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Bill Overton begins work as new RSF Association manager BY JOE TASH William “Bill” Overton Jr., who has more than 25 years of experience in community management, community development and operations management, took over as manager of the Rancho Santa Fe Association on Jan. 28. Overton comes to Rancho Santa Fe from Scottsdale, Ariz., where he served as community manager for the Desert Mountain Master and Village Associations, a position he held for 12 1/2 years. “They’re both very big, very beautiful and very upscale communities,” said Overton, 57, said of Desert Mountain and Rancho Santa Fe, in an interview in his office the day after he started his new job. Desert Mountain, according to its website, is planned for about 2,400 homes, with some 1,700 homes completed, and nearly 200 more homes either under construction or in design review. The community covers some 8,000 acres. The Rancho Santa Fe Covenant, by contrast, has 1,900 homes and spans 6,730 acres. Overton succeeds former RSF Association Manager Pete Smith, who retired last year after 23 years with the organization, 18 as manager. Since Smith’s departure, assisSee MANAGER, page 24

Community invited to ‘Meet and Greet’ new RSF Association Manager ■ For coverage of a variety of community events, see pages 1-28 and B1--B24.

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Covenant residents are encouraged to attend a “Meet and Greet” event for new RSF Association Manager Bill Overton on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club (1929 Room) from 5-7 p.m. Hosted wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Questions? Please call Daria Quay at the RSF Association: 858-756-1174.

The Rancho Santa Fe Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary held its Circus Nights Gala Jan. 31 at the Grand Del Mar. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Sam S. and Rose Stein Emergency Care Center in support of its Resuscitation Room Project. Circus Nights featured a cirquestyle show extravaganza. (Above) Al Jordan, Kevin Rogers of Imagination Entertainment, and Gina Jordan. See pages 22-23 for more photos. Photo by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

Financial experts upbeat at Bridges Club event on U.S., San Diego economies BY JOE TASH Two well-known San Diego financial experts gave a sunny, upbeat economic prognosis for 2015 at a meeting of real estate professionals held Jan. 27 at the Bridges Club. The U.S. economy is a “bright shining light” for the world, although other regions of the globe — such as Europe and Asia — are experiencing economic difficulties, said Lynn Reaser,

chief economist of Point Loma Nazarene University’s Fermanian Economic & Business Institute. “It looks like the U.S. is doing pretty well and we can withstand the sea of turbulence outside our shores,” said Reaser, who spoke before an audience of about 50 at the breakfast meeting. The other speaker was George Chamberlin, the “Money Advisor” for NBC 7/39. Chamberlin

is also the business editor for KOGO Radio and host of “Money in the Morning.” Chamberlin said the stock market’s Dow Jones Average, which is one of the best indicators of economic health, has been up for six years in a row, one of the longest sustained increases in recent memory. Consumer confidence is also at its highest level in more than seven years, he said. See ECONOMIES, page 25


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RSF Association Board Biz: The new Chief has arrived! BY ANN BOON, PRESIDENT, RANCHO SANTA FE ASSOCIATION BOARD After months of conducting a national search and planning for transition, the RSF Association board officially welcomed Bill Overton, our new Association manager, into his position on Jan. 28. Already Bill has spent hours with the board and staff learning about the Covenant and our members. Bill’s energy and enthusiasm are propelling him quickly up the learning curve. We are all very impressed with his appreciation of the history of Rancho Santa Fe and the particular needs and goals of our members. Bill’s focus on team building and open communications has had a positive impact on staff and board members since the first day he walked into the office. Transitions can be difficult, but we are all sensing a rekindling of community spirit and a desire in all parts to work together. Someone said to me yesterday: “Bill is a breath of fresh air.” Over the next few weeks, you will be hearing from Bill directly as he describes his vision for our community. Be sure to look

Ann Boon for his letter in the mail and other communications via email. If we do not have your email address, please send it to daria@rsfassociation.org so you don’t miss out on any Association news. Many members have already asked about the new manager’s compensation. This is public information and details of the highest paid employees’ compensation will be available in 990 filings. Nevertheless, you are entitled to know our manager’s compensation now. I hope that some insight into how the board arrived at the compensation package will help you to put the manager’s salary and benefits into the proper context. In our search and interview process, we board members were looking for the most qualified and experienced candidate we could possibly find. We hired a firm to help us look nationally for

individuals with management experience in either HOAs or city governments. This search helped us to define an appropriate salary range for qualified candidates. As we determined the salary for our new manager, naturally the board wanted to find a salary amount that would reflect his experience and abilities. And just as important, the board wanted to be very sensitive to the community’s perceptions regarding the appropriate use of Association resources. Ultimately, we structured a package that we believe is fair to our manager and to the community. We established a package that provides strong incentives for performance. The manager’s employment is “at-will,” that is, there is no contract for a specific amount of time. The base salary is $215,000. The manager is eligible to receive an annual performance bonus of up to a maximum of 15 percent, if he meets specific performance criteria as defined by the Association’s Board of Directors. Any bonus would be paid at the board’s sole and absolute discretion. Other benefits are those that are available to other members of the Association senior management team, such as vaca-

tion, health insurance and participation in the 401(k) plan. Bill knows that the board’s list of goals includes two very important ones. First: to operate the Association with sound business practices. In this fiscal year we have initiated or completed improvements and savings in payroll, liability insurance, health insurance, banking, accounting and financial reporting. Bill is committed to seeing all these initiatives through to completion. Second: to modernize the community infrastructure. Bill is as dedicated as all of us on the board are to maintaining the momentum we have gathered in the areas of

wireless and broadband. This “breath of fresh air” will need the strength of a tornado. We believe Bill has got the right stuff. All members of the Rancho Santa Fe Covenant will have an opportunity to meet Bill and to hear about his goals and priorities from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 18. The event will be held at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club. Look for details in the mail and in this newspaper. One final reminder: The Nominating Committee for candidates for the board has met and has already received the names of several volunteers. The committee has decided that we will not be eliminating any qualified candidates this year. All who are interested are welcome

to run. Nevertheless, we would like to meet with each candidate, as is customary, so that we can explain the process of the campaign and the job of serving as a board member. We would like to schedule those interviews during the first week of March, so if you are interested, please send in your name. You can simply call the Association office to get on our list: 858756-1174. And remember: Wednesday, Feb. 18, come to the RSF Golf Club to meet Manager Bill Overton and welcome him to our community. Send me your comments at ann.boon@me. com.

‘Love Your Heart’ for Valentine’s Day: Get a free blood pressure screening in RSF February is American Heart Month, and on Friday, Feb. 13, the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District and American Medical Response will be participating in “Love Your Heart.” Love Your Heart is a one-day event when the County of San Diego and its partners come together to help residents take charge of their own health. Free blood pressure screenings are provided to the public at select sites throughout the San Diego region where community members can “know their numbers” and learn more about their heart health. Free blood pressure screenings will be provided to the public from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Rancho Santa Fe Library, 17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe; and at 4S Ranch Library, 10433 Reserve Drive, 4S Ranch. As part of an ongoing effort, the district and AMR will also provide free blood pressure checks at the Rancho Santa Fe Library from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 24, and from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. March 24. For information on “Love Your Heart Day,” including additional screening locations throughout the county, visit www.livewellsd.org/love-your-heart.

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Writer’s Roundtable: RSF sports agent offers a different way to win in ‘Connected to Goodness’ BY ANTOINETTE KURITZ AND JARED KURITZ Sports agent is a title that conjures up a winner-take-all attitude, and aggressiveness. But while Rancho Santa Fe resident and legendary sports agent David Meltzer, Esq., may have personified that in his early days, he shares an entirely different philosophy of success in his book, “Connected to Goodness: Manifest Everything You Desire in Business and Life,â€? a practical road map to defining, achieving, and maintaining success in life. Whether you are a student, parent, educator, athlete, or executive, you will find something of value in what Meltzer has to say. David Meltzer will be speaking at 3 p.m. Feb. 28 at Barnes & Noble in Grossmont Center. You are a legendary sports agent. What got you interested in this field? How easy or difficult was it to break into? I love sports and always dreamed of being a professional athlete, but being 5 feet 7 inches, Jewish, and born with more brains than brawn, I had a choice. With my amazing size and talent, if I wanted to be a sports professional, I either could be the commissioner of the NBA or a sports agent. As for the difficulty in breaking into the field, I don’t see things in terms of easy or difficult. Sports is a multibillion-dollar industry with tens of thousands of jobs. So there is no scarcity of opportunity. What I find is that there is a lack of resolve. That is the biggest hurdle for most people to overcome. At Sports 1 Marketing, you employ a host of interns. Why? And what do you see as the benefits of internships? My personal mission is to empower others to then further empower others, and the best way to do this is to take in young people and provide them with first-hand experience and knowledge in order for them to be successful. I am providing them with relationship capital in a very competitive industry and the situational knowledge on how to monetize those relationships. And when they do, I prove the most important reason to have so many interns is to be kind to your future self. They’ll branch out, be successful and empower others, and those that leave here will often approach me with business deals or vice versa. David Meltzer We tend to label many sports figures as “heroes.â€? How accurate or inaccurate is that and why? Within the realm of sports, all of these individuals are “heroesâ€? in the sense that it is so ultracompetitive and difficult to become a professional athlete. Labeling them as “heroesâ€? based on our foundational values like character, integrity, and giving is the mistake people commonly make. Personally and professionally, I look for those Hall of Famers, those winners of Major League Baseball’s Clemente Award, and the like ‌ those individuals who possess the athletic ability and character to truly be looked up to as “heroes.â€?

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Local company’s drone flight a Hollywood first BY JARED WHITLOCK When Aerial Mob’s drone took to the sky last month, the local company made television history. Aerial Mob flew a drone legally Dec. 15 for first time on the set of a Motion Picture Association of America production, marking a new era for filmmakers. Treggon Owens, an Encinitas resident and the CEO of Aerial Mob, said “there was tons of pressure” to deliver great shots given that Hollywood has been fighting to allow drones on U.S. shoots for years. Movie and TV studios favor drones for aerial footage because they’re less expensive and safer than helicopters. Not to mention, they’re nimble, letting filmmakers pull off tricky shots. Aerial Mob, for instance, captured a close-up from the ground and then an aerial view of a forest in one sweeping take. Look for the footage to air Feb. 18 in the season finale of the TV show “The Mentalist.” “It started out low and we got an intimate facial shot of policemen,” Owens said. “And then it swooped up about a half-block away to the bad guys getting away. We wanted to show in context how close the good guys and bad guys are in proximity to each other in a single shot.” Owens added the forest was too dense to get such a shot via a helicopter. Drones aren’t necessarily new for Hollywood. The technology captured a chase scene in the James Bond movie “Skyfall,” for instance. However, those productions had to

go outside the country to get that footage. “It was, quite literally, the first time many of them had seen this technology used on set,” Owens said of “The Mentalist” shoot. “Our goal was for them to walk away wanting to use this technology again.” For years, the FAA (Federal Aviation Agency) prohibited commercial drones. That is, until last September, when the FAA granted exemptions for six filmmaking companies, Aerial Mob included, to use drones on shoots. At that time, the agency said such drone operations don’t pose a threat to airspace users or national security. “It’s the perfect test bed for the FAA to try out the legal use of drones,” Owens said. To date, 13 companies are exempt, with a real estate photography company and an agriculture business earning the latest exemptions. Obtaining the exemption demanded Aerial Mob, located in Carlsbad, stop client shoots for about two months as a show of good faith to the FAA. The setback was worth it, Owens said, because the company realized it would have to work within the FAA’s rules to succeed. “There are so many people doing it on the gray market who don’t have as many options,” he said. “At some point, you have to be legal.” Even with the waiver, Aerial Mob has to follow quite a few regulations. Notably, its drones have to fly on closed sets. The production has to have a script. And while drones are able to follow a pre-programmed See DRONE, page 24

(Above) An Aerial Mob employee shows off their unmanned aerial vehicle, commonly known as a drone. Last month, the local company flew a drone on set of a Motion Picture Association of America production for the first time. (Right) Aerial Mob and other officials give a

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Ambassador Jeremy Kinsman to speak on Russia at Viewpoints event in RSF On Wednesday, March 4, Viewpoints will present Ambassador Jeremy Kinsman, a highly regarded expert on Russian and world affairs. As one of the most articulate policy experts today, he is a sought after speaker in many countries around the globe. Ambassador Jeremy Kinsman is one of Canada’s most experienced diplomats, having spent more than 40 years with the Canadian Foreign Service. In his role as Canadian ambassador, Kinsman served in Moscow (1992-96), in Rome (1996-2000), as high commissioner in London (2000-02), and as ambassador to the European Union in Brussels (2002-06). During his career he also served as the Canadian Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Georgia,

Jeremy Kinsman will speak March 4 at the RSF Village Church. Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Albania. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Kinsman graduated from Princeton University and the Institut d’Etudes

