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Hugo and the RoBowties

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Max Sun, Anna Azeka, Owen Gallahue, Isabelle Ho, Erik Holm, Alex Azeka and Macky Broido with the PTC Design Award that qualifies them for the robotics World Championships.

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Sea lion barrier proposal sent to mayor’s desk

BY ASHLEY MACKIN To hopefully relieve the pervasive noxious odors at La Jolla Cove and minimize unsafe interactions between sea lions and humans, the La Jolla Town Council’s Sea Lion Committee reportedly delivered its proposal for rotating barriers to San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer last week.

The committee hopes the mayor will approve, fund and implement the plan, or a one similar.

However, before the mayor’s office can act, it must first review the findings of piniped expert Doyle Hanan & Associates, who was contracted by the city last year to “study and identify potential opportunities for changing the behavior or haul-out conditions of the sea lion colony now expanding along the La Jolla coastline,” and file a report.

Hanan’s findings are expected in the coming months, and will be reviewed for a possible sea lion mitigation plan.

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Robotics team heading Shores welcomes to World Championships juice bar, Village

BY ASHLEY MACKIN he San Diego-based RoBowties robotics team is off to the World Championships in St. Louis, Missouri in April, after winning big at the West Coast Super Regionals in Oakland, California over the Easter weekend.

Comprised of high school students from La Jolla High, The Bishop’s School, High Tech High in Point Loma, and Maranatha Christian School in 4S Ranch, the RoBowties compete in FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics competitions, and made their way to the West Coast Super Regionals. The team includes Max Sun, Anna Azeka, Owen Gallahue, Isabelle Ho, Erik Holm, Alex Azeka and Macky Broido.

According to parent Mark Broido, more than 60 San Diego teams qualified for the Regional championships, held Feb. 27 in Carmel Valley. The teams were judged on their robot design, engineering notebook, community Meet ‘Hugo,’ the low-and-lean robot designed service and gracious professionalism. by team RoBowties for the Super Regionals In addition to judging, the teams and SEE ROBOTICS, A10 Competition.

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BY ASHLEY MACKIN Slated for a mid- to late-April opening, Woholle Juice Box will debut at 2261 Avenida de la Playa in La Jolla Shores. An “arm” of ocean concessionaire company, Everyday California, Woholle will occupy 900 square feet of the 2,400-square-foot space that was formerly home to La Jolla Shores Market.

“From inception, our goal with Everyday California has been to build a company that embodies Californians’ active and healthy lifestyles,” said Everyday California owner Christopher Lynch. “The new juice bar is a great natural extension of that business. … Plus the Shores needs something like this because there is nothing like it here.”

The shop will also house an extended line of the company’s apparel and accessories, and serve as a launchpad for its ocean recreation tours and rentals business, to ease congestion at its smaller location across the street, which will remain open. At its literal center, there will be a VW bus to divide the juice bar from the apparel section and provide a SoCal photo opp.

“We wanted to go from a ocean adventure company to ocean adventure/apparel/juice company,” Lynch said.

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Last-minute work on Shores’ streets

BY ASHLEY MACKIN Work is underway to repair damaged infrastructure at La Jolla Shores — at one end, the sinkhole that developed following a storm surge in January; at the other, a collapsed storm drain on La Jolla Shores Drive north of El Paseo Grande.

After a stronger-than-expected storm earlier this year, a sinkhole opened up at the western end of Aveida de la Playa. After thorough investigation, crews arrived in mid-March to stabilize and pave the street, which many ocean recreation companies use as a launch.

City crews must suspend work on Memorial Day for the summer construction moratorium, and will resume after Labor Day. During the summer moratorium, the city will develop a permanent solution.

Regarding the La Jolla Shores Drive collapse, caused by “a large amount of rain water,” during the winter storms earlier this year, City of San Diego Communications Senior Public Information Officer Mónica Muñoz released a statement that indicated work began March 23.

The beachside end of Avenida de la Playa in La Jolla Shores.

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Work trucks on the scene at the end of Avenida de la Playa.

“The work will require the closure of one lane on La Jolla Shores Drive from about 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for a duration of three to four weeks. The remaining lane will be split into two in order to allow for north and southbound traffic flow. The contractor will have flaggers on site to slow traffic in the area of the construction zone.”

Work is rapidly underway to repair the beach end of Avenida de la Playa so local ocean recreation companies can launch their vessels there.

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Secret Garden Tour to explore six La Jolla gems

A poster for the 2016 Secret Garden Tour, highlighting art painted during the 2015 Tour.

BY ASHLEY MACKIN This year’s Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla promises to be anything but “garden variety,” said Heath Fox, La Jolla Historical Society executive director.

Now in its 18th year, the annual tour is anticipated to raise $60,000 for the Historical Society and will provide beauty and inspiration to all who participate.

The tour is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14, with six “secret” La Jolla gardens to be revealed the day of the event, open for viewing. The theme is California Living in Outdoor Rooms.

“Different people come for different reasons,” Fox said.

“Some of the gardens are going to appeal to ‘plants’ people. Other attendees are going to be interested in design and the way people lay out their gardens. There will be a mix of that on our tour; there will be gardens that have the influence of landscape architects and there will be gardens the homeowner has lovingly built themselves.

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“Also in each garden, there will be an artist doing a painting of that location, a musician playing, and a tabletop arrangement done by different designers.”

Following the tour, the paintings crafted during the tour will be on display at La Jolla’s Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. for about a month.

There are three levels of participation on the Secret Garden Tour. Fox said the $150 Platinum Tour ($140 for Historical Society members) starts with brunch at a private club, then transportation to each

garden on a small bus, and an extra (seventh) garden, exclusive to Platinum Tour Ticket holders.

Alternatively, a self-guided tour is available for $50 ($40 for members). On the self-guided tour, participants drive themselves from garden to garden in the order of their choice. The self-guided tour check-in is at Wisteria Cottage, 780 Prospect St., where participants receive a map of the garden locations and the wristband necessary to gain entrance.

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Garden Boutique at Wisteria Cottage, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Open to the public throughout the day, vendors will be on hand to sell gardening accessories, plants and gifts. A portion of these proceeds will also benefit the Historical Society. “So everyone can participate in some way,” Fox said.

In addition to being a fundraiser for the Historical Society, Fox said, “The Garden Tour is also a major community event that brings people to La Jolla before the summer tourist season starts. We like that it provides a little economic activity for our retail and hospitality industries.”

The Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla couldn’t take place without the help of volunteers, Fox said, adding, “A lot of work has gone into planning this year’s tour, and I’m very excited about it. We have great gardens and it’s going to be a terrific event for the community.”

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A farmers market for the Shores?

At a recent La Jolla Shores Association meeting, Terry Krazewski announced that the La Jolla Shores Business Association is working to bring a farmers market to town this summer, perhaps in Laureate Park. “I think the community will really enjoy it,” she said.

“We’re working on the details and gathering feedback for what we think will work best for everyone.” To offer suggestions, visit enjoylajollashores.com

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At 15 by 18 feet, the ‘Fallen Star’ structure is a three-quarter-sized version of a small house based on architectural styles seen in Providence, Rhode Island. Built during the fall of 2011, it was gently hoisted 100 feet in the air and permanently attached to Jacobs Hall at the UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering.

Documentary to detail UCSD art installation The community is invited to attend a free, premiere screening of artist Do Ho Suh’s 50-minute film, “Fallen Star: Finding Home,” 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 at

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Atkinson Auditorium at Calit2, 9500 Gilman drive on the UCSD campus. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The artist will be present for the documentary, which tells the behind-the-scenes story of the planning, engineering and installation of "Fallen Star," a house precariously perched on the edge of a seven-story building at the UC San Diego. The

Oceanographer will tackle ‘surf zone’ Greg Sinnett, a Ph.D. candidate at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, will discuss “Physical oceanography near the La Jolla coast,” 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2 at La Jolla Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Originally from a seaside town in Maine, Sinnett said he is curious about ways the ocean affects coastal communities. He uses pink dye, sonar, jet skis, scuba gear and lots of other equipment to study the physical processes connecting the land to the surf-zone and the ocean beyond.

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Last call for Rotary scholarship entries Graduating seniors from any of La Jolla’s four high schools are eligible for the Rotary Club of La Jolla Scholarship Program, which annually awards more than $150,000 to eligible students.

The deadline for applications is April 15 and students from La Jolla High School, The Bishop’s School, The Preuss School and La Jolla Country Day School are urged to take advantage of the scholarships, which generally range from $3,000 to $5,000 each.

There are two programs available — La Jolla Rotary Scholarships and Florence Riford Scholarships — with applications for both at rotarycluboflajolla.com/scholarships.

“Although there are slightly different requirements for each scholarship category, the application process is fairly simple, and the rewards can be significant. Awardees are eligible to re-apply for continued funding each year they are in college,” said Lora Fisher, Rotary Club of La Jolla president.

Students chosen to receive La Jolla Rotary Scholarships will also be honored with a luncheon at La Valencia in the spring.

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LA JOLLA NEWS NUGGETS (CONTINUED) screening and panel discussion of the film “Beyond Measure,” beginning at 6 p.m.

Monday, April 25 at La Jolla High’s Parker Auditorium, 750 Nautilus St. The film offers a look at education and a possible vision for the future. Tickets $10, starting April 4, at lajollacluster.com

‘Design Charette’ is rescheduled to April 9 The community collective to address residential coastal development, aka Citizens for Responsible Coastal Development, has rescheduled a public design charette with local architects for 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9 at La Jolla’s Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. The public is encouraged to attend. The purpose of the design charrette is to use the new proposed zoning language and incentives to evaluate their efficacy in promoting design that keeps with the scale and density of La Jolla’s coastal communities. crcd.sandiego@gmail.com

SDG&E pole shortened near Virginia Way Residents of Virginia Way who were unhappy with the 49-foot-tall pole in their neighborhood got a small victory March 10, when the San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) pole was reduced to 30 feet.

When the pole first went up (in violation of La Jolla’s 30-foot height limit), residents

gathered to see what they could do, said resident David Little.

“SDG&E could have done much better as far as outreach,” he said. “They didn’t negotiate or reach out to the neighbors.

They just put the pole where they wanted.” Deciding to write to City Council President Sherri Lightner, residents found luck, and the height of the pole was reduced. “We don’t get very many victories, while this is marginal, it is important that we don’t let people violate the 30-foot limit. So winning one, so to speak, and having this pole go from 49 feet to 30 feet sets a good precedent,” Little said.

Researchers define a ‘good death’ For most people, the culmination of a good life is a “good death,” although what that means exactly is a matter of considerable consternation. Researchers at the UCSD School of Medicine surveyed published, peer-reviewed reports of qualitative and quantitative studies defining a “good death,” to identify 11 core themes associated with dying well.

These include: preferences for a specific dying process, pain-free status, religiosity/spirituality, emotional well-being, life completion, treatment preferences, dignity, family, quality of life, relationship with the health care provider and “other.”

The findings are published in the April

2016 issue of the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

The research team, headed by Dilip Jeste, M.D., Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry & Neurosciences and Director of the Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging, focused on three stakeholders: patients, family members and health care providers.

The top three themes across all stakeholder groups were preferences for specific dying process, pain-free status and emotional well-being. For other themes, however, different stakeholders put somewhat different levels of emphasis.

For example, patients more often cited religiosity/spirituality as important than did family members, who believed dignity and life-completion were more critical to a good death. Health care providers tended to represent a middle ground between patients and family members.

“Clinically, we often see a difference between what patients, family members and health care providers value as most important near the end of life,” said first author Emily Meier, Ph.D., a psychologist at Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health.

“Ultimately, existential and other psychosocial concerns may be prevalent among patients, and this serves as a reminder that we must ask about all facets of care that are essential at the end of life.”

The bottom line, said Jeste, is “ask the patient. … You can make it possible to have a good death by talking about it sometime before.”

Olympic runner to discuss his life journey The Global Forum at UCSD International House will present “A Conversation with Olympian Meb Keflezighi, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 7 in the Great Hall at the International House on campus.

Keflezighi will discuss his exceptional athletic endeavors and migration from Eritrea to Italy and the United States. The free event will be followed by a book signing.

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SPARK gala to support cancer care at Moores Community members, physicians and cancer survivors will come together Saturday, April 25 at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar for the 34th annual SPARK Gala, an evening to “ignite the fight against cancer.” The event will begin at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner, auction and performance by Megan Hilty. Proceeds will benefit patient care and research at UCSD Moores Cancer Center, including to help launch a Cancer Immunotherapy Program. Tickets $600.

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■ iPad class, 10 a.m. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-0831.

Friday, April 1 Happy April Fool’s Day! ■ La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting, 7:15 a.m. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Drive. $20.

(858) 395-1222. lajollagtrotary.org ■ Tai Chi, 10 a.m. beginner, 10:45 a.m. advanced, La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1658.

■ Computer Help Lab, 11 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

lajollalibrary.org ■ Kiwanis Club of La Jolla meets, noon, La Jolla Presbyterian Church, 7155 Draper Ave. First 3 meetings free as a member's guest, then $15. (858) 945-2280. frankbeiser@gmail.com Saturday, April 2 ■ La Jolla Newcomer Walkers meets, 9 a.m. One-hour walk, then stop for coffee.

Meet across from Casa de Manana sign at Children's Pool near the lifeguard tower.

Perspective members welcome. (301) 452-5198.

■ Ikebana flower arranging, 9:15 advanced, 11:30 a.m. beginning/intermediate. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

■ Seniors Computer Group, 9:30 a.m.

Wesley Palms, 2404 Loring St. Free for guests, $1 monthly membership. (858) 459-9065.

■ iPad class, 10 a.m. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 459-0831.

■ Writer’s Block writing group, 12 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

■ Science workshop, “Bioinformatics II: Exploring Genomes,” 3 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

■ Atheists La Jolla group meets, 3:45 p.m. outside Starbucks, 8750 Genesee Ave. Suite 244. Repeats Sunday, 7 p.m. Peet’s Coffee, 8843 Villa La Jolla Drive, Suite 202.

