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Volume 6, Issue 11
DECEMBER 2010
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INSIDE A new bill helping students could spell big benefits for business as well PAGE 2
The Garden of Lights returns to San Diego Botanic Garden, and will be the site for the December Sundowner PAGE 7
Fabulous Finds hosted people from around the area for a good time at the Chamber’s November Sundowner PAGE 8
The community mourns the loss of a prominent local plant expert
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From left, Robin Tarr, Jonathan Tarr Foundation; Cowboy Jack and Suzanne Perez Swanson of Business Blossoms Florist at the October Sundowner at the Best Western Inn. Courtesy photo
Rain didn’t put a damper on Sundowner By Suzanne Perez Swanson ENCINITAS — In spite of heavy rain, the October Sundowner at the Best Western Inn was wellattended. Maybe it was the inviting setting and wel-
come from our hosts, Jim Bolt and Christina Beltran, the promise of delicious appetizers by Tomiko’s, El Callejon and Roxy, the wonderfully diverse music of Cowboy Jack or the list of
prizes, but many braved the unusual weather to network. Those who came benefited from gift certificates by Best Western and The Greenasium; gift baskets
Humane Society celebrates 50 years By Angel Haag DEL MAR — On Oct. 2, Encinitas Chamber of Commerce board member Jim Silveira, who is also the executive director for the Rancho Coastal Humane Society, was part of the 50th Anniversary Gala for the Rancho Coastal Humane Society and what an event it was! Held at the Del Mar Country Club, many folks turned out for this wonderful evening to honor Madeleine and T. Boone Pickens for their dedication to helping animals across our land. Congratulations to Jim and the Rancho Coastal Humane Society for the love and dedication that they give to nurturing animals in Encinitas Chamber of Commerce board member Jim Silveira, also the executive director need and for the success of for the Rancho Coastal Humane Society, with Encinitas Mayor Dan Dalager at the their 50th Anniversary Gala. humane society’s 50th anniversary gala. Courtesy photo
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By Suzanne Perez Swanson ENCINITAS — Bentley’s Steak & Chop House was the location for the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce’s November networking luncheon. Instead of the pouring rain that we experienced for the Sundowner, we had a hot summer day, which made the subdued, cool atmosphere of this beautiful restaurant even more inviting. The menu selections made for difficult decisions. Andy Phemister took over host duties and got everyone laughing and nodding in agreement by sharing what he doesn’t like about most events of this type; so guests introduced themselves and their businesses, talked and talked and networked. Several chamber board members, Alfredo Gonzales, Garcia’s Restaurant; Suzanne Perez Swanson, florist; and former board vice president, Genevieve Wing, 3 Wings ❚
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URGENT CARE
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Sundowner will be held at San Diego Botanic Garden 230 Quail Gardens Drive from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, Dec. 7 Bring the whole family to this special Sundowner and enjoy the crisp evening with hot chocolate, coffee and roasted marshmallows. Santa will also be making a special visit! Cost is $10 for members and $15 for prospective members. There will be food, beverages and opportunity drawings. Networking Luncheon The December Networking Luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Today’s Pizza and Salads at 481 Santa Fe Drive in Encinitas. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for prospective members.
Dec. 2 The Cardiff 101 Kringle Mingle will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Cardiff Town Center North Courtyard. This free event will feature handmade crafts, vendors and Santa. For more information, visit cardiff101.com/kringle mingle.
Ada Harris School, 1508 Windsor. Tickets are $25 per family, $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, call (760) 944-1423.
Dec. 2, Dec. 9 and Dec. 16
L8 Nite Thursdays with Santa will take place every Thursday in December Dec. 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. A concert featuring at the Lumberyard Kartik Seshadri on sitar Shopping Center, 947 S. and Arup Chattopadhyay Coast Highway 101. Enjoy on tabla will be held from ❚ see Calendar on 8 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at
City celebrates 10th anniversary of sign ENCINITAS — On Oct. 7, 2010, Encinitas celebrated the 10th anniversary of the installation of the second Encinitas sign. The old sign came down in 1937 to make way for the expansion from four lanes in place of the original two-lane concrete road. The state roads through small towns, such as Encinitas, were causing bumper-to-bumper car jams along Coast Highway 101, so the state took 20 feet to widen the west side of the road. The inspiration to create a town sign came from the then-manager of La Paloma Theatre, T. J. Lewis. The design came from the art
deco figures of the 1925 Encinitas Hotel, south of the theater. The original sign properties were only from black and white photos so no one knew the sign color for certain. Longtime resident and historian Ida Lou Coley, with her historical vision, interviewed five people who had been here during the old sign’s existence. Most were a little hazy about its description. It was Rex Truax, living in Northern California’s Red Bluff now, who immediately remembered the sign’s dark green background with white letters. In 1988, Peder Norby, ❚ see Sign on 10
ASAP Urgent Care recently celebrated a ribbon cutting. Pictured from left are Mario Valdez, Union Bank, ECC Ambassador; Katherine W. Zacharias, 5 Rings Financial, ECC ambassador; David Goldberg, architect for ASAP; Lynda Becksmith, administrative assistant ECC; Ted Nothorn, ECC ambassador, Computer Troubleshooters; Vicky, ASAP; Tricia, ASAP; Matt Kurlan, D.O., ASAP; Joan Faust, ECC ambassador, San Diego Bank and Trust; and Vanessa Keller, ECC ambassador, Comerica Bank. ASAP Urgent Care is a new medical office, located just off I-5, a half mile east of Moonlight beach at 519 Encinitas Blvd. Owner Dr. Matt Kurlan, who has practiced urgent care in Encinitas for four years, says he designed his new office to blend the personal attention of “old fashioned” medicine with the efficiency of modern computer systems. He and his staff, Tricia are Vicky, are excited about their grand opening and are looking forward to providing top notch service to the North Coast community. For more information, call (760) 230-ASAP or visit www.asap-urgent-care.com. Photo by Suzanne Perez Swanson, ECC Ambassador, Business Blossoms Florist.