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The Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club was recently recognized by the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) San Diego Division as the “2014 Outstanding Facility of The Year.� This prestigious award is the culmination of numerous new programs and events held at the club. The club, which has added more than 100 new members in 2014, hosts numerous USPTA tournaments and USPTA league play. The club donates courts for the USPTA Professional Singles Tournament and for many years has been the site of the USPTA Pro Student Annual Tournament. The club’s Junior Program, headed by Tennis Director Derek Miller, boasts 53 graduates that have moved on to play in NCAA collegiate tennis, with more than 18 players ranked in the top 40 in the nation, nine in the top 10, and five in the top 50 players in the world. This highly regarded Junior Program is one of the most heavily attended in the country. The club donates courts for the training of these high-performance tennis athletes and highly

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Author to offer advice, encouragement at CCA Writers’ Conference BY LOIS ALTER MARK Horror writer Jonathan Maberry may be the busiest man in the business. Not only has the Del Mar resident written dozens of best-selling, award-winning books, short stories, articles and comics — many of which are now in development for TV shows and films — but he is also a teacher and in-demand speaker who will be giving the keynote address Feb. 21 at the Canyon Crest Academy Writers’ Conference on Feb. 21. We interviewed Maberry when he first moved to Del Mar a couple of years ago, but thought we’d catch up with him to see what the students can expect. • You’re going to be the keynote speaker at the CCA Writers’ Conference this year, which will be a real treat for the students. Why did you want to get involved in this event? It’s important for writers who have gained some measure of commercial and artistic success to share with those who are on the way up or trying to break in. No one ever succeeded without help and advice, and events like the CCA Writers’ Conference allow for that kind of sharing of tips, guidance and encouragement. • Many of the attendees will probably be fans who have gobbled up your books. What do you enjoy about writing for kids? Although I started out writing for adults, about half of what I’m currently writing is for teens, and I’m writing in several different age ranges. I find that teen fiction allows for greater creative freedom. Kids are so much smarter than most adults think. • Can you give us a little preview of your speech? I’ve been traveling around the country giving keynote speeches, and for the most part, they are variations on a very important theme: positivity and cooperation. It’s a waste of time to focus on the downsides or to be stifled by fear. I prefer to inspire and encourage writers to work together to build a mutually supportive creative community. And to learn how the business works, because although writing is an art, publishing is a business that sells art. They’re not the same thing, and writers prosper when they grasp that and learn to work with the publishing world rather than coast the fringes. I came from rough beginnings and grew up in a violent household where education and reading were discouraged. I was determined, however, to “write my way out.” I pursued education and sought guidance from those who had achieved some measure of success. I met some great folks along the way — teachers, librarians, booksellers, published authors — and it was their support and encouragement that helped me rise above my home life and become a best-selling author. • What message do you particularly want to impart to the kids? My core message is that anything is possible. No one has proof that they can’t until they’ve utterly failed, and utter failure isn’t common. Most often, people become discouraged and accept that as failure. It isn’t. I like to share strategies for celebrating and usefully exploiting the creative potential in the next generation of young writers. • What are the differences between talking to teens who want to become writers vs

Author Jonathan Maberry will speak Feb. 21 to fans and would-be writers at the CCA Writers’ Conference. Right: Cover of one of the books in ‘The Nightsiders’ series. Courtesy photos adults who want to become writers? Many of the adult writers have already begun to lose faith in their own success or in their skills. Teens don’t have that problem, and maybe some encouragement will help them jump that hurdle. They’re more open-minded, more creative, and they haven’t yet been inundated by the negativity about publishing that so often stifles adult writers. Also, there are some things they can do now, as teens, to sharpen their skills, their focus and their business acumen so that they’ll have the best chance of coming out of the gate at a full gallop. • Your first novel came out in 2006, and you’ve had 20 more since then! How do you write so prolifically? I’ve always been a high-output creative person. I like the fast lane, and I write my best stuff when I have a tight deadline. Currently I’m writing three- to four thousand words a day. This is the busiest time of my career. • What is it about horror and science fiction that attracts you? See AUTHOR, page 12

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Empty Bowls dinner and fundraiser held at R. Roger Rowe School R. Roger Rowe School held its Empty Bowls dinner and fundraiser Jan. 27 in the Performing Arts Center. The event featured beautiful ceramic bowls crafted by students and a simple soup dinner. All proceeds from the event will go to the San Diego Food Bank. The event is part of the school’s Kind to the Core Week, which celebrates the school’s student community service program. Four middle school art classes took part in the project, completing about 100 bowls. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

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Two mice test positive for hantavirus in Fairbanks Ranch area San Diego County environmental health officials are reminding people to be careful whenever they find signs of rodents living in homes, sheds and garages after two western harvest mice tested positive for the potentially deadly hantavirus. The rodents were trapped in routine monitoring in the Fairbanks Ranch area. Officials said hantavirus is common in the county, but people have very little chance of being exposed to it as long as wild rodents remain out of people’s living spaces. Infected rodents shed hantavirus through their saliva, urine and feces. Officials said people should never try to sweep or vacuum up rodent nests or droppings in homes and work places because it could stir hantavirus into the air where it can be breathed in if rodents are infected. “The best way to protect yourself is to avoid being exposed to rodents, by keeping them out of the areas you live in and work in,� said Elizabeth Pozzebon, county director of the Department of Environmental Health. “But if you have to clean an area, be sure to use ‘wet-cleaning’ methods — ventilate areas, spray them with bleach solutions or disinfectants and use sponges and mops.� People who inhale the hantavirus can develop hantavirus pulmonary syndrome,

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‘Hearts, Hats, Heels’ fundraiser to show love for former racehorses BY KELLEY CARLSON Ex-racehorses will be getting extra love this year, thanks to a Valentine’s charity fundraiser planned in Rancho Santa Fe. Proceeds from the third annual “Hearts, Hats and Heels” will benefit After the Finish Line, a Toluca Lake-based group that assists in the rehabilitation and care of former racehorses until they are adopted, saving them from slaughter and neglect. “Hearts, Hats and Heels” — which consists of a fashion show, a luncheon, and silent and live auctions — is slated from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club, 5827 Via de La Cumbre. Founded in October 2007 by Dawn Mellen, who has a home in Rancho Santa Fe, After the Finish Line contributes funds to thoroughbred rescue and retirement organizations across the country. In 2014, the nonprofit spent nearly $100,000 helping about 300 horses. “After the Finish Line continues to be the founding organization rescue organizations call upon and rely upon to help their rescued ex-racehorses,” Mellen said. Through charity events, “we’re able to maintain our ability to help horses in need,” she said. Mellen noted that people in the community may have previously attended one of After the Finish Line’s fundraisers during the Del Mar race meet, but this is the first time the organization will benefit from “Hearts, Hats and Heels.” Those who attend this Valentine’s event will be treated to a day of glamour and shopping. A fashion show will feature clothing by local retailers Satori Designs, Jessie Georgina, Peaches En Regalia and Deja Vu Love Boutique. Tables will be set up for guests to buy apparel from these vendors, with items in varying price ranges. “There will be something for everyone,” Mellen said. She noted that After the Finish Line will receive 20 percent of the sales. Also, there will be silent and live auctions. Among the items up for bid are gift certificates and gift cards for restau-

Dawn Mellen is founder of After the Finish Line. A charity fundraiser is planned Feb. 12 for the group. rants, beauty and spa services, hair salons, fashion retailers and rounds of golf at local country clubs; equestrian and horse racing items; bottles of champagne (such as Dom Perignon); art; and jewelry. Lunch will also be served. The main dish is an Asian chicken salad with grilled chicken, pea pods, mandarin oranges, bean sprouts, crispy wontons and cashews; however, there will be options for vegetarians, Mellen said. The meal will wrap up with dessert.

Alyrob, right, once a successful racehorse who competed in the Kentucky Derby, is one of many who have been helped by After the Finish Line. The fundraiser’s format is free-flowing and unstructured, according to Mellen. Guests are welcome to bid on items during the fashion show, and peruse the boutique fashions at their own pace. “This is a very happy, leisurely, enjoyable type of event,” she said. Tickets are $75, available at www.afterthefinishline.org/fundraiser.htm. Mellen asks people to RSVP by Feb. 6. She noted that “Hearts, Hats and Heels” has sold out in previous years.

People who are unable to attend but still want to support After the Finish Line are welcome to donate, Mellen said. “I’m looking forward to expanding our donor base,” she said. “I look forward to meeting more people who want to support ex-racehorses, and meeting people who in the past didn’t know that we existed and want to come support us. “We’re here to save racehorses, and rehome (them) for a second career off the racetrack,” she emphasized. “Many (people) don’t realize the horses are up for adoption. “The horses are full of fire and race fast, but … they’re truly gentle, loving, wonderful companions that can be your best friends.” For information about “Hearts, Hats and Heels,” which is sponsored by FINE Magazine, or After the Finish Line, contact Dawn Mellen at dawn@afterthefinishline.org or 858945-1371.

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Canyon Crest Academy Senior Parent TPHS Foundation holding fundraiser March 28 Information Night to be held Feb. 17 Canyon Crest Academy will be holding its Senior Parent Information Night (SPIN) on Feb. 17 starting at 7 p.m. in the Proscenium Theater. This is a must-attend for all senior parents. The principal, Karl Mueller, will provide details on all of the upcoming senior activities, including graduation and answer any questions you may have. Jostens will be there to provide gap and gown information. The ASB will go over all of the exciting events they are planning for seniors and the Grad Nite committee will talk about this annual tradition of providing a safe, drug and alcohol-free celebration held on the CCA campus that allows seniors to revel with their Raven classmates on graduation night. SPIN will be the last chance to buy Grad Nite tickets at a discounted rate. In addition, reserved parking and covered seating for graduation will be available for purchase – last year the seating sold out quickly. There are just so many reasons for senior parents to attend SPIN! Be sure to mark your calendars!

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RSF Library offers ‘Brain Health & Alzheimer’s series’ The Alzheimer’s Association, in partnership with the Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild, hosts a series of free “Brain Health & Alzheimer’s” classes from 11:30-1 p.m., held at 17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe. To reserve or for information, call 800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org/sandiego. The next events will be held: • “Conversations About Dementia,” Feb. 24: This class offers tips on how to have honest and caring conversations with family members about going to the doctor, driving and making legal and financial plans for the future. Lunch provided by The Meridian at Lake San Marcos. • “Effective Communication Strategies,” March 24: Learn tips for effective communication with a loved one who is struggling with memory loss. Lunch provided by Vista Gardens. • “The Latest in Alzheimer’s Research,” April 28: As the number of people affected by Alzheimer’s rises, the effort to find prevention strategies continues to gain momentum. Learn about the latest in Alzheimer’s research. Lunch provided by Stellar Care at Collwood Terrace.

RSF Republican Women Fed. to host ‘Membership Coffee Mix & Mingle’ Feb. 11 Please join the Rancho Santa Fe Republican Women, Fed., for a Membership Coffee Mix & Mingle to be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 11 at the home of Bettybob Williams in Solana Beach. The address will be given when making reservations. Cost is $20. Gift for new member sign-up and membership renewal. The 2015 board will be sworn in at this event. The public is invited to this 2015 get-to-know-you occasion. Your check is your reservation, Make check payable to: RSFRWF, PO Box 1195, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. Please RSVP no later than Feb. 6. Call Lorraine Kent, 858756-1081, or email to Lorraine.kent@att.net.

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Banc of California branch opens in Rancho Santa Fe BY KAREN BILLING Every business day, the Banc of California has freshbaked cookies on hand for clients at its brand-new Rancho Santa Fe location, open for just two weeks. The staff is also learning how to whip up mocha cappuccinos, taking the meaning of full-service banking to a whole new level. “We’re so excited to finally be moved in,� said Branch Manager Jaime Smart. “It’s such a beautiful building.� The bank is the sole ten- The new Banc of California in Plaza de Acacias. ant of Plaza de Acacias, the village’s first new building in 20 years, at El Tordo and Avenida de Acacias. The bank opened Jan. 12 and was still adding some finishing touches to the sleek lobby, including black and white portraits of iconic Rancho Santa Fe and San Diego scenery. An ATM is expected to be operational toward the back of the building in the coming weeks. The Rancho Santa Fe branch was one of the latest Banc of California locations to open, along with one in Santa Barbara. “We are excited to have opened these new locations in Rancho Santa Fe and Santa Barbara and expand our reach to serve clients in these communities,� said Executive Vice President Gaylin Anderson, Banc of California’s chief retail banking officer. “These markets are an integral part of our plan to serve the needs of private businesses, entrepreneurs and homeowners across Southern California.� Banc of California has more than 100 banking and lending locations in the state, with 40 retail banking locations, including locally in San Marcos, La Jolla and Rancho Bernardo. The institution’s roots are in San Diego — it began in 1941 as the credit union for Rohr Aircraft in Chula Vista. The bank changed its name from PacTrust Bank to Banc of California in 2013. At the Rancho Santa Fe location, the staff has more than 50 years of experience in banking, lending and investments. Smart is a new hire for Banc of California, but she has 20 years of banking business in San Diego. She was previously with Citibank for 14 years.