RSVP: teddyrodo@hotmail.com Sunday, April 3 ■ La Jolla Open Aire Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Girard Avenue at Genter Street. Food vendors and farmers market. (858) 454-1699.

■ Early Music Society open rehearsal, 1 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

Monday, April 4 ■ Ico-Dance class, 9 a.m. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. $7 members, $12 non-members. amandabanks.com/ico-dance ■ Exercise class for ages 55 and older, 9:30 a.m. United Methodist Church of La Jolla, 6063 La Jolla Blvd. La Jolla. (858) 459-3870. Repeats Wednesday, April 6.

■ Mini-concert with Vania Pimentel on piano, noon, Athenaeum patio, 1008 Wall St. ■ Raja Yoga class, guided by the Nataraja Yoga and Meditation Center, 4:30 p.m. Congregational Church of La Jolla, 1216 Cave St. By donation. (858) 395-4033.

Tuesday, April 5 ■ Career Fair, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Sheraton La Jolla Hotel, 3299 Holiday Ct. hirelive.com ■ Rotary Club of La Jolla, noon, La Valencia Hotel, 1132 Prospect St. Lunch $30.

Guests welcome. lora.fisher@usbank.com ■ Hatha Chair Yoga, 12:30 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

■ Science lecture, “Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: Using Human Stem Cells,” 6 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

■ San Diego RLS (Restless Legs Syndrome) Support Group, 6 p.m. Scripps Green Hospital, GRSC Amphitheater, 10666 N. Torrey Pines Road. RSVP: caroline@rlsgroups.org ■ Bird Rock Community Council, meets 6 p.m. Bird Rock Elementary School, 5731 La Jolla Hermosa Drive. info@birdrockcc.org Wednesday, April 6 ■ Kiwanis Club of Torrey Pines meets, 7:15 a.m. Torrey Pines Christian Church, 8320 Scenic Drive North. First three

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meetings free, then $15. tbilotta1@gmail.com ■ Torrey Pines of La Jolla Rotary meets, 11:30 a.m. Rock Bottom Brewery, 8980 La Jolla Village Drive. $20. (858) 459-8912. gurneymcm@aol.com ■ Tapping To The Stars, adult dance class, noon. Ooh La La Dance Academy, 7467 Cuvier St. $70. nancy@tappingtothestars.com Thursday, April 7 ■ Sunrise Rotary of La Jolla meets, 6:55 a.m. The Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino Del Oro. $20. (619) 992-9449.

■ Qi Gong, 9:30 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 453-6719.

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LA JOLLA CRIME & PUBLIC-SAFETY NEWS Camera equipment stolen from vehicle More than $3,200 in cargo was stolen from a vehicle parked in a driveway on Ardath Road in the middle of the night March 23. When resident Susan McCasland awoke the following morning, she said she noticed the passenger door of her teenage son’s car was ajar and found that it, and her own car, had been rummaged through. “Our house is at the end of a long driveway, not on a main road, and that’s where my car and my son’s car was parked,” she said. “My son had his camera bag full of equipment in the back of the car, and though it was covered by a blanket, it was still taken.” She said her car had also been broken into, but nothing was taken.

“My son is very good about locking his car, but this was the one time he didn’t and this happened,” McCasland said. “We tried to call the police to file a report, but we were on hold for a while, so we tried online and it was much easier. A day or so after I filed the report, I got a case number for later reference. The police have not responded yet, but we want them to.” To file a police report online: sandiego.gov/police/crimereports/startaccess

Police Blotter March 13 ■ Vehicle theft, 7500 block Via Capri, 6 p.m.

March 15 ■ Fraud, 5300 block Chelsea Street, 12 a.m.

■ Residential burglary, 1800 block

Calle Delicada, 3 p.m.

March 18 ■ Vehicle theft, 700 block Nautilus Street, 2:30 p.m.

March 19 ■ Vehicle break-in/theft, 7500 block Girard Avenue, 10:25 p.m.

March 20 ■ Fraud, 700 block Van Nuys Street, 1:25 p.m.

■ Vehicle theft, intersection of Bayard/Turquoise streets, 4:30 p.m.

■ Vehicle break-in/theft, 300 block Nautilus Street, 10 p.m.

March 21 ■ Vehicle theft, 5700 block Abalone Place, 8:30 a.m.

March 22 ■ Vehicle break-in/theft, 7600 block Girard Avenue, 8:25 a.m.

March 23 ■ Residential burglary, 7100 block Caminito Donoso, 6:45 a.m.

■ Residential burglary, 7100 block Caminito Cruzada, 9:30 a.m.

March 24 ■ Residential burglary, 5900 Folsom Drive, 1:30 a.m.

■ Petty theft/Theft of personal property/Shoplift, 8200 block Camino Del Oro, 1 p.m.

■ Residential burglary, 400 block Gravilla Street, 9:30 p.m.

March 25 ■ Residential burglary, 6900 block Via Valverde, 1 p.m.

■ Assault: Exhibit deadly weapon/firearm, 1200 block Coast Boulevard, 10:20 p.m.

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■ Sex crime, 600 block Fern Glen, 10:30 p.m.

March 26 ■ Vehicle break-in/theft, 7800 block El Paseo Grande, 12 a.m.

■ Vandalism ($400 or more), 900 block Agate Street, 10 p.m.

March 27 ■ Vandalism ($400 or more), 5300 block La Jolla Mesa Drive, 2 p.m.

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FROM ROBOTICS, A1 their robots had a series of competitions in two-and-a-half-minute periods, during which time they attempted to complete specific challenges.

The top four teams advanced to the West Coast Super Regionals, where team RoBowties won the PTC Design Award, to qualify for the World Championships. The award recognizes design elements of the robot that are both functional and aesthetic, which show creativity. For team RoBowties, creativity also shined through their SteamPunk uniforms and team booth, which was inspired by the clock tower overlooking Paris in the 2011 movie "Hugo." (Their robot is also named Hugo.)

For the West Coast Super Regionals, team parent Richard Ho said the students had to program “Hugo” to move across a 12-foot by 12-foot field, pick up and move an object, and climb two mountain-like structures.

During each round, Hugo had to be able to move autonomously for a period of time, then by remote control for a period of time.

Ho explained, via e-mail, “The team designed and fabricated a low-and-lean robot meant to keep a low center of gravity when climbing up the rugged and steep mountains of the FTC challenge. It has a color sensor and a gyroscopic sensor to guide it during the 30-second autonomous phase of each round, and during the remote control phase, it excels at picking up the scoring blocks from the field and depositing them into the goals.”

When it comes to approaching a challenge, Bishop’s student Gallahue said talking it out with the team is key. “The first

The RoBowties booth was inspired by the 2011 feature film, ‘Hugo.’ thing we do is sit down and discuss the specific task that needs to be performed (in this case climbing, picking something up, etc.) and then we talk about the mechanisms needed to complete those tasks.”

Further, they talk about how to make each piece the most efficient and sized to travel, as each robot must fit within certain size requirements, though it can “grow,” once on the playing field. “We need each piece to be multi-functional, so once we get an idea and

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the mechanisms figured out, we brainstorm and prototype materials,” he said.

Using 3D printing and CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software, the team designed the pieces that would ultimately make up their robot. “I love taking an idea as a group and making it a physical model to see how hardware and software can interact.

It’s a magical moment when you see a robot working,” Gallahue said.

Macky Broido of La Jolla High, added that

“there is just something special” about developing an idea as a team and then testing it. “I’ve been with robotics leagues for several years and when we got more advanced, I wanted to move on to something bigger, so I joined RoBowties and competed with the team for the last few years,” Broido said.

Many on the team started young, using Lego Mindstorm software to learn the coding basics and programming. As Team Captain Isabelle Ho (daughter of Richard Ho) explained, “When I was 10, I decided to start a team, after tagging along to watch my brother and sister compete, because I thought it was cool and wanted to do it on my own. It’s fun to build something and learn throughout the process and connect with others in the world. Through robotics, I’ve had opportunities to travel for competitions.”

Perhaps even better, said technical mentor Mike Azeka, the young engineers learn necessary skillsets for the careers of tomorrow. “They are getting hands-on experience with something they would never get otherwise, and in a safe environment. These competitions encourage cooperation, sharing ideas, teamwork, organizational skills and time management.”

Azeka added, “It’s exciting — for them and for me — to see their ideas take shape, and test those ideas and watch the incremental improvements of good ideas and not-so-good ideas, and how those ideas get executed.”

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Seacrest at Home offers care and aid to seniors

BY KELLEY CARLSON Seacrest at Home provides comfort for seniors in the location where they typically feel most comfortable. The nonprofit, based in Encinitas, sends caregivers to clients’ residences, where they assist with basic tasks and provide companionship on an as-needed basis.

Kelli Denton, director of home care, noted that the agency strives to be a high-quality provider. “Being a nurse, I have high expectations of the agency, staff, and myself especially,” she said.

The agency has flourished under Denton, who has been with Seacrest at Home since it opened in January 2013. It was voted one of the top five home care agencies in San Diego County in The San Diego Union-Tribune Reader’s Poll in June. During the last 38 months, Seacrest at Home has provided services to more than 500 clients, with 140,000 hours of care.

About 60 caregivers are on staff, with a wide range of experience. Many have been in the industry 20-25 years; for others, it’s a steppingstone as they embark on new careers through college programs. “Caring and compassionate – we look for those qualities in our caregivers,” Denton said.

They travel up and down the coastline from

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A Seacrest at Home staff member poses with a client.

Oceanside to San Diego, to assist people in their homes, and to some locations inland, depending on the availability of staff at the time service is needed. The caregivers perform tasks such as grocery shopping, light housekeeping, grooming (bathing, dressing, etc.), meal preparation, cooking, bill paying, transportation, medication reminders and pet care.

Many requests are for companionship, Denton noted. “There are some seniors who are isolated,” she explained. “Many seniors’ friends have passed and their family is not

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local. For some, (this service) is their only social stimulation.”

Meanwhile, Denton emphasized that home care is non-medical, so it doesn’t include services such as wound care and administering antibiotics. That type of assistance falls under “home health,” which is physician-ordered, and registered nurses and therapists visit the clients. But Seacrest at Home does work closely with home health and hospice agencies, Denton added.

The nonprofit not only provides services in private homes, but also in retirement

communities and other facilities. Some clients have regularly scheduled times and days for visits; others have 24/7 care. And often, family and loved ones will call on Seacrest at Home to provide respite care, as they need a break.

“Very often, it’s not the clients who call, but their adult children,” Denton said. “Maybe they’re busy, or they don’t live local … (but) this is an assurance to them that their mom or dad is being checked on.” A minimum of two hours is required for caregiver visits.

Unfortunately, home care is not reimbursed by medical insurance, Denton said; the majority of it is through private payment. For those fortunate to have purchased long-term care insurance, Seacrest at Home will work with all of those companies, she added.

Also, there are scholarship programs available for those who qualify, and the funds can be applied toward the hourly rate.

However, scholarships do not cover companionship services.

Seacrest at Home’s offices are at 211 Saxony Road, on the Seacrest Village campus. The companies are affiliated, but operate separately. For more information, call (760) 632-3715 or (760) 942-2695, or go to seacrestathome.org —The Business Spotlight features commercial enterprises that support the La Jolla Light.

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NEW BUSINESS ROUNDUP FROM BUSINESS, A1 With six juices made daily and sold in bottles, Manager Duke Jarboe said the company uses “the Bentley of juicers” and that management worked with a nutritionist to develop the recipes — some more conventional and others unique. For example, the standard green juice is packed with leafy greens, while another juice has watermelon juice and chia seeds.

Draper Donley, who helped develop the juice bar menu, added that the juices and smoothies are designed to compliment an active lifestyle. For example, some have ingredients that help with inflammation to soothe sore muscles after a day of kayaking, and others help with energy and are better suited in the early morning hours before going surfing. But each juice uses alkaline water, Donley said, which reportedly increases oxygen levels, has anti-aging properties and assists metabolism, among other benefits.

Jarboe said “woholle” is the Kumeyaay word for “holes,” and it was an appropriate name because Everyday California explores the “holes” and caves at La Jolla Shores.

With a background at the Starbucks coffee chain, he added that he understands the importance of having something healthy and quick for people on the go.

The juices and smoothies, which are still being finalized, will sell for $8-$12.

More La Jolla businesses:

■ Fronting La Jolla Boulevard near Nautilus Street, La Jolla Tap and Grill opened in July 2015. Along with 30 beers on tap (many of them from local breweries), LJT&G serves upscale pub food, including appetizers, ranging from classic chicken wings to Ahi Poke; flatbreads, including one weekly chef’s special; soups and salads; burgers; sliders; sandwiches; tacos; and desserts. LJT&G also has an extensive breakfast menu.

The sports-friendly bar and restaurant offers happy hours during NFL games, and daily discounts after 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays.

It is located at 6830 La Jolla Blvd, Suite 103. Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Monday- Thursday; 11:30-1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday.

(858) 263-4927. lajollatapandgrill.com ■ Belle Sirene, a full service hair salon, opened at 7838 Herschel Ave. in January.

Offering cuts, colors, extensions and special event styling, hairdresser Sherri Belanger is known for her custom blonde tones. “She has a technique that is exclusive to this salon that gives a buttery golden, Southern California blonde look,” said salon coordinator Cara Paymaster. “We’re known for our blondes, but we love our brunettes, too!”

She added that the general health of the hair is important to the staff. “We offer a lot of services here that help preserve the integrity of the hair,” she said. These include conditioning treatments and color services using top-of-the-line products.

In terms of styling, the staff offers Brazilian Blowouts, extensions and provides an in-house braiding artist.

Women’s haircuts start at $75, men’s at $55. There are no services for children.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday

The crew at Everyday California/Woholle Juice Box includes Michael Samer, Christopher Lynch, Draper Donley, Duke Jarboe and Brian Stevens.

