the rounds of ballots announced on Election Night, it was clear that late deciders were strongly opposed to Measure A, in contrast with early absentee voters, which were mostly in favor. Officially, the winner in this race is “too close to call.”

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The details of the proposal aside, the favorable conditions that have supported passage of prior development projects in North County (Legoland, et al) didn’t materialize this election cycle for Measure A. Specifically: Higher Republican Voter Turnout. From what we know from past election cycles, Republican voters are generally more supportive of development projects than Democratic voters. Voter registration in Carlsbad skews Republican, and in most primary election cycles Republican voter turnout would be significantly higher than Democratic turnout. In this election cycle, Republican turnout was only marginally higher than Democratic turnout.

Higher Voter Turnout in Neighborhoods Far From the Development Site. The stronger the nexus a voter has to a controversial development project, the more likely they are to be motivated to cast a ballot in opposition (obstructed views, traffic concerns, etc.). Conversely, those voters whose residences are further away from the project site are more likely to be in favor, or undecided. When I mapped absentee ballots returned

by Carlsbad neighborhoods I found that those communities geographically located closest to the project site, along Cannon Road and near Interstate 5, casted ballots at significantly higher levels than the citywide average. These include the communities of Hedionda Point, Kelly Ranch, Rancho Carlsbad/Sunny Creek, and

Agua Hedionda Lagoon.

Turnout in neighborhoods further from the Lagoon wasn’t nearly high enough for a comfortable Yes victory — voter turnout east of El Camino Real was 53.8 percent; while turnout west of El Camino was 59.9 percent.

General Election Cycles Are More Development-Friendly.

In some respects, the special election cycle equalized the electoral battleground between the Yes and No campaigns — there were fewer undecided, independent casual voters which to appeal to. In a presidential general election, there are dozens of other issues, candidates, and political controversies, which would have put Measure A on the back burner. The decision to hold a special election, scheduled only months after a pitched battle that successfully forced a referendum on the proposal, continued to keep the issue in focus, particularly for project opponents.

Vince Vasquez is an elections analyst based in Torrey Pines.

He is a Carlsbad resident.

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Helen Woodward Animal Center’s annual Puppy Love 5K will be back March 13 on the trails around Lake Poway. Supporters are already forming teams to raise funds for HWAC. Courtesy photo

Puppy Love run on for March 13 RANCHO SANTA FE — On March 13, Helen Woodward Animal Center’s annual Puppy Love 5K will dust up the trails around Lake Poway.

The family-friendly, dog-focused 5K will celebrate the good fortune of pups finding their forever homes with the help of the yearly fundraiser.

Golden-hearted supporters are already forming teams to raise more life-saving “green” than ever before on behalf of orphan pets.

The Puppy Love 5K pre-events kick off at 7 a.m. with runners hitting the trail at 8:30 a.m. Race entry is $38 for adult runners and walkers and $15 for junior runners and walkers with team discounts available.

A team of six or more can use the team discount code “Team10” to get $10 off.

For more information or to register, visit

animalcenter.org or call (858) 756-4117, ext. 350.

The event promises charging hills, descending into canyons and switchbacks. For those who prefer an easier pace, an untimed walk offers a chance to take in the views on the same 5K lake trail loop.

Dogs are welcome to join their humans for free and all the funds raised will go toward the pets and programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center.

In addition to the two separate races (running at 8:30 a.m. and walking at 8:50 a.m.) the festivities will feature St. Patrick’s Day-themed fun at the Wagging Wellness Village with dog adoptions, music, a human-canine costume contest, dog agility, youth activities including face painting, food, and dozens of interactive heath and pet-related booths.

MARCH 4 MAKING FRIENDS The Catholic Widows and Widowers of North County support group, for those who desire to foster friendships through various social activities will enjoy a March 4 fish fry dinner at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, San Marcos and go dancing at the Elk’s Club and Happy Hour at Brigantine Restaurant, Escondido March 6. Reservations are required at (858) 674-4324.

PARKER SCHOOL GALA Tickets are available now for the Francis Parker School Black and White Ball, the gala to raise funds for student scholarships and faculty professional development, set for May 7, on the Linda Vista Campus. This year’s theme will evoke Hollywood’s Golden Age glamour with a formal supper club ambience. VIP tickets are $450 for VIP; $350 for Club and $225 General.

GARDEN SHOW The Spring Home & Garden Show will be held March 4, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; March 5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and March 6, 10a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. For more information visit: springhomegardenshow.com.

FIELDS IN BLOOM The ranunculi-filled Flower Fields at 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, are open for the season and will host a line-up of weekly special events. For more information, visit theflowerfields. com.

GOLF TOURNAMENT Fresh Start Surgical Gifts swings “fore” smiles at its 24th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic on March 6 and March 7 at the Morgan Run Resort & Spa, 5960 Cancha De Golf, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091. The event will be co-hosted by Alfonso

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MARCH 5 CLEAN YOUR WORLD The San Luis Rey River and Beach Cleanup event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon March 5. Sites include San Luis Rey River sites and the Oceanside Pier. Bring a bucket, gloves and a drink bottle. There are four river sites and two beach sites to choose from. Community service hour documentation is available for event participants. For specific sites, visit OceansideCleanWaterProgram.org.