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The staff at the newly opened Banc of California in Rancho Santa Fe. Courtesy photos “We love the feel of the community here; it’s a small town, and we’re excited to get involved in it,� said Smart, who is already a member of The Country Friends and is becoming involved in Rancho Santa Fe Rotary. Community service and volunteer work are important to her — she’s worked with Challenged Athletes Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, and the San Diego Food Bank, to name just a few. Smart said she is proudest that she has been named a court-appointed advocate for a 7-month-old foster child through Voices for Children. Banc of California’s commitment to community and nonprofits is one of the reasons she chose to work for them. “We are a community bank and focused very much on local residents and businesses within the community,� Smart said. “Because we’re not as big as a major bank, it’s easier to get things done and provide the best service for our clients.� The bank’s lobby hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The bank has some special rates for new clients. For details, contact the branch at 858-400-2993. Visit www.bancofcal.com or www.bancofcal.com/locations/rancho-santa-fe

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mean text messaging. It means making sure that we all understand one another. We also need to teach them gratitude and empathy. Gratitude is teaching them to be thankful for what they have, and empathy is teaching them to be able to forgive themselves for the mistakes that they will make and, in doing so empowering them to forgive others. What three things can both parents and executives learn from the best coaches? Strategy, discipline, and understanding. They need to understand all of the underlying Key Elements to these Principles as spelled out in “Connected To Goodness” in order to manifest or attract everything they desire in

life to be happy. How do you define success? Quite simply, success is happiness. I look at my journey as “successive events” … there are no successes or failures. Everything will come in the right way at the perfect time, but our main mission needs to be staying focused on connecting to goodness and being happy. Who is your personal hero? Why? Despite being surrounded by Hall of Famers such as Warren Moon, Troy Aikman and Steve Young, my personal hero is my mother. She empowered me with gratitude and empathy, and no one else has believed in me or sacrificed more for me than my mom …

and she loves the San Diego U-T, so I know she’s reading this. Hi, Mom. Thank you and I love you! What do you hope readers take away from “Connected to Goodness”? I hope they come away with a pragmatic approach to look at faith and fact … a simple way to first prioritize and then manifest or attract everything they desire or want in life accurately and rapidly. I hope they’ll be able to turn possibilities into probabilities and then make this their perspective or realities. Antoinette Kuritz and Jared Kuritz are the team behind STRATEGIES Public Relations and the La Jolla Writer’s Conference (www.lajollawritersconference.com).

‘Nightingale’ author Hannah speaks Feb. 11 at RSF Library Kristin Hannah, author of “The Nightingale,” will be the guest at a private reception Feb. 11, at 11:30 a.m., at the Rancho Santa Fe Library, 17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe. Join the RSF Library Guild for a light lunch and author presentation, followed by a question and answer session. Cost is $40 and includes a signed copy of “The Nightingale.” Sponsored by Wells Far-

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Solana Santa Fe PTO Donor Appreciation Party A Solana Santa Fe Elementary School PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) Donor Appreciation Party was held Jan. 30 at The Crosby. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

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Michael and Ilene Lamb, Teresa Tracey, Lisa and Shawn O’Coyne, Joe Gaudio, Dr. Philip Balikian

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SSF Educational Fund co-chairs Mina Kessler, Robin Gaines, Nora Balikian

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Phil and Lyn Gildred, Annie and Carson Simmons

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Solana Santa Fe PTO board members Alicia Gaudio, Nora Balikian, Mina Kessler, Robin Gaines, Felicia Vieira, SSF PTO President Holly Bauer

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Current Incentives This is the second in a series of five articles focused on the benefits of installing solar photovoltaics on your home in 2015. In this piece, Will Hobbs, owner of Native Electrical Construction, Inc., provides expert insights on the importance of project timing and current incentives, specifically how they relate to this year. Be sure to check back for next week’s feature on financing, purchasing and leasing options for your solar project. The time of sizeable rebates for equipping your home with solar photovoltaics may be coming to an end. Customers with solar capabilities are now paid retail rates for the power they deliver back to the grid. This structure is set to expire once the quota of nameplate generation capacity for each of California’s three investor-owned utilities is met, or in mid-2017. WHICHEVER COMES FIRST, IT’S OBVIOUS THAT THE TIME TO GO SOLAR IS NOW! “There is a general consensus amongst those in the industry that the utilities could very well meet their quotas by the end of 2015,” said Will Hobbs, president of Native Electrical Construction, Inc., in Ramona. Hobbs has directed photovoltaic (PV) projects since founding his company in 2005.

is currently being written and proposed that will influence economical decisions associated with supporting renewable energies. California State Assembly Bill 327, for example, addresses current legislation associated with renewable energies. “I strongly urge those considering renewable energies, such as solar, to review Assembly Bill 327,” Hobbs said. There are many current rebates and incentives currently being offered (see charts included within this article). Program eligibility depends on a multitude of factors, including your meter’s classification within San Diego Gas & Electric. The location of your property, the type of property you own and personal tax information are other dynamics that can determine which programs are specifically available to you. Check in with SDG&E to find out more information. Another resource to consider when making your solar decision is the The California Solar Initiative website (www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov).

His experience spans the planning and execution of complex water, waste water treatment and cogeneration plants projects. Throughout his career, he has seen the industry take off.

Are you considering an electric vehicle or energy efficiency upgrades for appliances, lighting and or equipment at your property? Be aware that there are current rebates, incentives and credits for these installations, as well.

A movement has formed, he says, based on society’s commitment to future generations and a growing awareness about the negative impact of too many fossil fuels.

Hobbs has a simple message for those on the fence about installing solar: Do your homework.

“To be on the forefront of this movement is both exciting and invigorating,” he said. “Solar is definitely not a trend and is here to stay.

“Take a little time to research the incentives and programs associated with the renewable energy or energy efficient upgrade project you are considering,” he said. “It could result in a much greater return on investment.”

“Both state and federal initiatives have mandated the acceptance of this relatively new industry, and as a direct result have propelled the growth into possibly being the main focus of this generation and many generations to come.”

Established in 2005, Native Electrical Construction Inc. is a full service, family-owned and operated electrical contracting firm with a staff properly trained in the electrical and renewable energy industries.

Hobbs said that many federal and state incentives that were initially offered have now been exhausted. Additionally, many current state and federal incentives are nearing the end of their course. Legislation

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Letters to the editor/Opinion

Education Matters/Opinion

Re bond payment extension: high school district should not change its current policy

Questioning legality of San Dieguito Union High School District boundary group meetings

The San Dieguito Union High School District administration is asking for approval from its board to extend the current payment period of 25 years to 30 years on Coupon Interest Bearing Bonds. If a majority of the board votes “Yes,” it will cost at least another $12 million in interest charges and could be as high as $20 million on the $100 million they are about to place. Additionally, once the change to the policy is approved, it is possible another $40 million in interest charges on the almost $200 million drawn that still remains to be issued from the AA bond could happen. Interest we could find ourselves making payments on past 2050. Twenty years ago, La Costa Canyon High School was opened. Over $15 million of the AA bond is being used to update this fairly new facility. Twenty-five years from now it is likely all the schools in our district will need upgrades again. If the board approves this change, millions that could have been available for those upgrades, will instead be needed to pay interest. Interest that could have been avoided if the district kept to its current policy. Please tell the board to stick to the policy they already have and to stick to the recommendation that came from our own Tax Collector, Dan McAllister, about not have any bond maturities beyond 25 years. Please join me in asking the San Dieguito Union High School District Board of Trustees to vote down increasing the number of years to pay its bonds to ensure we leave some money for future generations to spend versus paying interest on the obligations we created today. Steven McDowell LETTERS POLICY: Topical letters to the editor are encouraged. Submissions should include a full name, address, e-mail address (if available) and a telephone number for verification purposes. We do not publish anonymous letters and there are length limits (about 400 words maximum). E-mailed submissions are preferred to editor@delmartimes.net. Letters may be edited. The letters/columns published are the author’s opinion only and do not reflect the opinion of this newspaper.

OBITUARIES

Dr. Jack William Wheaton 1932 – 2015 Dr. Jack William Wheaton, following a long illness, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015. He was 82. He is survived by his wife, Jeannie; two sons; and six grandchildren; as well as the countless number in his “family” of fellow musicians who came to know and love Jack during his distinguished career in music. Among those musicians came these remarks: “It’s very sad to lose such a great musician, inspiratory and friend. I hope we never lose sight of his vision and direction”; “Jack was a good friend to the many musicians of San Diego. I learned a great

deal about the structure of big band arranging from him.”; “His enthusiasm for music and arranging sparked my interest in trying to arrange music for both the big band and the concert band”; “The music in San Diego is a bit sadder now.” The achievements Jack was most proud of included: recording ten CDs; authoring fifteen books; Past President of IAJE (International Association for Jazz Education) 4 yrs.; past President of The Musicians Association of San Diego County, Local 325, AFM, 6 yrs.; awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jazz Educators of California; an Emmy® for the Stan Kenton Collegiate Neophonic ABC Special, “Neophonic Spring” recently conducting the Stan Kenton Collegiate Neophonic for the LA Jazz Institute; training 84 pianists for the Gershwin® segment of the 1984 Olympics; and his film scores for House on the Sand (1962), Cat in the Cage (1978), Guns & Fury (1981) and Penitentiary 2 (1982). On the local level he headed up the 17 piece Rancho Santa Fe Big Band Swing Orchestra, now in

its 12th year, and he also performed at a variety of social events and venues in San Diego County. We will miss him on and off stage, in and around the Ranch, and especially his fantastic sense of humor, and stories about the bands and band leaders of the 20th Century’s Great American Song Book. Jack would be the first to tell us to “keep the music playing.” Jack was an elder in the Presbyterian Church and an avid researcher and bible teacher. His memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2015, at 2:00 PM at the Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, 120 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach, with a celebration of his life immediately following in the church hall. His friends will be performing a jazz session in his honor, and all who have shared the stage with him are welcome to bring their instruments. In lieu of flowers, send any contributions to Helen Woodward Animal Center, PO Box 54, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. Please sign the guest book online at www. legacy.com/obituaries/ ranchosantafereview.

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BY MARSHA SUTTON T h e fourth meeting of San Dieguito Union High Marsha Sutton School District’s “study group,” created to consider changes in high school boundaries, will meet Feb. 17. This meeting, as with the previous three, will be closed to the public. Illegally closed, I believe. All these meetings should have been open to the public, under California’s open meetings laws. So agrees Terry Francke, founder and general counsel for Californians Aware. CalAware (www.calaware.org) is a nonprofit, open government advocacy organization founded to help citizens and journalists understand their rights regarding the First Amendment, California’s open meeting Ralph M. Brown Act, and other laws ensuring transparency in government. “If the task force was created by the school board, then it must meet openly and with notice to the public,” Francke said in an email Jan. 26. Calling it a task force or a study group, or any other name for that matter, makes no difference. What matters is that the school board, composed of elected officials, authorized the creation of this committee. Although trustees did not take a formal vote, the board nonetheless clearly gave the go-ahead to staff to create the study group. According to the minutes from the June 19, 2014 meeting, “The board asked staff to form an ad hoc task force that would make a recommendation to the board” on the question of the district’s boundary policies. Whether a formal vote was taken or general assent was given, matters not. According to the law, the Brown Act applies to legislative bodies of local agencies and their subsidiaries, including boards, commissions, councils, committees, “or other bodies of a local agency that are created by charter, ordinance, resolution, or ‘normal action’ of a legislative body.” “This applies regardless of ‘temporary v. permanent’

and ‘advisory v. decisionmaking.’” Francke offered further evidence that the district is in violation of the law regarding open meetings. In the 1993 California Frazer v. Dixon Unified School District case, which refers to section 54952 of the California education code, the issue was whether “the board ‘created’ the advisory committee by some type of ‘formal action.’” The prevailing legal opinion states that boards may create advisory committees (call them what you will) “to assist with ‘examination of facts and data,’ and that the mechanisms by which such advisory bodies are created will be equally varied. We must give that section a broad construction to prevent evasion.” [ italics mine] The opinion further states that “adoption of a formal, written policy calling for appointment of a committee to advise the superintendent and, in turn, the board (with whom rests the final decision) … is sufficiently similar to the types of ‘formal action’ listed in section 54952.3.” The legal conclusion that applies in this case is that advisory committees are covered under the Brown Act, and to exclude the public from the meetings is in violation of Ed Code. Reluctant to speak openly Mike Grove, SDUHSD’s associate superintendent for educational services, said the study group is only making recommendations to the school board after reviewing and exploring all possible courses of action, and he justified the closed meetings because “no decisions are being made.” But, as stated before, advisory groups are to be regarded the same as decisionmaking. After my challenge, Grove consulted with lawyers who, not surprisingly, supported the district’s position that it has the right to keep the study group’s meetings closed. I’ve asked the district numerous times over the past week to provide written legal justification for this opinion, but have not received any as of press time. Grove said that opening up the meetings would inhibit the free flow of infor-

mation and members would be reluctant to speak openly. “It would be difficult to have productive, honest conversations,” he said, and would bring a different dynamic with the press and public present. “It’s difficult to be productive when the press is there,” he added. To which I say, “Tough.” Transparency in government and open meetings are just so darned annoying and inconvenient. Opening the meetings may make group members uncomfortable, but that’s no excuse for breaking the law. As the law states, “The Brown Act embodies the philosophy that public agencies exist for the purpose of conducting public business, and the public has the right to know how its ‘collaborative decisions’ are being made.” Closing these meetings violates California’s Brown Act which guarantees the public’s right to attend and participate in public meetings. Grove noted that the initial meetings provided members with background information and legal constraints concerning school boundaries, and subsequent meetings built upon the previous ones. So if parents come to one meeting without hearing an earlier one that detailed critical data that limited possible courses of action, he said they wouldn’t have the background needed to form viable opinions. That may be true. But it doesn’t outweigh the legal requirement to make the meetings public. Costly facilitator For more evidence that this committee was legitimately authorized by the school board, trustees at their Oct. 2, 2014 meeting formally approved a contract with consultant Leonard Steinberg at the rate of $350 per hour to facilitate the meetings. The contract, which is open-ended, was approved by a vote of 4 to 1, with board member John Salazar opposed. Salazar’s request to fellow board members to consider a cap on the facilitator costs was rejected. When he asked for a not-to-exceed See EDUCATION, page 25


