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MARCH 25, 2016

Citracado Parkway extension project draws on By Steve Puterski

It’s a jungle in there Emi Gannod, 11, observes a Banded Purple Wing butterfly at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s Butterfly Jungle exhibit. The exhibit is open now through April 10. Full story on page A2. Photo by Tony Cagala

Community rallies behind Vista teacher placed on leave By Hoa Quach

VISTA — Current and former students and parents are demanding a Vista social studies teacher be allowed to keep his job. Vincent Romero, who has worked for the Vista Unified School District since 1990, was placed on paid administrative leave from his job at Rancho Buena Vista High School on March 7. Now, an online petition with more than 1,900 signatures is asking the administration to bring Romero back to the classroom. On his last day, Romero told students he was leaving because “the organization decided to make a change.” “(They) no longer have confidence in me that I know what I’m doing,” said Romero, whose remarks were recorded and posted on Facebook. “They don’t like what I do. They don’t like the way I do it. So, this is what happens. I’m really

A social studies teacher at Rancho Buena Vista High School was placed on administrative leave in early March. The move prompted students and parents to launch an online petition in support of Vincent Romero. Photo by Hoa Quach

sorry I can’t be with you for the rest of the year. It’s not my choice, but it’s the way it goes.” In the roughly 4-minute speech to students, an emotional Romero vowed to fight the administration. “I’m not disappearing,” said Romero, 55. “I’m not going away. This is something I can fight, and that’s what we’re going to

do — we’re going to fight until there’s nothing left to fight with. I plan to be back for your senior year.” Romero also urged his students to be kind to their new social studies teacher but to give “hell” to Principal Charles Schindler. Following the announcement of his departure, a petition was created on PetitionSite.com, urging

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the administration to keep Romero at Rancho Buena Vista High School. A protest was also held at the school. “This makes me so angry,” wrote Jeffrey Bright of Fallbrook, who said he graduated from the school more than 20 years ago. “I already fear that our education system is falling apart. I worry my kids are not going to get a valuable education at public schools anymore.” David Whiddon of San Marcos called the move “shameful.” “This is a teacher that genuinely cares,” Whiddon wrote. “Both of my sons had Mr. Romero and greatly enjoyed his class.” A former student, Jasmine Velare of Vista, said Romero was “an amazing teacher.” “I was lucky enough to get him myself,” she wrote. “He truly cares for what he TURN TO TEACHER ON A15

ESCONDIDO — An amendment to the resolution of necessity for the Citracado Parkway extension project was approved Wednesday by the City Council. Debra Lundy, real property manager for the city, said it was needed due to a clerical error, the omissions of deeds to be attached to the land. The adjustment is the only fee parcel being acquired by the city, which is a necessity, she added. The eminent domain project, which has been in the works for several years, will complete the missing section of the roadway between Harmony Grove, Village Parkway and Andreason Drive. The city conducted a review of the project, which was outlined in the

environmental impact report from April 2012. Alternatives were discussed with residents in four community meetings and a trio of public gatherings. “The project as currently designed was located and planned in a manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and least private injury,” Lundy said. She also reported the city and property owners have had more than 35 meetings in the past four years to develop the plan. However, the property owners did not submit a counteroffer to the city’s statutory offer on April 14, 2015. According to Lundy, the owners did not feel the offer matched what the land is worth, alTURN TO EXTENSION ON A3

Republicans endorse Abed over Gaspar By Aaron Burgin

REGION — The County Republican Party has thrown its support behind Escondido Mayor Sam Abed in the race for County Dist. 3 Supervisor. The Republican Party of San Diego announced last week that it voted to endorse Abed over fellow Republican and Encinitas Mayor Kristin Gaspar, who is also running for the supervisor seat currently held by Dave Roberts, who is seeking re-election. Abed, who has been a polarizing figure during his two terms as mayor in Escondido, secured the coveted party endorsement by receiving more than two thirds of the committee’s votes, the threshold required for a candidate to receive the endorsement over a fellow party member. “Endorsing one Republican over another requires a 2/3 vote threshold — and rarely happens,” GOP Chairman Tony

Krvaric said. “Clearly Sam Abed’s long-time and steadfast commitment to Republican principles and values earned him the support of committee members and we are proud to endorse him.” Gaspar’s campaign reached this week expressed disappointment in not receiving the party’s nomination, but touted several key endorsements she has received throughout the campaign. “While I’m disappointed not to get the party endorsement, I’m very proud to have the support of Mayor Faulconer and the four Republican City Councilmembers, Senators Bates and Anderson, and Assemblyman Rocky Chavez,” Gaspar said. “I’ve been a very effective Republican mayor in a Democratic city by focusing on balanced budgets, economic development, and quality of life and will continue to do so on the Board of Supervisors.”

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San Diego Zoo Safari Park opens butterfly exhibit By Tony Cagala

ESCONDIDO — By Silas Hamernik’s count, at least 24 butterflies had landed on him as he walked through the exhibit. The 9-year-old, clad in a bright yellow shirt and jacket, seemed somewhat dismayed every time one of the insects would land on his arm, shoulder, back — even his shoe tops. And there were probably plenty more by the time he left. March 16 marked the opening of the annual Butterfly Jungle exhibit at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The several week’s long exhibit allows guests an opportunity to walk among

the butterflies, seeing 30 to 35 different species that have been imported from around the world. The exhibit receives anywhere from 6,000 to 8,000 butterfly pupa for the display, said Don Sterner, animal care manager of the bird department at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The pupa come mostly from butterfly farmers, which the park researches or from butterfly brokers that import the pupa and sell to the park. “It’s very specific on what we can import,” Sterner said. The USDA provides the regulations on what can be imported, because,

An unidentified butterfly rests on a leaf at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s Butterfly Jungle exhibit. Photos by Tony Cagala

Sterner added, technically, the butterflies in the exhibit are considered an agricultural pest. Still, importing the pupa from butterfly farmers has a positive impact on

the environment and supports a sort of eco-friendly business, Sterner explained. “It’s something that the local people, in say Costa Rica, are involved in,”

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said Sterner. “When they become butterfly farmers, they realize that the rain forest around them provides these butterflies, which gives them an income. So they know not to disturb the forests.” But because the imported butterflies are considered pests, extra staff is brought in, in part to stand guard at the exhibit’s exit, and perform a quick screening, ensuring that no butterfly is hitchhiking on someone’s clothing. Park staff has also been receiving the butterfly pupa in the weeks leading up to the exhibit’s opening, carefully inspecting them for parasites that could pose a risk to native species or for species that might have been mistakenly shipped and aren’t allowed under the USDA regulations. The pupas are received with such care, Sterner explained, and are unpacked in Plexiglass containers, almost as though staff was working with some sort of radioactive material. Adding to the complexity of putting on the exhibit is the discouraging of breeding between the butterflies. While there’s nothing to prevent them from mating, the exhibit doesn’t provide host plants for caterpillars to feed on once they’ve hatched. “We have to make sure the plants we have in here won’t encourage any sort of survivability of the caterpillars,” said Sterner. “That’s not to say they’re not going to breed and lay eggs anywhere, because that does happen, it’s just the fact that once the caterpillars hatch out they won’t have food items.” The Butterfly Jungle does contain plenty of but-

terfly-friendly plants and flowers, however — a part of the educational component of the exhibit, which aims to raise awareness on the plight of local butterfly species. “We have endangered species in San Diego County and with all the pesticides and habitat destruction going on, leaves less and less space for things to live, so (we’re) encouraging people to put out flowers to increase the survivability of the species,” Sterner said. Another goal of the Butterfly Jungle is to tell the story of the Monarch butterfly and its epic migration from Canada to Mexico. Sterner said they didn’t expect to receive any Monarch butterflies this year, but staff was surprised when they started showing up in the aviary. Despite the short life spans of the butterflies, some will make it past the exhibit’s four-week long display. Last year was the first time that the park began working with a botanical garden in Tucson, Ariz., sending the remaining surviving butterflies there once the exhibit closed. They hope to do that again this year, said Sterner. Zoos in the old days were about entertaining guests, now it’s to educate guests as to how wonderful animals are and the plight of animals and get people involved, Sterner explained. “Bugs are animals, too,” he said. “They really are. People don’t think of it that way, but we’re trying to promote that.” The Butterfly Jungle is open until April 10 and is included with the Park’s admission. Visit sdzsafaripark. org for more information.

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RSF Road to receive $3 million facelift

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SAN MARCOS — San Marcos crews are starting a long-delayed resurfacing of a two-mile stretch of Rancho Santa Fe Road in San Marcos. The $3 million resurfacing project will give a facelift to the roadway between state Route 78 and Lakeridge Drive, just south of San Marcos Boulevard a stretch lined with retail stores, restaurants, apartments, Alvin Dunn Elementary and several shopping centers. The project was expected to start in 2015, but city officials delayed the project due to El Niño. Some portions of the roadway will require pavement removal and replacement, while other segments will have the surfaces ground prior to the final pavement overlay. Residents and businesses directly affected by the street restoration will receive notice of scheduled work. While most road repair work will take place during evening hours, daytime traffic delays are anticipated. “We appreciate continued patience from motorists, businesses and schools during these important roadway repairs,” said City Manager Jack Griffin. “The temporary inconvenience paves the way for lasting improvements.” Officials expect the project to be completed in the fall. For more information, updated schedules and anticipated traffic impacts, visit san-marcos.net/roadwork.

SD County Fair hiring for summer DEL MAR — If you are looking for a summertime job, the San Diego County Fair may be just the place. There are immediate job openings during the 2016 San Diego County Fair. The fair is less than three months away, and the deadline to apply is May 31. All applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply and must be available to work every day of the fair. Go to delmarfairgrounds.com to apply. The description of jobs still available for the 2016 San Diego County Fair include: Ambassador, Facility Worker, Parking Director, Traffic Controller, Shuttle Bus Driver and EMT.

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SUPPORTING ‘OPERATION SMILE’ At their March general meeting, pictured from left: Sandy Youngdale, Cheryl Prather, Chairman Marianne Furtado,Karen Youngdale join other members of GFWC Contemporary Women of North County, to organize fabric and cut out hospital gowns for “Operation Smile,” an organization that sends teams of medical volunteers around the world to perform surgery on children born with cleft palate and other facial deformities. The gowns will be completed at CWONC’s April 2 Sew In. For more information, visit cwonc.org. Courtesy photo

Man shot, killed in Escondido By Steve Puterski

ESCONDIDO — A 27-year-old man was found murdered early in the morning on March 17, according to the Escondido Police Department. EPD responded to a call of a possible gang related shooting at 12:30 a.m. in the area of Escondido Boulevard and 9th Avenue. At the scene, officers discovered the unresponsive man, who sustained a gunshot to the head. He was transported to Palomar Medical Center where he later died.