PRO-AM TENNIS Mary Laver will be remembered at the Mary Laver Memorial Pro-Am Tennis event from 1 to 7 p.m. March 5 at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, 2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, benefitting Hospice of North Coast.

GOOD LIFE MiraCosta College LIFE lectures is hosting two speakers starting at 1 p.m. March 4, at the college’s Oceanside campus, 1 Barnard Drive, Admin.

Bldg. #1000. Purchase a $1 parking permit at the machine in Lot 1A, and park in lots 1A or 1B. Visit miracosta.edu/life or call (760) 7572121, ext. 6972.

HALF-OFF BOOK SALE Friends of the Encinitas Library Bookstore host their “Big 1/2 Price Sale” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 5 at 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas. Books are priced from 25 cents to $1. CDs, 25 cents. DVDs, mostly $1. For more information, visit encinitaslibfriends.org or call (760) 944-7294.

MARCH 6 VACATION CAMPS Online registration is open for city of Carlsbad spring and summer camps, offering sports, arts, science and other programs for children

MARCH 4, 2016 3 to 16. Spring camps are offered March 28 to April 8. Summer camps run from June 20 through Aug. 26.

Visit carlsbadconnect.org to register. For a list of classes, visit carlsbadca.gov/parksandrec or call (760) 6027510.

SCIENCE DAYS Fullday Spring Camps at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning March 28. Two different science camps will run concurrently. The Fleet’s Spring Science Camps are for grades 1 through 3 for $60 per day and the Minecraft Computer Programming Spring Camp by ThoughtSTEM is for grades 4-7 for $70 a day. Register at rhfleet.org/ events/spring-camps.

MARCH 7 GOP WOMEN MEET Lake San Marcos Republican Women invite area Republicans to its monthly luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. March 7, at the St. Mark Golf Club for. Cost is $25 per person. Our speaker will be foreign and domestic policy expert Barry Nussbaum For reservations, contact Sandy Hinds at sjhinds@ roadrunner.com.

BOOKS AND MORE BOOKS The Friends of the Carlsbad City Library will hold its annual Spring Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

May 7 in the Georgina Cole Library Community Room, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad. For more information, email friendsofcarlsbadcit ylibrar y @ gmail.com.

MARCH 8 GENEALOGY GROUP The Computer-Oriented Genealogy Group, sponsored

by North San Diego County Genealogical Society, will meet at 9:30, March 8 in Carlsbad City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive. Author Gena Philbrook Ortega will speak on, “Social Media: What It Can Tell You About Your Ancestors.” For information, email paulineb@cox. net, call (760) 967-8635 or visit nsdcgs.org.

MARCH 9 BE PART OF ECOFEST The North County Eco Alliance invites you to be part of the May 15 EcoFest 2016 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Coastal Roots Farm, 450 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas.

The event will include a Community Circle, more than 130 green exhibitors, EcoMarketplace, EcoArt exhibits, youth activities, live music, live animals, Green Awards, green cuisine and libations. For more informa-

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MARCH 10 SCAVENGER HUNT Registration is due March 10 for the scavenger hunt at La Colonia Park and Solana Beach Towne Center 10 a.m. to noon March 20. Teams of a maximum of five players may participate, including one adult. Registration is $25 per person and team member names must be submitted by March 10 to globalscavengerhunt@yahoo. com.

RUMMAGE SALE A rummage sale is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community Center at La Colonia Park, offering gently used sports equipment to benefit the Skyline Global Education Program. Sports games and food trucks will be at La Colonia from noon to 2 p.m.

For additional information, contact globalscavengerhunt@yahoo.com.

MARCH 12 The March meeting of the Lake San Marcos Democratic Club will be held on Saturday March 12, at 12:30 p.m. at Lake San Marcos Convention Center, 1105 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos, with speaker Farouk Al-Nasser to speak on “ISIS”. Visit at lsmdem.org for directions or call (760) 744-9233.

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MARK THE CALENDAR FASHION SHOW Shelter to Soldier is selling tickets now for its fifth annual Spring Xposure Fashion Show from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

March 31 at the Carlsbad Forum. All of the proceeds will benefit Shelter to Soldier.

Tickets are $60 online, and $125 at the door. Shelter to Soldier is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that rescues dogs from an otherwise uncertain future in local shelters and trains them to become psychiatric service dogs for post-9/11 combat veterans.

GATHER UP YOUR PAPERS St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church will hold a document shredding and electronic recycling event from 9 a.m. to noon March 19 in the lower parking lot at 6628 Santa Isabel, Carlsbad.

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RSF Library Guild readies for spring author talk

By Christina Macone-Greene

RANCHO SANTA FE — Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild members will have an opportunity to meet with bestselling author Helen Simonson for an upcoming spring author talk slated for April 1. Simonson is best known for her novel, “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand,” and is delighted to present her newest work to the Guild, “The Summer Before the War.” According to Susan Appleby, executive director of the RSF Library Guild, the event will afford event goers a private reception with a buffet followed by an author presentation at the library.

This September marks five years that the RSF Library Guild has hosted its author talk program series.

Over the years, the events have been a special occasion not only for guild members in the Ranch, but also surrounding communities.

“We have the opportunity to get bestselling authors who are on their initial book tour for their releases. So they do this as a courtesy for the library,” Appleby said.

Appleby also pointed out that they could not do this without their partnership with Warwick’s Books of La Jolla. Without this partnership, the Guild would be hard pressed to find these authors on its own.

The release date of “The

Helen Simonson will be the next guest speaker in the RSF Library Guild’s author talk series April 1. Simonson’s new novel, “The Summer Before the War,” will be released March 22. Courtesy photo

Summer Before the War” is scheduled for March 22.

On a personal level, Appleby has enjoyed the author talks.

“It gives great insight into how they work and

where they come up with their ideas for their book,” she said.

Appleby said that she loves to hear from authors about how they were all avid readers as children. She re-

calls how many shared that in their youth they were under the covers in bed reading a book with a flashlight late into the night.

And many of these authors relied on their local libraries.

To attend the spring author talk, guests must be guild members. And anyone can join.

Appleby wants people to know that they can purchase tickets on their website and also become a Guild member, as well.

“By being a Guild member we are supporting the library and help ensure the sustainability of the library into the future,” she said.

“We can’t do it without our members.”

Since the author talk inception, Donald E. Johnson of Wells Fargo Advisors has been a generous sponsor.

This generosity has helped enhance the community experience.

“This event gives the community access to authors on a very personal level because they’re such small scale events,” said Appleby, noting how the guest number does not exceed 50. “It’s wonderful because everyone can ask a question because it is really a lovely, intimate setting here at the library.”

For reservations or to become a Guild Member visit rsflibraryguild.org or call (858) 756-4780.

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High school junior publishes book to get girls interested in STEAM

By Aaron Burgin

ENCINITAS — For as long as Nikki Arm can remember, science has been her passion.

So when it came time for the longtime Girl Scout to select her Gold Award project, it was no surprise that it would focus on her love for science — especially robotics.

Nikki, a 17-year-old junior at San Dieguito Academy, combined that love for science and robotics and her other love — creative writing — in a series of books aimed at promoting science, technology, engineering, arts and math, or STEAM, to young girls.

She has the published the first book of the series, “Riley Loves Robotics,” a 32-page story done in Seuss-like prose about a little girl who turns to robotics to make 100 posters for the fictitious “Ocean Conservancy Day.”

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MARCH 6 MARCH MUSIC The North Coast Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Daniel Swem will perform “March Musical Montage” at 2:30 p.m. March 6 at the Seacoast Community Church, 1050 Regal Road, Encinitas. Tickets available at the door: $10 general, $8 seniors/students/ military, $25/family max.

ally important.”

Science and robotics play major role in Nikki’s life. A 4.0-student with dreams of attending either UC Santa Cruz or the innovative Minerva Schools at KGI, Nikki is the head machinist on San Dieguito’s robotics team, Team Paradox, which is currently preparing for the FIRST Robotics San Diego Regional Competition March 3 through March 5 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Nikki said she learned about the school’s robotics team during an open house her freshman year. She joined, and has been hooked ever since.

“I have sort of fallen in love with it,” Nikki said.

When she started working on her Gold Award, she went in knowing that she wanted to do something that embodied her passion for STEAM. She began to re-

search children’s books and quickly learned that there weren’t a lot of books out there that promoted science and technology to young girls.

“I could count the books on my hand,” Nikki said. “I decided at that point that I was going to try to fill the void.”

She modeled the book’s principal character after her cousin, Riley. She had her aunt and uncle take photos of Riley and used a simple computer program to convert them into hand-drawn illustrations.

Nikki has already started working on the next book in the series, and says she gets excited thinking of the chance to have an impact on a little girl’s life.

“If one girl makes a decision to get involved with science or robotics after reading my book, then I feel I’ve accomplished what I set out to do,” Nikki said.

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Bodybuilder takes pride in all-natural fitness approach

By Steve Puterski

CARLSBAD — To many, fitness is a lifestyle.

Nutrition and workouts fuel their daily routines, but for some, they have taken it to another level.

Jim Smith, a former Mr. San Diego Masters Bodybuilding Champion, started Team Waya about three years ago, but with a catch. The bodybuilding world is filled with steroid use to sculpt the best possible physique, although the repercussions can be fatal.

Smith’s team prides itself on all-natural ability and to use fitness and bodybuilding as a tool to become a better person, both mentally and physically. Most importantly, however, is to pay it forward, the group’s mantra.

Over the past three years, Smith’s team has swelled to 56 athletes working all over North and Orange counties. On April 2, more than 30 members take center stage at the California Fitness Natural Tour in San Diego at the Kroc Center Theater.