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San Dieguito Union High School District Superintendent Rick Schmitt’s Monthly Update Superintendent Schmitt plans to update the greater San Dieguito Union High School District community through our local media with a monthly update. Topics covered will include curriculum, facilities, budget, enrollment, safety, and other specific and special interest topics. Today’s update focuses on middle and high school enrollment. 2015-16 High School Enrollment SDUHSD will employ its current enrollment practices for the 2015-16 school year with the High School Selection process, which began on Feb. 2, 2015. Each incoming 9th grade student is required to select the school he or she would like to attend in the 2015-16 school year. In order to participate in the SDUHSD High School Selection process, the student must live within the SDUHSD boundaries. The High School Selection window closes at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2015. Current SDUHSD 8th grade students who make no high school selection will be automatically enrolled in their school of residence (LCCHS or TPHS). Students already enrolled in SDUHSD high schools need not make a high school selection for 2015-16 unless they want to change schools. If more students apply for enrollment in a school than capacity can accommodate, we will conduct a random lottery to determine which students are enrolled. While we cannot guarantee that every student will get into his or her first choice school for 2015-16, we are committed to doing our absolute best to enroll as many students as we can in their first choice school and we have a history of success with this effort. For more information on 2015-16 high school enrollment, please visit www.sduhsd.net/Parents--Students/High-SchoolSelection/index.html. High School Enrollment Study Group In the summer 2014, the SDUHSD Board of Trust-

Rick Schmitt ees asked staff to establish a group of parents, students and staff members to explore various options for enrolling students in our high schools. The group was established due to concerns expressed by community members about the lottery enrollment process at two high schools and due to the need to examine long-term high school enrollment projections and demographic shifts in our community. Participants for the group were solicited in the early fall of 2014 and the group was established as the High School Enrollment Study Group (HSESG). The group is not a decision-making body, but rather an information gathering effort focused on the following tasks: • Examine the long-term demographic and enrollment projections that could influence HS enrollment in SDUHSD • Examine current district enrollment practices and relevant state law in order to arrive at a list of potential ways we could enroll students in our high schools • Analyze each potential option to identify benefits and drawbacks of each option • Share these options, along with benefits/drawbacks, with the broader community and seek feedback on each • Report findings to the school board The group has met three times to date and will begin seeking input from the broader community this spring. While the exact timeline is unclear, the group expects to report its findings to the school board late in the spring or summer of 2015. Given this, it is im-

portant to realize that should the board decide to make changes in how we enroll students in our high schools, these changes would take place beginning with the 2016-17 school year, not the 2015-16 school year. For more detailed information about the work of the HSESG, please visit the group’s webpage at www. sduhsd.net/Parents--Students/High-School-Selection/index.html. Summaries of each of the group’s meetings are posted here as well as information about community forums and other community input opportunities. Middle School IntraDistrict Transfers Students who will attend SDUHSD middle schools in the 2015-16 school year have the opportunity to apply to attend a school other than their school of residence. Beginning Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, incoming 7th and 8th grade students can apply for intradistrict transfers. The intradistrict transfer window will close March 2, 2015. After this deadline, we will grant transfers on a space-available basis. If more students apply for transfer to a school than capacity can accommodate, we will conduct a random lottery to determine which transfers are granted. Historically, each of our middle schools has accommodated all transfer requests with the exception of Carmel Valley Middle School. There has never been the need to conduct a middle school lottery. Students accepted on an intra-district transfer are responsible for their own transportation. Detailed information on district schools is available via our district website (www. sduhsd.net) and further information about intra-district transfers is available at www.sduhsd.net/Parents-Students/High-School-Selection/index.html. You can follow Superintendent Schmitt on Facebook, (https://www.facebook.com/ sduhsd), and Twitter, (https:// twitter.com/SDUHSD_Supt).

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RSF Rady Unit’s Circus Nights Gala The Rancho Santa Fe Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary held its Circus Nights Gala Jan. 31 at the Grand Del Mar. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Sam S. and Rose Stein Emergency Care Center in support of its Resuscitation Room Project. The center is the only emergency care center in the region dedicated to caring for kids and the only one in San Diego County designated as a Level 1 pediatric trauma center. Each year, there are approximately 70,000 emergency care visits. Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Circus Nights featured a cirque-style show extravaganza. Most photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

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Roni and Ken McGuire, Marcelo and Cristiane Valdez Jeff and Annette Symon, Navessa and Rob Strickland

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Right: Silent auction at the Rady Circus Gala

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tant manager Ivan Holler has served as interim manager. With Overton’s arrival, Holler returns to his former position. Overton said he was happy working at his job in Desert Mountain, when he was contacted by a recruiter regarding the Rancho Santa Fe job. He came to the Ranch to meet with the Association board, and “everything just naturally fell into place there. It felt like a really good fit.” One of the things that impressed him, said Overton, was the list of projects that the Association board is working on, such as improved cellular service, expanding broadband service to every lot in the Covenant, and research into the costs and feasibility of a community swimming pool and fitness center. Another was the board’s emphasis on communication and transparency, which he shares, Overton said. “The board is committed to open and transparent communication on all issues at all times,” he said. Among the ways he plans to improve communication with members, he said, are to enhance the Association’s website, and expand its email list to be used for everything from sending out information on upcoming issues to emergency notifications for wildfires and other incidents. Overton also wants to launch a quarterly newsletter or magazine to keep members informed, similar to a publication he started at Desert Mountain. Last year, Overton won a “Manager of the Year” award from the Arizona Association of Community Managers. In a farewell letter to residents of Desert Mountain, he listed as among his proudest accomplishments the construction of a trail system funded almost entirely by owner donations. In Rancho Santa Fe, Overton will oversee an organization that provides a variety of services, such as a security patrol, maintenance and development of the community’s pri-

vate system of hiking and equestrian trails, parks and recreation and development review. The Association also owns and manages a golf and tennis club. Although Rancho Santa Fe is officially part of the unincorporated area of San Diego County, and comes under the jurisdiction of the county government, the Association functions much like a local government agency. Overton’s tenure as manager comes after a tumultuous period in 2014, when Smith left amid criticism from some residents regarding his annual base salary of $247,000, which totaled $271,000 with his annual bonus and taxable benefits, according to Association tax documents. The Board of Directors removed Ann Boon as president of that body, and she was subsequently re-elected to a new three-year term, and also reinstated as board president. In her column published in today’s Rancho Santa Fe Review, Boon said Overton will receive an annual base salary of $215,000, plus an annual performance bonus of up to 15 percent, if he meets specific performance criteria established by the board. Overton will also receive vacation, health and retirement benefits, according to Boon. “Ultimately, we structured a package that we believe is fair to our manager and to the community. We established a package that provides strong incentives for performance,” Boon wrote. Overton, an avid cyclist, said he is looking forward to hitting North County’s scenic roadways. He and his wife, Gabriela, have three children; the youngest is a freshman at Arizona State University. He encouraged residents to email him at bill@rsfassociation.org, or call him at 858-756-1174 with questions or concerns. “I’m here to help,” he said.

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route, a technician with a pilot’s license must manually operate them during shoots, according to Owens. Also, Owens said preparing for scenes demands completing stacks of detailed safety paperwork. “80 percent of the job is done off set,” Owens said. He said the demand is skyrocketing for drones in television, movies and commercials. And drones are poised to take off in other industries. John McGraw, a private aerospace consultant and former deputy flight standards director for the FAA, said more businesses are turning to drones, for everything from monitoring crops to inspecting bridges. “They’re a lot safer in many cases,” McGraw said. However, McGraw said most drone companies are currently operating without FAA approval, potentially limiting their growth. But, he said the FAA exemptions signaled the agency is close to rolling out a draft of uniform rules for small drones. Facing pressure from drone manufacturers, the FAA is expected to announce proposed standards in the next month or so for legalizing drones that weigh less than 55 pounds. Still, it could be around two years before such rules take effect, McGraw said. “Regulations have been slow to catch up to the technology,” he said. He added the FAA has a tough job because it has to navigate safety concerns and other issues when crafting regulations. Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, an industry group, anticipates drone businesses could generate $14 billion in economic activity in the U.S. from 2015 to 2018. In a June press release, the group stated uniform FAA rules and training procedures, rather than individual exemptions, would unlock the industry’s potential. In the meantime, “it’s really exciting to be on the cutting edge of this industry,” said Kate Bedingfield, spokeswoman for the Motion Picture Association of America. The association facilitated the first round of FAA exemptions. Bedingfield said the organization would push for more filmmaking waivers when appropriate in the near term. “There are really tremendous creative and safety benefits,” Bedingfield said.


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amount, “they all said no,� Salazar said at the time. Grove said last week that Steinberg’s company has billed the district just over $12,000 for his work to date, to prepare for and facilitate the three meetings. He called Steinberg “productive and objective� and said it was good to have him lead this effort. Grove said the decision was made to select an outside consultant to do the work rather than use someone from inside the district, to avoid the appearance that the district would be controlling the process and come to a predetermined conclusion. But the district traded one potential misperception for another, very real one – widespread, valid objections over the high-priced contract and the amount of taxpayer money being spent on the facilitator. Paying big bucks for someone to lead a task force might be more palatable if the purpose of the group was to explore options for something so complicated and impossible to sort out

that no board member or staff administrator could wrap their heads around it. But this is not one of those issues. When demand for a school exceeds supply and a lottery system is used that does not offer preferential status to kids who live close to the school, the obvious solution is to give first priority to students within a certain geographic radius so they can attend their neighborhood school if they choose to do so. If more seats are available after that, then it’s open to the entire district via a lottery. Recommendation to the board, and done. Salazar supported this approach and opposed the formation of a task force,

but district staff and the board decided instead to create this cumbersome 43-member committee to study the issue – a move that has delayed for one full year any change in current policy. And then district staff decided to close the meetings to the public. This is a highly contentious and emotionally charged issue, with hundreds of parents anxious about the deliberations. Discussions should not be kept secret. There have already been three illegally held meetings. Let’s not see a fourth. Marsha Sutton can be reached at suttonmarsha@ gmail.com.

Coast Youth Foundation hosts golf benefit March 16 The Coast Youth Foundation is holding a golf tournament on March 16 at the Santaluz Golf Club to promote, and financially support underserved youths through community outreach, mentoring and athletics. Prizes, gifts and family fun for all. Sign up at CoastYouthFoundation.org. For donations and sponsorship opportunities, visit coastyouthfoundation.org.

