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MAKING WAVES IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

VOL. 12, N0. 19

SEPT. 16, 2016

From left: Lamont Foster, Vince Dambrose, Erin Browne, executive director of the RSF Garden Club and Jeff Nightingale at the 2nd annual RSF Garden Fair & Market on Saturday.

Photos by Christina Macone-Greene

RSF Garden & Fair Market

The Rancho Santa Fe community turned out for the 2nd annual RSF Garden Fair & Market on Saturday to celebrate the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club’s passion for horticulture and conservation. Vendors on hand included irrigation specialists, landscape designers, plant sales, rain water barrel display, gifts from the garden, and horticulture inspired décor, accessories and jewelry. Funds from the event help support the club’s grant program.

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Angled parking in Rancho Santa Fe gains support By Christina Macone-Greene

RANCHO SANTA FE — Over the last few months, the idea of implementing angled parking in the Village has been met with growing approval. Interim building commissioner, Tom Farrar, told the board of directors and members at the Sept. 1 RSF Association monthly board meeting that they have gained a lot of progress. The proposed plan is to add 28 angled parking spots which would increase parking from 87 spaces to 115. According to Farrar, a full traffic analysis was filed with the county on Aug. 15. “And we have met with

business merchants twice,” he said, noting how the last meeting was on Aug. 26 and they gained more support. On Sept. 8, the Association was scheduled to present their angled parking plan to the San Dieguito Planning Group in hopes of rousing additional backing. Farrar said he expects to receive approval, and from there, will come back to the RSF Association board. “We’ll have all our approvals lined up,” Farrar said. Farrar noted that he would provide a more detailed report for the board and for the members to view at the October Association meeting.

Also in October, Farrar said they would present their plan to the County Transportation Committee. If approval is received, the next item on the agenda is to go to the Board of Supervisors for final approval. “We are at a very good point,” he said. Farrar said that he anticipates providing the RSF Association board of directors with the “actual” additional parking implementation portion in Nov. In terms of road improvements, Farrar noted that the San Elijo road resurfacing project was officially completed. For safety improvements, a golf cart crossing marker was

placed on Avenida De Acacias Road. Members and the board of directors broke out in laughter when Farrar told them of the illegal red curb painting on Via De Santa Fe. “There is a member in the Village, if you will, that tends to paint a ‘red curb’ where they think it should go,” Farrar said. “We reacted to that and the county did come back and paint it green.” The green curb reflects a two-hour time zone. “Unfortunately, I understand it is now red again,” Farrar said. Farrar said that the county will need to return to repaint it once again —

and that the Association will stay on top of the matter because it’s clearly important. The last of Farrar’s road and safety improvement updates regarded the relocation of the S-6 Route sign located on Paseo Delicias following a member’s request to have it done. This sign had been in front of her driveway for years, he explained. “We just learned about it a couple of weeks ago,” he said. The resident explained to staff that drivers were making the S-6 route turn into her driveway. The county agreed to the sign relocation.

Danola responds to PPC concerns

By Christina Macone-Greene

RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe Association board set aside time in their Sept. 1 meeting agenda to address financial questions raised by the Past Presidents Council (PPC). The Past Presidents Council consists of 10 former Association presidents as well as four previous members of the Covenant Design Review Committee (CDRC). Janet Danola, the RSF Association board treasurer, told her fellow board of directors and members present that she had been ticking off the financial issues raised, as her scheduled permitted, regarding a letter sent by the PPC in Aug 2016. “A few weeks ago, the board received a letter from a group of members that call themselves the Past Presidents Counsel,” Danola said. “Today, we’re going to talk about the administrative department’s operating costs, expenditures from the Covenant Enhancement Fund, and authorized signers on bank accounts.” Danola believed that following her report the accounting department portion would be fulfilled in terms of replying to the PPC letter. “I’ve got to say that I could not have done this without the help of everyone in the accounting department, so this is not just my show,” she said. Danola spent a significant amount of time discussing why the operating expenses increased from the year-end of June 2016 at $2.1 million, and $1.8 million in June 2015, respectively. According to Danola, the increases were in payroll, legal and litigation, and a rise in public relations. On the flipside, there were decreases in the Association’s CHP contract and consulting services. Danola was specific as to why there was an increase in administrative payroll of $327,000. “The increase in expense of 2016 over 2015 was due to three things: the hire of two new administrative managers which were included in the budget; number two, TURN TO DANOLA ON A16

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Highlights from the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center The Village Voice

By Linda Durket

elcome to the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center! The Community Center has been providing quality childcare and family activities for the residents of Rancho Santa Fe for over 40 years. Established as “Rancho Youth” in 1971, the center has since grown to provide a variety of activities for all ages while maintaining a focus on youth care. If you’re new to the area, please stop by for a tour and to meet our friendly staff!