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though they requested the city continues with eminent domain. “They stated the parties were too far apart, in their opinion,” Lundy said. Councilman Ed Gallo said Citracado Parkway will eventually be completed from Highway 78 to Interstate 15.

The hospital has been there for four years now, and people are still having trouble getting there from the west.” Sam Abed Mayor, Escondido

“We have to keep this thing moving forward,” he added. “The hospital (Palomar Medical Center) has been there for four years now, and people are still having trouble getting there from the west.”

According to the EPD, witnesses saw the victim walking south on Escondido Boulevard just before the shooting. The suspect, meanwhile, was seen exiting a vehicle and firing multiple shots at the victim before getting back in the car and fleeing the scene. The car fled west through the south alley of 9th Avenue. The suspect was reportedly wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, while the car is a white, four-door older model vehicle similar to a Deputy Mayor Michael Morasco said he was surprised the property owners were not in attendance. In addition, he said there has been no indication of the owners’ thoughts concerning the ongoing negotiations. Mayor Sam Abed continued the discussion saying the hospital has been “very patient” with the city. When the medical center was approved, they agreed to stipulation of having only one access road, along Mission and Nordal, instead of the usual two access roads. “When the train comes through … an emergency vehicle has to wait,” Abed said. “I think they have $13 (million) to $14 million in escrow somewhere and they have been very patient with us. Now the hospital is becoming more important to the city and the district.” The two-term mayor added it is time to move forward for the hospital and public safety. City attorney Jeff Epp said it appears the project will go through eminent domain, but staff is continuing to work with the owners. Councilman John Masson abstained from the vote, saying the property owner was a previous client of Masson’s engineering firm.

Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. Three additional people are believed to have been in the car during the shooting. EPD is investigating the case and anyone with information is urged to call EPD at (760) 8394722 or anonymously at (760) 743-8477.

SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos City Council unanimously voted to use its eminent domain authority to acquire several parcels of property it needs for a key road extension near the Cal State San Marcos campus. The council voted March 8 to adopt a resolution of necessity, which empowers them to use eminent domain to acquire the property, several parcels located between 197 and 199 South Twin Oaks Valley Road, near the intersection of Barham Drive. City officials said they need the land — some of it temporarily and some permanently — to extend North City Drive from its current block-long length to a quarter mile, where it will intersect with Twin Oaks Valley Road. Twin Oaks is also scheduled to be widened at the intersection. North City Drive currently starts at Campus Way, the location of The Quad, a recently completed mixed-use complex adjacent to the college campus. City staff said in a report that the city made an offer to the owners, the Lawrence E. Sullivan and Dolores A. Sullivan

1996 Family Trust, in November, but no agreement could be reached. Under the state’s eminent domain law, a public agency has a right to force the sale of private property for public good for fair market value. If the parties cannot agree on a purchase price, a jury trial will determine the property’s value.

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Opinion&Editorial

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Community Commentary

Encinitas property rights By Jerry Peters

Corruption charges getting closer to governor California Focus By Thomas D. Elias Gov. Jerry Brown has tried for many months to ignore the growing scent of corruption now afflicting his administration, instead pushing the worldwide battle against climate change even as he virtually ignored the world’s largest methane leak while it spewed greenhouse gases for months in his back yard. But serious conflict of interest allegations now reach directly into his office, targeting his chief of staff, Nancy McFadden, the top Sacramento official for Pacific Gas & Electric Co. for many years before she took a $1.04 million golden handshake in 2011 before rejoining Brown, for whom she worked in the 1970s. Not only did McFadden take PG&E’s money, but disclosure forms show she owned about $100,000 worth of PG&E stock and many potentially lucrative stock options through her early months back with Brown. During this time, she was allegedly a key part of the appointment process for new members of the state Public Utilities Commission, which regulates PG&E and other California utilities, a normal chief of staff function. There is no evidence McFadden recused herself from utility matters. This, of course, raises the question of whether her golden handshake was really a prepayment for future services. McFadden is now the subject of a formal complaint just filed by the Consumer Watchdog advocacy group with the state Fair Political Practices Commission, a panel very unlikely to act against the top aide to the man who appointed two of its members. Charges in the Con-

sumer Watchdog complaint, filed under the Political Reform Act ironically sponsored by Brown during his first stint as governor in the 1970s, are sweeping and specific. McFadden, the group said, “…us(ed) her official position to influence governmental decisions in which she knew she had a financial interest. Her actions impacted the value of the PG&E stock options she held.” The filing goes on to say McFadden “was Gov. Brown’s point person on utility policy, utility legislation and political appointments to the PUC.” Brown Press Secretary Evan Westrup denied all this, calling the filing against McFadden “riddled with inaccuracies.” He added “She was not vetting candidates for the PUC and did not play a role in the other decisions noted while she had the holdings referenced…” Brown did not speak about McFadden, just has he’s refused to talk about corruption allegations at the state Energy Commission and documented corruption at the PUC. But emails among the 70,000 obtained by San Bruno city officials after the 2010 PG&E gas pipeline explosion that killed eight people there indicate her old friends at PG&E believed she was involved. In early 2011, PG&E executive Brian Cherry — now under criminal investigation along with former PUC President Michael Peevey — advised someone seeking a high PUC post via email to get help from McFadden, whom he called “the backdoor route” to getting appointed. The pileup of ethical problems in Brown’s administration seems to grow every few weeks, with the McFadden charges merely the newest. They join obvious conflicts of interest and exam-

ples of cronyism exercised by the Energy Commission, exposed in this column in 2014. Add the proven collusion between Peevey and executives of Southern California Edison Co. in assessing consumers more than 70 percent of the cost of the 2012 failure of the San Onofre Nuclear Power Station, caused by an Edison blunder. Then see Brown’s almost total indifference to the massive methane leak at a Southern California Gas Co. storage facility near Porter Ranch in Los Angeles, when his sister Kathleen draws six figures yearly as a director of SoCal’s parent company. Her position alone should raise conflict-of-interest questions whenever Brown decides utility policy. The Porter Ranch leak spewed more greenhouse gases than many months of driving by all the cars in the Los Angeles Basin, but Brown said little about it. Taken together, it appears there could be a pattern of corruption at high levels of state government, and a consistent Brown practice of ignoring or condoning both corruption and safety lapses. But other episodes don’t reach as close to him as the charges against McFadden, his close aide and adviser. The bottom line: Brown wants to be remembered for solving California’s budget mess and aggressively fighting climate change. Right now he risks being remembered much more negatively. Elias is author of the current book “The Burzynski Breakthrough: The Most Promising Cancer Treatment and the Government’s Campaign to Squelch It,” now available in an updated third edition. His email address is tdelias@aol.com.

According to state law, every residential property owner has a right to create an auxiliary unit on or in their land if there is space, yet current Encinitas regulations and codes make it nearly impossible to do. Individuals have pleaded for consideration for years, but the bureaucracy has been intransigent. The price of land and construction costs makes it impossible to build housing in Encinitas that many workers and seniors can afford to rent. At the same time, there are a great number of property owners who need cash to make ends meet. Naturally, regardless of the roadblocks the city has imposed, a thriving underground market of over an estimated 1,000 non-permitted dwelling units have already been established and more are created every year. Surprisingly, some in new homes, right under the

noses of city plan checkers. It appears that the time is right for an organized effort to break down the housing barriers of the past, now that the city is facing the need to located approximately 1,300 affordable housing units, it has a new city manager and planning director and there will be four council seats up for grabs in November. I am proposing that property owners who presently have an illegal dwelling unit and those who someday wish to develop an auxiliary unit meet, establish proposed revised regulations and form a negotiating association to deal with the city. Labor unions have successfully employed this tactic for over a hundred years, why not property owners? Because of the threat of the exposure of “illegal” activities and city retaliation, the utmost care must be exercised in becoming organized. I therefore

have asked Bob Bonde, the president of the Encinitas Taxpayers Association and proven advocate for the legalization of non-permitted Encinitas auxiliary units, to lead the movement until it can be officially organized. If you are a property owner, with no ties to the city, and want to get involved in making Encinitas a better place to live for all, please contact Bob at this home phone number (760) 753-7477 or email at Rbonde007@gmail.com. If there is sufficient interest shown, Bob will call a private meeting at a non-city location to assure participant confidentiality. Owners of illegal units are known for their bravery and creativity. Your efforts are needed today. Please consider participating. Jerry Peters is a businessman and president of the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Taxpayers Association.

Letters to the Editor Legacies motivate city councils Until a neighbor clued me in, I was thinking that the Strawberry Fields Mall, was a stand-alone project, and if approved, would have been one of the few additions to the local coastline development. However, I was reminded that city councils are mostly motivated by only a few things: Re-election, their legacy of accomplishments, and keeping the city solvent. Council “legacy” is what my neighborly friend was suggesting, as an overriding motivator for certain Carlsbad councilmen. The “legacy motivation” seems to be going full bore, in both Oceanside and Carlsbad waterfronts. I now see that both councils seem to be bent on creating big and attractive tourist destination projects, on the remaining vacant coastal properties and to milk as

much tax revenue from these developments, despite the lukewarm reception such mega projects might get from the local residents. Therefore, I am calling out the councils for what they might be planning to allow next, in the coastline corridors. When the Encina Power Station is razed, I predict that there will be a giant rushing “sound” to fill the empty SDG&E space with development — all with the council’s blessing. If one looks at the Oceanside pier vicinity construction of late, Oceanside’s wish list, is not that much different from Carlsbad’s, except that Oceanside seems to love collecting parking tolls, whereas, Carlsbad does not. You, I, and our fellow citizens should be vigilant for keeping a semblance of vintage city(s) flavor(s), as our city waterfront areas are as-

saulted, in these decades before elevated sea level, begins taking its toll. G. Lance Johannsen, Carlsbad Responding to community I was thrilled to read on your front page (Blakespear withdraws support for Coastal Rail Trail, March 18) that Catherine Blakespear came to her senses and withdrew her support for the purposed Coastal Rail Trail. But I was sorry to read that Tony Kranz thought Blakespear caved into “political pressure” because she listened to the community. Shame on Kranz for thinking listening and responding to the community is a negative thing! Isn’t that what an elected official is supposed to do? Todd Haskell, Cardiff

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Anti-smoking advocates support bills By Steve Puterski