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“They just feel really good about things,� he said. Other good signs, said Reaser, are growth of the economy at near 3 percent, more job creation, low inflation and a lower unemployment rate, although she acknowledged that many people have stopped looking for work, and wages haven’t increased. Closer to home, Reaser said California and San Diego in particular are doing well, and she noted that “the jobs are not all going to Texas.� San Diego saw the creation of 44,000 new jobs last year, said Reaser: “Biotech is on fire.� Other sectors, such as tourism, the military, construction and health are also growing, she said. “I think San Diego is on a good track,� Reaser said. “We’ll probably outperform the state and the nation again in 2015.� One of the biggest economic developments in recent months, she said, was the drop in oil prices, which have led to gasoline prices in San Diego hovering at a little over $2 per gallon. “The plunge in oil prices by more than 50 percent

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Financial experts speak at Bridges event Two well-known San Diego financial experts gave a sunny, upbeat economic prognosis for 2015 at a meeting of real estate professionals held at the Bridges Club on Jan. 27. (See story on page 1.) The event’s guest speakers were Lynn Reaser, chief economist of Point Loma Nazarene University’s Fermanian Economic & Business Institute, and George Chamberlin, the “Money Advisor” for NBC 7/39. Chamberlin is also the business editor for KOGO Radio and host of “Money in the Morning.” Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

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RSF Tennis Club Welcome Reception The Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club held a welcome reception on Jan. 31 for new members at the clubhouse, along with a doubles tennis exhibition open to members and non-members. President Dave Van Den Berg welcomed attendees with an introduction to the pros, the board, league captains and the facilities. The doubles tennis exhibition was an opportunity to see the top two ranked juniors in the nation, Andrew Salu and Hudson Rivera, play the top two adult club members, Terry McClanahan and Pat Dougherty. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

Terry McClenahan, Patrick Dougherty, Hudson Rivera, Andrew Salu

Leigh Ann Rivera, Ellen Salu (moms of the two junior players)

Paul LeBeau, Scott DeGoler Alejandro Astiz and Martha Lozano

Eran Salu, Ethan Schiffman

Amy and Tim Claxton

Jim and Nick Previti

Dagmar Helgager, Jack Popoff, Alka Tolani, Raj Tolani, Jim Helgager Frank Cassou, Katie Harrison Chris Finkelson, Liz O’Neil


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Artists explore how the deaf experience sound in ‘LOUD Silence’

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BY WILL BOWEN Art can be of great value in helping us look at concepts like “difference” and “equality” in new ways. It can even speed the process of our social evolution. The Calit2 gallery on the UC San Diego campus (California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology) is one place where people are not afraid to do this, and that makes it worthy of our attention. Calit2 is a place that can help us grow. Its curators and artists make our humanity “bigger.” The latest show at Calit2 is called “LOUD silence.” It’s about sound and hearing, and explores the question, “What do the deaf really hear?” The artists in this show collectively attempt to loudly explode the myth of a silent deaf world. They aim to build a pathway that will help eradicate any oppression of the deaf and lead to new ways of thinking about sound and silence. Social scientists Carol Padden and Tom Humphries say people with deafness actually know a lot about sound, and sound informs and inhabits their world just as much it does the next person. It’s just that the deaf hear more viscerally — through vibrations and sensations. They may even see sound. Music theorist Joseph Straus says that for the deaf, “Hearing can be a much more multisensory experience.” The opening night of “LOUD silence” Jan. 22 was a very moving and uplifting experience, seeing people gaily bantering in American Sign Language. A large group of the hearing-impaired showed up for Christine Sun Kim’s “FingerTap Quartet.” Kim presented her performance piece both in ASL and by typing on a computer with her words displayed on a linked bank of 20 large-screen TVs. She shared four prompts about sound that she asked Jamie Stewart and his musical group, Xin Xin, to vocalize. The first prompt was to make “a sound that you like and think is good.” This produced vowel sounds like oh, ee and ah. The second prompt was to make “a sound that you don’t like and don’t think is good.” This lead to sounds like nasty laughs, coughs, and backward-spoken words. The third prompt was to make “a sound that you like but suspect might not be good.” This led to yawns and rapping rhythms. The fourth prompt to make “a sound that you don’t like but know is good,” produced foghorns, doorbells, telephone rings and babies crying. After the performance, show curator Amanda Cachia, a grad student studying art history, theory and criticism at UCSD and who is also a dwarf activist, was joined on stage by Kim, Lisa Cartwright and Brenda Brueggemann for a panel discussion about the performance and gallery exhibition. The panel explored deaf people’s conceptions of sound and the distinction between art and identity in deaf soundworks.

The wall of digital prints in the Calit2 gallery on the UC San Diego campus for the exhibit ‘LOUD Silence.’ An audience member asked Kim what a deaf person’s experience of rhythm was like. Kim said that she was exploring rhythm by watching a metronome swing back and forth at different speeds, but had not yet come to any conclusions. After the panel, patrons strolled over to explore the Calit2 gallery proper, which featured things like a performance video by Shary Boyle titled “Silent Dedication”; an installation by Darrin Martin called “Radiolarian”; some drawings of sound scoring by Kim; and a set of sculptures titled “Breathing Instruments,” by Alison O’Daniel. The gallery plans to host additional events with speakers and performances related to the show, which will be posted at http://gallery.calit2.net. The show runs through March 1. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

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RSF Tennis Club Welcome Reception continued from page B1

Andrew Salu

Patrick Dougherty Hudson Rivera

Penny Ellenor, Dominic Archdale, Marty Billings

Kevin Miller, Perrin Orr, Dave Van Den Berg (Tennis Club President)

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‘Black Dolls’ offers history from child’s perspective “Black Dolls,” an art exhibition featuring 125 inimitable handmade African American dolls created between 1850 and 1940, will have its world premiere Feb. 7-July 5 at Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park. The dolls are believed to have been created by AfricanAmericans and portray playful boys and girls, finely dressed gentlemen and elegant young ladies, distinguished older men and stately, determined women of Black dolls from the collection of Deborah Neff. mature years. Courtesy photo Their embroidered, stitched and painted faces express a variety of emotions — surprise, puzzlement, contentment and joy. The dolls are constructed of mixed media, many made of leftover materials, including precious bits of lace, ribbon and selvage. Several dolls have delicate paper clothing, teeth and eyes; others have a small piece of wood or leather inserted under the fabric to form a nose. Some dolls have heads made from coconut shells, leather-wrapped heads and limbs, or make use of manufactured doll parts. “Black Dolls” also includes a selection of rare 19th- and 20th-century photographs of dolls, posed alone or clutched by their young owners. The images provide a historical context for the handmade and cherished companions. To illuminate these stories and to honor Black History Month, the Mingei collaborated with several local organizations to develop public programs related to the exhibition: • Feb. 25, 6-8 p.m. “Why Do You Have Black Dolls?” film screening with director Samantha Knowles, museum staff, and Gaidi Finnie of the San Diego African American Fine Arts Museum. The film focuses on the little-known black doll community and shares stories of the history, beauty and pride of the black doll. Free with museum admission. • March 14, 2-4 p.m. Discussion on how African Americans have been depicted in art, memorabilia and collectibles — including dolls — throughout history, held in collaboration with the San Diego African American Fine Arts Museum at Bayview Baptist Church, 6134 Benson Ave. Free. • March 18, 6-8 p.m. “Who Is Leo Moss?” forensic discussion with Dr. Steve Eilenberg radiologist and artist who used X-ray and CAT scan equipment at Scripps Health to reveal information on several dolls in the exhibition. Tickets: $8-$12 at the museum. “Black Dolls” is the fourth show in the museum’s 18-month exhibition theme “American Icons —Celebrating Folk Art, Craft and Design From Coast to Coast. “ The Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Monday. Admission: $7-$10. Call 619-239-0003; visit mingei.org. — From Mingei Museum Reports

Chargers Ladies reach out to Casa de Amparo The San Diego Chargers Ladies Club visited Casa de Amparo in December to learn about its programs fighting child abuse and neglect. Soon after the visit, club members signed up to participate in Casa’s 12th annual Holiday Drive. The drive attracted 190 individuals and 60 groups who fulfilled 230 Casa Kids’ holiday wish lists, as well as household needs for the 1,000 Casa Kids served throughout the year. Community members who wish to host their own drives for Casa Kids throughout the year may contact Heather Jenkins at 760-566-3559 or hjenkins@casadeamparo.org. Casa de Amparo is the San Diego Chargers Courage House, part of a network of NFL teams and local charities dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Pictured are: Chargers Ladies Club members (back row, L-R): Chelsea Walker with daughter Charlotte; Kelly McCoy; Sarah Wooden; Deborah Johnson; Jane McGuire; Annette Castango; Amy Abraham; Linda Reich; Lea Butkiewizch and Nina Steichen. Front row: Susie Spanos, Stacia Woodhead, Chanel Weddle and Denise Derret. Courtesy photo

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Class project becomes book series for young author

Paint class offered Feb. 21 at Del Mar Highlands Town Center

BY KRISTINA HOUCK What began as a fifthgrade assignment has turned into a children’s book series for Liana-Melissa Allen. Now 19, the young author and illustrator has recently self-published “Donkey’s Kite: A Horse Valley Ad- Liana-Melissa Allen with one of the books in her series, venture,” the second book of ‘Donkey’s Kite: A Horse Valley Adventure.’ Courtesy “A Horse Valley Adventure” photo series. “I just love to enter other worlds,” said Allen, who graduated from Torrey Pines High School in 2014. “I love to create imaginary characters and write about their worlds. It feels like the characters are alive when I’m drawing them and writing about them.” A creative child, Allen grew up drawing and writing. Her imagination stemmed from her love of reading, which was instilled in her as a young girl by her father. Every evening she sat in his lap in their “Big Chair,” where he read to her. By second grade, Allen created a cast of characters that later starred in her first book. “I had adventures with them,” she recalled. “I’d go places, and they’d go with me. It was something that captured my childhood. When I’m in that world, I’m kind of like a kid again.” Fast-forward to fifth grade, Allen wrote and illustrated “The Three Little Horses and the Big Bully Donkey,” a spin-off of “The Three Little Pigs,” for a class project. Her father, who read weekly to children at Del Mar Heights Elementary School, shared the story with students. “They just loved the stories,” recalled Paul Allen, who volunteered at the school for 13 years. “It was so exciting to see kids get inspired to read.” As a 17-year-old high school junior, Allen self-published her first book. Since then, she has published six books, including a Spanish version of “The Three Little Horses and the Big Bully Donkey.” Allen, who is also a pianist, is planning on releasing audio books for her series. She is also working on animating the characters for a YouTube video. In addition to delving into young adult fiction, she has plenty of ideas for “A Horse Valley Adventure” series. “I’ve got quite a few characters to have fun with,” she said. “I have a very talented daughter,” her father added. “I’m very proud of her.” Allen’s books are available at amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com. Visit www.lianamelissaallen.com.

2015 Go Red For Women Campaign kicks off Feb. 5 The American Heart Association’s annual Go Red For Women Campaign kicks off Thursday, February 5, with local landmarks and supporters “Going Red.” Over 25 San Diego landmarks/businesses are Going Red in February, including UC San Diego Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, UC San Diego Medical Center, La Valencia Hotel and the US Grant, to name a few. In addition, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors has declared Friday, Feb. 6 as Wear Red Day in San Diego County. National Wear Red Day and American Heart Month are just one portion of the American Heart Association’s yearlong Go Red For Women campaign. The campaign is a national call to increase awareness of heart disease in women that inspires women to take charge of their heart health, and stress the importance of knowing their numbers (i.e. blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and body mass index). Since the movement was launched a little over a decade ago, more than 650,000 women have been saved from

heart disease. Yet there is still much to do as nearly 1,100 women are still dying each day. For information, visit www.goredforwomen. org.

Auditions set for Globe’s Summer Shakespeare Intensive Auditions for the Old Globe’s 2015 Summer Shakespeare Intensive for San Diego County high school students will be March 21 and March 22 on the Globe campus. The fourweek program offers high school actors and actresses a chance to refine their skills as performers in a professional setting. The Intensive will take place July 11 and on weekdays from July 13 through Aug. 10. The program will culminate with a public performance of two Shakespeare plays on Aug. 10 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Cost is $725 with a limited number of need-based scholarships available. Auditions are by appointment only and can be scheduled beginning in February. Visit theoldglobe.org/summerintensive or globelearning@theoldglobe.org.

Mia Francesca Del Mar and Wine and Canvas San Diego will offer a painting event from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center at 12955 El Camino Real, G-4. For $35, guests will follow step-by-step instructions from a local artist to re-create the featured painting, “Tuscan Trail” (at right). All art supplies will be provided including 16-inch-by-20-inch canvas, paints, brushes, easels and aprons. Wine is not included. No experience is necessary. By the end of the event, guests will bring home a great work of art that they created on their own. Mia Francesca’s full food and beverage menu will be available for purchase during the event. Guests will re-create ‘Tuscan Registration is required: https://www.wineandcan- Trail’ at the Feb. 21 event. vas.com/wine-and-canvas-calendar-san-diego-ca.html. Wine and Canvas San Diego is a mobile art entertainment company offering public and private painting events at local venues, corporate settings and private homes.

San Diego Musical Theatre offers ‘West Side Story’ San Diego Musical Theatre announces the first production of the 2015 season, “West Side Story,” playing Feb. 13-March 1 at its new home, the Spreckels Theatre on Broadway in downtown San Diego. The world’s greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theater’s finest accomplishments, with music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and book by Arthur Laurents. Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the “American” Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-rending and relevant musical dramas of our time. Show times are 7:30 Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Single tickets are $35-$65. Children 16 and under save $10; senior and student discounts available. Group discounts available; call 858-560-5740. For individual tickets, call 858-560-5740 or visit www.sdmt.org. The Spreckels Theatre is at 121 Broadway, San Diego.

Meditation event Feb. 20 with ‘Swamiji’ Join spiritual teacher, personal coach, and author Swami Parameshwarananda on Feb. 20 for a free meditation being offered to the public to launch a weekend of teachings about cultivating powerful techniques to unlock a more passionate and effective way of living life by changing habits and thought patterns. This free meditation event will be led by renowned speaker “Swamiji” from 7-8:30 p.m. at the One Mind-One Heart Center for Spiritual Living, 11211 Sorrento Valley Road in San Diego. Guests will first be treated to a brief talk by Swamiji on the importance of being present and shifting perspective to achieve goals, and the value in learning proven meditation practices to manifest desired outcomes. A guided meditation by Swamiji will follow to set the tone for transformational thinking and living throughout the year of 2015 and beyond. Reserve your seat today via email by contacting swamijip@gmail.com. Swami Parameshwarananda is an initiated monk with a Ph.D. in organizational psychology from New York University. He was a licensed psychologist in New York, management consultant for 25 years, and designated master coach with international experience. Visit www.inthepathoflight.com and www.insidetipsblog.com for information.

‘2015 Go Red For Women Luncheon’ to be held Feb. 27 The 2015 Go Red For Women Luncheon is Friday, Feb. 27, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. The luncheon is the celebratory event for the American Heart Association’s annual Go Red campaign. For many, the luncheon is a life-changing experience. The luncheon focuses on three areas to support the fight against heart disease in women: heightening awareness of the issue, creating a passionate call-to-action, and generating funds to support education and research. The 2014 luncheon drew over 650 people, raising almost $750,000 for heart disease and stroke research. The 2015 event is expected to surpass those figures. Organizers expect the event to be a complete sell-out. New to this year’s luncheon is renowned aerialist Tania Holt. Luncheon registration begins at 10 a.m. The American Heart Association will also honor its 2015 Legendary Women of the Heart at the event. This year’s Legendary Women are Dixie Unruh, Karen Cohn, Gaby Sulpizio, Sally Thornton, and Ronne Froman Blue. This year’s campaign chair is Debbie Turner. Barbara-Lee Edwards of KFMB-CBS 8 will again serve as Go Red For Women Luncheon Mistress of Ceremonies. Local Go Red For Women sponsor UC San Diego Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center will provide free health screenings to attendees. Screening include Body Mass Index, hypertension (blood pressure) and cholesterol. For more information, please contact the American Heart Association at (858) 4103850 or visit sdgoredluncheon.ahaevents.org.


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DESCEND INTO THE MIND OF OPERA’S ULTIMATE BAD BOY! Lustful, pompous and sadistic, Don Giovanni stalks his latest conquest, but he cannot escape his past sins or the ones who try to bring him to justice. In a shocking conclusion, we find that the living are not the only ones who can seek vengeance. This opera contains adult situations. All performances at the San Diego Civic Theatre. Free lecture one hour prior to each performance. ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS DISPLAYED ABOVE THE STAGE

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Local sisters hoping line of travel accessories will go far BY KRISTINA HOUCK Having frequently traveled for business and pleasure, sisters Shelli Pelly and Vickie Nezat saw a need for functional, stylish travel gear for women. Looking to meet that need in the marketplace, the pair launched women’s luxury lifestyle brand, Jessie Georgina, in mid-November. “You should demand more from your products,” said Pelly, co-founder and chief operating officer of Jessie Georgina. “You should demand they fit and suit your lifestyle.” Jessie Georgina’s debut collection, “Solana Beach,” features five products, including a travel tote, four-in-one belt bag, twoin-one wallet and clutch, two-in-one cosmetic and toiletry bag, and toiletry bag. One of the line’s most popular items is the Wind-n-Sea toiletry bag, which offers extra space for products, while still adhering to the Transportation Security Administration’s 3-1-1 liquids rule. After all, it was designed by Nezat, who worked for the TSA after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. “She comes up with a lot of these really cool organizational features and figures out how to make them work,” Pelly said. “With this design, you can fit more products.” Another popular product, Pelly said, is the four-in-one Trestles belt bag. With a removable strap, it can be used as a belt bag, cross-body, clutch and wallet. “Some of the pieces will grow on you because you don’t realize how ineffective and non-functional a lot of your pieces are until you have something that is actually

specifically made for you,” said Pelly, a longtime San Diego resident who lives near the Rancho Santa Fe polo fields. “We get so used to things not really working for us and making do.” Originally from Seattle, Pelly and Nezat grew up in a military family, with their father a member of the U.S. Coast Guard. Pelly, who’s just a year and a half older than Nezat, graduated from the University of San Diego with a bachelor’s degree in mass media communications. After earning her degree, she spent 15 years in the corporate sector as a director of sales in telecommunications and Internet technology. Nezat earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Oregon, and spent 11 years working for the government. Living in Carmel Valley, she works as a consultant in addition to serving as co-founder and chief creative officer of Jessie Georgina. Although the sisters worked in different sectors for most of their lives, they have always dreamed of building a business together, especially one that would cater to women, Pelly said. “We always knew at some point we were going to go into business together, and it was going to be something that would help make women’s lives better and easier,” Pelly said. “It’s something that’s just been positive. I don’t know that I would have done it with somebody who wasn’t my sister.” The pair formed the business in 2011, naming it after their late grandmother, Jessie Georgina. Nezat created the initial designs, See TRAVEL, page B22

Jessie Georgina’s debut collection, “Solana Beach,” features five products including this colorful travel tote and a clutch. Courtesy photos (Right) Vickie Nezat and Shelli Pelly named Jessie Georgina after their late grandmother.

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Patriot Profiles: ‘I’m grateful I had an opportunity to give back to Liberia’

Students in the Ebola Treatment Unit Course diagnose a potential patient for symptoms of the Ebola virus during training at the National Police Training Academy in Monrovia, Liberia, in November 2014. Photo by Staff Sgt. V. Michelle Woods.

This column presents “Patriot Profiles” to provide readers insight into the lives of our country’s heroes. BY JEANNE MCKINNEY “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” The words of John F. Kennedy ring true as the United States sends up to 4,000 men and women in uniform to help free Ebola-stricken nations. According to the World Health Organization, “The current outbreak in West Africa (first cases notified in March 2014), is the largest and most complex Ebola outbreak since the Ebola virus was first discovered in 1976. There have been more cases and deaths in this outbreak than all others combined.” For U.S. Navy Lt. Prince Kwaku Tailey, born and raised in Liberia, the return to his homeland to join the fight was an emotional one. The challenge for him and other military members was not just the disease. As WHO describes it: “The most severely affected countries, Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia, have very weak health systems, lacking human and infrastructural resources, having only recently emerged from long periods of conflict and instability … Community engagement is the key to successfully controlling outbreaks.” Tailey supports the U.S. Department of Defense’s Ebola Training Team and is responsible for coordinating movement for Mobile Training Teams. “Any logistical issues they run into — we make sure all of that happens. We become the background force, so the training teams can carry on their missions.” Tailey leads a 23-member Navy team, part of Task Force Eagle Medic that supports the Ebola Training Team. The team’s trainers were taught by WHO (concentrated in Monrovia) to be flexible in the field. During the training, Tailey, as operations officer, sat in with a group of Ebola survivors they referred to for “expectations.” “There are about seven people on the panel, and each of them gave their experiences from before they got infected, when they got infected and the training and treatment they received in the Ebola Treatment Unit. It was very interesting and heartbreaking at the same time. “There was one lady — it started with her kid,” he continued in his West African accent. “She and her husband took him to the hospital — the ETU. In that process, her hus-

band got infected as well. The lady contracted the disease taking care of her son and husband … She lost her son first and then her husband … She survived the treatment through the ETU. “Every one of those individuals that gave their story said great things about providers and the nurses that catered to them during their time in the ETU,” he continued. “Our contributions did a lot because we exposed (the populace) to what they needed to know to take care of themselves and their family members. Almost all the remote areas are now covered as far as training goes, for running ETUs and all of that.” Growing up in Liberia, Tailey said, he “was not privy to a lot of things.” He joined the Marine Corps in 1998 and served 10 years, reaching staff sergeant, E-6. His longtime interest in health care steered him towards the Navy Medical Service Corps. In 2008, he was accepted into the Sailor Procurement Program, a way enlisted Marines and sailors can become officers. Running with military edu-

Liberia, 2014. Lt. Prince Kwaku Tailey. Photo courtesy U.S. Navy cational opportunities, he also earned a master’s degree in health care administration from Baylor University in 2010. As a health care administrator, Tailey supports all aspects of managing a naval medical facility. An affinity for health care came from Tailey’s granddad, a registered nurse. These footsteps he’s followed have taken him to far-off places and back. In 2011, Tailey deployed to Afghanistan, as a combat adviser during Operation Enduring Freedom. “I advised the budget director to the surgeon general for the Afghan National Police. They had their own medical police hospital, so we trained their hospital staff how to run it. Through our efforts, the police and Army hospitals have been fully operating throughout Afghanistan. You can see we’re not in combat missions anymore. Everything is now headed by the Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police.” Tailey feels fortunate to be part of health care machinery — working with a diverse group of people. “I’m grateful I had an opportunity to come and give back to Liberia. To see the great progress that has happened since I’ve been here See PATRIOT, page B15

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‘Maximizing Your Brain Health’ at the RSF Library The Alzheimer’s Association, in partnership with the Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild, is hosting a series of free “Brain Health & Alzheimer’s” classes. Photos on this page are from the “Maximizing Your Brain Health” class, held Jan. 27. Attendees learned about the things you can do to keep your brain healthier as you age. Lunch was provided by The Vi at La Jolla Village. The next event will be held Feb. 24. (See page 13) For more information, call 800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org/sandiego. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

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Family Week camp, new youth classes, poker tournament and more at RSFCC BY LINDA DURKET, RSF COMMUNITY CENTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The new lineup of fun and exciting after-school classes at the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center has started, but it’s not too late to register! A few classes have spots left. New classes include Animal Adventures on location at Helen Woodward Animal Center; Pre Engineering: Mine, Craft, Build; Icky Sticky Science; and Woodshop Wizards! The center is also offering favorites including golf, tennis, yoga, dance and hoops. After-school classes are available to all students grades K-5, with some preschool-age classes, too. The Rancho Santa Fe Community Center is at 5970 La Sendita, Rancho Santa Fe. Register for all classes and events to 858-756-2461 or visit www.rsfcc.org: • Poker Tournament, Saturday, Feb. 28: “Put Your Hearts on the Table” at our exciting No-Limit Texas Hold’em Charity Poker Tournament! The tournament will take place from 6-11 p.m. at the center. Players of all levels will compete for this year’s title of “Champ of the Ranch” and the chance to win the Grand Prize, a men’s luxury watch valued at more than $10,000. Thank you to the evening’s sponsors, The Faltinsky Family and The Zeps Family, for their generous support. The night will feature a hosted bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, opportunity prizes, roulette and live entertainment! Cost for a Player Pass is $250 and a Spectator Pass is $100. Spectators can improve their beginning poker skills at a learner’s table. All proceeds benefit the RSF Community Center, a nonprofit, 501(c)3. Must be 21 years or older to attend. • Family Week Camps, Feb. 9-13: Looking for child care while the little ones are off from school? Sign them up for the fun Family Week Camp this winter, Feb. 9-13. Outings planned include ice skating, “SpongeBob the Movie,” Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, CeramiCafe and bowling. Camps run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for students ages

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A variety of regional events offered Six Concerts Set 1) Internationally acclaimed cellist Maya Beiser will perform with La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8 at Mandeville Auditorium, UCSD, 9500 Gilman Drive. On the program: Osvaldo Golijov’s Azul – a cello concerto written for Yo-Yo Ma, and Khse Buon – a piece for unaccompanied cello by UCSD composer Chinary Ung. Tickets: $15-27. (858) 534-4637. lajollasymphony.com 2) Mainly Mozart’s 19th winter-spring Spotlight Chamber Music Series will kick off 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 with a trio of concerts featuring violinist Erin Keefe, cellist Ronald Thomas and pianist Adam Neiman. Auditorium at TSRI, 10620 John Jay Hopkins Drive. Tickets: $55. (619) 466-8742. mainlymozart.org 3) Fresh Sound San Diego, a concert series that avoids the mainstream, will bring Ross Karre to San Diego, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 at Bread & Salt, 1955 Julian Ave. His program, “Opera with Objects,” is comprised of several works from the last 50 years involving objects as a means of containing (or liberating) larger worlds of perception. Tickets: $10-15. (619) 987-6214. freshsoundmusic.com 4) Kevin Hays and his New Day Trio will make a rare West Coast appearance, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 when they perform at the Athenaeum, 1008 Wall St. Hays is considered as one of the leading jazz pianists of his generation. Tickets: $21-26. (858) 454-5872. ljathenaeum. org 5) In honor of Black History Month, international jazz legend Jeannie Cheatham presents a treatise on Kansas City Blues with live music, storytelling, and recently rediscovered video, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 in the Seuss Room of Geisel Library, 9500 Gilman Drive. Free. (858) 822-5758. spaulson@ucsd.edu 6) Clarinet player Phillip Lipton will perform the music of Benny Goodman – and pair it with classical compositions for solo clarinet, with a Spanish flavor, including waltzes and a flamenco piece – 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552–1657. lajollalibrary.org Comedy Tonight Tickets are expected to sell out for the “Laugh-In Live” stand-up comedy show, held in connection with the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego’s Laugh-In. 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd. Stars comedians Eric Andre, Byron Bowers, Neil Hamburger, Ever Mainard and Dynasty Handbag. Tickets: $20. 21 and older event. (858) 454-3541. mcasd.org/events/laugh-live Book Signing A book signing with local author Sid Shapira, “Danny Dog – A rescue dog finds his forever home,” (based on a true story) is set for noon Sunday, Feb. 8 at Warwick’s, 7812 Girard Ave. (858) 926-8695. dannyrescuedog.com Four Stage Shows •The San Diego Ballet presents “Sweet Synergy Suite,” an original ballet that incorporates Afro-Cuban, Latin and Be-Bop Jazz rhythms featuring a performance by local jazz icon Charles McPherson, 8 p.m. Feb. 6 and 7, and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at Lyceum Theatre in Horton Plaza, 79 Broadway Circle. Tickets: $30. (619) 544-1000. sandiegoballet.org • UCSD Department of Theatre & Dance Winter 2015 will present Suzan-Lori Parks’