TOP YOUNG JUMPERS Rancho Santa Fe’s Mandy Porter and Camelot BF capture the win, in the division for 5-year-old horses, at the Young Jumper Championships Western League Finals, in Del Mar on Sept. 4. Christian Heineking and HSS Carrido won first place in the 6-year-olds division and Jason McArdle and Elicole brought home the title for the 7-year-olds. Photo by Captured Moments Photog-

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New payroll system discussed at RSFA meeting By Christina Macone-Greene

RANCHO SANTA FE — During the Sept. 1 Rancho Santa Fe Association board of directors meeting, Association controller Matthew Ditonto pitched the idea of a new payroll system. Candidly, Ditonto said that the Association has had significant deficiencies with its payroll system. According to Ditonto, there is a gap with the current payroll system they are

We just don’t need to be doing this stuff because when you do a lot of manual labor, you end up with a lot of errors...” Matthew Ditonto Controller, RSF Association

currently using. He pointed out how the Association has payroll branching out into the RSF Golf Club as well as the Osuna Ranch. “What we have is a time clocking system for the hourly employees which are the majority of our employees,” he said. “And that time clock system does not talk with our payroll system, so we’re pulling down information from our time clock.” On the sidelines, work is being done to rectify this and that is what is affecting the efficiency. Ditonto pointed out that this current

system is not cost-effective either. “I propose to go with either two payroll processing companies that could implement all of this stuff into a cloud-based payroll software and it’s pretty much just turnkey,” he said. “The price is not a cost barrier. It’s almost comparable to what we’re spending right now.” Ditonto said they had two companies in mind for a new payroll system. A onetime startup cost hovered around $4,000, Ditonto said, and there was an additional cost of about $500 per month thereafter. “But we’re picking up a lot more power and what it really is doing is we’re outsourcing a lot of the manual labor that’s going on in our department that doesn’t need to be,” Ditonto said. “We just don’t need to be doing this stuff because when you do a lot of manual labor, you end up with a lot of errors, problems, and issues. And it costs us more money to do this internally than it does just to outsource it; it’s a fraction of the cost.” It was noted that a potentially new payroll system was not an action item — it was being brought up for discussion. Board president Fred Wasserman said the topic would come back to the Finance Committee. “The Finance Committee will review it, select a company, and then make a recommendation to the Board,” Wasserman said. “And then at the next Board meeting, you’ll have a whole presentation of the payroll.”

Whalen named secretary of board By Christina Macone-Greene

RANCHO SANTA FE — The Sept. 1 Rancho Santa Fe Association Board of Directors monthly meeting took care of some internal actions which included naming a new secretary. The board agreed to name its new interim manager, Christy Whalen, as secretary. Former interim manager, Don May, was named as the assistant secretary. May currently holds the position of accounting, technology and compliance director. Rick Sapp, who now holds a seat on the RSF board of directors, after filling in Ann Boon’s vacancy, officially resigned his spot on the Governance Committee. It was noted that too many board members were on this particular committee and that was the reason for Sapp’s resignation. During the meeting, it was also decided that Sapp would be appointed as the board liaison to the Committee on the Natural Environment (CONE). Board director Ken Markstein shared that the executive search firm that will be assisting the Association in seeking a new manager will be Peckham & McKenney, Inc. The firm, based in

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Roseville, Calif., offers executive searches to particularly government agencies in the Western portion of the U.S. Markstein shared that they are currently developing a profile for the managerial candidate. During member input, Ranch resident and board president of the RSF Tennis Club Dave Van Den Berg, thanked the board for their recent approval of sponsored memberships at the club. “Because of your approval of that, we can now have a full complement once again of members at the tennis club. We have added 14 new members over the past month because of your approval,” he said. “Thank you very much.”