Students, businesses gain from new bill FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ Spotlight on Higher Education Although our state capital is 500 miles away, MiraCosta College carefully monitors activities in Sacramento in order to weigh in on state legislation that affects our students and region. Most recently, the college supported California Senate Bill 1440 (SB 1440), also known as the Community College Transfer Bill. SB 1440 will help tens of thousands of community college students earn college degrees by simplifying the transfer process between the California Community College and California State University (CSU) systems. Gov. Arnold
Schwarzenegger signed this bill in September, and when it takes effect in the next school year, it will decrease the time it takes students to earn a four-year degree and is also expected to generate approximately $150 million annually in statewide cost savings. These savings will be used to provide college access to roughly 40,000 additional community college students and nearly 14,000 CSU students each year. The bill, authored by State Sen. Alex Padilla, was co-sponsored by the California Community College System and was strongly supported by our system-wide chancellor, Jack Scott, as well as by California State University Chancellor Charles Reed. MiraCosta College was also in strong support of the bill and will continue to play a major role in its implemen-
Justin Widjaja and Ryan Gray at MiraCosta’s 2010 commencement ceremony. Widjaja, an economics major, transferred to UCLA and Gray, a business major, transferred to USD. Courtesy photo
tation. MiraCosta’s Vice and will help take the vision President of Instruction of the bill and translate it Pam Deegan is serving on into reality by ensuring the SB 1440 joint task force, ❚ see Students on 10
Slow but steady growth expected to continue From www.uschamber magazine.com Economic data for the previous week was generally upbeat, as new and existing home sales, durable goods orders, and real GDP all improved. We are seeing slow but steady growth and expect it to continue in the fourth quarter. The new Encinitas sign, an exact duplicate of the original sign from the early 1900s, celebrated its 10th birthday in October. Courtesy photo
September. Sales rose 10.0 percent to 4.53 million annualized units from 4.12 million in August. Over the year, however, sales are down 19.1 percent. Inventory decreased 1.9 percent to 4.04 million from 4.12 million in August. At the current sales rate, the months’ supply is 10.7, down from 12.0 in August. Median home prices decreased 3.3 percent to $171,700 in September Existing home sales Existing home sales con- from $177,500 in August. Over tinued to improve in the past year, prices are down 2.4 percent. Sales in
September were better than expected, but the housing market remains incredibly weak. Foreclosure rates remain elevated across the country, and we expect only slow and gradual improvement.
New home sales New home sales increased 6.6 percent in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 307,000 from 288,000 in August. Over the year, howev-
er, sales are down 21.5 percent. Inventory declined slightly in September to 204,000 from 206,000 in August. At the current sales rate, the months’ supply is 8.0, down from 8.6 in August. Median home prices increased 1.5 percent to $223,800 in September from $220,500 in August. Over the year, prices are up 3.3 percent. The housing market remains weak, reflecting the lack of job growth, tight credit, and low ❚ see Growth on 10
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Act hosts rock Fitness meets ‘green’ Class show to benefit charity living at The Greenasium
ENCINITAS — The Greenasium is a recently opened fitness facility owned by Byron Spratt, Alex Spratt and David Chaffee. Owner Byron Spratt describes it as a “green” personal training studio with human-powered, electricity generating cardio equipment in an environmentally balanced setting. The Greenasium began in April 2010. The owners’ philosophy is to “provide the best customer service in an environmentally friendly fitness studio setting that has human-powered electricity generating equipment.” The Greenasium team joined the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce because joining a chamber is in line with their mission. “It is included in our mission to become a key part of the community we live in, to give back and to leave the environment in a better state than we found it,” Spratt said. What can The Greenasium bring to
By Angel Haag ENCINITAS — On Sept. 16, Class Act — an organization that supports education locally and in the developing world — held their Live Love Rock Benefit Concert at the Elks Lodge in Encinitas. This event was designed to raise funds for their Microloans for Mothers project, which
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The Greenasium in Encinitas is a “green personal training studio with human-powered, electricity generating cardio equipment in an environmentally balanced setting,” according to one of its owners, Byron Spratt. For more information, call (760) 944-1235 or visit thegreenasium.com. Courtesy photo
Encinitas? “A one-of-a-kind fitness studio not found anywhere else in San Diego and one of only a few in the world,” Spratt said. “We have a unique, customer-forward business philosophy.” The owners are locals, and when asked what the best part about having a business in Encinitas is, they had plenty to say. “We live in Encinitas and have pride in our city,” Spratt said. “It has given us a lot, and we hope
one day to be a valuable recognized part of the city.” He also touted the great outdoor recreation in the area. What are Spratt’s favorite things to do in Encinitas? “Our family and friends love to enjoy the outdoors, beaches and parks within the city and North County,” he said. “We have played co-ed softball for the past six years through the city.” This unique business has a special message to all its
present and future clients: “We are here to stay and everyone can make changes in their own lives that bring benefits to their health as well as the environment.” The Greenasium is located at 1465 Encinitas Blvd. next to Dairy Queen and Brett’s BBQ. They are open by appointment only Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call (760) 944-1235 or visit thegreenasium.com.
Water district makes positive changes COAST CITIES — As part of its ongoing effort to control its costs, as well as to fulfill its commitment to sustainable operations, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s board of directors authorized a direct access
brings small loans to the mothers of children attending their school in Cambodia. We enjoyed an evening ❚ see Rock on 11
power purchase agreement with 3 Phases Renewables. 3 Phases Renewables is a Southern California energy service provider supplying 100 percent renewable energy via solar, wind, geothermal, biomass and low-
impact hydroelectric sources. Since energy service providers such as 3 Phases Renewables, as opposed to regulated electrical utilities, can provide only a small portion of the electrical load in
each distribution service territory, the number of customers afforded direct access service is strictly limited. Despite long odds in being offered direct access ❚ see Changes on 11
From Cinnamon Tea To A Myer’s Cocktail: Ways to Be Prepared For The Cold / Flu Season
Written and submitted by Dr. Kim D. Kelly, ND, MPH (Naturopathic Doctor) Don’t worry, be healthy! Kick back and have yourself a sip of cinnamon tea. It not only tastes good, but it makes you feel good. It has antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic and antiseptic properties. A great homeopathic to take each day during the cold/flu season is oscillococcinum (try saying this 10 times!). Take a capful each morning as a preventative measure and if coming down with any symptoms, take a whole vial. Some key things to strengthen the
immune system in preventing as well as treating cold/flu: • Vitamins A, C, E and selenium & Zinc • B-vitamins – orally and also B-vitamin shots • Probiotics • Herbs e.g. Echinacea, Astragalus, Ligusticum, Schizandra, Elderberry, etc. Finally, if one has just caught the cold/flu, there are a number of treatments you can choose from in the office e.g. Myer’s cocktail or Biopuncture that work great in nipping it in the bud. One could even get these treatments as a preventative measure on a monthly/weekly basis.
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Five tips for personal guarantees By Kenneth H. Marks FROM USCHAMBERMAGAZINE.COM
527 Encinitas Blvd. Suite 106 Encinitas, CA 92024 Phone: (760) 753-6041 Fax: (760) 753-6270 asst@encinitaschamber.com
Executive Director Andy Phemister Execdir@ encinitaschamber.com
Executive Board Board of Directors President Angel Haag angelhaag@hotmail.com Secretary Suzanne Perez Swanson Suzanne@ business-blossoms.com
If you are a significant shareholder or the owner of a small- to mid-size business and are refinancing debt or a bank loan or leasing a facility or new equipment, chances are that the lender or lessor will require you to sign a personal guarantee. With the rare exception of businesses with extraordinary financial strength, obtaining credit of almost any type for emerging growth or middle-market businesses will require guarantees by the owners with 20 percent or more of the equity. So how do you manage the risk and mitigate the
liability associated with these personal guarantees? Start by asking the lender or lessor why it wants the guarantee. Some may respond that a guarantee ensures that you are tied to the business, increasing their likelihood of being repaid (especially if things do not go as planned). Also, determine the maximum out-of-pocket amount that you are willing or able to pay if everything goes wrong and you must write a personal check. This amount will play into the terms and the amount that you should guarantee. Guarantees are difficult
to negotiate or improve unless there is competitive pressure among lender and lessors. If you are in a position to shape the deal, here are some key points to consider: — Guarantee of payment versus guarantee of collection. The most common guarantee is that of payment. This means that if your company does not meet the agreed payments, the lender or lessor can demand payment directly from you as the guarantor without pursuing further action against the company. It’s preferable to be a guarantor of collection, which forces the lender to exhaust its legal options against your company first,
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the guarantee as the performance of the company improves, and consider having the guarantee become less onerous over time based on the bank’s continued relationship with your company. — Seek advice. Get independent advice from experienced legal counsel and financial experts. The nuances of the guarantee are specific to you and your circumstances. Marks is the lead author of the Handbook of Financing Growth, published by John Wiley & Sons.The book is available at HandbookofFinancing Growth.com.
Jobs numbers, Choose the right website vendor productivity up By Neil Hare
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buying you time to work the situation and control your downside. — Limit scope and collateral. Limit the scope of the guarantee to exclude recourse against your house or other specific property. In addition, do not agree up front to liens against your property or a pledge of the stock in the business. — Do not involve your spouse. Avoid having your spouse sign the guarantee so that the guarantee is based solely on your assets. — Set limits. Quantify the limits on the amount of the guarantee either in relative terms or absolute terms. Negotiate to reduce
FROM USCHAMBERMAGAZINE.COM
Personal income Personal income growth declined and the pace of spending growth slowed in September. Disposable income fell 0.3 percent in September following growth of 0.2 percent in August. Spending rose 0.1 percent following a much stronger 0.3 percent gain in August. The savings rate fell to 5.3 percent, its lowest level since March. The price deflator for consumption rose 0.1 percent while core prices were unchanged.