La Jolla Tap and Grill is at 6830 La Jolla Blvd. and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. (858) 454-1607. bellesirene.com ■ Green Paw Grooming at 7760 Fay Ave., Suite 1 is in the location formerly known as Classic Grooming of La Jolla.

Owner Ashli Shore assumed management from previous owner Gloria Erickson in 2012 (who La Jolla Light featured in February upon her retirement).

Specializing in pet styling and baths using natural, hypoallergenic organic shampoos and treatments, GPG offers services that are gentle on pets and kind to the planet.

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Belle Sirene salon owner Sherri Belanger puts the finishing touches on a client’s hair.

“When I started my career as a bather in 2005, I knew from that very first dog that this is what I wanted to for the rest of my life,” Shore said. “I look forward to building my business in the village of La Jolla and meeting the wonderful pets and their loving parents who call this beautiful community home.”

Green Paw Grooming is open 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. (858) 459-0302.

■ On the out “skirts” of La Jolla, Laundry clothing store offers men and women’s

beachwear and other easy-going apparel at 638 Turquoise St. In early March, Pacific Beach resident Jennifer Alexander opened the store, and said she hopes it will help carry on a family tradition.

“For as long as I can remember, my mother had a retail store,” Alexander told La Jolla Light. “From the time I was 5 years old, I was helping customers.” Her mother had to close her business in the height of the recession, but the positive customer-service spirit lives on. Laundry is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday-Sunday. (858) 412-4735. laundrypb.com

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Experience, client relationships drive Dale Smith’s banking career

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Dale R. Smith,Wells Fargo Private Mortgage Banker

BY MARTI GACIOCH Having a long-term business relationship with your home finance/mortgage specialist can be rare in the fast-paced banking industry. But Wells Fargo’s Private Mortgage Banker, Dale R. Smith, is an exception. Based in the Village of La Jolla, Smith stays in touch with his clients frequently in order to keep current with their real estate and investment needs and goals.

“Over the past 16 years, I’ve facilitated hundreds of millions in residential financing and countless real estate transactions,” Smith said. “My focus is real estate financing and I frequently work with families who build their wealth through real estate. I’m very fortunate to be working with Wells Fargo Private Mortgage Banking. The brand, the process and the interest rates are the best in the business.”

Smith also specializes in facilitating legacy investments of many prominent La Jolla residents who pass on their extensive estate properties through the family generations.

“Real Estate is most family’s largest asset and largest liability, and it’s critical that my clients understand how their real estate and associated financing fits into their overall portfolio asset allocation,” Smith said. “Many of my clients have complicated tax structures and deal with large loan amounts. I appreciate the complexities of financing and enjoy breaking down the process to make it more understandable for my clients.”

Smith grew up traveling all over the world with his

family including Lebanon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Colombia, Virginia, Mississippi and Texas, and learning Spanish and some French and along the way.

He came to San Diego in 1990 after enduring a blistering summer in Dallas, Texas, while working for Pitney Bowes.

“The temperature reached 110 degrees and my car’s air conditioning wasn’t working. At that moment, I knew it was time to move to the place that had beckoned me my entire adult life, Southern California,” Smith said.

Smith attended Texas State University in the 1980s living in Austin. In 2000, he earned his California Real Estate Broker’s license before starting his own real estate and mortgage company. Along the way, he has earned his Series 7 and 63 registrations while serving as a private banker, as well as his Real Estate Certification from UC San Diego.

Smith lives in La Jolla with his wife, Adi Hilsdorf-Smith, and their two children, Gigi and Cooper, who attend La Jolla Elementary School. He is involved with various charities including Friends of La Jolla Elementary.

■ Dale R. Smith, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Private Mortgage Banker, NMLSR ID 448073, 7855 Ivanhoe Ave., Suite 200, La Jolla. Phone: (858) 729-6763. E-mail: dale.r.smith@wellsfargo.com or visit wfhm.com/loans/dale-smith — The Business Spotlight features commercial enterprises that support the La Jolla Light.

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Dr. Debbie Kim brings Beautiful Smiles to La Jolla

BY MARTI GACIOCH Doctor/patient relationships are the essential reason why Dr. Debbie Kim with Beautiful Smiles of La Jolla became a dentist, she said.

Dr. Kim has practiced dentistry in San Diego since 2002 and opened her La Jolla office last July at 8861 Villa La Jolla, Suite 501. She is a comprehensive family dentist doing general dentistry, including fillings, crowns, bridges, veneers, teeth whitening, extractions, soft tissue laser treatment and periodontal (gum) disease management.

“But my primary focus is on cosmetic dentistry, and I specialize in implant dentistry where I place and restore implants as a high-quality, permanent solution to a missing tooth/teeth,” Dr. Kim said.

Communicating and sharing with her patients is clearly an essential part of why she loves her work. “My patients are not just my patients; they are people I wouldn’t get to meet anywhere

else, and I learn so much from every one of them I treat,” she said. “As they share their stories with me, I learn about their personal lives and work.”

Ohio-born, Dr. Kim said she moved to Poway with her parents at age 12 where she later graduated from Poway High School. She studied psychology at UCLA where she earned her undergraduate degree.

Then her life took a very different path after mentors inspired her to become a dentist.

She attended dentistry classes at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at University of Southern California. She continues learning the latest implant techniques in numerous ongoing education courses, and volunteers her skills by providing free dental exams to underprivileged children in Fallbrook.

Dr. Kim said her future plans include bringing another dentist into her office, but for now as her practice grows, she’s happy with

her staff of six employees.

“I love my intimate team at Beautiful Smiles because everyone is caring and wants our patients to have a good experience,” she said. “With a small practice, it’s great to have more time to spend with my patients.”

In her free time, Dr. Kim, who was a competitive golfer at UCLA, remains an active player and loves hiking and doing yoga.

She always welcomes new patients, referrals and patients seeking emergency dental treatment. See her Beautiful Smiles $99 ad special, which includes a comprehensive dental exam, teeth cleaning and X-rays in La Jolla Light.

■ Dr. Debbie Kim, D.D.S., Beautiful Smiles of La Jolla , 8861 Villa La Jolla, Suite 501.

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Fitness & Beauty Expo in La Jolla April 9 FROM ACTIVE REST REPORTS Active Rest (formerly known as Active Rest Chiropractic) will present its third annual Fitness & Beauty Expo, 9 a.m. to 3p.m., Saturday, April 9 in the courtyard of the Gaines Building (across the street from Vons), located at 7590 Fay Ave. All are invited to attend the free event.

The Fitness & Beauty Expo will feature local businesses showcasing ways to stay healthy and beautiful.

Participants will be treated to product samples and complimentary services to learn what the local health community has to offer.

This year’s exhibitors include Active Rest (offering chair massages, Active Release Techniques® (A.R.T.) demonstrations and mini-acupuncture sessions), Beaming

Superfood Cafe (offering organic superfood samples), Diesel Salon (offering quick hair styles and product samples), Juice Crafters (offering cold pressed juices), Juice Plus (offering nutritional evaluations and product samples), La Jolla Wellness Studio (offering sound vibration therapy demos), Silver Sage Gentle Yoga (offering guided breathing and relaxation practice), St. Clair Skin Care (offering brow cleanup, upper lip waxing and skin care evaluations) and Wise and Healthy Living (offering aroma touch technique using essential oils).

The first 50 guests will also receive expo goody bags with special offers from local businesses. For more information about the event, contact Active Rest at (858) 736-4056.

Library to host book appraisals

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f you have any old books that might be worth some money, here’s your chance to find out when the La Jolla Library hosts an “Antique Book Roadshow,” 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 1, at 7555 Draper Ave. Book lovers and collectors can bring up to five volumes to get estimates from staff members of PBA Galleries, a San Francisco-based auction house specializing in old and rare books. Greg Jung, senior specialist and auctioneer, said he and PBA owner Gregory Krisalis will use an array of sources to determine a book’s value. Their years of experience is most important, he said, but there are several data bases that can be consulted. PBA will offer to represent sellers, but the purpose of their afternoon here is a community service for visitors to get an informal estimate of a book’s value. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org

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The map showing the boundaries of the proposed Maintenance Assessment District in La Jolla Village.

MAD boundaries must be spelled out Most homeowners having property close to La Jolla’s shopping/dining district will be surprised when they learn that outside forces are plotting to have the City of San Diego assess them to help pay for maintenance and “beautification” in the commercial district of the Village. While streets in the commercial district are usually in need of sprucing up, homeowner streets in proximity to La Jolla’s businesses are well-maintained and without need of “beautification” through further taxation.

The Enhance La Jolla movement spearheading the so-called Maintenance Assessment District (MAD) is led by individuals and realtors from the commercial district who hope to gain business revenue from homeowner taxes collected and spent in the commercial district. La Jolla businesses already have a financial venue for maintenance and beautification of the commercial district; homeowners stand to gain only an additional City tax.

La Jolla businesses are owned almost entirely by people living some distance away from the Village. The fact that La Jolla business owners have devised a plan to take from near-Village homeowners to increase Village business should cause major red flags among local homeowners, however, most homeowners are lacking the most crucial piece of information: the map/diagram showing which homeowners will be impacted.

To the La Jolla Light’s credit, a small rendition of the map was published in the Jan. 14, 2016 edition of the Light, but neither the Enhance La Jolla website nor any of the reporting since have displayed the map. The unjust nature of this proposed taxation effort is thus still quite well hidden.

James Hudnell Editor’s Note: We’re reprinting the Proposed La Jolla MAD boundaries here and noting that the MAD map may also be found online at enhancelajolla.org/the-district/district-map

Civic-minded La Jollans should have no problem supporting the goals of beautifying and improving the Village. That is the goal of the Maintenance Assessment District (MAD) as proposed by the nonprofit La Jolla Community Foundation (LJCF). The property owners in the MAD are to be assessed to pay for the cleanup and beautification. But let’s think about the details. Are the responsibilities, costs and benefits apportioned fairly? We are convinced that they are not.

The proposed MAD encompasses the both the Village commercial area and the surrounding residential areas. The relationship between these areas is strained for one principal reason: parking.

With time-limited on-street parking in commercial areas, parking in surrounding residential streets is fully occupied by office, restaurant and retail employees from morning to midnight, seven days a week. Indeed, residents rarely can park on the streets in their own neighborhoods.

To compound the problem, the employees who park on residential streets litter the gutters, sidewalks and lawns with beverage containers, fast food remnants, discarded clothing and worse. LJCF, whose steering committee consists mainly of Village merchants, has not provided a rationale either for including surrounding residential areas in the MAD or for asking these residents to share the costs of the cleanup.

If the merchants were first to accept responsibility for their impacts on surrounding neighborhoods, they would receive more support from civic-minded La Jolla residents – who, by the way, are also their most constant customers. That acknowledgement and a fair allocation of cost and responsibility are prerequisites for our support of the MAD. Absent basic fairness, a more productive approach may be to create residential permit parking districts in adjacent residential neighborhoods approved by at least half of their residents. That would provide an incentive for businesses to provide parking for their employees, and would also solve the litter problem. We cannot remember ever having left a half-empty beer can on our own front lawn.

Ray and Abby Weiss

Raising Soledad Mountain Road speed limit is ridiculous idea I live on Soledad Mountain Road between Pacifica Drive and Soledad Road. I strongly object to raising the speed limit on this small stretch of highway. Many drivers routinely speed in excess of 50 miles hours in front of my home.

A driver, who was driving in excess of the speed limit, sideswiped my daughter’s car, which was parked on the street. Luckily, my daughter was not getting into the car at the time.

As you may be aware, Soledad Mountain Road is a two-lane uphill road as it leaves Pacific Beach heading north.

I have often observed cars passing each other at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour while they jockey for position before the two northbound lanes converge into one. It happens so often that the San Diego police routinely set up a speed trap in this location.

The location between Pacifica Drive and Soledad Road is the first reasonably level area on Soledad Mountain Road after a long uphill stretch. As a result, cars that are northbound heading uphill from Pacific Beach, have to apply additional gas to maintain their speed uphill.

When these cars reach the level area starting at Pacifica Drive, many drivers do not ease up on the accelerator, causing their cars to reach unreasonable speeds in front of my home.

In addition, there is a great deal of bicycle traffic and pedestrians heading to and from the Mount Soledad War Memorial, which pass by my

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OUR READERS WRITE (CONTINUED) Pirasteh’s public art should not be fined!

SIEGFRIED REICH

Some of Cuban artist José Rodríguez Fuster work, which decorates the fishing town of Jaimanitas.

house every day. On the weekends, this usually includes large groups of motorcycles. All of this traffic, mostly traveling at 50 miles an hour or more, makes it extremely difficult to back out of my driveway.

Raising the speed limit will only make this problem worse.

My suggestion would be to install another electronic speed limit sign, similar to the one that presently exists at the corner of Soledad Mountain and Soledad Road. A good location would be midway up the hill between Beryl and Pacifica.

Andrew Shorenstein

Time for city to address sea lions at La Jolla Cove For the past two years, the sea lion population at La Jolla Cove has steadily grown, creating pollution problems in the water and on the adjacent cliffs, which has also contributed to the odor problems near the Cove. As the Lifeguard Sergeant responsible for patrolling The Cove and Children’s Pool areas, I’ve had a good deal of experience with the sea lions. They are capable of climbing the cliffs and interacting with people, and in fact, they’ve been doing just that. They started on the rocks and have steadily migrated to the sand where families gather.

Over the weekend, I witnessed several kids put sand on the tops of sea lions’ heads, and kick the animals while their parents either looked on or looked away. This is a two-minute snapshot in time, but these dangerous interactions are going on all day, every day.