Calendar of Activities Our fall youth classes began on Sept. 6, which include: cooking, cheer, sewing, computer coding, wild wizardry, soccer, basketball, tennis, golf and even surf lessons at Del Mar beach! Our in-house Rancho Youth program provides after school care Monday through Friday from 2 to 5 p.m., and includes homework help, crafts, games and sports activities for grades K-5. We also offer Jr. Dunkers Basketball Leagues for boys and girls in grades 1-6. This fun, recreational program attracts over 250 players from the area. Registration is now open for our boy’s league so don’t miss out, register today by calling (858) 756-2461. The girls league will begin in the spring. Adults will find plenty to do as well including Tuesday and Thursdau yoga classes from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., sewing on Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m., and ladies beginning tennis on Fridays from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. Many residents look forward to our annual “All Fore the Community” Golf Classic held at the beautiful Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club and this

Linda Durkett is the executive director of the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center. Courtesy photo

year it will be held Oct. 24, with a noon shotgun start. We expect another sellout crowd for this popular tournament! Our “Moms & Tots” group meets weekly and is a great way for mothers and their little ones to make new friends. The playgroup meets on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. throughout the school year at member’s homes and other child-friendly places in our beautiful community. This group is free with your Community Center membership. Join the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center! When you become a member of the Community Center you’re joining neighbors who not only support our programs but each other too. Many of our members say they’ve made lifelong friendships through our classes and events. We’re so thankful for the support of this wonderful community. Please call me with any questions you might have at (858) 756-2461 or visit us online at RSFCC.org. Linda Durket is executive director of the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center.

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Opinion&Editorial

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Community Commentary

The problem with Oceanside granting alcohol licenses ‘by-right’ By Kathy Derham

Letters to the Editor NCTD — Quit bullying Encinitas residents We’ve had it with NCTD’s intimidating, abusive tactics of ticketing ($500) residents for walking along the dirt path adjacent to the Railroad tracks. People are being harassed for merely walking their dogs, walking, running or biking along the natural path parallel to the railroad tracks, even though residents and visitors have been doing this longer than NCTD has been in existence. It is a shameful exam-

ple of an overbearing governmental agency. NCTD can’t claim a safety issue for walking parallel to the tracks. It’s simply arrogant harassment by a regional agency, because they can. Whoever at NCTD thinks spending taxpayer money on this type of harassment is a priority needs to seriously consider new career options. There are real security issues on the system that need to be addressed, e.g. elderly passengers and women who don’t feel safe

on the Sprinter. Encinitas’s representative on the NCTD Board, Councilmember Tony Kranz, needs to be held responsible for NCTD’s intimidation tactics and mis-expenditure of public funds. Even though it’s his job as NCTD representative to protect the interests of Encinitas, Kranz didn’t protest or speak up for residents, so now we need to return the favor by voting him off the Council in November. Ralph Thielicke, Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Memo to state Dems: Don’t bank on anti-Trump feelings California Focus By Thomas D. Elias

ndorsements and coattails have never meant much in California politics. From Ronald Reagan, whose strong efforts could not keep major state offices in Republican hands after his first term as governor, to Jerry Brown, who usually endorses only after fellow Democrats have already been assured their party’s backing, big names have not had much influence over voters. The most classic example of lagging coattails came in 1980, when Reagan carried California in the presidential election by a record margin, but Democratic U.S. Sen. Alan Cranston won reelection with a larger edge. Even Arnold Schwarzenegger, who easily won election twice, pushed through less than half the ballot propositions he endorsed and never ushered a single fellow Republican into statewide office. That’s why it may be premature for Democrats to celebrate, as they quietly

have, the negative feelings most California voters have about Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Democrats hope Trump will be a gift that gives them plenty this fall, wishing he will depress GOP turnout even though more Republicans than ever voted in the June primary election — 2.1 million in all, 1.55 million for Trump. Of course, Democrats more than doubled the springtime Republican vote, drawing some 4.5 million ballots into the contest between party nominee Hillary Clinton and Vermont Sen. Bernard Sanders. All this matters because Democrats fervently want to hang onto their current 39-14 margin in California’s delegation to the House of Representatives and would also love to regain the brief two-thirds majority they held two years ago in the Legislature, which gave them virtually complete control of Sacramento. Possibly the biggest beneficiary of a small Republican turnout might be Sacramento County’s two-term Democratic Rep. Ami Bera, in the midst of a fund-raising scandal where