Productivity & costs Nonfarm business productivity rose at a 1.9 percent annual rate in the third quarter of 2010. The bulk of the improvement came from investment in productivityenhancing technologies and holding the line on hiring, along with maintaining the increase in work hours seen in last quarter’s release. Unit labor costs fell 0.1 percent at an annual rate in the third quarter, down from a 1.3 percent increase in the second
quarter. Compensation per hour increased at a 1.8 percent annual rate. This report showed a respectable increase in productivity, but this also means there will be less pressure to hire quickly.
Employment Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 151,000 in October. Data for the previous two months were revised up by about 50,000 per month. Total private employment increased by 159,000 in October after increasing by 107,000 in September. Despite the positive gain, the increase was insufficient to lower the unemployment rate, which was unchanged at 9.6 percent. Weekly hours worked increased to 34.3 hours in October from 34.2 in September. Average hourly earnings increased $0.05 to $22.73 in October. The labor market remains weak but is slowly improving. We will need to see much stronger growth over the next year if we are to make any headway at reemploying those displaced in the latest downturn.
We are grateful for Big thanks to all of the time and enerStephanie gy that you both put in Edwards and Lynda BeckSmith to continue moving the We wanted to extend a very big warm, thank you to Stephanie Edwards and Lynda Beck-Smith for all of their hard work and tireless hours over the past 4-and-a-half months at the chamber office.
chamber forward in a positive direction. You will be missed! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Board of Directors Encinitas Chamber of Commerce
You need a great website to benefit from leads generated by online search engines, social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, and group-buying sites such as Living Social or Groupon. If you’re like most small business owners, however, you don’t have the expertise or bandwidth to build and maintain a good site by yourself, and you may be wary of making a sizable investment to have a vendor do it for you. You invest in the best equipment, hire the best employees, keep up to date on industry trends, off er new and improved products and services — so why is your website a static page with three-year-old content produced and managed by your nephew Carl? Having a modern website is a “have to,” not a “want to,” in today’s economy. Here are
some do’s and don’ts for choosing the right website vendor: — Use a web vendor with a track record for servicing small business owners. Today’s web vendors should be more about customer service than technology. So look for referrals from other businesses, and ask the vendor if you can speak to some of his or her customers. — Look for technology that is “vendor neutral,” which means that if you become dissatisfied with your service you can find a new vendor. If you go with a proprietary software package, you lock yourself into that vendor. Target vendors that use open source software. — Have your vendor integrate your site with social networking sites. These sites are great for marketing your business and driving traffic to your site for a low cost. — Watch out for hidden
fees. Some web companies offer low introductory prices or low monthly fees. Be aware that they may lock you into a multiyear contract, offer barebones technology and service, and charge you for additional requests. — Do not feel compelled to immediately purchase every software application a vendor may offer for your new site. A website is an evolving tool that is never finished. The right vendor and technology can go live today with the basics such as content management and e-commerce. More advanced applications can be added later. Having a trusted partner who can deliver a website with a robust content management system, e-commerce, and a customer relationship database will open your business to the next neighborhood, across town, statewide, nationwide and globally.
We need to build to compete By Tom Donohue
FROM USCHAMBERMAGAZINE.COM
The U.S. Chamber has long sounded the alarm about our nation’s crumbling transportation infrastructure. We’ve cited the economic costs of congestion, the lives needlessly lost, and the negative impact on our global competitiveness. We’ve called attention to the gap between what’s needed to fund a modern system and what we’re actually investing. And we’ve emphasized the hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs that could be created if we modernized our highways, transit systems, airports, seaports, waterways, and rails. But no one has ever made a direct link between the performance of our transportation infrastructure and economic growth — until now. The U.S.
Chamber’s newly released Transportation Performance Index proves for the first time ever a direct relationship between transportation infrastructure performance and GDP. Why is this important? Because without stronger economic growth, we will not create the 20 million jobs we need by the end of this decade. Likewise, without adequate transportation systems, we will fall behind our global competitors who are racing ahead. If we embrace the status quo and fail to make needed investments, the future will be grim. If we don’t change course, the Index projects that over the next five years the economy could forgo as much as $336 billion in lost growth as transportation networks continue to deteriorate.
Fortunately, there is another path. By making the necessary investments and implementing needed reforms, we can transform our transportation networks, making it far easier for people and goods to move quickly and safely across the country and around the world. So how do we move forward on rebuilding America? First, we need Congress and the administration to pass pending legislation to fund highway and transit, water and aviation systems while supporting investment in freight railroads. Without the necessary investments, these systems will further deteriorate, threatening our mobility and our safety. Second, policymakers must eliminate the red tape ❚
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Workshop Law practice offers teaches clients expertise at building affordable prices websites CARDIFF-BY-THESEA — MiraCosta College’s Community Services Program is offering a oneday workshop to teach students how to create websites. Create a Website In-ADay is a hands-on workshop that will cover HTML basics, two different methods for creating Web pages, how to select a host and domain name, the basic site planning strategies and Web design principles, and how to upload your site onto the World Wide Web. Create a Website In-ADay will meet Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Room 112 at MiraCosta College’s San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff. The fee for the workshop is $80. A $10 materials fee will be collected in class. Students should bring a USB drive. Register online at www.miracosta.edu/com msvcs or by phone at (760) 795-6820.
Lux chooses new artist in residence ENCINITAS — Artist David Humphrey will be the featured artist in-studio at the Lux Art Institute through Dec. 4 and his art will be on exhibit through Jan. 1 at the institute, 1550 S. El Camino Real. Humphrey’s stay is underwritten by Ann Hunter-Welborn and David Welborn. The studio is open to the public on Thursdays and Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join Lux in welcoming the next artist-in-residence of the 2010/2011 Season, New York Citybased David Humphrey. Through Dec. 4, Humphrey will be living and working at Lux while creating a site-specific installation. Visitors can “see art happen” while he is in-studio and view his show, featuring surreal canvases full of kitsch images and exuberant colors, through Jan. 1. The museum will host a Free Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 4. Enjoy free admission all day, guided tours, refreshments, live music and an art project in the Lux classroom. For details, call (760) 436-6611 or visit www.luxartinstitute.org.
VISTA — Law Office of Joseph Stine is a law practice providing effective, affordable legal service to North County businesses in the areas of real estate, local government concerns and contracts. They also offer advisory, transactional and litigation services. The practice opened in August 2000, but Stine is no stranger to the area. He has practiced law in California since 1979. What makes the Law Office of Joseph Stine different? “Pragmatic, problemsolving orientation focused on the special needs of each client,” Stine said. He added that they offer cost-effective legal representation in civil
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claims, claims defense and civil litigation. Stine said he joined the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce to promote and serve businesses in his hometown. When asked what his practice can bring to the area, Stine cited his can-do, upbeat attitude and broad ❚ see Law on 11
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Encinitas Chamber of Commerce welcomed NCHC Cardiovascular Center, doctors and staff, during the center’s reception and ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 18. Courtesy photo
School offers sexual harassment workshop OCEANSIDE — MiraCosta College’s Community Services Program is offering training in preventing sexual harassment. As of Jan. 1, 2005, any employer with 50 or more employees must provide two hours of training and
education to all supervisory employees. Employers must provide training to new supervisors within six months of their hire or promotion, and supervisors need to be trained every two years. Training in Prevention of Sexual Harassment is sched-
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Garden of Lights set for the holidays ENCINITAS — After the sun goes down, the San Diego Botanic Garden is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland with more than 100,000 sparkling lights illuminating the garden for a magical holiday experience. Many of these lights are LED, which are much brighter than regular lights. Adding to the sparkle is the “Poinsettia Garden,” festively decorated with many varieties of poinsettias. Activities include horsedrawn-wagon rides, holiday crafts, marshmallow roasting, visits with Santa, live
music, hot mulled wine in the Poinsettia Garden and refreshments. The Garden of Lights is open from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 9 through Dec. 23 and Dec. 26 through Dec. 30. Admission prices are $6 for members, nonmembers are $12 for adults; $8 for seniors, military and students; and $4 for children 3 to 12. There will be additional fees for some activities. San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive. For more information, call (760) 436-3036, ext. 206 or visit www.SDBGarden.org.
Approximately 40 people attended the Breast Cancer awareness seminar Oct. 19 at the Encinitas library. Several topics were discussed by local doctors including surgical management of breast cancer, options for reconstruction, strategies for prevention and the latest developments in chemotherapy and innovative agents which target cancer cells, external radiation therapy for both early stage and advanced cancers and new techniques of partial breast irradiation for early stage patients. Pictured above are Catheryn Yashar, MD; Anne Wallace, MD; Deputy Mayor Maggie Houlihan; Rupa Subramanian, MD; and Mary Ann Rose, MD. Courtesy photo
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City of Encinitas Winter Recreation Ecke, community mourn death of local plant expert Guide goes online ENCINITAS — The winter 2010-2011 issue is available online now at the Parks and Recreation Department’s website www.EncinitasRecReg.com, also via e-subscription at www.CityofEncinitas.org/C E/E-SubscriptionsLogin/. At that site, people also can sign up to have other city
publications and notifications delivered straight to their inbox. Free access to computers is available at the Encinitas Community & Senior Center, located at 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive; the Encinitas Library, located at 540 Cornish Drive; ❚
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ENCINITAS — “I am on the longest, craziest journey of my life and loving every minute of it! Who would have known a few plants would take you around the world!” — Jack Williams Jack Williams passed away unexpectedly Oct. 18, while traveling on business in Australia. “The news of his death
came as a complete shock to everyone,” a statement from Ecke Ranch said. “Our entire company is in mourning. Jack touched so many lives in so many ways. Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to Jack’s wife, Cheryl, his son, Steven, and his daughter, Bethany, during this difficult time.” Williams was involved in
the evaluation, selection and introduction of new products distributed by Ecke Ranch and their International crops divisions, Ecke Europe and PLA. His focus included not only the poinsettias this company is world-famous for, but also all the annual bedding plants, geraniums, kalanchoe and other vegetative
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Lynda Becksmith draws another winning ticket with assistance from Dennis and Sunshine Smith. Photos by Suzanne Perez Swanson
Angel Haag introduces Andy Phemister and welcomes him to the chamber.