The current situation at The Cove resembles the same situation that began decades ago at Children’s Pool. The parallel between the two is the lack of leadership at City Hall to engage and solve what is quickly becoming a BIG problem. We cannot let citizen groups divide the community while the Mayor sits idly by and hopes a solution presents itself. The City Council allocated money for a park ranger to monitor The Cove, but the ranger hasn’t been dispatched to handle this growing problem.

In fact, the Mayor has been more focused on the odor problem. He recently ordered the City’s Park & Recreation Department to boost the number of times each month a bacteria spray is applied to the rocks, from two to three. This has had little impact on the guano issue and no impact on the growing dangers from human/sea lion interactions. In

I read with special interest the March 24 La Jolla Light article describing artist Nasser Pirasteh’s home in La Jolla and his creative art sculptures. I’ve just returned from an art and culture people-to-people exchange trip to Cuba where one of the highlights was having the privilege of visiting the home of renowned Cuban artist, José Rodríguez Fuster, the “Picasso of the Caribbean.” He is a Cuban hero and has made a project out of rebuilding and decorating the fishing town of Jaimanitas, where he lives on the outskirts of Havana, with an explosion of mosaic tile work, built into the structures themselves, and bringing the community alive with color and creativity. (See the photo at left).

I couldn’t help but reflect on the irony of a local artist being revered in a socialist (communist) society for his creative expression in his community, while we, living in a free democracy, are ready to slap the same type of artistic expression with a fine and threat of removal of the artistic work.

We enjoy immense freedoms living here in

the United States, thankfully, but yet it seems we have much to learn from our neighbors to the southeast regarding openness and compassion with artistic expression.

Do you think everyone loves every piece of art that goes up across La Jolla as part of the Murals of La Jolla project? (Which, by the way, I love.) Of course not, yet up they go for each one of us to be moved by — positively or negatively. This is the nature of creative expression and art. Nasser’s work is to be celebrated. Move on to real issues in our community!

Sigfried Reich

Lively art is better than bland art La Jollans should feel honored to have Nasser Pirasteh in our community. This artist has created a visual garden to delight the eye and raise our spirits.

Complain instead about the ugly “vanilla” structures desecrating this community; they are monuments to people hemorrhaging money with no taste.

Gloria Shattil

fact, it’s very likely that it’s only a matter of time before someone gets attacked and seriously injured by a sea lion at La Jolla Cove.

Spring Break will bring conditions not seen for several years. Lifeguards will be challenged by large surf, warm weather, and a strong outgoing tide that will make the rip currents dangerous. When we get this combination of elements, our rescue counts go way up. The large, winter surf has removed sand, preventing our ability to deploy seasonal towers, so keeping an eye on sea lion interactions with beach-goers will be a huge challenge. I urge Mayor Kevin Faulconer to take action and address the growing sea lion problem before it’s too late.

Ed Harris

It’s good to honor good people As a follow-up to a column I wrote a few weeks ago for the Light about the credit union security guard who saved me from running over my cell phone, I always chat with him when I’m over there now and I brought him several copies of the column. The last time I saw him, he said, “Boy, Inga do you have fans!” He told me that numerous people had come up to him and told him they’d read the story about him. He mentioned that some wanted to know my real name. “But I wouldn’t tell them!” he smiled.

I was so pleased for the attention for him as that man stands outside a credit union six days a week. (Who robs credit unions?) I also asked him if he’d shown the article to anyone. “No,” he said, shyly. “My grandma taught me that if you do something nice for someone, you should keep it to yourself.” Amazing guy.

Inga

What’s the rhyme and reason behind some street repaving?

The section of Regents Road from Genessee Avenue to Miramar/Executive Streets is a disaster, but the section of Regents Road from Miramar/Executive Streets to La Jolla Village Drive, while in much better shape, was repaved!

Could it have something to do with that lower section of Regents Road being in front of a small shopping center?

Hmmm? “Business is Business,” as the saying goes.

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Where’s the beach? A recent image at La Jolla Shores.

Shores Beach is sorely missed As vice-chair of the La Jolla Shores Association Board and as a concerned citizen who enjoys walking the beach, I was hoping you could run a story titled “What has happened to our beach?” or something similar!

Susan Thomson Tschirn, Ph.D. City of San Diego Human Relations Commission Editor’s Note: Due to Spring Break and the Easter holiday last week, it was hard to reach the experts for comment on where all the beach sand in the Shores has disappeared to!

The Light will provide a report on the phenom in the April 7 issue. Stay tuned!

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Rebuilding Bodgaun

La Jollan sets ‘yoga’ fundraiser for Nepal, a year after 7.8 quake

BY ASHLEY MACKIN s the first anniversary of the catastrophic Nepal Earthquake approaches, La Jolla resident Kathleen Rafaat wants to connect the Village of La Jolla to the small, devastated villages of Nepal.

She recently started a gofundme.com crowd-funding page to raise money to build a library and a science lab in the village of Bodgaun to replace ones that were destroyed during the April 25, 2015 quake that killed more than 8,000 people.

“We wanted to have something from us in America for the Nepalese children,” she said. “I’m working with another volunteer group, and they are raising money for the school, and my responsibility is for the library and a science lab. The science lab is not like what we have here, it’s just a room where children can learn and practice science skills ... they want something that represents the future.” The pricetag for both facilities is $10,000.

As a fundraiser for the library/science lab project, Rafaat will host a day of meditation, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 7 at Buddhi Yoga in La Jolla, 7843 Girard Ave. Rafaat will lead a half-hour private guided meditation for a $40 (or more) donation. Those interested can sign up at buddhiyoga.com/event and all contributions will go to the library and science lab.

At the day of meditation, Rafaat will use the singing bowls she holds so dear, which kept her connected

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to her contacts in Nepal.

Two years ago, well before the destructive earthquake, Rafaat went on a lifelong bucket-list trip to Nepal. Facing cancer, she said she needed something to look forward to after she completed treatment. Rafaat went to Nepal to explore the “menagerie of all the things you could ever imagine seeing in a busy city” near Kathmandu. Although she was on a tour for much of the visit, she met a group of craftsmen that make singing bowls. Technically a bell, singing bowls are used to produce a sound that encourages relaxation in the brain.

“When I was there, I learned to use singing bowls as a therapy.

Most people know you can meditate with them, but they are also used as therapy, and there is a whole process to learning how to facilitate that,” she said.

A little more than a year after she returned to the States, Rafaat watched, along with rest of the world, as news broke that the 7.8 magnitude earthquake had occurred.

“When the quake hit, I was afraid for everyone. I remember thinking of the people I’d met and wondering what was happening to them. I couldn’t get a hold of them,” she said. Comforting herself with her souvenir singing bowls, she noticed an e-mail address on the bottom of the bowl, and tried reaching out that way.

Thankfully successful, she got in touch with someone she met, and learned of the trauma the Nepalese people were facing. “My friend told

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Kathleen Rafaat in the village of Harsidi with some of its youngest residents. Rafaat helped build 20 shelters in Nepal and is now working toward funding a school science lab and library.

Kathleen Rafaat (in blue) and volunteers load up the raw materials needed to build shelters for earthquake victims in Nepal. me when the quake was happening, he was standing in a doorway watching a nearby building collapse knowing his friends were in there,” she said. “He told me about pulling people out of buildings.”

Feeling the need to help, she joined forces with Jay Nepal Action Volunteers to raise money for temporary shelters.

“We bought metal sheets and thick rods and were able to build shelters for $150 a piece, similar to a Quonset hut that houses four people, maybe six,” she said.

“There was a sense of urgency because the monsoon season was coming, and the only other option for those in need of shelter were tents that would get soaked. I helped raise money and even had

the opportunity to go back over to help build the shelters. It was an amazing experience.”

Turning the focus to rebuilding, Rafaat is now raising money for the library and science lab in Bodgaun.

According to the gofundme page, “Bodgaun is accessible by a bumpy and un-surfaced road, four hours from Kathmandu. The 6.7-magnitude aftershock took place in the district of Sindhupalchowk with 3,057 people dead, 860 injured and 3,000 people unaccounted for. Bodgaun itself has about 2,000 people, dealing with the after effects of the quake. … The hardest hit are the children.

Since the school has collapsed, the children are outside under a makeshift shelter built by Jay Nepal (Action Volunteers). They are hungry and in need of medical care; yet still yearning to read, write and learn.”

—To make a donation or get more information, visit Gofundme.com/raisingbodgaun

THIS JUST IN Two hot topics scheduled for traffic group, April 20

La Jolla’s Traffic & Transportation advisory board is scheduled to hear at least two contentious items during its 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 20 meeting at the Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. The agenda has not been finalized yet, but items already docketed include a speed limit increase on Soledad Mountain Road and two new “road humps” on West Muirlands Drive.

■ Tabled from a previous meeting, the City of San Diego requested a speed limit increase for Soledad Mountain Road between Pacifica Drive and Soledad Road.

Although the request was previously approved by T&T, new information was made available, so it will be debated again.

■ A discussion of road humps (more

gradual versions of speed bumps) proposed for West Muirlands Drive, is also scheduled, though there are traffic calming measures in place at that location. Affected residents have reportedly signed a petition in favor of the installation, but La Jolla Community Planning Association president Cindy Greatrex said the LJCPA is receiving letters of opposition.

“It's been quite a volume of mail and photos, all in disfavor,” she said in an e-mail. “We at LJCPA are expecting a full room when this comes our way, due to this being the second round of traffic calming devices requested by the same people at the same addresses, and also the problems with the first island installation.” T&T will make a recommendation to the LJCPA following the April 20 meeting for ratification.

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PDO will discuss ‘sandwich boards’ at April 11 meeting

After an informational presentation about “sandwich boards” in the public right-of-way during its March 28 meeting, La Jolla’s Planned District Ordinance Committee (PDO) will hear more the issue and make a recommendation during its Monday, April 11 meeting at the Rec Center. Read more about the regulatory language being proposed for the promotional stand-outs in next week’s La Jolla Light.

The LOT will host La Jolla High fundraiser on April 14 Tickets are on sale for La Jolla High

School’s annual spring fundraiser, 6 p.m., Thursday, April 14 at The LOT theater, 7611 Fay Ave. The evening will include dinner, cocktails, auction and a movie (those who skip the movie that evening will be given a ticket voucher good for up to six months after the event). Proceeds benefit Foundation of La Jolla High School. Tickets $100 at foundationofljhs.com

CORRECTION

Due to the out-of-date information provided, La Jolla Light incorrectly listed the Naval Amphibious Base as a stop on the La Jolla Tour d’Elegance, as part of the Concours d’Elegance car show. The base is not a stop. Find a full line-up of events/promotions at: lajollaconcours.com/tickets

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PREP SOFTBALL

Brown’s bash sends Vikings past Point Loma

BY CHRIS SAUR Behind by four runs in its Western League opener March 23 against Point Loma, La Jolla High had its Division II rival right where it wanted it.

The Vikings — who have their eyes on a Division IV championship this spring — calmly battled back, and junior captain Linda Brown capped the rally with a hit she said she will remember for a long time.

With Point Loma still leading by one with two outs in the bottom of the seventh and final inning, La Jolla freshman Kyra Ferenczy knocked a single to left. Senior Mazzi Tamaiko followed with a single of her own and sophomore Josie Sinkeldam’s walk loaded the bases for Brown.

“Linda is a beast, last year she hit nine home runs. There was nobody I wanted up more than Linda at that point,” said seventh-year Vikings coach Anthony Sarain.

“I knew she was going to hit the ball and win the game. It was almost a guarantee.

That girl can flat out hit.”

And that’s exactly what Brown did, blasting a two-run single to left and sending La Jolla off of Mark Wallner Field with a 6-5 victory.

“I was just thinking hit the ball, score the girls, pump it up a little bit,” Brown told La Jolla Light. “I was waiting on my pitch. It felt really good knowing that I helped my team out.”

The victory, combined with another 6-5 win over Monte Vista on Thursday (as part

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The La Jolla High infielders gather at the pitching mound during a recent home game.

The Vikings opened their Western League schedule with an exciting 6-5 victory over Point Loma on March 23. of the Monarch Spring Classic) had the Vikings at 8-4 entering Monday’s final nonconference contest of the season.

Starting with the April 6 matchup at Mission Bay, its all league games for the rest of the regular season. And for La Jolla High, that means a lot of challenging opponents.

“Point Loma is a Division II team, almost everyone in our league is a Division II or

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Division I teams,” Sarain explained. “(In our league), we are playing some of the best teams in the county — we play Cathedral Catholic which was the runner-up in the Open Division last year — so it’s a really good opportunity for us to practice our fundamentals and really work on our discipline so that when we get to division play and things go wrong, we can overcome

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But, as the Vikings showed with the March 23 win over Point Loma — their second against the D-II opponent in as many years after a 10-year drought — La Jolla has the talent to compete.

Though the roster isn’t blessed with quantity as it goes just 10 deep, the locals more than make up for it in quality. Three Vikings hit better than .500 in the first 10 games — in which they went 6-4 — with pitcher Ferenczy leading the way at .588.

Ferenczy went 5-1 on the mound to start the season with an ERA under 2.00, and then held Point Loma without a run for the final two innings to allow her team to come back.

Not bad for a ninth-grader.

As part of La Jolla’s talented young core, she’s joined by her batterymate — catcher Hailey Ramos — and Sinkeldam, a sophomore No. 3 hitter who hit .536 with 15 RBIs in the first 10 games.

First baseman and No. 5 hitter Emily Alvarez (.346) is another super soph, while the junior talent is headlined by Brown (.548), second baseman Sara Tyrus (.381) and right fielder Ava Verbruggen, who knocked in a pair of runs against Point Loma.

Tamaiko (.385) is the team’s lone senior.

“I have a lot of confidence in my team,” Brown said. “We’ve just got to pick up on a few things, but other than that we are good … we can compete against anybody.”

Sarain put it more simply: “We plan to win the Division IV championship.”

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Vikings Acing New Season

La Jolla High off to blazing start, proving to be road warriors

BY RONIT AUSTGEN Although La Jolla High School’s athletic field is getting ripped apart for renovation, that’s not stopping the Vikings from ripping it up on opponents’ fields.