his father will do jail time after fraudulently raising larger-than-legal campaign donations for him. This story broke in media around Bera’s district just before the primary, but he still got 53.2 percent of the June vote, compared with 46.8 percent for incumbent Republican county Sheriff Scott Jones. Under the state’s Top Two system, even though Bera got a clear majority of the primary vote — he and Jones were alone on the ballot — the pair must face off again in November. Bera’s fund-raising problems won’t go away before the election, and some voters who cast early ballots for him in the primary might not have known about the issue before they voted. So Jones has hope, but probably needs a strong GOP vote to oust Bera. That’s just one reason Democrats hope Trump depresses the Republican turnout. With voters also due to decide hot-button issues from the death penalty to continued tax surcharges on the wealthy, from legalized recreational marijuana to requiring condoms in TURN TO ELIAS ON A16

City leaders from Oceanside and throughout California want to create ‘vibrant entertainment districts’ to bring residents and visitors out to socialize and spend money. This often means adding more alcohol sales and services. I support bringing new business to Oceanside, but when this “vibrancy” is 100 feet from my home and lasts until midnight, it disrupts the quality of life for me and my neighbors. The January opening of the Urge Gastropub/Mason Ale Works immediately impacted the neighborhood around Vista Way and Coast Highway. The location previously held a bank, then a clothing store. The booming brewpub now brings people from throughout North County. The brewery’s capable of making up to 5,000 barrels of beer annually, yet city leaders said it, along with a cocktail-and-whiskey bar, was allowed “by-right” because they were ancillary to the restaurant. Great for the pub owners, but bad for the neighborhood. We’ve experienced cars, tour buses and limousines driving and parking on our street; beer delivery trucks idling in front of homes; noisy, late-night patrons leaving the premises; and employees and patrons taking smoke breaks just outside our bedroom windows. California Business and Professions Code, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) rule 61.4 says a new alcohol license won’t be issued if the business or its parking lot is located within 100 feet of a residence, unless the business proves it won’t interfere with the quiet enjoyment of the property by residents. A reasonable interpretation: In a residential community where previous

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businesses closed at five, the ABC wouldn’t allow a brewpub with a parking lot 100 feet from your home. However, I’ve learned the ABC simply ignores its own rules designed to protect public welfare and safety. Also, Section 23958 says the ABC won’t allow a license that would “tend to create a law enforcement problem, or if issuance would result in or add to an undue concentration of licenses, except as provided in Section 23958.4.” An on-sale license authorizes the sale of all types of alcoholic beverages on the premises. Undue concentration refers to either crime rate (120% higher than city average), or exceeding the ratio of on-sale licenses to population in a census tract. This location has both high crime (165 percent higher than city average) and high ratio of on-sale licenses (seven are allowed in the census tract and Urge became the 11th). “Except” appears to be the operating principle of the ABC. Section 23958.4 allows the applicant to show that “public convenience or necessity is served.” Urge claims to have satisfied this vague requirement because they offer “unique burgers and an upscale menu” and the next closest brewery is 1,125 feet away. Three neighbors and I protested the license in Nov. 12, 2014, when we learned of plans for the gastropub. Urge was granted an interim ABC license in December 2015 and opened in January 2016. The hearing on the protests didn’t happen until August. I was the only person who protested that was able to attend the hearing. Before the hearing, I offered to withdraw my protest if they would close at 10 p.m., a reasonable hour for most restaurants. They said that