Fabulous Sundowner at Fabulous Finds By Suzanne Perez Swanson ENCINITAS — What happened when a wonderful organization like the Assistance League invited the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce to hold a Sundowner in their resale shop? The unique venue, hard work, great food and good people came together for a fun, informative event that introduced many to this fabulous resale shop. Wendy Morris told the guests about the wonderful work the league does to support people in need. Their Operation School Bell
David Da Costa prays that Stephanie Edwards will draw his ticket from Sunshine’s basket.
provides clothes and sup- knitted goods are given to plies for needy children. hospitals, shelters and miliClothes, cuddly bears and tary families. The volun-
Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Joan Faust; Mary Purviance; Andy Phemister, executive director; Ted Nothorn; and Pat Reinhardt ready to sign in guests.
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Dec. 3 The annual lighting of the Christmas tree at Moonlight Beach, presented by DEMA, will take place at 5:15 p.m. Dec. 3 at the corner of 4th and C streets. Visit encinitas101.com for details.
The Encinitas Holiday Parade will take place beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4 on Coast Highway 101 between D and J streets. Dave and Margo Oakly are the Grand Marshals. This year’s theme is “Illuminate the Season with Gifts of Service.” Visit encinitasreg.com for details.
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teers are always busy collecting donations which can be dropped off at the store during working hours at 1542 Encinitas Blvd. Angel Haag, president of the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce board of directors, introduced Andy Phemister, new executive director, and thanked Stephanie Edwards and Lynda Becksmith for their work and help in keeping the chamber door open while a new executive director was found. Andy has 18 years of experience working with chambers and has new ideas and plans for us. The evening was capped off with the opportunity drawing for prizes donated by the Assistance League, Garcia’s Restaurant, Computer Trouble Shooters, Dennis and Sunshine Smith, ReMax Realty, Katherine Wichmann Zacharias, Jamroc101 Café and the chamber. If you weren’t there, you missed a very special evening!
Series will feature “Nightmare Before Christmas” at 5 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish. The event is free and will take place in the Community Room.
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A Drug and Alcohol Pre v e n t i o n / E d u c a t i o n Conference will be held at 5:30 Dec. 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Encinitas The Simply Cinema Film Community & Senior Center, Dieguito 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. The free event focuses on educating the Latino community about the danger of drug abuse. For more information, call (760) 492-8897.
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Dec. 9 to Dec. 23 and Dec. 26 to Dec. 30 San Diego Botanic Garden’s Garden of Lights will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 9 to Dec. 23 and Dec. 26 to Dec. 30. The event will feature thousands of LED lights, live music,
Are Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Claudia Yates, Genevieve Wing, Katherine Wichmann Zacharias, Rock Swanson taking their job seriously?
Are these two old enough to drink? Gunnar Cunningham from Sign-a-Rama and Vanessa Keller, Comerica Bank.
Angel Haag, president of the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce board, presents gratitude and flowers to Stephanie Edwards and Lynda Becksmith for their work with the chamber during its transition.
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wagon rides, holiday crafts, visits with Santa, roasting marshmallows, food and more. Free with paid admission. For more information, visit sdbgarden.org.
A Holiday Choral Concert will take place at 1 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. The event is free.
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The San Dieguito Heritage Museum will feature the Farmers Market Palomar Hand Weavers from Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 11 at the p.m. at Paul Ecke Central museum, 450 Quail Gardens Elementary School Drive. The free event will feaSundays from 2 to 5 p.m. at ture weaving and spinning Flora Vista Elementary School demonstrations. For more information, visit Yoga for Seniors sdheritage.org. Mondays at 2 p.m. at the Encinitas Community and Dec. 12 Senior Center A Holiday Show featuring Wednesdays at 3 p.m. at a festive performance by the Cardiff Library, silverClassic Youth Theatre will take ageyoga.org place at 2 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Elks Lodge, 1393 Windsor Horseshoe Pitching Road. Tickets are $15, $10 for Age 12 and up, Tuesdays students and seniors, and $5 and Thursdays at 5 p.m. at under 5. For more informa- Oakcrest Park. For more info, tion, visit classicyouththe- call the Cardiff Riviera atre.org. Horseshoe Club at (760) 4365166.
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The Simply Cinema Film Encinitas Library Series will feature “A Muppet Figure Drawing Group Christmas Carol” at 5 p.m. Will take place from 12:30 Dec. 13 at the Encinitas to 3:30 p.m. Fridays from April Library, 540 Cornish Drive. 2 to April 30 at 540 Cornish The event is free. Drive. Call (760) 942-8738 for more information.
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Sundowner continued from 1 The prize table. Sunshine Smith, ReMax Realty, chamber ambassador.
From left, Byron Spratt, The Greenasium; Dr. Dave Edmiston and Sandy, Solana Beach Recycling checking out El Callejon’s appetizers.
From left, Dennis Smith, ReMax, chamber ambassador; Christina Beltran, Best Western Inn; and Jim Bolt, GM Best Western Inn.
Cowboy Jack and Claudia Yates surprise guests with a traditional hula. “The hands tell the story.”
Bob Gattinella, Encinitas Chamber of Commerce board member, and Lynda BeckSmith, Encinitas Chamber of Commerce administrative assistant.