The Vikings Girls Varsity Lacrosse is off to an exciting season. With a 6-1 record, the season has been competitive and the Vikings won two of the games in Sudden Victory. The Lee sisters, Helen and Sadie, scored the deciding goals in both these games.

Last year the team had a record of 14-7. The wins this season are even more impressive, as they have a much more rigorous schedule then 2014/2015.

This year’s team is composed of four seniors, two juniors,

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La Jolla High girls lacrosse team. First Row: Yassi Mesri, Fifi Thrift, Reagan Jetter, Hannah Austgen and Julia Tomasulo. Second Row: Sadie Lee, Heather Eaton, Kayla Nitahara, Josie Ballard, Savanna Zurbriggen and Helen Lee. Third Row: Coach Sam Farrell, Sara Shapiro, Maya Hildebrand, Shelby Gayner, Nora Joyce, Maggie Garvey, Rita Ousterhout, Coach Kitty Cullen and Assistant Coach Dave McCarthy. nine sophomores and three freshmen. It is a young team and will certainly be a force to be reckoned with this year and in the years to

come.

Coaches Sam Farrell, Kitty Cullen and Dave McCarthy are in their second year of coaching the girls and the team

thrives under their leadership.

The next game will be played at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 2 at The Bishop’s School.

Varsity captains senior Helen Lee and junior Fifi Thrift

Offensive firepower highlights first half of youth season

BY GEOFF LONGENECKER LA JOLLA YOUTH BASEBALL Each year La Jolla Youth Baseball takes a week off while the schools are on spring break. Teams have been working hard since Opening Day Feb. 27. The timing is good because the kids may need a breather… especially considering the near record pace of home runs they’ve seen this season.

March can be a busy month, in part because LJYB places an emphasis on player development. Most coaches schedule extra practices, both on the field and in the batting cages in the front end of the season.

March is all about taking the tools learned in practices and translating them to game time.

LJYB places an emphasis on encouraging coaches at all levels to move players around so they play as many positions as possible, including pitcher and catcher. The scoreboard and standings becomes more important after spring break toward the end of the seasons and into playoffs.

Here is a snapshot of each division: ■ Three teams from La Jolla are joined by others from neighboring leagues to form the SD Pony Interleague. Dan Scott’s Natural High squad is sitting on a 500 record. Dave Hammel’s Seaside Fence team has a win in their first three games. Bob Meyerott’s Morgan Stanley team is still searching for their first win of the season. Pony has seen more homers this season than in the past years with two home runs each by DJ Lindroth, Johnny Meyerott, Diego Solis and Joseph Altomare. Calvin Hyytenin added a Grand Slam to the tally, on his 14th birthday no less!

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Pictured are the grandchildren of Dick and LouAnn Circuit. Dick coached his sons Chris and Dan for 10 years in LJYB. He also served as LJYB president in 1993. Chris Circuit is now league president of Shetland and Aaron Roberts is both a coach in Mustang and a member of the LJYB Board.

Cameron Murphy (son of Ryan Murphy and Mandy Circuit: Shetland), Mitch Circuit (son of Chris and Stacy Circuit: Pinto), Jack Circuit (son of Chris and Stacy Circuit: Mustang), Cole Roberts (son of Aaron and Kim Roberts: Mustang), Luke Roberts (son of Aaron and Kim Roberts: Pony), Brody Circuit (son of Chris and Stacy Circuit: Shetland) ■ Bronco division is where the power output is really showing itself this season.

Without question, they’re on a record pace for home runs this year with a total of 26 at press time. Leading the way is Jack Boynton, going yard nine times. Right on his heels, Nathan Latimer has eight dingers. Jake Bold has added three to the list. Jake Klimkiewicz has added his two in the last week. And Spence Carswell, Jackson Stratton, Jesus Mozo and Johnny Luetzow each are on the

board with a homer. It has been an unbelievable start to the Bronco season!

Leading the Bronco division into the break is Chris Smith Personal Training (6-2), followed by The Patio (3-2) close behind.

The division is super close those with only a few games separating top to bottom. The second have promises to be every bit as fun to watch!

■ The seven Mustang teams are all knotted up in the standings with two games

separating first to seventh. The regular season is anyone’s for the taking this year in a very well balanced division. Pacific Apparel is leading the way right now, with Baxter and MedImpact a game behind. Devin Jones of the Willis Allen squad made sure Mustang is represented in Homer’s Alley with a solo homer on March 5.

Mustang is a great year with kids learning to pitch and hit pitched balls. These scores can be low at times, but learning and fundamentals are the goals each year in this division. These records indicate a lot of parity in the division as well as coaches playing to gain experience for the developing players instead of winning games.

■ The Pinto division has seven teams this season. Hagan Dentistry is rolling with an undefeated start to their season at 9-0. Wells Fargo and San Diego Pools have some catchup to do at 5-3 each. Right behind finds SD Storage and Bank of Southern California.

As all these coaches know, this early in the season it is more important for the kids to experience playing complete six-inning games without worrying about the scores.

Many first year Pinto players are still learning the rules and development of all of the players is key to this great division.

■ The 11 Shetland teams do not keep or report scores, but judging by the smiles on the faces of each athlete (and their parents), a great time is being had by all. It’s one of the great things in our league that the Shetland and Pony fields are next to each other. Players take the same path to where many players start and finish in our league.

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Beach replenishment may impact ecosystem

FROM SEA LIONS, A1 As previously reported in the Light, Hanan said he must gather baseline information about the sea lion colony — something that was done about the harbor seals hauling out at Children’s Pool, but not for the sea lions hauling out at La Jolla Cove.

The Town Council committee’s plan is to install stainless steel cables across key access points on the lower portion of the Cove bluffs (which the sea lions use to climb to the upper levels) and string rotating, plastic cylinders across them so the animals cannot reach the larger, flatter area. The lower bluffs are regularly “cleaned” with the tides, whereas the upper bluffs are not.

It is not known where the sea lions would go should the plan be implemented and they lose the rocky blufftop, but those in support have been willing to test the barrier idea. Should it prove ineffective, the cables can be removed. The inflatable, rotating barriers strung on the cables are currently on the market, and used to safeguard boats from other colliding into other boats, and reportedly are able to

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A model of the proposed sea lion barrier for La Jolla Cove withstand the marine environment.

In addition to its barriers presentation, the committee offered the mayor letters of support for the proposal from several La Jolla civic organizations.

La Jolla Light will provide updates on the situation as decisions become available.

UCSD biologists who examined the biological impact of replenishing eroded beaches with offshore sand found that such beach replenishment efforts could have long-term negative impacts on coastal ecosystems.

The scientists, who studied the effects of beach replenishment efforts on the abundance of intertidal invertebrates at eight different beaches in San Diego County, discovered that the movement of sand onto those beaches resulted in a more than twofold reduction in the abundance of intertidal invertebrates after 15 months.

These invertebrates are what shorebirds eat when they poke their bills in the sand. They are also food for small inshore fish.

Their findings were published this week in the journal Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science.

The opportunity to conduct the study came about in fall 2012 when the San Diego

Association of Governments and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers embarked on an ambitious project to replenish eight beaches with a total of 1.76 million cubic meters of sand. Only portions of each beach were replenished so that other sections of the beach could be used for foraging birds and fish.

The eight beaches sampled were South Oceanside Beach, North Carlsbad Beach, South Carlsbad Beach, Batiquitos Beach, Moonlight Beach, Cardiff State Beach, Fletcher Cove and Imperial Beach.

The researchers found that nearly all taxa showed major declines in their abundances shortly after beach replenishment, but that populations of sandhoppers and bean clams recovered within one year. Populations of mole crabs bloomed four months after replenishment and were even more numerous for a short time than on control portions of beaches, but subsequently declined.

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Library preschool storytime sees rise in attendance

BY ASHLEY MACKIN cannot overstate the value of having toddlers come together and be read to,” said Teri Newlee, who for the last three years has been the host of preschool storytime at La Jolla’s Riford Library. “It’s wonderful for children to see people reading.”

Added branch manger Shaun Briley, “Reading to children encourages the use of their ‘mind’s eye,’ which is different from the visual eye used if you are watching something on a screen.

Reading stimulates the imagination and introduces new vocabulary.”

Over the years, the number of pint-sized attendees for the hour-long storytime has grown. What started with 10-12 preschoolers, recently capped at 45 children. Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m., Newlee, aka “Miss Teri,” reads three, age-appropriate books and then leads the toddlers through a related craft project.

“I pick the books through trial-and-error.

Over the years, I’ve learned to simplify my choices,” she said. “Most of the kids are preschoolers, so you need something that keeps their attention. The chosen book has to be simple with a lot of pictures and not a lot of words. But then I like to elaborate. For example, if I come across a word the children probably don’t know, I’ll ask if they know what it means and we’ll talk about that.”

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Strumming Right Along Community Center to offer ukulele classes

BY ASHLEY MACKIN here’s just something about a ukulele that makes people smile.

Ukuleles are cute, sometimes brightly colored, and invoke a sense of relaxation and fun. To boot, they are lightweight, have soft strings that are easy to pick, and are simple to learn to play — all of which makes them a perfect instrument for the latest class series at La Jolla Community Center.

Sponsored by La Jolla Music, the monthly ukulele program will be taught by Classic/Flamenco guitarist James Clarkston at 10:45 a.m. starting Friday, April 8 (with registration required by April 2), at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. The nine-month series costs $80 for members, $90 for non-members.

“We’ve had ukulele classes (on and off) for the last year and the classes were well received,” said SEE UKULELE, B6

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Instructor James Clarkston plays the ukulele and will teach others to do the same at La Jolla Community Center.

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The day the dog went vegan

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ver time, our beloved bulldog Winston developed constant itching and ear infections but wasn’t helped by the usual drug treatments (Atopica, Apoquel etc.). Systemic antibiotics didn’t clear up his ears, and localized ear drops mysteriously gave him seizures. Our wonderful vet said it might be time for a specialist consult and food trial.

We had resisted a food trial previously since a) we really didn’t think his top-quality grain-free diet was the issue, and b) it meant the food-shedding grandtots couldn’t be here during that time. The diet was so strict that not a single Cheerio was allowed, never mind whole boxes of them that Winston consumed by strategically positioning himself under the baby’s high chair.

(Winston was so good he could usually catch them before they hit the ground.)

The word “specialist” put fear into our hearts. Online research only confirmed that canine dermatologists are hugely expensive.

The word “thieves” was not unknown.

So we were more than pleasantly surprised to arrive with Winston to find that the doggie dermatologist/allergist was hugely likeable and not pushy at all. We agreed to a strict eight-week vegan food trial during which time Winston could only have the prescribed food ($36 per six pound bag,

prescription-only). We needed to rule out food allergies before blood testing for environmental ones.

It was a daunting list of instructions plus new shampoos, medicated pads and lotions that we took home that day. Daily ear cleaning for Winston’s ever-goopy ears, we discovered, was a two-human job which needed to done outside in HazMat suits. We needed to clean between his itchy paws every day with special wipes, swab the folds on his face, switch to a heavier-duty flea control medication, use an industrial-strength anti-itch shampoo, and the pièce de resistance, have him stand in a special foot bath for 10 minutes at a time several times per week.

I showed the list to a dog-owning friend.

“I’d kill myself,” she said.

Meanwhile, how to get Winston to take his multitude of pharmaceuticals where turkey slices were suddenly off the table. In fact, Winston could not eat any food he’d ever eaten before which ruled out peanut butter and cheese. Winston flat out refused to ingest the allowed apple sauce or bananas.

Ultimately, we used marshmallow bits that Winston surprisingly liked and which we referred to as his antihistamine S’mores.

All of a sudden we found ourselves becoming, if not vegans, vegetarians as we

simply couldn’t bear to eat forbidden foods in front of Winston.

Alas for the all-new scrupulously-clean otically-irrigated religiously-vegan Winston, his itching did not diminish. So midway through the vegan trial, we decided to go ahead with the environmental testing, which screened for some 40 common environmental allergens. When the results came back several weeks later, we were in no way prepared for his biggest allergen: Human dander. Us. (Was this canine karmic retribution for decades of doggie dander diagnoses in people?)

Since Winston’s allergies were worse at night, we moved his bed out of our room thinking that might reduce his exposure to Typhoids Mary and Olof. But he simply came in and slept on the floor next to our bed.

Long term steroids are not good for animals or people, so we were delighted to hear about a new monoclonal antibody immunotherapy treatment recently approved for seriously itchy dogs, which we hoped could be a substitute for his steroids.

Normally we would have assumed that a treatment we can barely pronounce is going to be out of our price range but we learned it was surprisingly affordable, that being defined as less than Winston’s current astronomical medical and pharmaceutical bills. And if a single shot per month could contain the little guy’s massive itching, well worth it.

As the eight-week vegan food trial was ending, Winston ended up back at the doggie dermatologist with another horrible ear infection. She recommended, along with a stronger ear wash, trying an antibiotic ear drop initially just on the inner ear flaps

Winston and his duck take refuge from the foot bath people. (avoiding the ear canals). A different steroid was prescribed as well (the label advised Winston to avoid alcohol).

On the last night of the vegan trial, I mixed some of his old food in with it to begin the transition back to a regular diet.

Winston virtually inhaled it. Minutes later, he lurched into my open closet and threw up all over my shoes.

Deciding that a change of pace was probably good for Winston anyway, we started him on a hypo-allergenic limited-ingredient salmon and chickpea (no grains or potatoes) food that he scarfed up happily.

To our amazement, over the next week, both of his ears cleared up. What factor or factors resulted in this miracle? Was it the industrial-strength ear wash? The hypo-allergenic salmon food? The new steroid? The antibiotic drops on his ear flaps? Olof’s and my flawless ear cleaning technique?

Who knows. But not arguing with success.

