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Carlsbad High School, Emily Kuperman was admitted for creative writing and Eleanor Rudolph and Paul Christman for theater. Jonathan Amaya, admit-
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something big, like the Special Olympics,” Weinreb said. “But then I decided to find local charities.” He and a committee of about 40 people considered about a half dozen organizations and finally selected Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, Rancho Coastal Humane Society and STAR/PALS.
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Since its inception in 1991, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts has provided more than $17 million of free reconstructive surgery and comprehensive medical services to nearly 5,000 children and young adults who suffer from physical deformities caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse or disease. Weinreb said the Carlsbad-based nonprofit organization, with a team of 600 local volunteers, “was a no-brainer” to support. Shari Brasher, Fresh
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the prerogative of naming my aircraft,” Cozens said. “I had the Patsy Ann 1, 2 and 3.” As the extended family waited to board the plane, Bob reminisced about his service with the military. Then a student at San Diego State, he had signed up for the Army Air Corps and was soon on his way overseas, but not before he married his college sweetheart in the afternoon on July 26, 1942. “We got married the day he got his (pilot) wings,” Pat recalled. “I like to say
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have been a tremendous wake up call for all of us to take a look at our priorities,” she said. “I see that as a great opportunity to improve how we (city government) do business.” Barth counts among the successes of her first term the creation of the Environmental Advisory Committee, placement of solar panels on City Hall, no
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that permit smoking. Another would allow residents to pursue legal action if a person chooses not to adhere to the restrictions. “I think we should give private citizens tools if they have smoke coming through an apartment wall and they want to sue their neighbor because it’s a nuisance and it’s polluting their children’s lungs,” Roberts said. “They ought to have that right. It doesn’t have to involve the city at all.” Solana Beach banned
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THE COAST NEWS mation, creative writing, dance, film and video, music, theater and visual arts. It is a rigorous residential program offering students four weeks in a creative laboratory studying and working with professional artists, writers and
performers of national stature. Upon graduation from the program held July 10 through Aug. 6, the young artists will be named California Arts Scholars. For more information, visit www.csssa.org.
Jim Silveira said. “An important piece of living a healthy lifestyle is to get introduced to different sports, which this will do. It will provide a lot of useful information and be fun.” Rancho Coastal will use the money to better diagnose and treat animals. “It’s frustrating and limiting not being Rancho Coastal able to do that,” Silveira said. “Extra funds for medical care Humane Society Founded by a group of and surgeries are essential for volunteers in 1960, Rancho us.” Coastal Humane Society provides shelter, adoption servic- STAR/PAL Sports Training, es and a safe-house program for homeless animals in San Academics & Recreation/ Diego. The Encinitas nonprof- Police Athletic League brings it organization also offers an youth and law enforcement education program that focus- together to help decrease es on teaching children the juvenile crimes and violence, importance of proper care provide role models, offer and compassion toward ani- positive leisure activities and keep young people in school. mals. The organization pro“Rancho Coastal has supported us in the past, so we vides free educational, athletwanted to give back,” ic and recreational services to Weinreb said. “Plus, every- children aged 6 to 17 in underserved and inner-city body loves dogs and cats.” “We’re very excited, neighborhoods in San Diego. “Events like this are obviously, to be part of this event,” Rancho Coastal CEO huge for us,” Glenna Spadaro,
STAR/PAL events marketing manager, said. “This will go a long way in making a difference in kids’ lives. It’s a real honor to be chosen as a beneficiary the first year because I think this is going to become an iconic event for the city.” Weinreb agrees. “I think we’re onto something here, so I hope what we produce will be successful so we can build on it,” he said. “It’s turned into something incredible. This is a great opportunity for families in paradise to do something together and count our blessings that we get to live and work here.” The cost is $10 for general admission and $8 for military members and seniors. Children under 5 are free. Tickets are available at www.encinitaschamber.com or at the chamber office, 859 Second Street. Attendees will be automatically entered to win one of four Tony Hawk skateboards, which Hawk will autograph when he meets the winners in a VIP tent at the event.
that I then clipped his wings!” Based out of England, Bob vividly recalls his first combat mission on May 13, 1943, and his daytime raids over Europe. He flew the Patsy Ann 3 up until his 16th mission (out of 25), before he was transferred to command a new division. “I had to leave my Patsy Ann and my crew,” he said. “It was a bit of a tearjerker.” When it was time for the family to start boarding for their flight, they were full of excitement as they walked the tarmac to the B17. As the guests of honor,
Bob and Patsy were assigned prime seats right behind the pilots. After the plane returned from their 30minute trip up and down the San Diego coast, the extended family climbed out of the plane with permanent smiles, finally understanding what the family patriarch had experienced during the war so many decades ago. “It was a lot funner than I thought it would be!” said 9-year-old Mackana Cummins. He was the youngest to join his greatgrandfather in flight, and
dreams of becoming a pilot some day too. “It was exciting — so terrific,” said Patsy, who had trouble sleeping the night before in anticipation of the flight. “It brought back memories of when we first got married.” Although it has been 65 years since he controlled a B-17 plane, Bob noted that not much had changed, but that “it was a lot more difficult to move around than it used to be.” Bob’s son, Tom, summed up the family’s experience in three words: “It was amazing.”
spot zoning to benefit private development, beach and park smoking ban, televised Planning Commission meetings, real-time televised council meetings and fewer closed sessions of the council debate. Most of all, Barth said she enjoys her time away from the dais interacting with the community. “I really enjoy supporting the community in all of its activities. It’s that part of the job that I absolutely love doing,” she
said. Barth is a regular at the library lecture series, senior center bingo and luncheons and handing out medals to kids at the finish line of the city’s 5K/1K Annual Run. “I look forward to continuing working with the community on the general plan update,” she said. The city’s blueprint is under a long revision process. “I want all five communities to ‘grow gracefully’ by maintaining their unique character,” Barth said. Barth said
she is a proponent of atgrade pedestrian railroad crossings and quiet zones. “I sincerely believe that every one of us has to give back in some fashion to our community,” Barth said. “That’s why I ran for office. I feel strongly that people appreciate what I’ve been doing for the last three and a half years based on the emails, letters, thank you cards and the total strangers coming up to me and saying ‘thank you.’”
smoking in its indoor restaurants years ago and was the first city in the continental United States to prohibit smoking on its beaches. Last summer new laws were enacted that prohibit smoking in all indoor and outdoor dining areas and bars, elevators, public transportation, theaters, museums, galleries, farmers markets, public arenas, child care and sports facilities, and within 20 feet of all entryways. “Basically anywhere that the general public could be for their daily lives ... we have enacted a ban to help their health,” City Attorney
Johanna Canlas said. Each year the American Lung Association grades California cities on their smoking ordinances. Solana Beach went from an F in 2008 to a B in 2009, primarily because of the recent new laws. It was one of only 15 jurisdictions to receive a B. Only four cities in the state earned an A. Kathleen Sullivan of the American Lung Association said a main goal of the report card is to push for change. She also said limiting the effects of secondhand smoke should not be the responsibility of nonsmokers.
“The onus should not be on the people who breathe the air but on the people who pollute it,” she said. With limited funds and staff time, it will likely be a while before any changes are made to the current ordinance, but council members agreed to address the measures during their work-plan discussion. Most had issues with many details of the proposed new laws. “I think it’s worthy of discussion but I think we need to move very carefully and cautiously ... and get a lot of input,” Mayor Tom Campbell said.
ted for his animation, will represent Mission Hills High School in San Marcos. Celebrating its 24th year, the California State Summer School for the Arts’ mission is to nurture the next generation of artists and arts professionals in aniStart executive director, said she was “very thrilled to death” to be selected as a beneficiary. “This is a very tough climate to raise funds,” she said.“The money will give us the ability to help all the children get a fresh start. It says a lot about Tony Hawk and the community.”
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five different interactions along La Costa, Plantz said. Concerned resident Ernie Trujillo, a member of the La Costa Safety Committee, also suggested that the city should consider landscaping opportunities as they implement the traffic calming measures. It would assist in the beautification of La Costa Avenue while addressing the traffic concerns, which have dramatically increased over the past 10 years, he said. City Manager Lisa Hildabrand said that while plans for the project are nearing completion, it would be a “couple of
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from all other candidates. Candidates were asked to give a one-minute answer on how they would stimulate economic development. Prosser said he would create an environment that is positive toward businesses, streamline the permitting process, and be an ambassador to attract business to Oceanside. Lucas stated he would get rid of parking meters and lower taxes to encourage more business. “The politics is all into revenue gathering,” Lucas said. “We need to reverse that policy to give businesses a fair chance.” Lowery said more energy needs to be spent on developing South Oceanside and the 400-acre Oceanside Ranch Corporate Center. O’Doherty said he would focus on helping mom-and-pop businesses, foster industry in Oceanside Ranch Corporate Center, and identify target industries to develop. Dowell said his priority is to unite the council and improve the way the city is governed. Crossman said he would update the strategic development plan, streamline the process to open a business, and create a safe downtown and South Oceanside to attract more businesses. In yes or no questions, candidates were unanimous that the city should not go into debt to cover city employee pension costs and only Lowery answered yes to the question, “Should the city access rainy day reserve to balance the budget?” O’Doherty and Lowery were the only two no answers to the question, “Should the Rancho del Oro Interchange be completed?” Prosser and Dowell
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neutral. “We’ve got to have a clear mechanism to define cost recovery,” Councilman Mark Filanc said. “I don’t want this to be costing us any money, otherwise I’m going to turn against it,” Mayor Richard
months” before they were presented to the council. They will then be able to move forward with installation of the suggested calming solutions. Several of the other large projects include a hydroelectric energy generation project, recycled water lines in the Palomar Business Park and an automated traffic management center that would manage traffic flow throughout the city, Plantz said. City residents who wish to provide feedback or ask questions regarding the CIP budget and projects should attend the Citizens’ Budget Workshop at 6 p.m. June 10 at 1635 Faraday Ave.
were the only supporters of the proposed city charter. Candidates were asked how they would close the city budget debt. Lucas said he would lay off city staff and cut back the budget. “Lower costs would encourage businesses to come in here,” Lucas said. Lowery said he would look at the whole situation and cut all nonessential spending, such as the cost of outside consultants. O’Doherty said “fluff” needs to be eliminated, and unrealized revenues like the harbor and airport need to be developed. Dowell stated he would lead by example and give back half of his salary as councilman. He also said he would address the issue of city employees paying into their pensions. Crossman said he would freeze hiring, meet with bargaining units to urge city employees to contribute to their pension plans, and if necessary reduce city salaries temporarily. Prosser said to reduce the budget gap and save jobs he would initiate an employee furlough program, have no new hires, and not replace capital assets that range from fire engines to desk chairs. He added in the long term he would address pension contributions. In addition to the Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum a week of candidate forums were held in neighborhoods throughout Oceanside. The Oceana Candidates Forum was held April 29; Whelan Ranch Candidate Forum was May 3; Oceanside Manufactured Homeowners Association Forum was May 5; and the Ocean Hills Candidates Forum was May 7. For more on the Ocean Hills forum, see story on page A9. To see video from the Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum, visit www.coastnewsgroup.com.
Earnest said. Bingo ordinances aren’t difficult or bizarre to craft, the city attorney said, but nothing is expected to be presented to council until at least July given all the other projects city staff is working on. That means bingo games wouldn’t likely start until fall at the earliest.