Realty; a pink bath and shower basket to highlight Breast Cancer Awareness by Katherine Wichmann Zacharias; two-bottle wine basket and a bottle of German wine from the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce; and three personal training sessions from Claudia Yates of Get Fit San Diego. One highlight of the evening was finding out that Cowboy Jack, www.hank show.com, who donated his talents, plays Hawaiian music and that Claudia Yates dances the hula beautifully.
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Students continued from 2 coordination between the CSU system and California community colleges. The governor also signed a companion Assembly bill, AB 2302, authored by State Assembly Member Paul Fong, which sets the groundwork for the University of California (UC) to develop a simplified admissions process for transfer students. Each year, between 500 and 700 MiraCosta College students transfer to a CSU or UC school. These two bills are great news for students now beginning on their transfer pathways — the bills tremendously streamline the transfer process and save students significant time and resources so that they can earn their degrees and enter the workforce faster and with less financial debt. MiraCosta’s commitment to positively impacting education and business extended to two other Assembly bills passed this year, both of which will have a direct and positive impact on students: — Assembly Bill 2385, known as the Accelerated Nursing and Allied Health Pilot Program, addresses one of California’s most pressing workforce shortages. Written by State Assembly member John Perez, AB 2385 will help address the statewide nursing shortage by expediting students’ completion of commu-
nity college nursing programs. The bill establishes a pilot program at up to five campuses throughout the state that would allow students to take weekend, evening or summer courses while completing a nursing or health professional program. — Improving student success within the California Community College system is the focus of the Student Success Task Force Bill (SB 1143), a bill sponsored by State Senator Carol Liu. This bill establishes a task force to examine best practices and models for accomplishing student success. The task force will develop and present specified recommendations to improve student success and completion within the California Community College System. MiraCosta College is committed to educating students of this region in an exceptional academic learning environment that is accessible and affordable. We are also committed to being good stewards of the public’s resources and trust. Being involved in the advocacy, passage and implementation of legislation that helps students achieve success is a major part of the college’s pledge to serve our students and community. By looking to the future, MiraCosta College ensures that it will continue to accommodate the changing face and needs of higher education and the workforce of this region.
Sign continued from 2 director of Downtown Encinitas MainStreet at that time, championed the sign request to City Council two years after Encinitas was incorporated. At the time money was the problem for the city. Patience paid off because 10 years later City Council approved the expenditure in April of 1988. The council liked the idea of celebrating the city’s 14th year of incorporation and lit the sign Oct. 7, 2000. It was a festive occasion when Downtown Encinitas MainStreet put on a gala celebration for the inauguration
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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)? The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its first estimate of third quarter 2010 Gross Domestic Product (GDP). GDP increased slightly to a 2.0 percent annual rate from 1.7 percent rate in the second quarter. Growth in personal consumption and private inventories drove the increase. Imports and residential investment were drags on the economy. Personal consumption expenditures increased at a 2.6 percent annual rate, up from 2.2 percent in the second quarter. Business investment remained strong but the rate of growth is slowing, as expected. The recovery remains tepid, and we are a long way from where we need to be to reemploy those displaced during the downturn.
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Luncheon continued from 1 Insurance; helped Lynda BeckSmith, administrative assistant, with sign-ins and awarding prizes to those whose business cards were drawn out of our giant fish bowl. Winners were Matthew Kurlan, D.O., ASAP Urgent Care, lunch for two at Garcia’s; Shea Lindsay, trainer at The Greenasium, $20 worth of consultation time from Ted Nothorn, Computer Troubleshooters; Frank Del
Savio, Farmers Insurance, coffee gift basket from 3 Wings Insurance; Dr. Lindsay Hoffman, DC, Chiropractic Health and Happiness, a bottle of wine; and Terri Novy, H. Linwood Insurance Services, a bottle of wine. As the luncheon was ending, there were still new acquaintances sitting and talking and exchanging information. Our next luncheon is on Dec. 2. Check encinitas chamber.org or the weekly eblast for more information.
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Palm continued from 9 still on the market. LeVieux is part of the team responsible for adapting Dr. Seuss’ stories from the book to an interactive format, a process which is more difficult than it seems. “You have to be technically minded, creative and visual, and think like a storyteller,” Kripalani said. “When people experience it we want them to think, ‘That’s exactly the way it was.’” Kripalani said his decision to take another career path than what his father planned resulted in a strained relationship for several years. The two reconciled prior to the senior Kripalani’s death 13 years ago. Kripalani is confident his father would approve of the work he does today. He adds that he decided on a visual arts-media
Changes continued from 3 service, OMWD’s foresight and tenacity in pursuing direct access service was rewarded when OMWD was offered the service earlier in 2010. Negotiations began with 3 Phases Renewables shortly thereafter, selected based on their ability to provide affordable, green energy to all of OMWD’s facilities. “As evidenced through our Holding the Line and Tiger Team programs, OMWD leaves no stone unturned in its search for cost savings,” OMWD board President Ed Sprague said. “In the case of selecting an energy service provider with 100 percent renewable
Rock continued from 3 of music from five different local bands: Simple Green, H2Old, Semisi’s Fulabula, Von Swayzi and Full Revolution. Food from many local restaurants was donated to support the event and there were also many raffle prizes and silent auctions throughout the
were held Oct. 30 St. James Catholic Church, 623 S. Nardo Ave., Solana Beach. A memorial reception immediately followed the church service at San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Inquiries may be made to Gina Mendoza at the Ecke Ranch by calling (760) 9444010 or by e-mail to g mendoza@eckeranch.com. Readers are invited to visit the following memorial webpages to leave messages for Jack, his wife, Cheryl, and his children, Bethany and Steven:
— Jack Williams Memorial Page on Facebook: Jack Williams Memorial Page — Jack Williams Memorial Page on Ecke’s website at www.ecke.com. “Jack was my classmate at Colorado State University, and he was always a much better student than I was!” said Paul Ecke III, chief executive officer and owner of Ecke Farms. “It was a great feeling to see Jack at the Ranch when I returned in 1987. He has contributed here ever since, first as a grower, and later in many
ways, including traveling the world helping growers grow and market their crops, as well as being part of our creative team and of our product development effort. He was truly blessed. He loved his family, and he loved his work.” “Jack was doing what he liked doing the most. He was traveling the world discussing and advising on poinsettias, creating continued interest and fascination for the crop,” said Lars Henriksen, managing director, PLA/Ecke Europe.