wouldn’t fit their business model. Urge’s location is within 100 feet of residences, and is in a high crime area with more than the number of on-sale licenses ‘allowed’ by ABC. Yet ABC recommended approval and testified on behalf of the applicant. No lawyers were provided to protect the residents’ constitutional right to the quiet enjoyment of our property, or to represent “the people.”All of the taxpayer-funded ABC representatives represented or testified for the license applicant. The entire process of opposing an alcohol license is time-consuming and complicated, and stacked against resident concerns. That’s why I’m speaking out against Oceanside’s proposal to allow certain alcohol licenses “by right.” The city currently allows restaurants “by right” which has led to conflict and complaints in South Oceanside. According to Public Convenience or Necessity, California Council on Alcohol Policy, March 2006, “Localities with robust Conditional Use Permit’s (CUP) enjoy real and sustained benefits — zoning applicants are thoroughly screened, public input is heightened, and the potentially risky element of retail alcohol sales in a community is explicitly debated. Such local processes allow communities to better shape their retail alcohol availability through active use of zoning powers — both in intervening with problem outlets today and preventing undue concentration problems in the future.” That is what we need in Oceanside, not automatic approval of bars, restaurants and breweries with no local input. Kathy Derham is a resident of Oceanside

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Jaffe calls the new school year enthusiastic quite impressive is the sophistication of the children — even the younger students. “They shake my hand and say, ‘Hello, Mr. Jaffe,’” he said, noting how articulate the students are. “And that’s something that I think is significant.” Jaffe believed this “sophistication” represented the community, the parents of the community, and the philosophy of the school. He said that being at the Rancho Santa Fe School District was a great place to be. “All that being said, every organization has the obligation to continue to improve, continue to assess its current state, and look for ways to make improvements,” he said. Jaffe continued, “It’s our job, especially, that we’re responsible for making improvements to ensure that these young kids have the best opportunity at an education and we’re prepared to do our best.” According to Jaffe, total student enrollment was at 643 and the only staffing positions still needed were supervisors for recess and lunch. “Other than that, we’re at full staff,” Jaffe said.

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RANCHO SANTA FE — While Rancho Santa Fe superintendent David Jaffe provided a school year update, he wanted to share his personal experiences during the first week of school at R. Roger Rowe. As the new person coming in from outside the district, he had plenty of opportunities in his career to visit all sorts of different schools, which offered a fresh perspective. “When I walked room to room on this campus, I saw the enthusiasm of the teachers and their excitement,” said Jaffe, noting how happy the staff was. “This is really a testament to the leadership of this district.” Jaffe then went on to acknowledge outgoing superintendent Lindy Delaney for her work, the current school board, and past boards. “So I feel very fortunate to be in this position and continuing to lead this district,” he said. Jaffe said he has visited as many classrooms as he could during the first week and is looking forward to visiting the others. However, one of the things he has found on campus that has been

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New RSF Association staff members introduced By Christina Macone-Greene

RANCHO SANTA FE — At a recent Rancho Santa Fe Association Board of Directors Meeting, new Association interim manager, Christy Whalen, introduced the Association’s new staff members. The three new staff members were present at the Sept. 1 meeting. She first introduced Rick Casswell, who will be the Association’s senior planner. Whalen noted that Casswell is very qualified coming from the city of Del Mar. Serving the new associate planner role at the Association is Denise Vo who also has a background in telecommunications. Karlin Molina was chosen to fill Whalen’s role. Whalen originally started as communications manager last year at the Association. Molina’s new position slightly differs in that she will be championing both communications and special events. “We’re thrilled to have all these talented people on staff,” Whalen said. Whalen went on to share that the Association sent out the Governing Documents Packet the prior week and noted that members

should have them by now to review for their upcoming ballot submittal. “If you have not received it, please contact the office, and we will put you in contact with the elections inspector,” she said. Whalen said that they are asking members to read through their packet, which she described as thorough and comprehensive. “You’ll see that we’ve got red lines for the Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation; and, we’ve got rationale for why those changes were made,” she said. Whalen continued, “You’ll find we included a clean copy of each of those documents.” It’s estimated that revisions to these documents took nearly a year. Members are asked to submit their ballot in regards to these proposed changes, which is due by Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. In regards to the roundabout project in RSF, Whalen said they have an environmental report that is awaiting certification. From there, a funding schedule would be next in line. According to Whalen, the funding may not be available for quite some time and it

Country singer to perform at La Flecha House RANCHO SANTA FE — The upcoming Summer Village Gathering to be held at La Flecha House, home of the Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society, Sept. 22 will be a Happy Hour for Meet and Greet. You will hear a live music performance by San Diego top male country artist, