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THURSDAY · JULY 16, 2009 LA JOLLA VILLAGE NEWS
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Jim Walker and Margaret Dean with the Riford Center’s massive old dishwashPHOTO BY MERA KELLEY er that has been replaced.
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Many activities are available at the Center, such as book and investment clubs, language classes and conversation groups, fitness lessons, computer workshops and other special and scheduled events. For information contact director Sarah Peters, (858) 4590831.
ous San Diego awards as well as taught courses in kitchen and bathroom renovation, designed the large kitchen area. Other services have been contributed by Coleen Choisser, interior designer with — Mera Kelley of La Jolla is a Anna Rode Designs, as well as architect Mark Morris of Oasis gerontologist, www.adventureous aging.com. ■ Architecture and Design.
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The San Diego Union-Tribune says about 13 percent of city employees exceeded the six-figure mark in 2008, allowing for salary Six-figure city workers and overtime. The figure reprefastest-growing group sents an increase from 7 percent San Diego city employees earn- since 2005, the year Mayor Jerry ing at least $100,000 are the Sanders was first elected. The paper added that the profastest-growing income group on the payroll, according to published SEE BRIEF, Page B·3 reports.
days when Bing Crosby welcomed guests on opening day, Del Mar has always had star appeal and been a place where adoring fans may, just may, get an autograph from their favorite movie stars. In honor of the 70th anniversary, a 30-foot-long, 6-foot-tall mural by Pierre “PEB” Bellocq, commemorating the people and horses of Del Mar’s history, has been permanently installed in the Turf Club entranceway. The living members featured in the mural have been invited to a dedication ceremony on Saturday, July 25. A 70th anniversary commemorative T-shirt giveaway will happen on Saturday, Aug. 8. The Del Mar race track has a long, rich history. Opened in 1937, the second racing season, 1938, saw the famous Seabiscuit-Ligaroti match. When a solid road and railways system made travel from Los Angeles easier, Del Mar became a playground for the stars. The track was closed during World War II when it served as, among other things, a Marine training ground. In 1991, the first Pacific Classic Race — Del Mar’s most expensive and prestigious race, with a $1 million purse — was held. In 2007, the track surface was replaced with synthetic Polytrack. This will be the third season since Del Mar installed the Polytrack, composed of silica sand, fibers, recycled rubber and wax. Though it got off to a slow start, literally, making race times longer, Polytrack is now getting rave reviews.
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According to DMTC spokesman Mac McBride, catastrophic injuries to horses have been reduced by half and no riders have been injured since installing Polytrack. This is despite a significant increase in the number of horses racing and training on the surface every year. Though initially Polytrack drew complaints for its slower race times, it was soon discovered that keeping it moist made it more consistent and easier to race on and, according to McBride, last year’s race times on Polytrack were faster than in 2006, the last year with natural turf. “Polytrack is good for the horses and riders. Amen. What else do we need to say?” McBride wrote in an e-mail. Looking to the future of Del Mar, this year will bring significant changes as well, many precipitated by the current financial crisis gripping the nation. One major adjustment will be the reduction from a six- to a five-day race week, running Wednesday through Sunday. “It will be wonderful for the patrons, jockeys and employees to get an extra day to rest,” said Craig Dado, DMTC vice president of marketing. “(The shorter week) will lead to better racing and increased attendance.” Dado also said the DMTC has launched several new promotions, recognizing that patrons may not have as much money to throw around these days. With “Free and Easy Wednesdays,” patrons receive free stretch run admission, a reserved seat, a program and half-price domestic beer, soda and hot dogs, valid every Wednesday except opening day.
Friday, July 24 – G. Love & Special Sauce Friday, July 31 – The Wailers Friday, Aug. 7 – The Airborne Toxic Event Friday, Aug. 14 – Common Sense Saturday, Aug. 15 – Flaming Lips (infield show) Friday, Aug. 21 – Pinback Saturday, Aug. 22 –Steel Pulse (infield show) Friday, Aug. 28 – Super Diamond Sunday, Sept. 6 –Reggae Festival Wednesday, Sept. 9 – Closing Day Party in the Paddock The Del Mar racing season runs July 22 to Sept. 9, dark on Mondays and Tuesdays except for Labor Day. First post is daily at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. on Fridays and 1 p.m. on Pacific Classic Day Sunday, Sept. 6. The track is located at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. in Del Mar. For more information and a complete listing of events and admission costs, visit www.dmtc.com. ■
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The club also offers a free “Diamond Club” membership, good for discounts on admission as well as free admission for seniors (aged 62 and older) on Thursdays. Thursdays also feature a “Pizza ’n’ Ponies” promotion in conjunction with Oggi’s Pizza, which includes stretch run admission, reserved seat, program, a personal pizza and a soft drink for $11 with coupon from Oggi’s. A wildly popular event returning this year is the Del Mar Concert Series, free shows that are included with track admission. The 2009 summer concert series includes:
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