The team, though, works together led by three veterans including Nicole Jolliffe, 33, Jennifer Ashley, 43, and Robert Lemus, 29, who also form part of the team’s leadership committee.

The trio were each recruited

by Smith, although Ashley re-

Jim Smith, right, speaks with two members of Team Waya, a fitness and bodybuilding group from North County. Smith has recruited 56 people, many of whom will compete April 2 in San Diego. Photo by Steve Puterski

turned to the stage after taking years off. A master personal trainer, Ashely said she noticed Smith working with different women and wondered what he was doing.

Ashley was introduced and taken with Smith’s approachability and positive attitude. So, she

jumped back in after a 20-year hiatus from the stage.

“It’s really giving back,” she said. “It’s so personal because I love training so much. I had an eating disorder when I was young.

I started training when I was 17 and it changed my whole world.

I know how empowering it is for women to have control over their physique through nutrition and training.”

Jolliffe, a single mother of three, began her journey about four to five years ago when she hit a rough patch in her life. Feeling down, she returned to the gym and was soon approached by Smith.

Her initial reaction was one of bewilderment, but opted to take a chance and no is on the top women on the team in both the bikini, which includes sportswear, and figure competitions (women also compete in physique). In addition, her self-esteem skyrocketed taking her life out of the dumps and to a place she didn’t imagine.

“I just loved being in the gym,” Jolliffe said. “It was a place I could burn off all the stresses of life.”

Lemus, a personal trainer, was one of the first to join forces with Smith, although he started slowly with the physique (which are upper body focused) competitions. His first show, he said, was nerve racking but he came away with a third-place finish.

The trust he gave Smith was rewarded and no Lemus is stepping up his workouts to take on the competitive world of bodybuilding.

“I was kind of the guinea

pig,” Lemus said. “The first time I went on stage, it was completely brand new. I took third and fell in love with it. I never imagined it would grow this big.”

He, along with Jolliffe and Ashley, said their diet and mental toughness are two critical components in competing. They start preparing about six months out, then slice their protein intake with about 12 weeks before a show.

Another drop in protein is followed with what is known as “depletion” about one week before, then with about one to two days before the show, they can take down a good meal.

“Everyone’s body is different, so everybody’s process is different,” Ashley said. “You’re going to have to change your cardio, if you’re going to have to do more or less. Coach helps a lot of people with their diets.”

“Our depletion diet is done about a week out,” Jolliffe said.

“You go about three, four, five days. A few days before the show, we refeed our muscle. You are completely shredded and there is no puffiness, so you see a really nice, full muscle.”

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he man with two Grand Slams has a grand idea: assist the Hospice of the North Coast.

“Hopefully we can help it out,’’ Rod Laver said.

Laver, the tennis legend and longtime Carlsbad resident, has played in countless tournaments. On March 5, he’s putting one on.

Laver invited some of his tennis buddies and they’re joining others in the first Mary Laver Memorial Tennis Event at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa. “It’s an exciting thing that we can do,’’ Laver said.

“Hopefully we can continue it year after year.

The Hospice of North Coast has a special place in Laver’s heart.

His late wife, Mary, was cared for with a love that Laver appreciates to this day.

So there’s a friendly pro-am competition in the afternoon.

Laver will oversee the proceedings, doing a clinic and putting his keen eye to each player’s game.

That’s followed by an evening reception, which will feature drinks and a tall tale or two.

Laver has plenty of those.

He’s the only person to twice win the Australian,

French and U.S. Opens and Wimbledon in a calendar year. Laver just returned from the recent Australian Open, the one played in the Melbourne arena that bears his name.

Laver didn’t come home empty handed. He became only the third athlete to be awarded the country’s Companion of the Order of Australia, which is similar to the U.S. presidential freedom distinction.

Plus the Laver Cup was unveiled, which will feature Europe players battling the rest of the world in a format that will mimic the Ryder Cup. A check of Laver’s suitcase revealed some goodies to be auctioned at the Mary Laver Memorial.

Novak Djokovic, who beat Andy Murray for the Australian Open title, signed and gave Laver the racket he used in the final.

Roger Federer, who routinely calls Laver his idol, also sent along a racket with his autograph.

“That was very nice of them,’’ Laver said.

Other signed items are from Rancho Santa Fe golfer Phil Mickelson, basketball’s Bill Walton and former Chargers great Dan Fouts.

“I’m so glad I’m able to help,’’ Fouts said.

Then there are ticket packages donated by the Padres and Dodgers.

All of this are people paying back Laver. As solid as the “Rocket” was on the court, he’s better off it.

“Rod is the best,’’ said Carlsbad’s Ken MacDonald, who is playing in the proam. “It’s a pleasure to be

part of his event and to call him a friend.’’

Seven other amateurs, mostly local doctors, are paired with Laver’s mates.

Among the pros participating are Encinitas’ Larry Stefanki, Bob Lutz, Brian Teacher and Phil Dent.

“It will be interesting to see what flies,’’ Laver said, with a chuckle.

“I think it will turn out well. These guys have been

through the mill a few times.’’

The chapters of Laver’s life will soon be on display.

“Rod Laver: A Memoir” has its American release next month at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

But first up is Laver and friends having laughs at La Costa. The ticket cost of $10 is a bargain.

If plucking down $75, you see the tennis and get

to listen to the stories and mingle at the reception.

More information is available at hospicenorthcoast.org.

The best part is the dough will help fund the Pacifica House, North County’s only inpatient hospice house.

“It is the highest compliment to have a grateful family member support the work we do,’’ said Shelly

Dew of the HNC. “To have Rod Laver, an icon, lend his name and reputation to Hospice of the North Coast means the world. We are excited to celebrate and honor the life of his late wife Mary while promoting hospice care in our community.’’

Contact Jay Paris at jparis8@aol.com. Follow him on Twitter at jparis_sports.

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Ranger Todd Nordness is talking about our open spaces and the wildlife that resides there.

As an employee of Center for Natural Lands Management, he spends his days watching over the welfare of Carlsbad’s ecological preserves and their flora and fauna.

The center is a nonprofit that manages, restores and rehabilitates open spaces throughout California and Washington State.

“The big thing is to keep the plant life healthy,” preaches Nordness, who patrols 15 area preserves, but spends half of his time in Lake Calavera Preserve.

“We must do this to keep and attract wildlife.”

As he goes about his rounds, Nordness is never without his Nikon, which captures up-close-and-personal images of many of the animals who call these sensitive habitats home.

“I know if I didn’t carry my camera, I’d see Sasquatch,” he jokes.

Sadly, it sometimes looks as if Sasquatch (Bigfoot) has lumbered through these undeveloped spaces, which are surrounded by development and offer easy access.

Visitors let their dogs run free, fail to clean up after their dogs and drop trash wherever.

“People need to keep their dogs on a leash and clean up after them, especially now because springtime is nesting season,” Nordness explains. “Urine and fecal matter leave scents, and bobcats are territorial. When they smell dogs, it causes them to leave.”

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Ranger Todd Nordness works for the Center for Natural Lands Management. He patrols 15 ecological preserves in Carlsbad and always has his Nikon ready for that close encounter with the local wildlife.

He loves educating visitors about the sensitivity and A Snowy Egret steps lightly around Buena Vista importance of open spaces.

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A coyote is photographed during the fall of 2015 at Buena Vista Creek Ecological Reserve, just south of state Route 78 between College Avenue and El Camino Real. Photos by Todd Nordness

Nordness helps a friend rescue this barn owl from some backyard bushes near Lake Calavera. The ranger put a towel over “Barney” to avoid getting bitten, then called Wildlife Assist, a volunteer organization that helps rescue wild animals. “I later heard Barney made a full recovery and was released back into the wild,” Nordness said.

A California quail, the state’s official bird, seems to stand guard over an area that is closed off to visitors in Box Canyon.

Ranger Todd Nordness encounters this eastern diamondback rattlesnake in Box Canyon in Rancho La Costa Preserve. How close was he? “Just out of harm’s way — very close to their striking capacity of one-third their body length,” he said. “Although I have a certain amount of fear or respect for rattlesnakes, from years of experience I know just exactly how close to get to take their pictures. It’s been my experience that rattlesnake pictures get people’s attention.”

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When 52-year-old Nordness, a veteran ranger of 20 years, says he loves his work, he means it. For one thing, he lives in the Tri-City area, “so all the places I work at are in my backyard. Philosophically, I’m an environmentalist at heart.”

For another, Nordness’ main job is educating the public about the benefits and care of these habitats.

“I love talking to people and everyone likes talking

It is rare to capture a Black-crowned Night Heron, left, and a Great Blue Heron together, but Nordness managed to do just that in the Buena Vista Creek after a recent January storm.

to the ranger. I’m a walk- to 300 people in Calavera. ing information booth. On a They want to know about weekend, I might talk to 200 the plants and animals, the rattlesnakes and mountain lions. Kids interact with the ranger and they enjoy it.”

And then there are those close encounters with wildlife that he records with his ever-ready camera.

“I spend so much time in the field, which affords me the time to come across such wonderful wild things.

Even the most enthusiastic nature lover could not pile up the hours that I spend in the outdoors.”

Finding wildlife not only requires time but patience and silence, too.

“In such a busy world, you need to take your time and use all your senses and see what’s around you,” Nordness advises. “I think I have a real calm about me; the animals have a sense about that.”

E’Louise Ondash is a freelance writer living in North County. Tell her about your travels at eondash@ coastnewsgroup.com

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Peter Mondavi Sr., a leading winemaker in Napa Valley for more than six decades at his family’s Charles Krug Winery, passes away at the age of 101. Photo courtesy Charles Krug Winery

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They are a phenomenal group of intelligent, confident consumers who have now comprised almost half of the wine-buying public.

The sweet spot for wine choice for them is an average $20 a bottle — well above the national average.

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He was still actively making wine up until a year ago. He died of natural causes at 101, on Feb. 20.

He leaves his two sons, Peter Jr. and Marc, both brilliant winemakers in their own right, to carry forward the tradition of Charles Krug. A number of firsts can be credited to Mondavi including: vintage dating on varietal wines, fermentation in small oak barrels and glass-lined tanks, cold fermentation for white wines and the first newsletter, “Bottles and Bins,� published first in 1949.

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San Diego County wines come up big in major competition. he results are in at the Vineyard & Management 25th Annual International Grand Harvest Awards in Santa Rosa, Calif., and San Diego County Ramona Vintners are celebrating.

I have long hoped that my home base wine country would get the kind of good news that might propel them into more recognition for their winemaking efforts. The Ramona Wine District covers 89,000 square acres and is home to more than 50 commercial vineyards and 25 bonded wineries with tasting rooms.

Nine awards went to three San Diego County wineries: Ramona Ranch Winery, Altipiano Vineyard and Lenora Winery. All three are members of the Ramona Valley Vineyard Association.

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met Chef Kat Humphus several years ago when she was a rising star at the Cohn Restaurant Group and had just opened BO-beau in Ocean Beach. I was immediately impressed by her talent

and so was the foodie community in San Diego.

She decided last summer to follow her own path and launched Savory Made Simple, a meal kit subscription service that delivers fresh, locally sourced ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions to your doorstep.

I gave it a try and loved the convenience, quality ingredients and her recipes. It’s a fun, convenient way to cook and I caught up with Kat recently to learn more.

Chef Kat Humphus launches Savory Made Simple, a meal kit subscription service that delivers fresh, locally sourced ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions to your doorstep. Courtesy photo

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first “fancy� restaurant I went to was the Lamont Street Grill (now, the Patio) and I ordered the pasta primavera. I was so impressed when it came to the table, because it was the first restaurant I had been to that “garnished� the plate with little specks of parsley, and it was the first time I had seen baby carrots! I grew up eating burritos on the boardwalk, going down to TJ for tacos, Rosarito for lobster, and Bronx Pizza or El Zarape after class. The fancy restaurants I knew of were the Marine Room and You are a San Diego na- the Prado but I hadn’t been tive; tell me about what the to either, nor did I know food scene was like in your people that had been to home growing up. them, until I started work-

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Napa Valley Iconic Winemaker dies at 101 Peter Mondavi Sr., whose family purchased the historic Charles Krug Winery in 1943, brought winemaking in Napa Valley to new heights of grandeur in the ‘50s and ‘60s with his brother Robert Mondavi.

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Covenant Club project would only move forward based on the outcome of a community vote and then board approval.

Although broadly discussed, audience members were told that the grand opening could occur roughly 39 months after the contracts were finalized.

Other presentation items included a parking update, soil report, updated site plans and elevations, and next steps.

In terms of parking, the current average usage of spots calculated to 116 with 120 slots available.

The new plan for the Covenant Club revealed up to 300 parking spots.

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ments.

Wiesel said it will be similar to Proposition A, which was passed in Encinitas in 2013. To get an initiative on the ballot Wiesel’s group would need to collect signatures from 10 percent of the approximately 3,300 registered voters in Del Mar. Wiesel said he expects

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the intersection.

In its first vote the Traffic and Parking Advisory Committee found the EIR is adequate and should be cer-

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this level of membership has enhanced the club immensely.

RSFA Board Vice President Heather Slosar said she knows how hard the tennis club is working to increase their membership

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sociation, and owner of Ramona Ranch Winery with his partner Teri Kerns.

They were the recipients of the Best in Class and Double Gold award, with their 2013 Estate Tannat red wine ($38), a unique grape that originated in France and is now the national grape of Uruguay.

It is a hearty-bodied wine, great with a beef dinner.

Their Sangiovese 2012 Reserve ($54) was also recognized with a gold medal. It’s similar to the same Brunello produced in Italy’s Montalcino area.

Ramona Ranch also makes other locally grown reds such as Cabernet, Syrah, Merlot and Montepulciano.

Lighter wines include Muscat Canelli, Voignier and a Montepulciano Rosé.

T he R ancho S anta F e News From the last meeting on Dec. 15, 2015 the Covenant Club Design Subcommittee altered some designs which included adding a fire lane so emergency firetrucks and fire hoses would have adequate access. Building C which would house the strength, cardio and movement studio was moved slightly to the east. A minor modification was made to the shape of the pool and an adult spa was added.

A rendering of two new clay tennis courts were also shown.

According to Yahr, the next steps for the Covenant Club Design Subcommittee were to move forward in “monitoring” the parking, finish a 3-D model of the project, finalize a deliver-

able package and determine the placing of story poles.

From there, as Boon had suggested, the project will move on to the Covenant Club Finance Committee for review.

“We are all anxious and impatient for the vote to happen as soon as possible. But this is a major project and one that will have big consequences for the entire community,” Boon said. “We all want to be sure that what we present to the community for a vote will be one that has considered the possible negative consequences and has addressed them. When you go to vote, we want you to know exactly what you will be voting for, with no hidden surprises.”

funds available to be used for such improvements.

“From my perspective, it would be appropriate to have some of our local real estate brokers come in and give their opinion of what

the value should be,” Yahr said. “And talk to developers and to people that might be interested in buying a 12 to 15 acre horse operation — so then that’s just a two lot subdivision.”

the City Council to try to approve the Watermark specific plan before the November election.

Should that happen he said he will work to gather the same number of required signatures to force a referendum, similar to actions taken in Carlsbad’s failed Measure A to develop the strawberry fields east of Interstate 5 and One Paseo in Carmel Valley.

Watermark was originally slated to include 54 units, but the developer recently released revised plans. Since then Wiesel has held two opposition meetings.

About 15 attended the first and nine were at a Feb. 27 onsite gathering to discuss the initiative and possible referendum.

Wiesel declined to publicly discuss plans to fund the opposition efforts.

tified by the City Council.

With Tracy Martinez opposed, members also approved the roundabout with some recommendations on its characteristics, such as its elevation above the grade level of the road, visible signage

to alert drivers they are approaching a traffic circle and other signage in the center.

Because TPAC is advisory, the City Council members will have the final say. They are scheduled to make a decision at the March 7 meeting.

and to overall make it a better club.

“I think that’s really great,” she said, adding how perhaps there are other revenue streams that should also be explored. “I think that what we really need to do is come up with a global solution to what’s going on at the tennis club.”

Slosar was hoping the financials could better identify if the sponsored memberships were working.

The goal of looking deeper into the financials was to ascertain if there was a financial justification for having a non-Covenant membership.

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made, he said, preparations would be made and sent out to the membership for a vote.

RSFA board member and governing documents committee member Mike Licosati also addressed the board and members on the matter.

“The condo issue is more complex because we don’t really have control over that. If we were to now give condo owners the right to vote, it could conflict with individual condo associations governing documents, open-

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ance approach to any shady or divisive attitudes.

Their ethos especially rings true when it comes to steroid use, which is common among bodybuilders.

Using any type of illegal substance, they said, goes against their mission of creating a healthy lifestyle.

As for Lemus, the practice is unacceptable.

He said he has witnessed many athletes openly

MARCH 4, 2016 ing ourselves up to potential liability on that,” Licosati said.

Licosati noted that the Association does not really have control over whether individual condos amend their governing documents so they need to coordinate with the Association’s governing documents.

It needs to be in sync.

Licosati shared how this was a two-step process for the governing documents committee.

The first round of provisions they made have been eliminating the need to register to vote, eliminating the nominat-

ing committee and giving every property owner two votes.

The voting for these amendments will be on the same ballot for the selection of new RSFA board members.

Ballots are scheduled to be mailed out to voting members May 12.

“So let’s get the three really important things that we have accomplished in this first round of provisions,” he said, adding how after that is completed the condo owner issue would be addressed next. “I’m supportive of Fred’s approach on this.”

speak of their cycles, but has refrained from using.

In addition, he said it is out-right cheating.

“The sport has a bad name because of all the drugs,” Lemus said. “To me, it’s cheating … and I have caught a lot of grief from people.

I think it cheats the process. This is something that is supposed to be healthy. It can give you a short-term fix, but the rest of your life is going to be ruined.”

Although drug use makes headlines, Ashley

said her team is above those practices. She said now a substantial team has been formed, they plan to reach out to the community through philanthropic efforts.

First up will be a monthly activity with the Humane Society.

“I think it’s super important because we are such a big team now, that we give back to the community in some way,” Ashley said. “We all love animals, they don’t have a voice so we can be a voice for them.”

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SOUP TO NUTS by Rick Stromoski

By Eugenia Last FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016

FRANK & ERNEST by Bob Thaves

THE BORN LOSER by Art & Chip Sansom

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Too many options will lead to a standstill. Be selective and pick what’s best for you. Don’t let anyone intervene or persuade you to take a risk.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Make reforms by sharing your ideas with people who are in a position to bring about You have what it takes to excel, now all change. If you step up, you will be given you have to do is believe that you can do the responsibility to see matters to comso. Don’t hesitate to call in favors or col- pletion. laborate with people trying to reach the LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Head to same goal as you. Expand your interests where the action is. If you participate in in order to stand out. something, you will encounter people PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- People will value your time and offer you assistance if you need it, so don’t feel that you have to take on the world all by yourself.

Accept help in order to achieve the most.

who will change your life. Trying something new or signing up for a self-help program will pay off.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Carefully examine what’s presented to you. Don’t let your personal relationship with someone alter a necessary decision regarding a financial move. Practicality is your only choice.

to take part in something you cannot afford or don’t want to do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You’ll be torn between what you want to do and ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Avoid an helping someone you love. If you make emotional scene with a co-worker, client an unusual request, you will be surprised or superior. Offer positive input in order to by the response and the results. impress someone who can help you get SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Find ahead. Avoid gossip and the sharing of out all you can in order to make any necpersonal information. essary changes easier. Don’t feel obliged CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don’t give in to uncertainty. Take the initiative and find out what you need to know. An unexpected opportunity will help you use GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Size up the information you discover to make a every challenge you face and opt to put strategic move. your intelligence and strength to the test. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Avoid Don’t let anyone muscle into your affairs. anyone looking for a fight. Refuse to disStay in control. agree so you can alleviate the problem

BIG NATE by Lincoln Peirce

MONTY by Jim Meddick

ARLO & JANIS by Jimmy Johnson

THE GRIZZWELLS by Bill Schorr

ALLEY OOP byJack & Carole Bender

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- An inter- and gain the time and space to accomesting offer will change your profession- plish your objectives. Positive change is al direction. A chance to do more from within reach.

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Pet of the Week Pilgrim is an active 5-year old Shepherd-blend who loves the SoCal lifestyle. Weekend hikes?

Backyard fetch? Napping in the sunshine? Pilgrim can’t get enough.

He has been altered and is up-to-date on all of his vaccinations.

His adoption fee is $251, and as with all pets adopted from Helen Woodward Animal Center, has all shots and is micro-chipped for identification. Helen Woodward Animal Center is at 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe, open daily Monday through Thursday from noon to 6 p.m.; Fridays

from noon to 7 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information call (858) 756-4117, option No. 1 or visit animalcenter.org.

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cents and helped with school tours and a myriad of “behind the scenes” capacities.

Julia was a gracious hostess at museum events as well as a fresh idea person when confronting a blank piece of paper for implementation on any topic.

JULIA MACWHINNEY TURNS 100 Members and volunteers at the San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 450 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas, saluted Julia MacWhinney on her 100th birthday.

MacWhinney and her husband James, were part of the nucleus of folks who helped to form. Their daughter, Maura Harvey, was the first president of the museum.

They were members of committees, selecting a name for the organization as well as a logo. They were active do-

DRAMA DEPARTMENT SHINES The MiraCosta College Theatre Department took 15 nominated students to the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival. Theatre instructor Eric Bishop reported finalists in the Irene Ryan Scholarship Acting Competition included Zachary Elliot in Set Design (a MiraCosta first); Timothy Cabal (with partner Ala Tiatia), and Jose Balestrieri (with partner Shelby Caughron) were named finalists. Semi-finalists (top

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LISS TO HEAD DON DIEGO In honor of Paul Ecke III’s longtime efforts on behalf of the Don Diego Scholarship Foundation, newly elected board chairman Jon Liss, left, presents Ecke with a Legacy Brick for the Don Diego Legacy Brick Fountain in the Plaza de Mexico at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Liss, a Rancho Santa Fe resident who previously served as vice chairman, replaces Ecke as board chairman. Ecke will continue his active participation on the board. In 2016, a total of $44,000 in college scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors throughout San Diego County. Courtesy photo

10 percent), included Emily Neifert (with partner Kelly Saunders), Timothy Cabal and Jose Balestrieri.

GROCERY OUTLET CELEBRATES Grocery Outlet at 125 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Marcos, and owner Luis Delia, hosted a day of family fun, deals and promotions on Feb. 13, offering a sweeter St. Valentine’s Day. Their mascot “Lois Prices” was on hand to greet customers.

Beach celebrated its Grand Opening Party and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony March 3 hosted by the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce at its new store at 128 N. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach.

MONTH OF GIVING An annual March “Month of Giving” fundraising campaign will culminate with Jersey Mike’s “Day of Giving” March 30, when local Jersey Mike’s restaurants will donate 100 percent of the day’s sales to Rady Children’s HospiSMART COOKIES The science-smart team tal-San Diego. To find a store from Carmel Valley Middle near you, visit jerseymikes.

School won its qualifying com. regional competition at the 2016 National Science Bowl NEW BOOK PUBLISHED Solana Beach author PaFeb. 20 and are advancing to compete at the National tricia Van Gorder announced Finals in Washington, D.C., the release of “Pebbles of Prayer and Ponderings,” her in April. new book of 365 short daily readings designed to coorNEW BUSINESS IN dinate the demands of time SOLANA BEACH Drive Autocare Solana with the desire to pray and read the Bible. Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at www.tatepublishing.com/ bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.

RESORTS SHARE CHEFS Two Relais & Châteaux properties came together for the first of two chef collaborations March 3 at Rancho Valencia. Twin Farms Resort, in Vermont , and Rancho Valencia, in Rancho Santa Fe, joined for the coastal dinner, highlighting the best of the season.

Chef Nathan Rich of Twin Farms and Chef Jarrod Moiles of Rancho Valencia collaborated on a five-course dinner.

The second dinner in this series will take place at Twin Farms in May 2016.

To reserve, guests can call (858) 759-6240.

To attend the next dinner, cost is $185 per person, not inclusive of tax and gratuity. To reserve a seat, call (858) 759-6246 or visit ranchovalencia.com.

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