— Inga’s lighthearted looks at life appear regularly in La Jolla Light. Reach her at Inga47@san.rr.com

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Mingei highlights ‘Japan’

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FROM MINGEI REPORTS he Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park will present an exhibition of Japanese arts of daily life, April 2-Oct. 2, set throughout the upper level galleries.

The exhibit features recent gifts and purchases, along with iconic permanent collection pieces. Among the treasures to be seen for the first time will be important textiles: indigo-dyed bed-clothes, futon covers, doorway hangings, wrapping cloths, kimono, kimono belts made from recycled material and colorful painted Boys’ Day banners emblazoned with figures from Japanese history and myth.

A large selection of 19th century Shinto ema paintings will also be exhibited for the first time.

These disarming folk paintings depict familiar and exotic animals, vegetables and people.

They were (and still are) sold at shrines and hung there by devotees as offerings to accompany prayers.

Among familiar items will be baskets, soba cups, teakettles and pots, cabinets and distinctive coats of the Ainu (Japan’s

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top by Girard Gourmet through April and you’ll see a mini art exhibit curated by Athenaeum Art School deputy director Penny Cunningham. Since 2007, faculty members have been showcasing their work at the cafea´ t 7505 Girard Ave. The current exhibition features two artists — Lori Mitchell, who teaches Sketching in Pen and Ink and Watercolor, and her daughter, April Mitchell, who recently conducted a workshop on Cut Paper Portraits.

Classes are ongoing at the Athenaeum La Jolla Studio, 1008 Wall St. and at the Athenaeum Art Centre, 1955 Julian Ave. in Logan Heights. Course details at (858) 454-5872.

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Poster for the exhibition indigenous people), and kimono of national treasure Keisuke Serizawa.

A selection of anonymous pottery, as well as that of famed potters Kanjiro Kawai, Shoji Hamada and Tatsuzo Shimaoka, will also be shown.

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At-risk infants to benefit from Hats Off luncheon

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airy Tales Can Come True” was the theme of the Gold (Gifts Of Loving Donors) Diggers’ Hats

Off to San Diego luncheon March 18 at San Diego Marriott La Jolla. The event’s major beneficiary this year was Angels Foster Family Network, a non-profit agency dedicated to saving the lives of abandoned, neglected and abused infants and toddlers. A highlight of the event was the “Betty Mabee Hat Parade,” when 14 competitors representing various charities displayed hats and costumes expressing the fairytale theme to win prizes from $500 to $2,500. golddiggerssandiego.org

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Jeff Wiemann (Angels Foster Family Network), Julie Sarno and event co-chairs Charlotte Perry as the Snow White Queen and Gerri Teyssier as Snow White, Gold Diggers president Sandra Graff as Little Red Riding Hood and honoree John Thornton

Gold Diggers founding member Pam and Patrick Sullivan, Jeanne Irwin (B.A.B.E.S. hat designer and model with ‘Best Themed Hat’ winner,) Emily Fleet (Playwright’s Project hat model), Laurel Withers (Playwright’s Project development director)

Sonia Wilson, Joy Furby, Carol Karlovich, Esther Nahama, Joyce Dostart, Linda Phillips

Hat winner Jeanne Irwin, Angie DeCaro and Gold Diggers founding members Vernetta, Keith and Priscilla Webb, and Kristi Pieper

Judy Brucker, Natalie Fetty, Marilyn Barrett, Shirley Glass, Terry Koehler, Lisa Marks

Lisa Kaufmann, Laura Eubanks, Patty Chavez (hat model for Autism Tree Foundation), foundation members Dayna Hoff, Ann Leslie and hat designer Dave Ericson

Gold Diggers Founder Yvonne Silva, Jennifer Miller, Susan Stahl (with a $500 money hat), Jill Hall, Leslie Zwail, Jill Drexler

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FROM UKULELE, B1 Community Center director Nancy Walters. “Members have expressed an interest in learning to play the ukulele for many reasons — so they can teach their grandkids or simply reintroduce themselves to the challenge of learning to play the instrument. Anytime I can introduce a program at the center that is not only brain stimulating, but fun and nostalgic, I’m gonna do it!”

Each month, students will learn — at a “very informal, very forgiving” pace, said Clarkston — songs with a particular theme: Jimmy Buffet tunes in May, Patriotic songs in June, Children’s melodies to play with grandkids in October, and Holiday hits in November.

Monthly music books and ukuleles will be provided with registration.

“The class is meant to be leisurely and the ukulele is pretty straight-forward, not really involved like a guitar or piano. You can learn chords pretty easily and play some songs,” Clarkston said. “We’re going to start at ground zero, with lessons in holding it, tuning it, strumming it ... simple stuff ... then we are going to grow from there.”

A ukulele has four strings, instead of the six found on a guitar, and uses finger placement and strumming to produce common, simple chords (tested by this musically illiterate reporter, who was taught to play “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”).

A classic rock enthusiast originally inspired by the band KISS, Clarkston said he finds the ukulele to be “so expressive,”

but easy going at the same time. He said while operating a guitar shop in Texas with his wife, Mel, he began experimenting with a ukulele to see if there was more to it than simple strumming.

“I thought, wouldn’t it be cool to take some classic rock songs and see how they sound. I toyed with ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’

by The Rolling Stones and ‘Light My Fire’

by The Doors. The more I did that, the more I liked it. I realized there was more to it than just strumming, that you could pick a melody.”

David Woo, owner of La Jolla Music, connected Clarkston to the Community Center when it came time to bring back the classes. “I used to sit on the Community Center board a couple of years back,” he said. “There was a group ukulele class at that time, but then the teacher had other things come up and it fell off the radar.” After a recent conversation with board member Glen Rasmussen, the idea was revived, and Woo said La Jolla Music will donate some ukuleles for those who do not have one.

Particularly excited to offer the class to the Community Center’s older members, Woo added, “There have been an incredible number of studies that have shown that playing an instrument helps strengthen the brain and one’s mental processes to help keep the brain active, young and vibrant. So it’s an ideal class for the community center and its membership.”

— To register for the ukulele course, call (858) 459-0831 or visit ljcommunitycenter.org

Preschool Library Events ■ Russian-language storytime, 4 p.m. second and fourth Mondays. “We would hear Russian spoken in the library a lot,” said branch manger Shaun Briley. “Often, when you come to a new country, a library is a good place to find out what’s available in the community. A Russian lady volunteered to read so we said ‘take it away.’ ” He added there used to be a French language storytime years back, and “I wouldn’t mind having that again if we can demonstrate a demand, and of course, find a volunteer.”

■ Big Science for Little People workshops, 10 a.m. third Fridays ■ Toddler Yoga, 12:30 p.m. fourth Wednesdays ■ La Jolla Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657 ■ Calendar: lajollalibrary.org/events FROM STORYTIME, B1 To keep children engaged, Newlee also likes to go “off book” every once in a while.

“Today we read ‘If You’re Hoppy (and You Know It).’ Each time an animal was introduced in the story, I’d have the audience make the sound that animal makes. Something fun like that, gets them involved, because they may get bored just sitting there listening — whatever I can do to pique their interest, I’ll do.”

But the young bunnies don’t typically get out of control, thanks to the adults who attend storytime with them. “Some children have more energy than others, but they are all spirited ... I love it,” Newlee said.

Further, she said she’s seen children learn good manners from one another during the readings. “Some are just 2 or 3 years old, and at first it was hard for them to sit quietly.

Their parents would say, ‘Oh, I don’t think I should bring them yet,’ but I’d let them participate, and before the parents knew it, their kids were sitting quietly. They would look around and see the other kids sitting and listening, and they picked up on that.”

And it only gets better from there, she insists. Her two grown daughters have had a lifelong love of reading, and Newlee said it all started in their preschool years. “This love of reading helped them through school, college, grad school and so on. … When my kids were little, they would come here for storytime and they loved it.”

Newlee said her oldest daughter took to

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BY LONNIE BURSTEIN HEWITT year ago, San Diego Art Institute hosted a one-night-only mass meet-up of artists called “MAS (Mutual Appreciation Society) Attack,” which brought together 150 art-makers from Los Angeles and San Diego to show and view their work. Nothing was for sale; everything was there to be appreciated, and the chance to interact with so many different artists at once made it a very special event for local art-lovers.

The MAS concept was created by L.A.-based ARTRA Curatorial, and once again, co-founder Max Presneill, Director/Curator of the Torrance Art Museum, was here for the Balboa Park event, which took place at SDAI on March 19. This time, there were 100 artists from Los Angeles and 100 from San Diego, some of them natives of countries all over the world. MAS Attacks pop up in various cities, but only as far as L.A. artists can SEE ARTISTS, B8

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FROM ARTISTS, B7 drive, since every artist has to be there, and is allowed to bring only one piece to display.

“The MAS Attack is a free event, open to the public, that really highlights the diversity of work being made in Southern California right now,” said Ginger Shulick Porcella, SDAI executive director. “And I think it shows that the art scene in San Diego is just as vibrant as that in Los Angeles.”

Melissa Walter, who creates visuals for NASA’s theoretical concepts, did this pen-and-ink drawing of ‘Gravitational Waves’ based on a theory predicted by Einstein and recently confirmed by NASA. ‘At first I didn’t see the connection between my science work and my geometrical abstractions, but now I do,’ she said.

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a Jolla Playhouse’s annual gala March 19 honored the theater’s co-founder Gregory Peck and his family in celebration of what would have been the acclaimed actor’s 100th birthday on April 5.

Three of Peck’s children – Cecilia Peck Voll, Carey Peck and Stephen Peck — were in attendance; along with longtime family friend and Hollywood star Angie Dickinson. During the festivities, the Playhouse presented a tribute to Peck’s life, career and legacy.

The gala took place in the UCSD Theatre District with proceeds going to support Playhouse education and outreach initiatives, as well as its new play development programs, such as Page To Stage, DNA New Work Series, the Without Walls program and artist commissions.

Debby Jacobs chaired the event that featured a concert by Tony Award-winning composer/lyricist David Bryan “Memphis,” who is also a Grammy Award-winning keyboard player and founding member of Bon Jovi.

The evening also included performances by Erin McKeown, composer/co-lyricist for the Playhouse’s 2016 world-premiere musical “Miss You Like Hell,” who offered a medley from the production, and by actress Betsy Wolfe, who performed songs from the Playhouse’s 2017 world-premiere production featuring the music of Jimmy Buffett.

La Jolla Playhouse was founded in 1947 by actors Peck, Dorothy McGuire and Mel Ferrer. For 18 summers, Hollywood actors came to La Jolla to explore their craft on the stage until the theater took a hiatus to focus on building a permanent, world-class theater facility.

Nearly 70 years later, the Playhouse has become one of the most prestigious regional theaters in the country, dedicated to the development of new work and new theatrical forms.

Peck grew up in La Jolla and attended San Diego State College before enrolling as a pre-med student at the University of California at Berkeley. There he developed a taste for acting, and upon graduation he headed to New York, where he studied at the Neighborhood Playhouse. He made his Broadway debut in “The Morning Star” in 1942, and made his first film appearance as a Russian guerrilla fighter in “Days of Glory” in 1944. He earned his first Academy Award nomination for his performance in “The Keys of the Kingdom” (1944), and three years later, he received a second Oscar nomination for his role in “Gentleman’s Agreement” (1947). Peck’s other notable films include Alfred Hitchcock’s “Spellbound,” “The Yearling” and “The Boys from Brazil,” among many others. He was honored with an Academy Award for his performance as the ethical and compassionate Alabama lawyer Atticus Finch in the screen adaptation of Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962).

Outside of film work, Peck served as chairman of the American Cancer Society and of the trustee board of the American Film Institute, which he co-founded, and was president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for three years.

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and spiritual epiphany,” 8 p.m. Saturday, April 2 at The Loft at UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive. $18 general admission, $28 reserved. theloft.ucsd.edu

■ La Jolla Woman’s Club will host a performance by the locally, and nationally, renowned Mission Bay Preservationists (formerly the Mission Bay High School Dixie Jazz Band) at its 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 4 meeting, 7791 Draper Ave. The local performers have been invited to perform in New Orleans, too! Luncheon $30. (858) 344-7653.

■ The San Diego Bluegrass Society brings two banjo masters, Alan Munde and Bill Evans, to San Diego for a free concert, 7:30 p.m. (opening act TBA) Friday, April 1 at La Jolla Christian Fellowship Church, 627 Genter St. Evans is the author of “Banjo For Dummies” and Munde’s career includes playing with Jimmy Martin and the Sunny Mountain Boys. (858) 679-1225. info@sandiegobluegrass.org

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Filming ‘West of the West’

Kiki Yeung from ‘Second Chances for Grace’

A work by Philipp Scholz Ritterman

Art Shows ■ The Great Artists program of The Children’s School, now in its 17th year, provides an opportunity for toddler to eighth-grade students to engage in an in-depth study of a specific artist over a six-week period. For The Grande Finale Exhibit, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 7, see the students work emulating Vincent van Gogh, 2225 Torrey Pines Lane. (858) 454-0184. tcslj.org ■ Works by photographer Philipp Scholz Ritterman – 17 large-scale images (some as wide as 8 feet) from China – are on display at Tasende Gallery through April 30 at 820 Prospect St. Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. (858) 454-3691. tasendegallery.com

Celebrating Shakespeare ■ In honor of the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, check out Tea with the Bard, 2 p.m.

Sunday, April 3 at La Jolla Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Selected Shakespeare readings along with complimentary

tea, coffee, and scones provided by the Brick & Bell Café.

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Chocolate Festival ■ The San Diego Maritime Museum will host its fifth annual Chocolate Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 3 on Harbor Drive near the corner of Ash Street. More than 15 vendors will offer samples. Adults can participate in the wine and chocolate pairings, as well as baking/cooking with chocolate demonstrations. Activities for children, as well. Admission: Adults $17, Children $9. (619) 234-9153, ext. 101. sdmaritime.org

Flower Power Class ■ Just in time for Passover, Chabad of La Jolla presents a women’s floral arrangement workshop 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 5 at 909 Prospect St. with designer Lorraine Enoch.

Refreshments served. Fee: $36. RSVP: jwclajolla@gmail.com

TV Tune In! ■ “West of the West: Tales from California’s Channel Islands,” is a three-part documentary mini-series on the human history of the eight Channel Islands, presented by the Santa Cruz Island Foundation and the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. The filmmakers spent more than 70 days shooting on the islands and mainland to interview experts and descendants of island dwellers. It airs 8-11 p.m. Thursday, March 31 on KPBS. thecifilm.com

American Dream Drama ■ “Second Chances for Grace,” the true story of a Chinese immigrant chasing after her dream in America, is onstage at San Diego Chinese Historical Museum’s Chuang Archive & Learning Center, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2 and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3 at 541 Second Ave., downtown San Diego. Written and performed by Kiki Yeung, the production uses comedy, drama, song and dance to address overcoming adversity and healing. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. (619) 808-7332. secondchancesforgrace.com or sdchm.org

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It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature

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or centuries before Gregor Mendel was tinkering with pea plants and establishing laws of inheritance, farmers were experimenting with assorted fruits and vegetables to improve the varieties within the species. We have crunchier, tangier apples, sweeter cherries, and watermelons without annoying seeds.

Scientists also started cross breeding different species to create a completely new fruit or vegetable. These methods enhanced our lives with some remarkable hybrids, including broccolini (blending broccoli and Chinese kale), the pluot (cross-pollinating a plum and an apricot), and even the mandarin and other orange varieties.

But since chemical giants like Monsanto and DuPont started interfering with Mother Nature and good Old Farmer MacDonald, we have crossed into the realm that had only previously been approached by Dr. Frankenstein. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) have been created by cutting and pasting genes from one organism into the genome of another, along with manipulating gene sequences and changing command codes.

Among some GMO monsters are bacteria and viruses ensconced in our food supply.

More and more sources are linking GMOs to allergies, asthma, cancer and other ills. With April Fools’ around the corner, here are some of the latest pranks on nature. This is no joke.

Upsetting the Apple Cart: The non-browning “Arctic” apple created from our neighbors to the north does not oxidize when sliced, so it keeps its fresh color for hours in lunch boxes, at restaurant or cafeteria buffets or in pre-sliced ready-to-eat snack bags. While this eliminates the use of chemicals like calcium ascorbate to prevent discoloration, it puts the apple’s wholesome integrity into question. When scientists injected extra gene copies into the apple’s DNA, the overload caused a shut down of the enzyme (polyphenol oxidase) responsible for the browning trait. But really a simple squirt of lemon juice would do the trick.

Guinea Pig: Scientists have created the “Frankenswine” by tampering with the pig’s genes so that it can more efficiently digest and process environmentally-damaging phosphorous from its feed. The pig embryo is injected with E. Coli bacteria and DNA from a mouse to produce excrement with reduced amounts of the mineral. Doesn’t

sound kosher to me.

Pick your Poison: When strange bedfellows mate like a poisonous predator and a humble crucifer you have a species of cabbage that can kick caterpillars to the curb.

Bioscientists from Beijing transferred genes from a scorpion’s venomous sacs into the genome of a cabbage to ward off pests without the necessity of using herbicides.

They claim the “transgenic” vegetable is safe for human consumption. Scorpion slaw, if you please.

Milk of Human Kindness: Scientists in China have genetically modified Holstein dairy cows by transferring human DNA into the bovine genome. Now Bessy’s milk has similar immune boosting properties along with other nutritional qualities as breast milk.

Opening a Can of Worms: DNA from the Chinook salmon along with an antifreeze gene from an eel-like creature is implanted into the Atlantic salmon to accelerate its growth by almost two-fold. The manipulation of genes will allow the salmon to grow during its typical dormant winter stage, reaching its full size within 18 months rather than three years. Sounds fishy to me.

That’s Cracked: British scientists have tinkered with the genes of chickens to allow them to lay eggs containing proteins with the capabilities of warding off diseases from diabetes and arthritis to tooth decay and even cancer. Chemo omelet, anyone?

Something Seedy: The seeds of the plum tomato are now being altered to amp up yield of the fruit. By reprogramming the command gene in the seed’s DNA to increase the flower output, the plant will produce a substantial increase in tomatoes.

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The Enigma of the Narcissist’s Appeal It seems as though lately it’s difficult to avoid hearing about narcissism—one has only to turn on any coverage of this unique Presidential cycle to be exposed to any number of armchair diagnoses, mostly involving a particular candidate who is a proverbial poster child for this topic. But are such assessments throwaway observations, or do they reveal something deeper about the current direction of society in its valuation of certain

narcissistic traits? And is narcissism a trait that signals power and good leadership?

How to classify Narcisissm First, it is important to know how to begin to think about narcissism.

Psychologists must decide whether any condition is binary or occurring on a continuum, meaning it must be classified either as something people have or do not have (the former) or something that falls on a spectrum from slight to severe (the latter). What poses the problem is the difficulty in identifying a specific point at which narcissism (or any condition or trait) moves from a varying degree in healthy individuals to an extreme psychological impairment that can be classified as a disorder.

Narcissism seems to run on a continuum, as most psychologists would attest. So then, how does such narcissism manifest in individuals, and at what point can

their traits be classified as part of a greater disorder? What if one person’s egotism and bullying is just another person’s confidence and assertiveness?

Typically, in any discussion about narcissism, as a clinical disorder or merely a personality trait, the common manifestations are grandiosity, entitlement, and arrogance. Believing one is better than most other people and deserves special treatment and subsequently acts arrogantly are the hallmark traits for sure. But one reason why narcissism in general can be dismissed as less harmful than it should be is the inclusion on the lower end of the continuum of confidence and assertiveness, traits which can be beneficial to success and are often lauded. When such traits are included in a discussion of narcissism, society can look at the successes of a person and decide that while some arrogance can be abrasive, it really is not only a sign of

a successful person but perhaps even the reason for that person’s success.

The Problem: People really like narcissists. At first.

In a 1984 study, Robert A. Emmons named four facets of narcissism: • Leadership/Authority—those who enjoy being a leader and being seen as an authority • Self-Absorption/Self-Admiration—those who admire their own physical appearance and personality • Superiority/Arrogance—those who overestimate their own abilities • Exploitativeness/Entitlement—those who enjoy manipulating and exploiting others and expect favors from them Column continued at http://www.lajollalight.com/ news/2016/mar/07/The-Enigma-ofthe-Narcissists-Appeal/

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Mailing Address: 4541 Bermuda Ave., San Diego, CA 92107. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Patrick Schneller, 4541 Bermuda Ave., San Diego, CA 92107. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business was 02/28/2008. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/29/2016. Patrick Schneller. LJ2121. Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-007202 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Mi Advice b. Mi Kidz Located at: 4455 Morena Blvd., #212, SanDiego,CA92117,SanDiegoCounty.

Mailing Address: 1161 Via Angelina, La Jolla, CA 92037. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Juicy Kitchen, Inc., 1161 Via Angelina, La Jolla, CA 92037, California. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The first day of business was 06/04/2013. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/14/2016. Masha Itkin, CEO. LJ2130. Mar. 31, Apr. 7, 14, 21, 2016

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-005816 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Longevity Lounge Located at: 4747 Mission Blvd., Suite 7, San Diego, CA 92109, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Rachel Sarro Ellis, 5367 La Jolla Blvd., Unit 52, La Jolla, CA 92037. b. Jenna Williams, 4297 Mt. Herbert Ave., San Diego, CA 92117. This business is conducted by: Copartners. The rst day of business was 03/01/2016. This statement was led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/01/2016. Rachel Sarro Ellis. LJ2119.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-006271 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Wall Pharmaceutical Located at: 1996 Calle Madrigal, La Jolla, CA 92037, San Diego County.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-004737 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Tula-Belle Located at: 1431 Inspiration Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037, San Diego County.

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This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business was 01/28/2015. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/14/2016. Helvio De Carvalho. LJ2128. Mar. 24, 31, Apr. 7, 14, 2016.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2016-007077 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Econ Evidence Located at: 527 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Brett Blazys, 527 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The rst day of business was 02/15/2016.

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T.S. No. 033654-CA APN: 358151-09-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/22/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 4/12/2016 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/29/2003, as Instrument No. 2003-1062853, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: SHAROK ESLAMIAN AND SIMA PARSA, HUSBAND AND WIFE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA 92020 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5906 RUTGERS RD LA JOLLA CA LA JOLLA, CA 92037 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the and of the d by

100fees, - LEGAL ing chargesNOTICES and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $906,064.91 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 033654-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division Plaintiff: JOHN J. SPIEGEL, P.A. Defendant: MICHAEL J. KURGAN NOTICE OF ENTRY OF JUDGMENT ON SISTER-STATE JUDGMENT Case Number: 37-2015-00015293-CU-EN-CTL 1. TO JUDGMENT DEBTOR: MICHAEL J. KURGAN 2. YOU ARE NOTIFIED: a. Upon application of the judgment creditor, a judgment against you has been entered in this court as follows: (1) Judgment creditor: JOHN J. SPIEGEL, P.A. (2) Amount of judgment entered in this court: $29,519.19 b. This judgment was entered based upon a sister-state judgment previously entered against you as follows:

ously entered against you as follows: (1) Sister state: FLORIDA (2) Sister-state court: IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (3) Judgment entered in sister state on: JANUARY 15, 2014 (4) Title of case and case number: JOHN J. SPIEGEL, P.A., V. MICHAEL J. KURGAN, CASE NO. 09-07854 CC 05 (08) 3. A sister-state judgment has been entered against you in a California court. Unless you file a motion to vacate the judgment in this court within 30 DAYS after service of this notice, this judgment will be final.

This court may order that a writ of execution or other enforcement may issue. Your wages, money, and property could be taken without further warning from the court.

If enforcement procedures have already been issued, the property levied on will not be distributed until 30 days after you are served with this notice.

Date: MAY 07, 2015 Clerk, by C. SPIES, Deputy LJ2126. 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/16..

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Plaintiff: JOHN J. SPIEGEL, P.A. Defendant: MICHAEL J. KURGAN NOTICE OF ENTRY OF JUDGMENT ON SISTER-STATE JUDGMENT Case Number: 37-2015-00015323-CU-EN-CTL 1. TO JUDGMENT DEBTOR: MICHAEL J. KURGAN 2. YOU ARE NOTIFIED: a. Upon application of the judgment creditor, a judgment against you has been entered in this court as follows: (1) Judgment creditor: JOHN J. SPIEGEL, P.A. (2) Amount of judgment entered in this court: $21,886.22 b. This judgment was entered based upon a sister-state judgment previously entered against you as follows: (1) Sister state: FLORIDA (2) Sister-state court: IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (3) Judgment entered in sister state on: OCTOBER 8, 2009 (4) Title of case and case number: JOHN J. SPIEGEL, P.A., V. MICHAEL J. KURGAN, CASE NO. 09-07854 CC

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05 (08) 3. A sister-state judgment has been entered against you in a California court. Unless you file a motion to vacate the judgment in this court within 30 DAYS after service of this notice, this judgment will be final.

This court may order that a writ of execution or other enforcement may issue. Your wages, money, and property could be taken without further warning from the court.

If enforcement procedures have already been issued, the property levied on will not be distributed until 30 days after you are served with this notice.

Date: MAY 07, 2015 Clerk, by C. SPIES, Deputy LJ2125. 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/16..

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Artists asked to depict ‘home’ for contest The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is hosting its fifth annual “25 and Under Art Contest,” with this year’s theme “home.”

MCASD invites San Diego artists, age 25 and younger, to submit their original artworks in any medium inspired by the places they call, or have called, “home.”

Aspiring artists are encouraged to visit MCASD's galleries for inspiration.

Currently on view at MCASD Downtown, the exhibition “Do Ho Suh” explores issues of home, identity and personal space with fabric sculptures and innovative drawings.

Artworks can be submitted online at mcasd.org/2016contest before 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 5.

A panel of judges will select the 25 finalists whose work will be displayed in the Showcase event, 1-3 p.m.

Saturday, June 4 at MCASD Downtown. Not only will the winners have their work displayed, but they'll also receive gift certificates to Blick Art Materials.

The public is invited to cast their favorite vote on the museum's Facebook page

May 23-27, and in person at the Showcase event June 4.

Winners will be announced at the end of the Showcase, once the final votes are tallied, in the following categories: • Curator's Choice, First Place: $500 gift certificate to Blick Art Materials, a private, curator-led tour of the exhibition of the winner's choice, and a year-long MCASD Membership; • Curator's Choice, Honorable Mention: $100 gift certificate to Blick Art Materials and a year-long MCASD Membership; • People's Choice (Facebook and showcase votes), First Place: $100 gift certificate to Blick Art Materials and a year-long MCASD Membership; • People's Choice (Facebook and showcase votes), Honorable Mention: $100 gift certificate to Blick Art Materials, and a year-long MCASD Membership.

Since 2007, a grant from Qualcomm Foundation has provided year-round free admission for visitors ages 25 and under with the aim of making MCASD open and accessible to all of the creative minds of the future.

La Jolla Symphony Chorus to perform two concerts La Jolla Symphony Chorus (LJSC) will offer a choral concert “Sacred Voices” April 9 (7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Hillcrest, 2728 Sixth Ave.) and April 17 (4 p.m. at The Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe, 6225 Paseo Delicias).

Conducted by David Chase, the program will feature large-scale sacred works for a cappella chorus as well as works for chorus with organ accompaniment. The repertoire spans several centuries of choral music and a variety of styles, including rarely-performed pieces and a celebration of the 90th birthday of famed arranger/composer Alice Parker with a performance of An American Kedushah. Soloists mezzo-soprano Rebecca Ramirez and tenor Myles Mayfield and organist Jared Jacobson will be featured.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for youth at (858) 534-4637 or lajollasymphony.com Tickets will also be available at the door beginning one hour before each concert.

The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, San Diego’s oldest and largest community orchestra and chorus, is a non-profit musical performing group dedicated to inspiring San Diego with the joy of music. Its 200-member orchestra and chorus perform groundbreaking orchestral and choral music along with traditional favorites from the classical repertoire.

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HOME OF HOME OFTHE THEWEEK WEEK

SERAFINI BUETTNER GROUP

Michelle Serafini 858.829.6210

michelle@serafinibuettner.com

CALBRE #01411969

6315 Via Cabrera La Jolla

• Coastal décor and ambiance grace this 2BR/2BA home • Serene indoor/outdoor living spaces • Custom tile work in the kitchen with Thermador appliances • High-end remodeled master bath with exquisite quartz and tile finishes • Gleaming hardwood floors • Newer windows and newer heating and air conditioning unit • Magical, private front courtyard complete with water feature • Epoxy flooring in the oversized garage offering built-in storage • Large, quiet backyard area with mature landscaping Offered at $858,500

Rosa Buettner 858.945.7314

rosa@serafinibuettner.com

CALBRE #01089718

Coldwell picks its ‘Rookie of the Year’ Jen DeRosa, an independent sales associate affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s La Jolla office, has been named 2015 Rookie of the Year. Jamie Duran, president of the San Diego, Orange County, Desert Region, and Temecula Valley Companies of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, presented DeRosa with the award at the brokerage’s recent annual awards banquet.

DeRosa’s first full year of selling real estate was 2015. She closed with $5.480 million in sales volume. “The great people whom I rely on here at Coldwell Banker La Jolla and the support of my family and friends truly contributed to my success,” DeRosa said. “My perseverance, drive and motivation to succeed have enabled me to thrive in my first year of selling real estate, and I look forward to many 1-4 UN a & S Arriat T A o N S init

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Jamie Duran of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s presents Jen DeRosa with a ‘Rookie of the Year’ award. more. I truly love what I do!”

DeRosa can be reached at (858) 692-0697 or Jenderosa3@gmail.com

Breathtaking Ocean Views

This beautiful 2611 sq.ft. home is located in the gated community, Emerald Cove. The south facing view property has a 3 car garage and is customized with an ELEVATOR. Enjoy ocean & bay views from living space, backyard and large deck.

Offered at $2,300,000 - $2,650,876

Geof & Sharon Belden

858-752-1000

CalBRE# 01161142 | CalBRE# 00858971

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OPEN HOUSES

More open house listings at lajollalight.com/homes G IN D EN P LE SA

Terrace Level Clubdominium Jewel In Oceanfront Building 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Completely Remodeled

$1,150,000

Deborah Greenspan (619) 972-5060 REALTOR®

CAL BRE #01733274 deborah.greenspan@sothebysrealty.com

OPEN SUN. 4/3 2-5

PRICE REDUCED!

2644 Costebelle Dr. - Stunning whitewater views from nearly every room in this single level home on a quiet cul de sac. Superbly designed 3 BR/3 BA, 3623 sf home with spacious master retreat, dramatic great room, separate living room, entertaining deck with spa. Close to beaches, schools, golf, UCSD, hospitals, easy freeway access, YMCA, shops and theaters. Offered at $3,498,000

Beautiful ocean and sunset view location directly across from the Children’s Pool Beach! Walk to world class restaurants, shops, theaters in the heart of La Jolla Village. 2/2, 1215 square feet all on one level with elevator access. Sunny corner location with floor to ceiling windows. Gated 2 car garage.

Offered at $969,000

Chad Perkins (619) 587-1618

chadaperkins@gmail.com CAL BRE # 01941279

Cameron Volker 858-775-6660

cameron.volker@sothebysrealty.com CAL BRE # 00909738

Stunning La Jolla Oceanfront

The Brett Dickinson Team

CA BRE: #01714678

BREATHTAKING, oceanfront oasis, nestled on the cliffs of La Jolla, features exceptional, modern architectural design and luxury finishes. Seamless indoor/outdoor living spaces feature exotic Sapele and Wenge hardwoods, slate and travertine. One-of-a-kind home features two expansive oceanfront entertainment decks, perfect for unobstructed sunset views over the Pacific. High-tech entertainment system, smart home technology, chef ’s kitchen, oceanfront spa and fire pit. Extra large bonus room. $5,295,000

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Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. CA DRE#01767484

*$468,000 2 BR/2 BA $650,000 2 BR/2.5 BA $651,990 - $957,990 2 BR/2.5 BA $651,990 - $957,990 1 BR/1 BA $750,000 3 BR/2 BA $829,000 2 BR/2 BA $858,500 2 BR/2 BA $875,000 2 BR/2 BA $898,000 3 BR/3 BA $900,000 - $979,000 3 BR/2.5 BA $949,000 3 BR/2.5 BA $995,000 3 BR/2 BA $1,275,000 3 BR/2.5 BA $1,295,000 - $1,425,000 3 BR/2.5 BA $1,695,000 3 BR/2.5 BA $1,799,000 - $1,890,000 4 BR/3 BA $1,849,000 3 BR/2 BA $1,899,995 3 BR/2.5 BA *$1,949,000 3 BR/3 BA $2,195,000 4 BR/3.5 BA $2,295,000 3 BR/3.5 BA $2,300,000 - $2,650,876 3 BR/2.5 BA $2,350,000 - $2,495,000 3 BR/3.5 BA *$2,368,000 - $2,445,000 4 BR/3.5 BA

$2,395,000 3 BR/2.5 BA $2,450,000 4 BR/3 BA $2,650,000 5 BR/4.5 BA $2,688,000 5 BR/5.5 BA $2,895,000 4 BR/5 BA $2,995,000 5 BR/4 BA $3,195,000 5 BR/4.5 BA $3,500,000 3 BR/3 BA $3,895,000 5 BR/6.5 BA $3,995,000 - $4,495,000 4 BR/3.5 BA $3,999,000 5 BR/4.5 BA *$4,395,000 4 BR/4.5 BA $5,980,000 - $6,498,876 5 BR/6.5 BA $5,990,000 - $6,495,876 5 BR/6.5 BA $7,800,000 5 BR/5.5 BA $15,650,000 3 BR/3.5 BA

6455 LA JOLLA BLVD. #206, LA JOLLA SAT 1PM - 3PM JOHN WALSH / JOHN WALSH REALTY, INC. 858-442-1861 8662 #2 VILLA LA JOLLA DRIVE, LA JOLLA SUN 1PM - 4PM CHER CONNER / BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES 858-551-7292 5702 LA JOLLA BLVD #202, LA JOLLA SUN 1PM - 4PM DREW NELSON / WILLIS ALLEN 858-215-3739 5702 LA JOLLA BLVD #202, LA JOLLA SUN 1PM - 4PM DREW NELSON / WILLIS ALLEN 858-215-3739 5622 CAMINITO ISLA, LA JOLLA SUN 1PM - 4PM KAREN HICKMAN / PACIFIC SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 858-459-4300 5410 LA JOLLA BLVD. #A307, LA JOLLA @ SEAHAUS SAT & SUN 1PM - 4PM ANDREW JABRO / BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES 858-525-5498 6315 VIA CABRERA, LA JOLLA SAT 11AM - 1PM, SUN 12PM - 2 PM MICHELLE SERAFINI & ROSA BUETTNER / COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL 858-829-6210 7514 GIRARD AVE, LA JOLLA SAT & SUN 1PM - 4PM NATASHA ALEXANDER & CHARLES SCHEVKER / BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES (858) 336-9051 5421 CAMINITO ROSA, LA JOLLA SUN 1PM - 4PM CHER CONNER / BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES 858-551-7292 1640 CAMINITO SOLIDAGO, LA JOLLA DAVID SCHROEDL SUN 1PM - 4PM HOSTED BY: RANDY SWISHER / PACIFIC SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 858-353-5300 5829 CAMINITO DEL ESTIO, LA JOLLA SUN 1PM - 4PM KAREN HICKMAN / PACIFIC, SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 858-459-4300 909 COAST BLVD. #3, LA JOLLA SUN 1PM - 4PM BUSTER AND TINKER MICO / BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES 858.344.8551 1359 CAMINITO FARO, LA JOLLA DAVE FINBURGH SUN 1PM - 4PM HOSTED BY: JIM SAYOUR / BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES 619-894-9000 7357 FAY AVENUE, LA JOLLA SAT & SUN 1PM - 4PM DEBORAH GREENSPAN / PACIFIC SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 619-972-5060 5450 CAMINITO BAYO, LA JOLLA SAT & SUN 1PM - 4PM MAXINE AND MARTI GELLENS / BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES (858) 551-6630 1720 NAUTILUS, LA JOLLA SAT & SUN 10AM - 4PM CHRIS BEDGOOD & BRANDON WHITE / PACIFIC SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY (858) 480-5455 1533 COPA DE ORO, LA JOLLA SAT 10AM - 2PM, SUN 1PM - 4PM CHER CONNER / BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES 858-551-7292 6879 FAIRWAY RD, LA JOLLA PETER MIDDLETON SAT & SUN 1PM - 4PM HOSTED BY: SCOTT JACKSON / COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL 858-764-4808 5388 CAMINITO BAYO, LA JOLLA SAT & SUN 1PM - 4PM SHARON BELDEN / SHARON BELDEN REALTY 858-822-9156 6561 AVENIDA WILFREDO, LA JOLLA THU & FRI 1PM - 5PM, SAT & SUN 1PM - 4PM JEANNIE THOMPSON / COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL 858-395-7727 848 PROSPECT B, LA JOLLA SUN 1PM - 4 PM MOIRA TAPIA / WILLIS ALLEN REAL ESTATE 858-337-7269 1319 CAMINITO ARRIATA, LA JOLLA SAT & SUN 1PM - 4PM GEOF BELDEN / BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES 858-752-1000 419 RAVINA ST., LA JOLLA SUN 1PM - 4 PM SUSANNE LODL / BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES 619-507-9995 1620 LOS ALTOS RD., N. PACIFIC BEACH SUN 2PM - 4 PM HELEN SPEAR / RE/MAX COASTAL PROPERTIES 858-335-3611 6502 MANANA PLACE, LA JOLLA TEAM CHODOROW SUN 1PM - 4 PM, HOSTED BY: FERNANDO MENEZES / BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES 858-456-6850 5788 LA JOLLA CORONA, LA JOLLA SUN 1PM - 4 PM, SARAH LANE ANDERSON / CANTER BROKERAGE 858-461-9695 7765 VIA CAPRI, LA JOLLA SAT 12PM - 4PM, SUN 1PM - 4PM HOSTED BY: THE REED TEAM / WILLIS ALLEN REAL ESTATE 858-395-4033 2688 ST. TROPEZ PLACE, LA JOLLA SAT & SUN 1PM - 4PM AMBER ANDERSON / SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 619-840-3400 6417 LA JOLLA SCENIC DRIVE SO., LA JOLLA SUN 2PM - 4:30PM SUSANA CORRIGAN & PATTY COHEN / BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES 858-229-8120 5845 CAMINO DE LA COSTA, LA JOLLA JEANNIE GLEESON SUN 1PM - 4 PM HOSTED BY: RANDY LAWRENCE / BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES 858-551-3355 5519 CHELSEA AVENUE, LA JOLLA SAT & SUN 1PM - 4PM IRENE CHANDLER / COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL 858-775-6782 7115 VISTA DEL MAR, LA JOLLA SARAH LANE ANDERSON SAT 1PM - 4PM HOSTED BY: MARC LIPSCHITZ / CANTER BROKERAGE 858-461-9695 7234 ENCELIA DRIVE, LA JOLLA TEAM CHODOROW SUN 1PM - 4 PM HOSTED BY: MONICA LESCHICK BAXTER / BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES 858-456-6850 7324 REMLEY PLACE, LA JOLLA SAT & SUN 1PM - 4PM LESLIE ROSENQUIST / PACIFIC SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 858-692-3880 5342 CHELSEA ST., LA JOLLA SAT 12PM - 3PM BRYNN MORALES / PACIFIC SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 858-735-5655 5552 VIA CALLADO, LA JOLLA SUN 1PM - 4PM SUZANNE M. GIANNELLA / PACIFIC SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 858-248-6398 1914 VIA CASA ALTA, LA JOLLA SAT & SUN 1PM - 4PM MAXINE AND MARTI GELLENS / BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES (858) 551-6630 7213 ROMERO DRIVE, LA JOLLA SUN 1PM - 4PM MAXINE AND MARTI GELLENS / BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES (858) 551-6630 6209 CAMINO DE LA COSTA, LA JOLLA SUN 1PM - 4PM RANDY AND JO-AN UPJOHN / PACIFIC SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 858-354-1736 6106 CAMINO DE LA COSTA, LA JOLLA ROSS CLARK SUN 1PM - 4PM HOSTED BY: GEORGE DAGLAS / WILLIS ALLEN REAL ESTATE 858-442-2643

For the most up-to-date list of open houses, mapped locations, and *premium listings with photos, visit lajollalight.com/open-houses-list/ Contact Sarah Minihane • sarahm@lajollalight.com • 858.875.5945

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OPEN SUN 1-4 • 7234 ENCELIA DRIVE

CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY CLUB One of La Jolla’s best panoramic ocean view from this newly renovated contemporary five or six bedroom/ 6 ½ bath home with separate guest house in the strategically located and prestigious Country Club area.

$3,895,000

7780 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA BRE #00992609 | BRE #00409245 ©2015 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently operated subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, and a franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.® Equal Housing Opportunity. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices does not guarantee the accuracy of square footage, lot size or other information concerning the condition or features of property provided by the seller or obtained from public records or other sources, and the buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information through personal inspection and with appropriate professionals. CalBRE# 01317331