bination of self-study, a few independent study courses and a very key internship that I had my senior year,” he explained. Kripalani offers this advice to young people: “If you want to be on the cutting edge, learn how to educate yourself. By the time classes are available for any given ‘new technology; too many people are already trying to do the same thing.” Currently, 12 books in the Dr. Seuss library have been released. With an average of one to two books scheduled for release every month. Kripalani projects that it will take 18 to 24 months for the entire series to be available for purchase. For product demonstrations or more information, Michel Kripalani and his Encinitas-based Oceanhouse Media are makvisit oceanhouse ing history as well as money with the release of the entire Dr. Seuss colmedia.com. Additional lection for the digital market. Photo by Lillian Cox demos can be viewed at youtube.com/user/Oceanh degree because there was 1980s. no such thing as interactive “My computer skills ouseMedia. media classes in the late were gained through a com-
power sources, our ratepayers benefit not only from our commitment to prudent spending but also from OMWD’s commitment to sustainable operations.” In terms of cost, the lower price per kilowatthour contained in the agreement is expected to save ratepayers $44,000 in the first year alone over standard bundled service. Additionally, OMWD will no longer be levied demand charges as a result of usage spikes at its facilities, which is likely to provide additional savings. These reduced costs will have no impact upon the reliability of power at OMWD facilities; OMWD customers will notice no change in their services. Carbon emissions were
evening. A good time had by all and for a great cause! Niels Lund, the executive director of Class Act, is an Encinitas Chamber of Commerce member and a man with a very big heart who is out to make a difference in the world of our children through Arts, Children and Technology. Congratulations Niels on a great event!
drastically reduced following OMWD’s change to 100 percent renewable power sources. 3 Phases Renewables estimates that the switch will prevent approximately 10,425,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions next year, equivalent to removing 904 passenger vehicles from the roads or planting 1,008 acres of mature pine forests. The switch is also valuable in assisting OMWD to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as mandated by AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions
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Guide continued from 7 and at the Cardiff-by-theSea Library, located at 2081 Newcastle Ave. The Recreation Guide is your source for winter activity information. The “Rec Guide” online is hyperlinked throughout to quickly take viewers to additional information. Recreation Supervisor Nick Buck says the winter 2010-2011 issues
Law continued from 5 experience in civil law, including insights from regular service as a pro tem small claims judge. He also offers a local perspective, having growin up in Encinitas during the 1960s. The Law Office of Joseph Stine is located in Vista, but is easily accessible from Encinitas without having to take the freeway. The practice serves people from throughout North County. Among Stine’s favorite things to do in Encinitas are body surfing at Moonlight Beach and eating at many of the fine local restaurants
finance infrastructure projects. There is upward of $180 billion in private capital just waiting to be invested if only we swept away regulatory roadblocks. A renewed commitment to a strong infrastructure network would bolster economic growth, create jobs, and improve our global competitiveness. It’s time to get on with it.
feature information of interest to all. “The Recreation Guide is packed with hundreds of classes and activities, in addition to our upcoming Holiday Parade on Dec. 4 and other popular activities like adult fitness classes and a teen ski and snowboard trip. We offer something for everyone.” Winter program registration is under way. Visit EncinitasRecReg.com for registration information. offering excellent vegetarian and fish entrees. “We are a friendly, personable, full-service law practice designed to meet commonplace legal challenges of small- to midsized businesses for a reasonable, cost-effective fee,” Stine said. The Law Office of Joseph Stine is located at 380 S. Melrose Drive, No. 306, Vista across from the courthouse. They are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. After hours and weekend appointments are available upon request. For more information, call (760) 643-4150 or visit jstinelaw.com.
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In support of our customers, Tip Top Meats is proud to offer an ample variety of superb beef selections at competitive prices.
For Our European Customers We provide Scandinavian Cuts of Rind on Pork Roast Swedish - Green Ham (Pickled) Swedish - Potato Sausage
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Smoked to perfection! Turkeys - Very Best Hams - Pork Loin Hocks & Sausages
CELEBRATING OUR 37TH ANNIVERSARY!
Pacific Ocean
Carlsbad Blvd.
FROM OUR SMOKE HOUSE!
5 CARLSBAD FLOWER FIELDS Palomar Airport Rd. MEATS