REGION — The recent legislation sitting on Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk could alter the landscape of smoking and vaping with its sweeping changes to state law. However, Brown has yet to sign the bills, but advocates for the massive overhaul of the issue are hoping it will be done. Gena Knuston, program manager at the Vista Community Clinic, said the proposals, which include raising the age to buy and consume tobacco to 21 and classify vaping as tobacco, would benefit the state and public in numerous ways. However, men and women who are 18 and join the military would be exempt from the proposed age change. If signed, California would become the second state to increase the age to 21. Hawaii was the first. “It’s really exciting to see this at the state level,” said Knutson. “It’s really difficult to get significant legislation. E-cigarettes are a new product, they target youth, there are over 7,000 flavors … and they initiate youth to use these products.” Knutson and the VCC, however, cannot and have not lobbied any legislators because they receive funds

through Prop 99, which distributes taxes to organizations such as the VCC. Brown, though, has yet to sign the legislation and Kelley said it may be a tactic to stall the tobacco companies from effectively sustaining a referendum in the general election in November. Electronic cigarettes, meanwhile, have become a target for anti-smoking advocates with concerns over marketing to minors. Knuston, along with Debra Kelley of the American Lung Association in San Diego, said e-cigarettes use methods such as flavoring and other tricks to lure teenagers and young adults. One of Knuston and Kelley’s biggest concerns, however, is the health effects from e-cigarettes, traditional smoking and vaping. Kelley said teens between 15 to 17 are at the highest risk for addiction and e-cigarettes drive those who pick up the habit to traditional cigarettes. As a result, further health risks increase. Yet another issue for Knuston and Kelley is the marketing of e-cigarettes on TV. Knutson said they are advertised as cessation

devices, meaning the process of quitting smoking, when there is no evidence to support such claims. Kelley said there are also problems with the devices, as numerous reports detail how they explode causing substantial injuries. “E-cigarettes are essentially unregulated,” Kelley said. “Our position is these products should be regulated the same way tobacco products are regulated. Although we don’t know what the long-term effects will be, there’s been enough research and evidence of concern (that) we know that these products can create lung inflammation, they can reduce the lung’s ability to protect against disease.” As for vaping, Kelley said classifying it as a tobacco product makes sense, citing public health. She said vaping offers nicotine, which is addictive, and other issues have surfaced including inhaling metals from the coils used to generate the vapor. Vaping advocates tout the benefits such as an easier path to quit smoking or tobacco use and being a safer alternative. While vaping advocates state their products are 95 percent safer, Knut-

son and Kelley cast doubt on those claims. “They consist of a battery, have a chamber where you put in the e-juice, the atomizer that heats up the device,” Knutson said. “I don’t know how you can really differentiate that a vaping device is much different than an e-cigarette. Preliminary reports are showing they have carcinogens.” But is furthering bans and regulating what people consume as legal products is another topic debated between the two sides. Once a person is 18, they can join the military, vote, pay taxes and face adult charges in criminal and civil proceedings. Supporters and some legislators say its too much government overreach. The other side, meanwhile, state it will greatly reduce health risks and as a result, save the state millions in healthcare costs in the long term. “Any time you are breathing a substance into your lungs, there is always going to be a chance that there is something that will harm the lungs,” Kelley said. “It’s been this drip, drip, drip of evidence that is just making our concerns about the short-term and long-term health concerns.”

LGBTQ Resource Center Executive Director Max Disposti at the center’s future facility on Mission Avenue. Community Development Block Grant funding will pay for needed renovations. File photo by Promise Yee

LGBTQ Resource Center is a step closer to larger facility By Promise Yee

OCEANSIDE — The North County LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning) Resource Center is a step closer to moving into a larger space, after the City Council approved $137,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for renovations to the center’s future facility. The funds will pay for infrastructure and interior walls to be added to the unfinished city-owned building on 3220 Mission Ave., which shares the site with La Mision Village Apartments and North County

Health Services. The 2,400 square feet building is almost twice the size of the present facility, and monthly rent will be about half. This allows more support programs and activities to be held. “This project will double the space, and more than triple outreach and services,” Councilwoman Esther Sanchez said. It’s been a goal of Max Disposti’s, the LGBTQ Resource Center executive director, to operate out of a larger facility and provide more services for quite awhile.

The nonprofit opened on North Coast Highway in 2011, and has since outgrown the space. The center currently runs 22 programs. The center provides LGBTQ resources, support groups and services for elderly, youth, HIV/AIDS patients and women. Disposti was not at the City Council meeting, but said in an earlier interview that some programs have been on hold because of lack of space at the present site. A new program to be launched at the Mission Avenue location focuses on healthy eating, and in-

cludes regular stops by a catering truck that sells nutritious meals for $2. The resource center also received a grant to begin a program to prevent and fight human trafficking A soft opening and fundraiser for the new Mission Avenue location was held in December 2015 to announce the future move. Awarded funds allow the move to happen. The listed target date for facility renovations to be completed is June 30. The council voted 4-0 to approve funds on March 16. Councilman Jack Feller abstained.

Carlsbad’s Ben Farrell, left, co-owner of Mixed Vapes in the Village, is urging those who use vaping products to have Gov. Jerry Brown veto several bills, which could hurt the industry. Photo by Steve Puterski

Proposed state law could harm vaping industry By Steve Puterski

REGION — A massive brawl threatening to alter an industry is ongoing after Gov. Jerry Brown called for a special session in the state legislature earlier this month. The governor has two bills on his desk that could decimate vaping businesses and manufacturing. Vapors are fighting a stigma of their industry. To be clear, it is not smoking or related to tobacco. In fact, vaping looks like smoking, but it consists of a liquid vapor brought on by juices dropped on coils inside the vaporizer. “The politicians don’t understand it,” said Ben Farrell, co-owner of Mixed Vapes in the Carlsbad Village. “Cigarette sales have gone down, while vaping sales have gone up.” Farrell and his colleagues, meanwhile, are fighting two fronts simultaneously as they are educating the public about the differences and taking on legislators and pharmaceutical companies. The first will raise the age limit of buying and smoking cigarettes, electronic cigarettes and vaping, to 21, with an exemption for active military members, while the second bill would legally consider vaping as a tobacco product. Proponents of vaping are outraged and have left more than 1 million messages with Brown’s office since the passage of the two bills, according to Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association co-President of the Southern

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California chapter Shane Simpson. The only four ingredients in the juices are propyler glycol, vegetable glycol, food flavoring and nicotine, which come in one of the glycol bases. Cigarettes, meanwhile, have more than 4,000 chemicals and 43 known cancer-causing compounds, according to reports. “What vaping does, it gives you the exact sensation of smoking, it mimics it really well, without the harmful side effects,” Farrell said. Locally, Farrell said the passage of the bills would cripple the $1 billion industry along with his 3-year-old brick and mortar shop on Roosevelt Street. Simpson said there are about 2,700 vape shops in the state. Farrell produces seven of his own flavored juices and carries about 40 total. Those juices, he said, range from zero milliliters of nicotine to 24. “I have personal helped hundreds of people from cigarettes to vaping,” he explained. “Not your typical people either. We’ve helped them quit. It’s a healthier alternative.” The under 21 bill will not allow 18 to 20 year olds to work in the industry, whether at shops, manufacturers or distributors. But politicians have been playing a long-time ace, claiming the vaping indusTURN TO VAPING ON A15

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Tri-City Medical Center hires Steve Dietlin as permanent CEO. Former CEO Tim Moran will stay on through July as a hospital employee. Photo by Promise Yee

Tri-City Medical Center hires permanent CEO By Promise Yee

REGION — Tri-City Healthcare District board announced hiring Steve Dietlin, its former chief financial officer (CFO), as permanent CEO at a special board meeting on March 17. The announce comes as the municipal hospital is in the process of separating from its former CEO Tim Moran who has served in the position for two years. No national search was undertaken to find a new CEO. Board chair Jim Dagostino said the board felt it had the best candidate in house. “We decided we could not wait,” Dagostino said. Dietlin has worked for Tri-City for three years and as a hospital executive for 25 years. Dagostino said he believes Dietlin is committed to the hospital, and will continue to move forward with campus development, hiring doctors, UCSD Health System partnership and ensuring financial stability without “missing a beat.” Dagostino also praised Dietlin for his financial leadership. “I don’t think the board wanted a philosophy change, they wanted to carry on with our plan,” Dagostino said. “Going in house in this case was the right move to do.” Dagostino added the unanimous board decision demonstrates stability to the hospital’s new partner, UCSD. Dietlin has been

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involved in cementing the partnership. “We as a board felt it was important to make our new partner secure that the new CEO was on board with what was going on with UCSD, and was knowledgeable,” Dagostino said. “It’s a very critical time for us. Our partner expects things to be done very soon.” Moran has chosen to stay on as an employee through July 1. Upon separation he will receive compensation of one year’s current salary of $525,000 and 12 months medical coverage. Dagostino had no further comments on efforts to separate with Moran, and said it is a mutual at will decision. Dietlin’s contract was finalized on March 18, and he immediately took the helm as CEO. Hospital administration did not share Dietlin’s new salary. His 2014 salary as CFO is listed on Transparent California as $360,500. Moran’s 2014 salary as CEO was $253,400, less than half of his current pay. Concurrently hospital workers are collecting signatures for a November ballot initiative to cap TriCity administrator salaries at $250,000. Workers said news of the former CEO parting with the hospital has not slowed down efforts, but made it easier to collect signatures.

RISING STARS The Vista Chamber of Commerce honors its February Rising Stars of the Month high school seniors, from left: Mackenzie Scott, Rancho Buena Vista High School; Billy Smith-Gaines, North County Trade Tech High School; Pedro Roman Ortega, Guajome Park Academy; Elizabeth Lopez, Vista High School; Vanessa Duran, Mission Vista High School; Timothy Greenwell, Maj. Gen. Murray High School. Courtesy photo

Leap now, look later Keeping a green lawn small talk jean gillette Jean Gillette is too busy hiding Easter eggs. Here is a column from 2006.

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k, I’ll say it. My husband was right. Of course, I hate to admit it — again. I am rather glad I didn’t burn the house down, though. I’ve heard that can be such an inconvenience. Some might say I’m impetuous. Some, like my children, might possess no restraint or diplomacy, and miss no opportunity to tell me flat-out that I may not always think things through. I’m more the leap-now, feellike-an-idiot-later type. I will acknowledge that I get a little help keeping my train on its track from that fellow known as my other half. His favorite and most annoying trick is constantly proving that an ounce of caution is, as they say, worth that pound of cure. “We ought to call a chimney sweep,” he said one day last week when it was 85

degrees outside. “I think we might need it cleaned before we use it this year.” So in spite of the Santa Ana winds that blew, I did. It turned out the chimney was truly the least of our problems. The astonished sweeper explained that our fireplace must be completely refurbished before it sees another flame. Unless you perch directly in front of it, blocking the flames and heat, our fireplace offers precious little heat, but I am loath to hit that thermostat button in the winter. I want that cute, little, wood-eating decoration to earn its keep. Giving full vent to my enthusiastic nature, my fires during the past 15 years tended toward roaring. It appears I burned up my fireplace. I didn’t even know that was possible. Not one easily chastened, I careened on toward what I saw as a perfect solution. I used to have a nice little castiron stove. It would crank out so much heat, we could be walking around in our skivvies all winter. I enthusiastically made my case to the husband and, in spite of the promise of skivvy-wearing, I was met with those measured tones I know so well. My spouse quietly but systematically, using infuriatingly excellent logic, listed all the reasons why my latest creative but impractical idea must be discarded. Tsk. He has, for years now, shown real tact in this arena. He listens, nods and maddeningly restates his facts. Eventually, I sputter out, process the painful truth and give in. When I’m truly lost in the throes of a far-fetched idea, I might debate with him, restate my artistic vision, embellish and exaggerate for emphasis. In spite of all that, he has never come right out and said, “Are you out of your mind? What on Earth gave you the idea that might actually be feasible?” Instead, he is upstairs right now researching how to refurbish a fireplace. Talk about a fun do-it-yourself project. Sometimes, nothing says love like heat-resistant concrete. Jean Gillette is a freelance writer and possible amateur unintentional arsonist. Contact her at jgillette@coastnewsgroup.com

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ave you thrown in the towel on owning a lawn? I haven’t. Though it’s been challenging to say the least in the new reality of drought restrictions and rising water rates in North County. As a kid, there was something magical about running barefoot on soft blades of glass. I have nostalgia for those days. It’s something I want my future children to one day experience. There’s also something visually appealing about a green sea of grass. It’s calming, and beautiful. Maybe that viewpoint is controversial in today’s new reality of drought restrictions and water-wise public awareness campaigns. To be clear, I’ve cut back dramatically on my home water usage — I average only $20 to $34 a month for water usage on my utility bill. That was a tough benchmark to reach. In my backyard, I had to replace plants with succulents, ice plant and mulch. I use a timer to keep my showers down to five minutes or less. I replaced my old dishwasher and washing machine with high efficiency models. The front lawn has struggled to survive under watering schedules that went from three times a week to once a week. But it survives. Many of my neighbors have given up on their front lawns; succulents, mulch, and rocks have been the leading replacements. I considered replacing mine a couple years ago, when the Metropolitan Water District of Southern

California had a generous rebate program for turf replacement. I did my homework; the numbers didn’t pencil out for me. I received surprisingly high quotes for turf removal and drought-resistant landscaping. It was going to cost significantly more than just keeping the lawn. Some of the work I could have done on my own, but it wasn’t advised by many I spoke with who made the transition. Owning a lawn has taught me the challenges of home ownership. It’s continuous maintenance, investment, vigilance, all leading to pride and satisfaction of a job well done. Pulling weeds? That was my job as a kid, and I guess some things don’t change with age. I recently aerated my lawn, fertilized it, and dropped new seed when we had the last storm pass through North County. In its current state, my lawn isn’t pretty — it’s a mix of crabgrass, dead blades and tender shoots. Still, I’m committed to making it work, no matter how long it takes. The weather won’t always be as hot and dry as it’s been the past few years, and eventually new seedlings will take root. Worst-case scenario, I could always let the lawn go brown and buy green grass paint at Home Depot. Still, I keep the lawn, for wetter future years. In drought-plagued California, all of us have a responsibility to be water wise and do our part to help our communities collectively reach their state water target reductions. It’s a balance we have to reach to keep the things we enjoy about our homes. I’ve made a lot of sacrifices and changes to keep my front lawn. How are you challenging yourself to keep the green at your home? Vince Vasquez is a think tank analyst based in Torrey Pines. He is a Carlsbad resident.

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Final compound estate now selling Luxury homebuilder Insignia recently announced its final compound estate in the vibrant beach town of Encinitas is available for purchase. Insignia Mainhouse offers a unique approach to multi-unit estate living, characterized by private, sprawling lots that offer homeowners a rare opportunity to create their own legacy property and accommodates the needs and changing dynamics of a family. The final residence is situated on a 53,473-square foot lot, providing 4,111-square feet of living space, four bedrooms and mudroom, three full bathrooms plus one powder room and a twoplus car garage with shop/storage space. Optional structures include

an outdoor living space and extra two-car garage with carriage unit. This residence is listed for $2,399,900. The classic concept of compound living is modernized by a newly designed Main House, accented with separate guest quarters, garage with carriage house, outdoor living spaces and numerous possibilities. The personal selection of optional structures encourages a collaborative residential design experience, providing buyers the opportunity to create a semi-custom private home. The Main House offers relaxed living with its single level floor plan and stylized interiors that naturally flow into the collection of detached structures. Additional flexible space is offered through the garage with carriage house or shop and stuInsignia Mainhouse in Encinitas offers a unique approach to multi-unit estate living, dio. The outdoor living unit encharacterized by private, sprawling lots that offer homeowners a rare opportunity to create their own legacy property and accommodates the needs and changing dynam- courages healthy family entertainment with its built-in kitchen, ics of a family. Courtesy photo

wet and dry storage, bathroom and indoor/outdoor shower. The two-story guesthouses invite new and familiar faces back home. At this modern day compound, the possibilities for inspired living are endless. The model home is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 1264 Lake Drive in Encinitas. The model home will only be open to tour through the end of March. To learn more, please visit InsigniaMainhouse.com or call (800) 243-6169. About Insignia Insignia, City Ventures is your personal de¬sign studio, bringing the power of individual expression into one extraordinary place. Insig¬nia has partnered with some of the most cre¬ative design consultants in the industry, giving residents access to the latest trends as well as a selection of the finest quality furnishings, materials and amenities on the market.

Labor leader and activist Dolores Huerta encourages people to get involved in causes relevant to them while speaking to students at Palomar College. Photo by Melinda Finn

EGGS FOR ALL San Marcos presents its annual March 26 “Breakfast with Peter Cottontail” inside the Williams Barn from 8 to 10 a.m. There will also be an egg scramble from 8 to 10 a.m. at Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Drive, San Marcos. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5 adults, $4 youth 10 and under. For more information, call (760) 744-9000 or visit san-marcos. net. This early morning breakfast of pancakes, sausage and eggs will be prepared by the Life and Eagle Scouts Kah-Shinni Chapter Order of the Arrow BSA. Courtesy photo

Pet of the Week Jack the Cat is pet of the week at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 2.5-year-old, 9-pound, Domestic Short Hair. Jack is a handsome boy who loves greeting new guests into the cattery. He’s very friendly, playful, and he enjoys talking to people who pay attention to him. He lived with another cat in his previous home and might do well in a new home with another cat and some older children that he can play with. The $100 adoption fee includes medical exam, up-to-date vaccinations, neuter and microchip. Call (760) 753-6413, log on to SDpets.org or visit Rancho Coastal Humane So-

ciety at 389 Requeza St., Encinitas. Kennels and cattery are open Wednesday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vista applauds its heroes VISTA — Tickets are available now for Heroes of Vista celebration, sponsored by the Vista Chamber of Commerce, at 5 p.m. April 16. The event will be held at California State University San Marcos, University Student Union, 333 S Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos. For tickets and information, visit vistachamber. org or ask any chamber member you see. Join the chamber to applaud those voted Vista’s Best in education and business, including Educator of the Year: Arts, Educator of the Year: Technology, Educator of the Year: Scholarships, Educational Administrator of the Year, Firefighter of the Year, Deputy of the Year, Mili-

tary Veteran of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Innovative Business of the Year, Businessperson of the Year and a Lifetime Achievement Award. Business finalists include: — Small Business of the Year: 181 Fitness, Passn-Go Smog Center, State Farm Insurance - Robert Franks Agency — Large Business of the Year: Palomar College, Frazier Farms, Watkins Wellness — Innovative Business of the Year: Solutions for Change, Classical Academy, Tideline Partners — Business Person of the Year: Brad Peterson, Edward Jones; Rick Guedes, Guedes Construction; Terry Woods, TheVistaPress.com

‘Get involved’ Huerta tells students at Palomar Staff report

SAN MARCOS — Palomar College students were in for a treat March 11, as famed labor leader and activist Dolores Huerta addressed a crowd of students at the college’s Howard Brubeck Theatre. Huerta, 85, is best known for her activism alongside Cesar Chavez, with whom she co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became United Farm Workers. Huerta shared stories about her work alongside Chavez and others organizing California farm workers, launching the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA), and lobbying effectively for the passage of legislation protecting the health and welfare of farm workers and their families. Her efforts led to securing Aid for Dependent Families (AFDC) and the establishment of the Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975, granting farm workers in California the right to collectively organize and bargain

for better wages and working conditions. Huerta, using humor throughout her address, discussed the importance of education and advocating for children’s rights, while covering a number of issues facing people today, including women’s equality and the current political climate. Huerta’s speech was preceded by a screening of the film “The Struggle in the Fields,” which provided historical context by documenting Huerta’s efforts, along with those of Cesar Chavez and other activists in organizing farm workers for better working conditions during the ‘60s, ‘70s and beyond. She answered follow-up questions from audience members, encouraging people to get involved in causes relevant to them, suggesting voter registration drives and political campaigns as good places to begin. She also referred to the act of voting as a one of the most powerful forms of nonviolent activism.

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Educational Opportunities The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego...

Focusing on academic success The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego (BGCGSD) is committed to helping kids of all backgrounds and interests develop into well-rounded, successful young adults. “Our clubs are an age-appropriate place of physical and emotional safety and stability for our club members, where they have structure and clearly defined boundaries,” said Brandon Horrocks, Vice President of Operations. Brandon Horrocks “Our youth can build Vice President of Operations strong, positive connections with adult role models and club feel like a home where their peers. members can be free to be The staff makes the themselves and enjoy being

The staff makes the club feel like a home where members can be free to be themselves and enjoy being kids.”

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MARCH 26 SAN MARCOS EGG SCRAMBLE San Marcos presents its annual holiday breakfast and egg scramble from 8 to 10 a.m. March 26 at Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Drive, San Marcos. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5 adults, $4 youth 10 and under. For more information, call (760) 744-9000 or visit san-marcos.net.

MARCH 25 SCHOLARSHIP CONCERT Make reservations by March 25 for the San Dieguito Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee “Heritage of Music — Berlin to Hamlisch,” and a traditional English tea, at 12:45 p.m. March 31at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort, 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad. Tickets, $50 or $65, will benefit the BNC Scholarship Campaign. For more information, call (858) 487-1422.

CARLSBAD SPRING FESTIVAL The EGGstravaganza Spring Festival returns from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 26, at Poinsettia Community Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Road. Activity cards and fun zone wristbands can be purchased in advance at city community centers. Visit carlsbadconnect.org or call (760) 434-2843.

MILITARY BENEFIT Shelter to Soldier is selling tickets now for its fifth annual Spring Xposure Fashion Show from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 31 at the Carlsbad Forum. All of the proceeds will benefit Shelter to Soldier. Tickets are $60 online, and $125 at the door. Shelter to Soldier is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that rescues dogs from an otherwise uncertain future in local shelters and trains them to become psychiatric service

ENCINITAS EGG HUNT Join the free Encinitas Spring Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 26 at Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Drive. Enjoy arts and crafts, prizes, jump houses, face painting and 22,000 eggs. Egg Hunt times: 2 and under, 10:15 a.m.; 3 years,

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SOLANA BEACH SPRING FEST Solana Beach will hold a Children’s Spring Festival and Egg Hunt for youngsters third grade or younger, from 10 a.m. to noon March 25 at La Colonia Community Park plus free games and refreshments. Bring your own basket or bag to collect the goodies. Fun jumps, crafts, pictures with the Spring Bunny, and piñatas will also be offered. For more event information, call ( 858) 720-2453. CARSLBAD WRITERS’ GROUP Publishers and Writers of San Diego will meet 10 a.m. to noon March 26, at the Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad. Non-members $20. Visit PublishersWriters. org for more information and to register. BILINGUAL BOOK CLUB Escondido Public Library’s Bilingual Book Discussion Group meets, from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. March 26 at 239 S. Kalmia St., Escondido. This month’s selection is “Todo oscuro sin estrellas”/ “Full Dark, No Stars” by Stephen King.

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MARCH 27 C E L E B R A T E EASTER Holy Cross Episc o p a l Church, 2 5 1 0 Gatew ay Road in Bressi Ranch, Carlsbad, celebrates Easter worsh ip at 9 a.m. March 27, with an Easter egg hunt following the service. For more information, call

(760) 930-1270 or visit holy-cross-church.org. Childcare and Sunday school is available.

visit library.escondido. org, or call (760) 839-4839 or email dfrazee@escondido.org.

EASTER SUNDAY Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding St., Carlsbad, will celebrate Easter Sunday at 10:15 a.m. March 27. For more information, call (760) 729-2331.

APRIL 1 DENTAL HELP Dentists from Smiles By Design will host a Dentistry From The Heart event, volunteering their time, resources and services to local residents from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 740 Garden View Court, Suite 215, Encinitas. For more information, and registration forms, visit dentistryfromtheheart.org and drmcelroy.

RANCHO EASTER There will be three Easter services at 7 a.m. sunrise service, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. March 27 at the Village Church, 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe. Childcare for infant - K will be provided at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. For more information, visit villagechurch.org or call (858) 756-2441. MARCH 29 ANNUAL MEETING The community is invited to the North County Health Services annual meeting with breakfast, from 7 to 9 a.m. March 29 at the Lake San Marcos Country Club, 1750 San Pablo Drive, San Marcos. RSVP to (760) 736-6705. GENTLE YOGA Carlsbad Senior Center offers ongoing Gentle Yoga classes 3 to 4:15 p.m. at 799 Pine Ave., Carlsbad. The fee for six classes is $44.10 for residents and $49 for nonresidents. Register at carlsbadca.gov/parksandrec before March 30. MARCH 30 AUTHOR BOOK GROUP The Solana Beach Library Author Book Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. March 30 at 157 Stevens Ave., Solana Beach. Each month, an author and book is selected for discussion. Thomas Hardy is the author for March. No registration is required. MARCH 31 UNDERSTAND E-READERS Escondido Public Library offers eReaders eXplained from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 30 at 239 S. Kalmia St., Escondido. For more information,

com. GARDEN CLUB LUNCHEON The Vista Garden Club hosts a fingertip luncheon and “The ABCs of the VGC Flower Show” demonstration at noon April 1, at the McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Court,Vista. Call (760) 736-3009 with any questions. TAP YOUR TROUBLES AWAY The Carlsbad Senior Center is offering a Tappercize class 11 a.m. to noon beginning April 1 at 799 Pine Ave., Carlsbad. Learn basic tap steps while dancing to the “Oldies.” Tap shoes are optional. Cost is $43.20 for residents and $48 for nonresidents Registration by March 29 at carlsbadca. gov/parksandrec and click the “Adults 50+” button or call (760) 602-4650. MARK THE CALENDAR GRAPE GATSBY Get tickets for a visit to Speakeasy Vista (at City Hall, right under the coppers’ noses) from 5 to 9 p.m. April 30 for the Grape Gatsby Affaire

kids.” BGCGSD focuses on programs that promote academic success, character development, and healthy lifestyles. The Clubs offer an Ultimate Summer Camp for all ages. A Summer Adventure Club for middle-schoolers is available at select sites, including 4S Ranch and Poway. A typical camp week includes arts and crafts, computer lab time, physical fitness activities, game room time, and field trips. Learn more about the programs at SDyouth.org.

2016. Tickets are $65 per person, $75 at the door at grapegatsby.com or call (760) 801-7120. Wine and beer tastings, two breweries, food bites and local artwork on display. Get photographed in classic cars, bid at auctions and enter the 1920s Dress The Part costume contest. GARDEN TOUR Get tickets now for the California Native Plant Garden Tour in the downtown Oceanside at 2 p.m. April 10. Plant experts will lead a 1.5-mile walking tour starting from St. Mary's School parking lot, 515 Wisconsin Ave., Oceanside. The guided walk is free. Call (760) 439-2473 or visit BVAudubon.org or OCNA101.org.

EARTH DAY Alta Vista Botanical Gardens celebrates with an Earth Day Festival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 9, 1270 Vale Terrace in Vista. Vendors, food, live music, big plant sale, lots of games and crafts. For more information, visit avbg.org. HIGH TEA AND HELP Get tickets now for the Community Resource Center's annual English Tea, “A Safe Place to Bloom,” 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. April 2, at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas. There will be vegan and gluten-free options, plus VIP champagne service. Tickets are $75 at crcncc.org/englishtea/. INLAND WRITERS GATHER Escondido Writers Group meets for the first time at the Escondido Public Library on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 from 1 to 3 p.m. 239 S. Kalmia St., Escondido. Pre-registration is required at library. escondido.org/register.

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Energy, connections help to guide artists creations By Steve Puterski

ESCONDIDO — A gentle touch, hours of work and laser-like focus hovers over James Stone every day. The Escondido resident and his wife, Carol Rogers, have found their Zen as the powers behind Stone and Glass Gallery, 1285 Simpson Way. Stone, who found his calling as an artist years ago, works diligently and delicately as a glass blower, or one who molds glass at thousands of degrees into finely shaped pieces of art. Recently, his latest commissioned piece was put on display in the boardroom at L’Auberge Del Mar. “The picture gets merged with an idea and then you take action,” Stone said. “People come in and are hypnotized by the fire.” His journey led him from a farm in New Jersey, through the theater and film industry in Nevada, New York and California, to New Mexico as a restaurant owner before finally becoming what he always wanted to be — a glass blower. He became enamored with the art form in his youth, but never could seem to find the time or money to get away from the film industry after graduating from Farleigh Dickinson University. Stone did some early glass blowing in Las Vegas and managed to start his own shop before drugs took over. Once he kicked the drugs, though, Stone went back to

“I built my studio from scratch, built all the equipment. It’s just one coincidence after another that has led me here,” said Escondido resident and glass artist James Stone says. Photo by Steve Puterski

the film industry and landed in New York City. “Before I took that turn, I did a project for the Sahara Space Center and seven chandeliers,” he said. “That was my first foray into hot glass.” He tried to buy a gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico, even leaving New York City with $30,000 and making the more than 2,000-mile trek only to find out it was sold from under him. So, he took the cash and took over a lease on a restaurant, which he owned for seven years before moving to San Diego. After moving to San Diego, he took classes at Palomar College and several years later, after still toiling

in the film industry, it was the words of his celebrity crush, Cher, who forced him to take action. Just like that, he hopped off the couch and made a deal for his first studio in 2001. He was there for 14 years before moving to Escondido

last year. “I built my studio from scratch, built all the equipment,” Stone said. “It’s just one coincidence after another that has led me here.” About five years ago, a prophetic moment woke him to his calling, yet it also came at one of the most difficult times of his life. As he watched his mother take her last breath, she exhaled and, he said, he inhaled, taking his spirituality to another level. Stone’s spirituality is paramount to his work, using the “energy” around him, his shop and the raging heat from his furnaces as his muse. “It made sense to me, that we are all part of the energy and … we are all connected,” he said. Stone’s art, though, centers on ocean life, its creatures and natural beauty. Yet, he also creates pieces focusing on the developing crisis with the ocean’s ecosystem. As an environmentalist,

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From left: Becca Gherardini, Kelli Thompson and Morgan Mallory of the Corner Frame Shop & Art Gallery in Leucadia share where they like to eat around town. Photo by David Boylan

lery displays a variety of art and mediums, including originals in oil, acrylic, and giclee editions and sculptures by fine local artists mostly depicting local images. They capture the independent and creative spirit of Leucadia perfectly and I wanted to get to know owner Morgan Mallory and his

team a little better and find out some of their favorite places to eat around town, so we caught up recently to talk food. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll start with design consultant and framer Kelli Thompson. Kelli shares my opinion on the local food scene and put it perfectly: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never been a more exciting culinary time in Leucadia, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hungry.â&#x20AC;? She added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;For classic comfort, a patty melt smothered in onions from A Little More hits the spot. For something unique, I head to Le Papagayo for crab enchiladas or salad with mangos, nuts and hearts of palm with mint vinaigrette that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m crazy about. Sometimes we order Fish 101, and one of my favorites is the three fresh ta-

cos tucked neatly into a little brown box with all the accouterments. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been eating California burritos from Karinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s since I was 12, and an honorable mention goes to Pandoraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for amazing pizza.â&#x20AC;? Nice picks Kelli, I will have to revisit the Karinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s California burrito though, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been stuck on Juanitaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version for so long that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to mix it up. Becca Gherardini is another one of the fine design consultants and framers and a localâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local, having grown up in Leucadia. Her thoughts on the changes under way in Leucadia are spot on: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m old school, so as Leucadia slowly gentrifies, I feel a responsibility to stay true to the Leucadia â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;funkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; I TURN TO LICK THE PLATE ON A15

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ince the TASTE OF WINE release of its Top Ten Tastes of 2015, we have reviewed more than 400 wines the first few months of 2016 and found lots to cheer about. Many were from the outstanding 2012 and 2013 vintages, so the only thing I found difficult was limiting my picks to eight to fit into the space of this column. Napa Valley again showed why it is the most prestigious wine country in the world. Half the choices were from this blessed part of California. Although Napa Valley is best known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, this list shows diversity with Merlot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as well as Cabernet. Price quotes are the best I could find and the list is shown alphabetically with no regard for ranking. They are all equally excellent. Duckhorn Merlot, Napa Valley, 2012. $26.99. Dan Duckhornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus for his winery has always been to make Merlot his

signature wine varietal, after many trips to Bordeaux France. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like the softness, the seductiveness, the color and the fact it goes with many foods so well,â&#x20AC;?he said. A slight blend of Cabernet gives it depth and structure. Frank Family Pinot Noir, Napa Valley, 2013. $26.99. Pinot Noir is the current â&#x20AC;&#x153;Glamour Queenâ&#x20AC;? of the reds. Sometimes testy and not for all vineyards, but when done right itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sensual, lush and savory wine, with cherry/ berry and complimentary fig notes. This wine was awarded overall best wine at the most recent â&#x20AC;&#x153;East Meets Westâ&#x20AC;? Wine Challenge with 1,300 wines in competition, in Santa Rosa. Grgich Hills Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2013. $43. This is a pre release and should be ready for purchase in May. Mike Grgich is celebrating the 40th year of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paris Tastingâ&#x20AC;? when, in 1976, his 1973 Napa Valley Chardonnay bested all the Chardonnays that the French could offer. Since then he has been called â&#x20AC;&#x153;the King of Chardonnayâ&#x20AC;? and the accolade is never more true than in the 2013 vintage, with its natural acidity, tropical flavors TURN TO TASTE OF WINE ON A15

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‘Stars’ set to dance for fundraising gala By Steve Puterski

ESCONDIDO — A popular reality TV show is getting the Escondido treatment. The inaugural of “Dancing With Our Stars” at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido has enlisted nine local “stars” for the fundraiser set for 7:30 p.m. April 2. Comedian Dallas McLaughlin will emcee the event, while tickets run from $27 to $55 for general admission and $175 for VIP, which includes premium seating, dinner and early bidding in the silent auction. Indian opera singer Priti Gandhi of the San Diego Opera will act as the celebrity hostess for the

VIP dinner, which begins at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the center’s education and community outreach programs. According to Jennifer Pena, development manager for the center, the goal is sell out the 1,500-seat concert hall. “We haven’t had a fullscale gala in a few years, and we wanted to bring one back,” Pena said. “At this point, our biggest push and focus is on ticket sales. It’s very different than selling a show because we are relying on the dancers to reach out to their contacts.” To organize the event, Pena and her colleagues reached out to officials in Grass Valley in Northern

California. From there, the Escondido contingent was able to formulate its own plan. All the stars were confirmed by Dec. 1, although the marketing aspect was a new challenge. Pena said this unique event brought about several obstacles in how to spread the word, along with creating more than just a dance competition. “If you don’t know somebody or are invested in the center, it’s a difficult sell,” she added. “San Diego is a huge last-minute ticket crowd … so that’s how this is shaping up to be. Our VIP tickets are selling well. We pushed a lot through TURN TO DANCE ON A15 PAL_004877_02_Safecracker_WAC_Local_Print_5.075x7.5_Coast_News_R5_FINAL_CFR.indd 1

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For Yonder Mountain, the energy is still there By Alan Sculley

Adam Aijala says Yonder Mountain String Band has never been a group to plot out its career — or just about anything the group does. To hear him tell it, these guys couldn’t be calculated if they were math majors. “That’s kind of the way we do it,” guitarist/ singer Aijala said in a recent phone interview. “It seems like from the very beginning, even our shows are like that. We don’t play the same set every night. We’re always kind of winging it in general. I’d like in the business sense to maybe not wing it as much, but as far as the artistic side, I like that element of it.” So perhaps it’s not surprising that when Yonder Mountain String Band’s future was thrown into

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MARCH 25 WEST AFRICAN DANCE See a West African Dance performance with L.A. performer, Daunte Fyall. accompanied by percussionists at 7 p.m. March 25 at Dance North County, Suite 100, 533 Encinitas Blvd. Cost: $15. For more information, call (760) 402-7229. GUILD SHOW The San Dieguito Art Guild show, “Form, Hands, Heads and Art,” of mixed

Yonder Mountain String Band performs at the Belly Up in Solana Beach March 26. Courtesy photo

question in April of 2014 — after mandolin player Jeff Austin left the group — there was no clear plan for how to move forward. Now, some two years later, Yonder Mountain has come out of that time of uncertainty smelling like a rose. Two new members have joined — mandolin player/singer Jacob Jolliff

and violinist/singer Allie Kral — and the group is moving full speed ahead, having released a new album, “Black Sheep,” last June. “The way it all played out was not planned at all. We didn’t know what was going to happen,” Aijala said, when asked about confronting the Aus-

tin-less future. “We had some people in mind other than the people we’re playing with. And the way it worked out, I think, I really hope they (Jolliff and Kral) stick around. I love playing with them.” The remaining original band members, Aijala, banjo player/singer Dave Johnston, and bassist/

media by Karen Fidel, Grace Swanson, Lynn Ely and Carla Funk is at the Encinitas Library Gallery, 540 Cornish Drive through April 5. Visit sandieguitoartguild.com. GOOD FRIDAY DRAMA See the original Good Friday play, "Watchers on the Hill" at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 25 at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 2993 MacDonald St., Oceanside. Call (760) 757-2525 or visit facebook. com/KingofKingsOceanside.

For more information, call (760) 753-4027. MONO PRINT SHOW Dixie McCarthy, “Bouquets to Art” mono prints are on display from through April 1 at the Civic Center Gallery, City Hall, 505 S. Vulcan Ave., Encinitas. Visit dixiemccarthyart.com/.

the colors, characteristics, and design of bugs. Call (760) 436-6611 or visit luxartinstitute.org.

MARCH 26 ARTIST ON DISPLAY See the paintings of Donna Butnik, at “Time Passes” through March 31 at the Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Ave., Cardiff.

Escondido Chorale Arts Foundation The Center Choral 2016 Season Sunday, Feb. 28th Mozart ‘n Haydn A concert for peace in our world. CCAE Concert Hall, 3:00 PM

Sunday, June 12th Fables ‘n Fairytales

MARCH 27 STRINGS AND MORE Hear a Virtuosi Concert at 7:30 p.m. March 27 at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas, with Irina Tseitlin, violin; Robert deMaine, cello; Pasha Tseitlin, violin; Alexander Tseitlin, viola and Dmitry Rachmanov, piano. Tickets $30, $20. For more information, visit virtuosiusa.org or call (858) 2076967. ART CAMP Lux Art Institute, 1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas, will hold spring break camps March 28 through April 8, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enroll in one or both weeks of our Spring Break Camp, perfect for ages 5 to 12. Week 1: Botanical- Observe the oddities of plants and flowers. Week 2: Bugs- Explore

MARCH 28 CIVIC CENTER GALLERY Artists Dixie McCarthy mono prints and Gary Mayers’ resin sculptures are on display at the Civic Center Gallery, City Hall, 505 S. Vulcan Ave. RECEPTION FOR ARTIST Carlsbad artist and professional muralist Linda Luisi will be featured at a reception celebrating the end of a class, from 1 to 3 p.m. March 29 at the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego. Come view and discuss the art produced in the class and meet Linda Luisi. MARCH 29 GUILD AT THE GARDEN The San Dieguito Art Guild is hosting a group show of 72 artworks by 32 guild members through March 31 at the San Diego Botanic Garden, Ecke Room, 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Free with admission to gardens. Call (760) 4363036 or visit sdbgarden.org MARCH 30

singer Ben Kaufmann, met Kral when she sat in with the band during a trio of shows on Austin’s last tour with Yonder Mountain. Jolliff, meanwhile, was recommended for the mandolin slot by Yonder Mountain’s former manager, DJ McLaughlin. The two new recruits stepped right into the lineup, allowing Yonder Mountain to resume its touring schedule without missing any gigs. Then the group turned its attention to the studio and making “Black Sheep.” Fans will still recognize “Black Sheep” as the work of Yonder Mountain, even without Austin, who along with Johnston, Aijala and Kaufmann, formed the group in 1998 in Nederland, Colo. In fact, because “Black Sheep” is a largely

acoustic album without drums, it in some ways is more similar to Yonder Mountain’s first couple of albums — which introduced the group’s tuneful and energetic blend of bluegrass-rooted music and rock improvisation — than the group’s 2006 self-titled album and “The Show.” The latter two albums were produced by Tom Rothrock (who is known for his work with rock acts like Beck, the Foo Fighters and Elliott Smith) and added a notable instrument to Yonder Mountain’s music — drums. “I think that this album (“Black Sheep”) is more akin to ‘Elevation’ and ‘Town By Town,’” Aijala said, referring to the

DINNER AND A MOVIE Enjoy a free “Dinner and a Movie” at 6 p.m. March 30, at the Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Ave. Bring dinner to enjoy. For more information, call (760) 753-4027 or visit sdcl. org/locations_CD.html NOON TUNES Drop by the Wednesdays@Noon: to hear the Aviara Trio. Robert Schumitzky, violin, Erin Breene, cello, Ines Irawati, piano at the Encinitas Library, 50 Cornish Drive, Encinitas. ‘HONK!’ Tickets are available now for the Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presentation of “Honk! Jr.” March 31 through April 3, at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. Tickets are $16 for adults, and $12 for children, 17 and under at northcoastrep.org or call (858) 481-1055.

is free. BAJA BUGS AT CAR SHOW The Baja Bugs Beatles Tribute band will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. April 1 at the Cruis'n Grand Car Show, and every first Friday of the month through September at Maple Street and Grand Avenue, Escondido.

APRIL 1 FOREIGN FILMS Carlsbad Foreign Film Fridays presents Behind the Sun (Brazil, PG-13, 2001, 100 min.), screens at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 1 at the Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave., Carlsbad, in its original language with English subtitles. Admission

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MARK THE CALENDAR AUDITIONS FOR MUSICAL San Marcos Theatre West invites youth ages 7 to 17 to audition for the musical, “Chicken Little” at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos anytime between 5 and 8 p.m. April 18. Be prepared to sing a one-minute excerpt from a song of your choice. Bring an instrumental CD if desired. Also bring a school photo and a short list of past experiences you have had speaking, singing or dancing in front of a group. Beginners are welcome. The performances will be held at the San Marcos Community Center on May 20 through May 22. For further information call (760) 744-9000 or go to san-marcos.net/ theatrewest

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Sports

Running to the very last mile By Promise Yee

Retired Major League Baseball legend Rod Carew has a message: “Tell your friends to get their ticker checked out.” Carew received life saving care after suffering a heart attack, from doctors at Scripps Health. Photo by Jay Paris

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his fallen Angel looked for another. Luc k i ly, Rod Carew spotted one. “It was amazing,’’ said Carew, the Hall of Fame first baseman who played for the then-California Angels and Minnesota Twins. “One of the paramedics had this bright light around him and he was the only one. He was my guardian angel and the last person I remember seeing, with him saying, ‘We’re losing him.’’’ Carew received a reprieve after suffering a massive heart attack. That day on Sept. 20, which had him hitting golf balls, was almost his last. “I was near death and they brought me back to life,’’ Carew, 70, said. “It’s been unbelievable.’’ The same goes for the work done by Scripps Health. Carew’s six-hour heart surgery was performed at the Prebys Cardiovascular Institute in La Jolla. That preceded a nearly monthlong stay at the Inpatient Rehabilitation Program at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. “Those people in Encinitas, they really pushed me,’’ Carew said, with a warm smile. “That was a big part of the entire process. I had to learn how to walk again, and really, learn how to do everything again.’’ Carew was in North County on Tuesday, saluting those medical miracle workers that have him up and about. The sweet-swinging first baseman with seven American League batting titles and 3,053 hits was tipping his cap to those he’ll never forget. “He had what we call the ‘widow maker,’’’ said Dr. Ajar Srivastava, who was among those treating Carew. “There was no blood flow to his heart.’’ Carew received three stents to his left anterior descending coronary artery. But he continued to

struggle with his heart function severely depressed. He was referred to the Scripps Advanced Heart Failure and Mechanical Circulatory Support team and a decision was quickly reached. Carew was fitted with a left ventricular assist device, a battery-powered pump that is placed in the heart during surgery to facilitate blood flow. Carew’s device is connected to a lightweight battery pack that he wears in a vest. “These are brilliant people,’’ Carew said. Although Srivastava wasn’t so smart to know of Carew’s amazing background. In Srivastava’s native India, the sport requiring a bat is cricket. “But I know where I come from if anyone was an 18-time All-Star, we would build him a temple and worship him,’’ Srivastava said. He was interrupted by Carew’s cough, which Srivastava quickly discounted. “His heart is fine,’’ he said. “That is a Florida cough.’’ As usual, Srivastava was right. But it was a cough that was a positive sign of Carew’s progress. He just returned from two weeks at the Twins’ spring training complex in Ft. Myers, Fla. Carew was back on the field, and considering it was less than a year ago he was on his back at the golf course clubhouse, that’s as amazing as his stellar Major League career. “God gave me another chance,’’ a grateful Carew said. “He didn’t think I had done enough work on earth yet.’’ So that man who was idolized by late Padres great Tony Gwynn is swinging again. He’s hitting everyone with a consistent message: have your heart evaluated. Carew has already prevented someone from suffering what he did. Former Angels pitcher Clyde Wright heard Carew’s mantra. “He saved my life,’’ Wright said. Wright didn’t know it, but his heart was under severe duress. If not seeking the attention that led to a TURN TO JAY PARIS ON A15

ENCINITAS — The annual Encinitas Mile drew elite runners, novices, kids and dogs to the starting line on Vulcan Avenue March 20. Race heats in the USATF-certified run alternated between open and elite divisions. The kids division started the race day. The closing race was the beloved dog mile. In between elite men and women runners clocked in times of five minutes and under. The race drew promising Olympic contenders and former world record holders. Former U.S. and world mile record holder Steve Scott said it’s very unique to have a mile race as a stand alone event. “It’s usually part of a track meet,” Scott said. “A road race is usually a 5 or 10k, or marathon.” Most racers saw the short, intense race as a fun alternative, and good training for longer distances. Elizabeth Staker, of Sugarloaf, California, came in first in the women’s elite division at 4 minutes, 43 seconds. Dusty Solis, of Rancho Cucamonga, placed first in the men’s elite at 4 minutes, 12 seconds. Solis said during the race he heard fellow runners “chomping at the bit.” That fueled him to push himself to win. His advice to runners who are starting out is to keep at it. The dog mile was filled with owners and their shepherds, retrievers, and bichon frises. Thomas Whitcomb, of Escondido, and his dog took first at 4 minutes, and 53 seconds. After the finish Whitcomb described his dog as a solo runner, and said the winning dog would be spending the rest of the day chasing squirrels and rabbits. The race offers a

Runners in the women’s elite division take off. The racecourse is along scenic Vulcan Avenue. Photos by

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Dusty Solis, of Rancho Cucamonga, finishes first in the men’s elite division. The USATF-certified race draws top athletes.

$2,000 total prize purse, and donates all proceeds to charities. The dog mile challenges animal advocacy groups to a fundraising competition in which the nonprofit with the most participants is awarded the most money. This is the race’s third

year. Many of the runners have participated since the inaugural race. “There aren’t a whole lot of opportunities to run the mile,” Mark Sarno,

co-founder and race director, said. The race continues to grow with 350 competing last year, and an estimated 450 this year.

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Kerr focused, ready for Kia Classic By Steve Puterski

CARLSBAD — As one of the most decorated players on the LPGA Tour, Cristie Kerr has parlayed her success outside the course. But next week, the 20year tour veteran will be focused on claiming her second consecutive title at the seventh annual Kia Classic at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad. The tournament begins at 7 a.m. March 24 and runs through March 27. Last year, Kerr won the title by two strokes over Mirim Lee with a four-day score of 20-under par. This year’s field, mean-

Kia Classic defending champion Cristie Kerr, right, speaks with the media on March 9 about the tournament and her philanthropy at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad. Photo by Steve Puterski

while, features 144 of the top LPGA players. Kerr, though, took part in the tournament’s annual media day on March 9 detailing how after a strong start to the season, she experienced a dip before rebounding to win a late-season tournament for her second victory of the 2015 campaign. In addition, she also

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switched clubs two weeks before her last victory, although Kerr said the change didn’t affect her game. “I got to work on the driver and keeping in the fairway because the roughs are huge here,” she added. “I just got to make sure my scoring clubs are really accurate.” As for next week, she is focused on the challenging course at Aviara. While her driver is longer, she said staying out of the thick rough is paramount to keeping a low score. But as the old cliché goes, drive for show and putt for dough. Kerr knows it will be the strength of her putter if she is to hoist the trophy for a second time. In total, Kerr has 18 career wins including two majors, 160 top-10 finishes and

is third all-time on the LPGA career money list with more than $17 million. “I do like this place,” she said. “The golf course is awesome and solid, it’s tough. The wind, the layout, there is always rough. You have to know the course, where to hit it, where to miss it.” And while Kerr is focused on adding to her career wins and money earnings, she also is a model for philanthropy. In 2002, Kerr’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, which she eventually beat, so Kerr started Birdies for Breast Cancer in 2003. Her aunt and godmother also battled the disease. Since the charity’s inception, the organization has raised more than $3 million. In 2010, the not-for-profit partnered with Jersey City Medical Center, which created a comprehensive center specializing in women’s health issues. Her drive for women’s health, and breast cancer, found another source of revenue in 2009, when Kerr launched Curvature Wines in partnership with Pride Mountain Vineyards. A lover of wine, it was a natural fit for Kerr and all proceeds from the winery are donated to Birdies for Breast Cancer. “I’ve always had a love of wines,” she said. “I was interested in doing it.”

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Nonprofit wants to put military to work By Steve Puterski

CARLSBAD — There is a new addition to next week’s Kia Classic at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort. Kia has taken on an official charity partner for the 2016 tournament, one with a focus of putting military veterans into the workforce. Hire Heroes USA, led by CEO Brian Stann, has come on board thanks to the efforts of Kia Director of Corporate Communications Scott McKee. McKee said during the March 9 media day once he discovered the organization, research and due diligence was conducted to make sure the operation was on the level. Many charities, especially military-focused ones, have come under fire in the past several years for shady practices. Once Kia finished its research, they formed a partnership and offered an initial donation of $25,000 to the charity. In addition, a percentage of the ticket proceeds will also be donated to Hire Heroes USA. “About a year ago, we decided that we wanted to engage veterans,” McKee said. “Hire Heroes empowers CROPveterans, military members and their fami.93 lies to make the transition to .93 civilian life. We want to 4.17sure that all of those make 4.28 who are coming out people

of the military, who have served their country can have the best chance of success after their military service.” Nevertheless, Hire Heroes USA boasts an impressive resume of a four-star rating for fiscal management and transparency from Charity Navigator and a gold star rating from GuideStar. “We are so happy,” Stann said of the partnership. “I really want to congratulate Kia on a fine job of due diligence. A lot of people get into the philanthropic world and don’t necessarily do their homework. They (Kia) went many steps further to make sure that their funds were going to have a real impact on the lives of military service members and their spouses.” The charity’s mission, though, is to assist with the transition of veterans into careers, not place-holding jobs, Stann said. The company uses a one-on-one model as its associates are dedicated to a veteran and their family helping them with resume building, interview skills and career paths. Perhaps the biggest challenge facing the charity and the country, Stann said, is the number of military members leaving the service in the next four years since World War II. He said the total will reach more than 1 million people. “We’ve had some downward economic momentum, which is making the transition even more difficult,” Stann explained. “They average six to nine months unemployed in that initial transition.” The company brings in more than 360 veterans, crafting an average of 160 resumes plus 1,500 counseling sessions per week, he added. Last year, the company assisted more than 8,000, but this year will nearly double its reach to more than 15,000. The charity has offices in San Diego, Torrance, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Raleigh, North Carolina, Dallas and Auburn, Washington. They are based in Alpharetta, Georgia. For information about the charity, visit hireheroesusa.org.

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band’s first two albums. “But it’s also the band that’s been around for 17 years, too, so it’s evolved as well. “And that’s not to diminish the records we did with Tom (Rothrock),” the guitarist said. “I think those records were great and they were really fun to do, and he really helped us get to a point where our only limitations in music are our musical abilities. It’s not the style or what we do with it, or what instruments we play or any of that.” Aijala doesn’t hesitate to say Yonder Mountain is also a different band live

without Austin, who was a charismatic performer and a focal point on stage. But he likes what Jolliff and Kral bring to the live show. “I think it’s a huge difference,” the guitarist said. “You know, it’s one of those things where it’s different, but it’s still good. “It’s different and for me, I’m loving it. I feel like the Yonder energy is still there, and this is not a dig on Jeff at all, but he tended to take us to a darker place sometimes. We don’t really do that as much (now). “Ben’s picked up a lot of the interaction with the crowd. I think he’s doing a really good job,” Aijala said. “Allie’s stage

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of Saveur magazine, the soup at LaEspecial Norte. Thanks Angel. I can’t forget to mention Haggo's as a fresh and healthy, yummy option as well. Or if we can't decide whether to do Italian or Chinese, we can do both at once at Chinatown, only in Leucadia.” Morgan, did you see my recent column on the Chinese/Italian combo at Chinatown? Only in Lecuadia is correct! Thanks to the funky cool crew at Corner Frame Shop & Leucadia Art Gallery for their fun contributions to Lick the Plate this week. Stop in and say hi to this talented team and keep them in mind for all your framing needs. They are located at 1038 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas.

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grew up in. That being said, I depend on Captain Keno's and the Pannikin to always make me feel at home. It’s certainly not farm-to-table, but at Captain Keno's if you’re hungry all you need is literally $5. Plus, they have been there for 70 years! Just north of there is a big yellow train station built in 1888. That’s where the Pannikin has been serving fabulous coffee and tea and their house made muffins are simply the best. Make sure to ask for them toasted! I always drip their free honey all over mine. If you want eggs, go for the Greek eggs...they are as consistent as it gets.” Wow, so cool that you share my affinity for Keno’s. That was one of my favorite columns to write and still my go-to place to get funky in Leucadia. Owner Morgan Mallory steers the ship at Corner Frame shop and lives in Cardiff with his wife, Brenda Dizon. He is a self-proclaimed “Carcadian,”

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which is a new one to me and I love it. He has been eating lunch in Leucadia for over 30 years and, as he put it, “is still hungry.” Having been in the area for so long, Morgan had a lot to share on past and present eating options in the area: “In younger years, I would start off with a big-o-breakfast at Little Moore and Mison and Hon would take good care of me and sweet Roz would fill my coffee cup. Now I make a massive yummy, healthy, fresh fruit and soy smoothies for my wife and me. Then, I admit, I've been known to stop at VG's or Leucadia Doughnuts and drink the smoothie later. There are meals I miss from restaurants that are no longer around like an Angelina’s calzone, Sub Palace subs or Birdhouse gyro or kabob plate. Over the years, Leucadia has nurtured appreciation for good food as it has for good art. We are always more than satisfied when we get Fish 101, treat ourselves to Le Papagayo or pick Pandora. Or the No. 69 in top 100 best

David Boylan is the founder of Artichoke Creative an Encinitas based integrated marketing firm. He also hosts Lick the Plate Radio that airs Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. on FM94/9, Easy 98.1, and KSON. Reach him at david@artichoke-creative. com or (858) 395-6905.

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does, and that shouldn’t be taken away from him.” Brett Killeen, assistant superintendent of human relations, said the district couldn’t elaborate on the details of Romero’s administrative leave because of con-

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try is targeting children to get them hooked. Farrell and Simpson, though, argue otherwise stating they check IDs and won’t even sell to parents who are trying to buy the devices in order to help get their kids quit the habit. Ironically, vaping has become one of the most successful avenues to quit smoking, according to the two business owners. Simpson, who owns C3 Vapors in Orange County and a former two-pack a day smoker, said hundreds of friends and associates transition to vaping and within months to one year, quit. Yet, a big push for Brown to sign the legislation, the two men say, comes from “Big Pharma,” otherwise known as the pharmaceutical companies. The reason, they claim, is due to vaping’s effectiveness in helping people quit combustible tobacco smoking (i.e. cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco). Big Pharma, though, produces products such as gum, patches and prescription medication to help quit the addiction. However, Farrell and Simpson said those efforts

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triple bypass surgery, the cards weren’t in his favor. “Please tell your friends to get their hearts checked,’’ Carew pleaded. “You never know when something like this is going to happen.’’

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grassroots efforts.” In addition, the push to gather sponsors was also a challenge, although the center has secured several since its initial announcement of the event. “They were kind enough to talk us through the ropes and show us their outline,” Pena added. “We had great success in reaching out to people as ‘celeb’ dancers to the point where we even had a waiting list.” The dancers will compete in two disciplines, Pena said, which include ballroom and freelance routines. After confirming the dancers, Pena said the plans for the evening began to take form. A live and silent auction were added, a VIP dinner, landing McLaughlin as the emcee and securing sponsors followed. The silent auction is slated for 6:30 p.m. and is open to all attendees, while the live auction will be af-

fidential reasons, but did clarify that Romero was not fired. “It is regrettable that Mr. Romero chose to engage students in a confidential personnel matter,” read a statement from the school district. “We will make sure our students have an excellent teacher to cover his classes through the balance of the

year to ensure continuity in their education.” Killeen said a credentialed social studies long-term substitute is teaching Romero’s classes while he is on administrative leave. Romero and the Vista Teachers Association did not respond to request for comment from The Coast News.

typically come up short and in the case of the medication such as Chantix, which one side effect is thoughts of suicide. “There’s already several manufacturers in the industry making synthetic nicotine that isn’t derived from tobacco plants,” Simpson said. “It’s one of those key points they (opponents) love to leave out. Another aspect of the bills would crush online sales from businesses plus an estimated 30 percent reduction in the industry’s workforce. Under the proposed law, vaping would be classified as the same as tobacco and thus require obtaining new licenses plus trying to find new marketing services (credit card companies), who will accept their transactions. Market services would increase their cost significantly, Simpson said. Farrell and Simpson also railed against state Sen. Mark Leno, (D) San Francisco, saying he is in the pocket of Big Pharma, noting at least eight of his top 10 political donors are pharmaceutical companies. Leno, though, is taking a page out of San Francisco’s playbook as the city recently changed its age limit to 21. “What you are going

to encourage people to do, if they are 18, is drive out of state and load up on cigarettes, then come back and sell them at an increased value,” Simpson said. Also, Farrell and Smith said the legislation would affect the workforce, which currently hovers around at 250,000 statewide. Simpson said many manufacturers and online retailers are leaving the state to more friendly places such as Nevada, Arizona and Texas. In total, Simpson said an estimated 35 percent of the workforce would lose their job and $1.5 billion in revenue would be drastically cut. Adding to the issue, the age limit increase is a mandate, which may leave those workers unable to collect unemployment. Yet another aspect, Farrell said, is the Master Settlement Agreement between the state and the tobacco companies stemming from a massive lawsuit in the 1998. “California wanted their money now … so they sold bonds to Wall Street and now they are at risk of defaulting on those bonds because sales of regular cigarettes are down so much,” he said.

Carew’s next step could include a heart transplant. If so, the new one will be touched just like the old one when Scripps Health is mentioned. “Hopefully I’ll get a heart of a 21-year-old and it’ll give me the chance to go out there and hit some

line drives,’’ he said. Carew’s advice comes through as loud as one of his hits. “Tell your friends,’’ he said. “To get their ticker checked out.’’

ter the show with the grand prize of Guns and Hoses, which will allow the winner to be a police officer and firefighter for a day. As for the sponsorships, Pena said 12 have been secured. “That has been a really positive thing,” she explained of the sponsors. “Same thing with finding the dancers. Judges, the same thing.” The featured dancers, or stars, include Allison Andrews, director of Fashion Week San Diego; Jeanelle Brecht, vice president of BMW/Mini Escondido; Frank Foster, co-founder of A Step Beyond; Lori Holt-Pfieler, former Escondido mayor and president and CEO of San Diego Habitat for Humanity; Dana Moen, principal of Classical Academy High School; Mike Morasco, deputy mayor of Escondido; Trish Sanderson, community director of Yelp.com; Kevin Svetich, owner of CLU Insurance & Investments; and Jim Weise, executive director of the Escondido Community

Child Development Centers. Partnering with the stars will be dancers from PGK Dance Project, Tierra Caliente Academy and the Performing Arts Workshop. The judges include Stone Brewing Co. Community Relations Manager Chris Cochran, Jean Isaacs of San Diego Dancer Theater and Jodi Kodesh of KNSD NBC 7 San Diego, to name a few. Like any competition, there are those who are in it to win and others, such as Svetich, who is out to have a good time and support the cause. Svetich is paired with Alyssa Junious and said the preparation has been difficult and eye opening. Admittedly his partner will carry the load, but Svetich said he hopes to surprise friends and family with his newfound moves. “My previous dance experience includes high school prom, ‘80s disco music and several wedding receptions,” he joked.

Contact Jay Paris at jparis8@aol.com. Follow him on Twitter at jparis_sports.

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MARCH 25, 2016 family members. Don’t take on responsibilities that don’t belong to you. Think positively and make changes that will improve your life.

SOUP TO NUTS by Rick Stromoski

By Eugenia Last FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2016

FRANK & ERNEST by Bob Thaves

THE BORN LOSER by Art & Chip Sansom

BIG NATE by Lincoln Peirce

MONTY by Jim Meddick

ARLO & JANIS by Jimmy Johnson

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ALLEY OOP byJack & Carole Bender

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1 at this payment GG002055 (Standard 2.0i 4D 5MT model, code GJA-01). $1,785 due at lease signing. $0 security deposit. Cannot be combined with any other incentives. Special lease rates extended to well-qualified buyers. Subject to credit approval, vehicle insurance approval & vehicle availability. Not all buyers may qualify. Net cap cost & monthly payment excludes tax, license, title, registration, retailer fees, options, insurance & the like. At lease end, lessee responsible for vehicle maintenance/repairs not covered by warranty, excessive wear/tear, 15 cents/mile over 12,000 miles/year. Lessee pays personal property and ad valorum taxes (where applies) & insurance.Offer expires 3/27/2016.

Purchase or lease any new (previously untitled) Subaru and receive a complimentary factory scheduled maintenance plan for 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first.) See Subaru Added Security Maintenance Plan for intervals, coverages and limitations. Customer must take delivery before 12-31-2016 and reside within the promotional area. At participating dealers only. See dealer for program details and eligibility.

1 at this payment GG486428 (Standard 2.5i 6MT model, code GFA-01). $1,729 due at lease signing. $0 security deposit.Tax, title and registration fees extra. Cannot be combined with any other incentives. Special lease rates extended to well-qualified buyers and are subject to credit approval, vehicle insurance approval and vehicle availability. Lessee pays personal property and, insurance, maintenance repairs not covered by warranty, excessive wear and tear and a mileage charge of 15¢ per mile for mileage over 12,000 miles per year. Offer expires 3/27/2016.

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Celebrates Doctors Day on March 30th

LOVE OUR

DOCTORS THANK YOU

FOR YOUR HARD WORK & DEDICATION TO TRI-CITY MEDICAL CENTER From the Tri-City Medical Center Team

DOCTOR’S DAY TH MARCH 30 To find an exceptional doctor near you please call 855.222.8262 or visit Tricitymed.org