“Venus,” the story of a girl from South Africa known for her large posterior and tours the United States as part of a freak show to show off her … assets. Parks became the first African American woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize in drama, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 4-7, Shank Theatre, 9500 Gilman Drive. UCSD. Tickets: $10-20. Brief nudity. (858) 534-4830. theatre.ucsd.edu •“McGuire,” the larger than life tale of Hall of Famer basketball coach Al McGuire written by Padres broadcaster Dick Enberg, takes the stage 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. Talkback with Enberg follows. Tickets from $50. (858) 481-1055. northcoastrep.org • San Diego Junior Theatre presents the premiere of “The Flight of the Lawnchair Man,” the story of Jerry Gorman, a regular guy from New Jersey who just wants to fly. Jerry soars to 16,000 feet with nothing but a lawnchair and 400 helium balloons, 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6–15, Roosevelt Middle School, 3366 Park Blvd. Tickets; $11-15. (619) 239-8355. juniortheatre.com Marvel In It Want to personal with the heroes (and villains) of Marvel? Then check out the Marvel Experience when it comes to the Del Mar Fairgrounds Feb. 7-22. As S.H.I.E.L.D.’s newest recruit, you’ll swing with Spider-Man, smash with Hulk, fly with Iron Man and more than 20 Marvel characters in next generation hyper-reality. Tickets: $24.50-$29.50. 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. themarvelexperiencetour.com

SDCCC hosts speaker on ID theft Feb. 17 The San Diego Coastal Chambers of Commerce will host a community event regarding identity theft from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Fish Market in Del Mar/Solana Beach. Jesse Navarro from the San Diego District Attorney’s office will be the guest speaker. ID theft has been called the fastest-growing crime in America. It remains, however, difficult to quantify for a number of reasons. Many states do not have a specific ID theft statute. Even when such a statute exists, as in California, the definition of ID theft often varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The format of crime reporting can easily overlook cases, and many victims never report it to police. Lunch will be served. Cost is $25 prepaid or $35 at the door. For tickets, visit www. sandiegocoastalchamber.com.

Canyon Crest Academy Envision Theatre presents ‘Don’t Drink the Water’ Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) Envision Theatre will present the comedy play “Don’t Drink the Water” by Woody Allen, Feb. 12 (7 p.m.), Feb. 19 (4:30 p.m.), Feb. 20 (7 p.m.) and Feb. 21 (2 and 7 p.m.) at the CCA Black Box Theater. Guest directed by Steve Lipinsky with technical direction by Jeremy Sewell and costumes by Janet Pitcher. Additional production team includes CCA student Maya Abed as stage manager and Marie Osterman as assistant director. The production will be held at the Canyon Crest Proscenium Theatre, 5951 Village Center Loop Road, San Diego. Email: envision.theatre.cca@gmail.com

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Deborah Sims presents ‘Engaging Women in Wealth Introductory Workshop’ Deborah Sims and the Estate Management Group held the launching of “Engaging Women in Wealth Workshops in 2015” Jan. 28 at the RSF Golf Club. “We are thrilled so many women have responded with such enthusiasm.” The Jan. 28 Introduction Workshop sold out and there are limited seats for the Feb. 11 Introduction Workshop from noon-2 p.m. at the RSF Golf Club. In addition to the Introductory Workshops, Deborah Sims and the Estate Management Group will also offer personalized workshops and events featuring exciting speakers in 2015 at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club. Engaging Women in Wealth has evolved after three decades of being a woman on Wall Street. It is overwhelming, that even today, women are still struggling with the same issues Sims faced when she became a Wealth Advisor in 1983. Sims is the principle of the Estate Management Group. She began her career with Dean Witter 25 years ago in downtown Los Angeles. Within five years, Sims was named Vice President of Great Western Financial Services, an acclaimed Wall Street firm. For the last 15 years, Sims has been practicing as an Independent Financial Advisor. While using her unique approach, founded on providing personal service, her mission has been to educate her clients with the knowledge to simplify a complicated subject. Currently, Sims and the Estate Management Group provide financial guidance to women, business owners, and foundations to help them plan their financial future and protect their family legacy. Sims’ Estate Management Group is comprised of locally renowned estate planning attorneys and Certified Public Accountants. By structuring a team with outside specialists, Sims is able to provide her clients with access to a variety of services. Estate Management Group is located at 16906 Via de Santa Fe, Rancho Santa Fe, 92067. For more information, call 858-7560004; email dsims@estatemanagementgroup.com or visit www.engagningwomeninwealth.com Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

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is tremendous.” He was able to sit through high-level meetings and see the synchronization between DoD and the U.S. Agency for International Development (the lead) and all the other components. “It was awesome to see how these different agencies can come together and operate — set an example for future missions.” At the end of a hard day, it’s time to alleviate stress. “One of things I look forward to every evening is calling my wife back in the States — getting to talk to her and asking her how her day went and how the kids are doing at school. “It’s easier for the military member to leave, but the folks we leave behind — the wives, husbands and significant others — they are the ones that have to do everything. I just want to take my hat off to them, because they are actually the heroes and do the hard work compared to what we do.” Home-based at Naval Hospital Pensacola, Fla., Tailey is assistant department head for materials management. “Everything they use in the hospital has to come through my department, so we order the supplies and get the contracts in place for doctors and nurses. The hospital wouldn’t operate without materials management. “Once I’m retired, my plan is to work for the State Department in some capacity. I hope I’ve done great things as a military member and that my experiences can impact young sailors and anybody I encounter, based on everything I’ve gained.” “Giving them my background, (I) hope it will be an inspiration for them to do greater and better things, because I definitely came from nowhere to where I am at today.” With Lt. Prince Kwaku Tailey, health care starts in the heart and reaches out with a hand — May the people of Liberia find some comfort here.


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San Diego Film Festival First Annual VIP Screening Series The San Diego Film Festival launched its VIP Screening Series in January with the dramatic feature “1,000 Times Good Night.� Nearly 200 film and arts supporters joined the invitation-only screening, including Patron Circle members and 2015 VIP Pass Holders. Attendees included board members Dale Strack, Kevin Leap, Tonya Mantooth, Patti Judd and Vicky Carlson. Also in attendance were Steve Cologne, Jesse Knight and Joye Blount, Jeri Rovsek, Karen Fox, Esther Nahama, Cheryl and Dwight Gould, Ludvina and Sonny Nevarez, Sonya Berg, Coop Cooprider, Cindy and Tom Goodman, Joe and Nancy Weiss, and Liese Cornwell. The screenings are held monthly through June. ArcLight Cinemas La Jolla has partnered with the Festival for the screening series. Celebrating its 14th annual film festival this year, the five-day event will be held Sept. 30 through Oct. 4, 2015. The festival is the primary fundraiser for the nonprofit San Diego Film Foundation. For more information about the VIP Screening Series, the San Diego Film Festival or the Foundation visit SDFilmFest.com. Photos by Jon Clark. For photos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

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SDPOA President Brian Marvel, SD Police Acting Assistant Chief Al Guaderrama, Khristina Smith, Kaylee Wilson, SD Police Assistant Chief Todd Jarvis Event fundraising coordinator Anne Bosanac of Emissary Relations and SDPOA spokesperson Kaylee Wilson were on hand promoting the upcoming SDPOA Charity Golf tournament benefiting the Widows and Orphans fund which will be held April 20th at the Torrey Pines Golf course

SDPOA Advisory Board Member recipients- Front row (L to R): Mark Scherrer, Chief Shelley Zimmerman, Peter Mossy, Mike Spinazzola. Back row (L to R): Ramin Pourteymour, SDPOA President Brian Marvel, Mike Conger, Dave Allread, Rick Mirer.

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1. Rising home values The idea of a “housing market” is actually a localized concept. The market trends may be increasing in some areas of the country, while decreasing in others. Even with that being said, you can look at overall national averages to get a general idea of where trends might be heading. And if you look to these national averages, home values have been steadily rising for quite some time. The S&P/CaseShiller Home Price Index published a report in October that revealed that prices have risen nationwide by 5.6% over the last year. And by all indications, this trend will continue into 2015. 2. Double-digit gains Zillow, one of the nation’s top real estate information companies, uses a forecasting

tool that can be adjusted based on projected increase (or decrease) in home values. And according to their data, California (and the Southwest in general) is the only area that will see double-digit increases. In much of California, Zillow predicts 10-15% gains through 2015. These predictions are based on Zillow’s own pricing models, actual sale prices, and other housing trends. So although it is just a prediction, it is based on solid statistical data. 3. Mortgage rates around 5% Again, in looking at predictions based on strong housing data, Freddie Mac projects mortgage rates to hang somewhere around 5% in 2015. Freddie Mac performs weekly mortgage rate surveys, and based on this information, they predict rates to gradually rise over the next 12 months. While probably

hovering just below 5% for most of the year, the projected average rate assigned to a 30-year loan could go just over 5% by the end of 2015. 4. Foreclosure decline When the housing market crashed several years ago, you couldn’t go anywhere without seeing a slew of foreclosures. Over the last couple of years, however, the number of foreclosures has steadily declined which reflects a normalization of not only the housing market, but of the economy as a whole. In fact, financial data firm, Core Logic recently reported that foreclosure inventory has declined for 31 straight months. Column continued at: http://www.ranchosantafereview. com/news/2015/jan/05/5-housingpredictions-for-2015/

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Deed of Trust Street Address or other common designation of real property: 7696 DEL DIOS HIGHWAY, RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067 A.P.N.: 265-380-25-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the 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: $3,175,633.53. 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 of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a 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


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Community Concerts of RSF presents Outreach musical program at The Cambridge School BY GAIL KENDALL As part of its charitable Outreach efforts, the Community Concerts of RSF sponsored a musical program with Alex DePue and Miguel DeHoyos for the students of The Cambridge School, a school offering a classical education with a Christian worldview. (www. cambridgeclassical.org) Many of these students consistently won first place for several years in a musical contest that was sponsored by the San Diego Chamber Orchestra, and their continued education and enthusiasm for good music still showed through during the Outreach. Alex DePue later that evening told the Community Concert audience he thought he was dealing with college students, although the students present were from 3rd through 8th grade!

Alex DePue and Miguel DeHoyos Alex and Miguel love to have fun with their skills and their music and the students were right with them, laughing, applauding, and clapping in rhythm. Alex would try to stump them with questions about genre, technique, etc., but the students delighted in keeping right up with him with on-target answers. He purposely made mistakes; they weren’t fooled, but it did elicit peals of laughter. He taught them improvisation, the differences in genre, the importance of practice; mostly, they were thrilled with the level of skill and entertainment offered by these two fine gentlemen and excellent musicians.

DePue-DeHoyos deliver a versatile, vibrant concert full of surprises BY BIBBI HERRMANN CONNER A chance meeting south of the border melded the talents of Alex DePue and Miguel DeHoyos, two stellar musicians, each known in their separate countries for their fiery performances. Rancho Santa Fe’s Fellowship Hall lit up as this sizzling, dynamic duo set the sold-out crowd on fire. But DePue is a trickster. He fooled the audience by opening the concert with a crackling violin solo of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,” though it didn’t take long for us to realize why he was our National Fiddling Champion — twice! And sitting beside him to complement the strings with his own set of strings? Miguel DeHoyos — the most extraordinary flamenco guitarist you have ever had the privilege of listening to. Put these two unique yet uber-talented men together, and they can take the pace from fabulously frenetic to sensual in seconds! I watched in awe as DeHoyos effortlessly squeezed sounds out of every fret on his guitar. DePue boasted the same versatility on his violin by simulating birds whistling during a spunky rendition of “Over the Rainbow.” If you think that was neat, he later treated us to the sounds of sirens, car alarms, a flock of seagulls and a bomb! Segues were always laced with humor and sometimes included the endings for Bugs Bunny and Warner Brother cartoons — a silly surprise that always brought laughter from the responsive crowd. Alex DePue mentioned that he even lived in RSF for a while, which thrilled the crowd because most of the performers usually travel to our concerts from far-away places. Miguel DeHoyos is from Monterrey, Mexico, and treated us to a song from his region called “La Vecina.” He remarked that any restaurant in Mexico is always happy to play this song for you — for the right price. Ha! DePue and his supernatural trills on the

violin kept the audience in awe and one particular gentleman spontaneously kept yelling out “Yes!” after many a song. Then they played “Fragile” — by Sting! Really? Wow. An unusual red rectangular thing was attached to the top of DePue’s violin — a piece invented by his brother (an inventor, of course). You see, DePue tends to use his violin as percussion (stealthily hits it at the top). He affectionately named it the “Bow Block” — preventing him from destroying fiddles now and again. That resonating “click” adds a wonderful Latin flair. You expect flamenco dancers to take over the stage and strike dramatic poses with every swipe. No matter what genre they are playing — their music moves you! Their glorious version of “Stairway to Heaven” took me back decades! Without us even realizing it, they smoothly transitioned into “Dust in the Wind” by Kansas, then seamlessly into “Hotel California” by the Eagles. I’m not certain whether everyone in the audience recognized that this was classic rock, as it took on a mesmerizing, melodious and at times dramatic tone. Simply beautiful. They started the second half with a snippet of classical, then magically channeled some Kentucky bluegrass. There is nothing their instruments can’t play! And do you like Gypsy music? Well, pretend you are in a band of Gypsies. After a long day, you may imagine yourself around the campfire listening to “The Charnoff” while the wind is whistling through the trees. I know my father (who was in the audience) had a tear in his eye as they played this — whistling wind and all. It was transcendent. Now how do you play “Dueling Banjos” with a guitar and a violin? Well DePue and DeHoyos did it effortlessly, so to speak, then continued on (after very long applause) to the “William Tell” overture by Rossini (aka See CONCERT, page B22


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Mary Lee Blaylock joins California Properties as Senior VP, GM A reception was held Jan. 26 in Rancho Santa Fe to welcome Mary Lee Blaylock to San Diego-based Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties as Senior Vice President and General Manager. The former President and CEO of HomeServices Relocation, Blaylock and her family have relocated to Poway from Minneapolis. “Mary Lee’s strong customer focus, ability to work crossfunctionally within the organization and drive to succeed are outstanding,” said David M. Cabot, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. “Her exceptional background of leadership and management positions our firm for continued growth and success.” In her role at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Blaylock will focus on enhancing internal organization processes and infrastructure, and provide guidance and direction to the company’s 60 sales offices and 3,000 REALTORS. The reception was held at the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices office located at 6027 Paseo Delicias, Suite E, in Rancho Santa Fe. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos Alysa Siffert, Michael Campos online, visit www.rsfreview.com.

Diana Rubottom, David Skarman, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Senior VP and General Manager Mary Lee Blaylock

Sharon Belsly, Anna Chambers, Barbara Leventhal Barbara Swanson, Andy Ashton, Evan Himfar

Laura Smith, Alexandra Allen

Andy Gonzales, Sofia Provencio, Delorine Jackson, Diana Flory

Teri Kohn

Guests

Peggy and Rick Foos, Kaitlin Pierce, Monica Meredith

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“The Lone Ranger” theme). Incredibly difficult piece with strong instrumentals. Their fingers must be made of rubber! The “Libretto” from “The Phantom of the Opera” was a popular Broadway surprise...especially as it magically morphed into Santana’s “Black Magic Woman” — what? “Yes!” They closed the show with an original co-written by both of them titled, “No Se.” It was a blend of an upbeat Irish sound infused with Latin riffs. Hints of an Americana twist ended this fast-paced song, which seemed to hit every note possible. The encore was a finger-twisting piece by Mozart, “Rondo alla Turca.” The speed and clarity took our breath away! Community Concerts of Rancho Santa Fe continue to outdo themselves — again. Yes! The next Community Concert is Friday, Feb. 27, with Good Company. For information, visit www.ccrsf.org.

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while Pelly selected the materials and colors. “It took on a life of its own and we both started coming up with ideas,” Pelly said. “Then it evolved to changing things that we didn’t like in the marketplace and making them better.” Because many customers have adapted the travel pieces for everyday use, the sisters plan to launch another collection geared for businesswomen. The collection, which will debut in late June or early July, will feature a tote and a portfolio, among other products. “We want to cover the gamut of travel, business and everyday,” Pelly said. Jessie Georgina is available online and at Madison Leather & Luggage at the Flower Hill Promenade in Del Mar. Four other shops in San Diego and Orange counties plan to carry the products in the spring, Pelly said. Besides collaborating on their second collection, the sisters are also looking at ways to give back to the community through Jessie Georgina.

Jessie Georgina will be the exclusive bag and accessory designer showcased at the “Hearts, Hats and Heels” charity luncheon Feb. 12 at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club. (See page 10 for a story on the event.) At the event, 20 percent of proceeds will benefit After the Finish Line, a nonprofit that contributes funds to organizations that rescue, rehabilitate and find new homes for thoroughbreds. The company is also donating 20 percent of its online “ATFL” promo code sales throughout February. The sisters are also donating Jessie Georgina products for “Date Night for a Cause,” a March 20 benefit for Rady Children’s Hospital at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, as well as an upcoming Challenged Athletes Foundation fundraiser. “We’re very committed to giving back and giving back within the community,” Pelly said.” Visit www.jessiegeorgina.com.


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David M. Cabot, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties among 200 Top Residential Real Estate “Power Players” in Annual Roster David M. Cabot, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, has been ranked No. 31 in the 2014 Swanepoel Power 200 list, a comprehensive roster of leading CEOs and senior executives whose leadership and experience drive the industry and their organizations. “The SP200 serves to identify those leaders that impact and lead the residential real estate brokerage industry,” said Rob Hahn, executive editor of the Swanepoel Power 200. “We acknowledge their enormous influence and contribution to our industry by detailing their role in improving the overall home buying transaction and the real estate business in particular.” “I am honored to be listed among the accomplished executives on the Swanepoel Power 200,” Cabot said. “And I am pleased to note that another 21 executives from HomeServices of America, our parent company, also are on the list. Their contribution to our collective success is an ongoing source of pride for the entire organization.” The Swanepoel Power 200 is a research service annually spanning more than 400 hours analyzing over 1,000 individuals in the residential real estate brokerage industry. Leaders are analyzed for their personal influence, tenure in the industry, the office the person holds, the decision-making power of their office, the financial resources of the company or organization, the company or organization’s significance and contribution to the industry, the company’s geo-

CARMEL VALLEY

CARMEL VALLEY

$469,000 2BR/2BA

12358 Carmel Country A108 Evelyn Edelstein / Coldwell Banker

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 619-261-7302

$989,000 Lot/Land

Carmel Valley Rd. between Via Grimaldi & Portofino

Chris Lin / Berkshire Hathaway

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-605-8355

$1,249,000 5BR/4BA

13113 Winstanley Way Charles & Farryl Moore / Coldwell Banker

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525

$1,295,000 - $1,348,000 10515 Gaylemont 4BR/3BA Amy Green / Coastal Premier Properties

David M. Cabot, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties graphic reach, as well as public announcements about pending changes. The complete Power 200 list can be found at www.swanepoel.com/power200.

Robyn Raskind of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties marks 35 Years of Award-Winning Customer Service Robyn Raskind, a REALTOR - Sales Associate in the Rancho Santa Fe-Del Rayo office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, is celebrating the 35th year of a career that has consistently been marked with excellence. “Robyn has maintained a stellar reputation with her clients and ranks among the top agents in the nation in sales volume,” said office manager Diana Rubottom. “She has bought, built, and sold real estate along the North County coast, bringing her signature brand of marketing expertise, negotiation, and top customer service to every client. We are privileged to have her with our office as she enters her 35th year in the real estate profession.” “I’m like the Nordstrom of real estate. Customer service is everything,” said Raskind, who specializes in fine residential properties in La Jolla, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Santaluz, the Crosby at Rancho Santa Fe, Carmel Valley and North County golf communities. Raskind won the Five Star Best in Client Satisfaction Award from San Diego Magazine multiple times, as well as Prudential California Realty’s prestigious Legend Award, thanks to her tenacious energy, expertise and commitment to client satisfaction. The San Diego real estate market has entered a rare window of opportunity, she said: “In all my experience, I’ve never seen a better market for both buyers and sellers. Due to low inventory, sellers are getting a good price point for their homes. Buyers, though, are getting loans at interest rates I’ve never seen. I tell these buyers, ‘This is not going to last forever. Now is the time.’ “San Diego coastal properties are still affordable compared to Orange County, Los Angeles, and the San Francisco Bay Area. La Jolla is the jewel, but the entire city is the dia-

OPEN HOUSES

$1,298,000 4BR/3BA

13645 Winstanley Way Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Susan Meyers-Pyke / Coastal Premier Properties 858-395-4068

$1,499,000 5BR/4.5BA

13064 Sunset Point Place Charles & Farryl Moore / Coldwell Banker

Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525

$1,549,000 5BR/5BA

4854 Bradshaw Court Charles & Farryl Moore / Coldwell Banker

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525

$1,549,000 4BR/3.5BA

5444 Valerio Trail K. Ann Brizolis / Pacific Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-756-4382

$1,598,000 - $1,698,000 13476 Wyngate Place Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 4BR/4.5BA Susan Meyers-Pyke / Coastal Premier Properties 858-395-4068 $2,099,000 4BR/4.5BA

6505 Caminito Stella Jerry McCaw / Berkshire Hathaway

eNCINITAS

mond. I am privileged to be selling real estate in such a prestigious and beautiful place.” Raskind can be contacted through the Rancho Santa Fe-Del Rayo office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties at 858-229-9131 mobile, 858759-5718 office, or robynraskind@gmail.com. The office is at 16077 San Dieguito Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067, and online at www. bhhscalifornia.com.

‘5K Paw Walk in the Garden’ to be held Feb. 21 For only the third time in its history, dogs will be allowed Feb. 21 in the San Diego Botanic Garden during the third annual “5K Paw Walk in the Garden.” Once a year, the Rancho Coastal Humane Society and the San Diego Botanic Garden “join paws” to raise funds that support these two landmark organizations. Register for the third annual 5K Paw Walk in the Garden at www.sdpets.org or www.sdbgarden.org. Event-day registration starts at 9 a.m., and the first paw crosses the starting line at 9:30. Information about the 5K Paw Walk in the Garden is available at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society, 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, or the San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas.

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-735-4000

ENCINITAS & LEUCADIA

$795,000 - $875,000 5BR/3BA

1634 Landquist Dr Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Susan Meyers-Pyke / Coastal Premier Properties 858-395-4068

$865,000 3BR/2BA

329 Rancho Santa Fe Rd. Gary Wildeson / Pacific Sotheby's Int’l Realty

RANCHO SANTA FE

Robyn Raskind

Sat & Sun 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-342-3068

Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-692-0242

RANCHO SANTA FE

$1,285,000 - $1,345,000 3945 Via Valle Verde 3BR/2BA Shannon Biszantz / Coldwell Banker

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 619-417-4655

$1,600,000 - $1,800,876 16646 Sweet Leilani 4BR/4.5BA John Lefferdink / Berkshire Hathaway

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 619-813-8222

$1,625,000 3BR/4.5BA

17014 San Antonio Rose Court

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-361-5667

$1,647,500 4BR/4.5BA

8133 Twilight Point Way Jerry McCaw / Berkshire Hathaway

$2,200,000 4BR/3BA

17144 Via de la Valle Gary Wildeson / Pacific Sotheby's Int’l Realty

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-692-0242

$2,399,000 6BR/6.5BA

8195 Doug Hill Melissa Anderkin / Pacific Sotheby's International

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 760-213-9198

$2,995,000 4BR/4.5BA

17038 Mimosa Janet Lawless Christ / Coldwell Banker RSF

Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-335-7700

$3,750,000 5BR/6.5BA

5940 Lago Lindo Sat 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Jennifer J. Janzen-Botts / Pacific Sotheby’s Int’l Realty 760-845-3303

$3,795,000 5BR/5.5BA

14296 Dalia Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Becky Campbell / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Cal 858-449-2027

$4,995,000 4BR/4.5BA

6550 Paseo Delicias Janet Lawless Christ / Coldwell Banker RSF

Laurie McClain / K. Ann Brizolis & Associates, Pacific Sotheby’s Int’ Realty

SOLANA BEACH $1,075,000 3BR/2.5BA

Sat & Sun 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. 858-735-4000

Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-335-7700

SOLANA BEACH 1112 Santa Rufina Ct. Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Gracinda Maier / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 858-395-2949

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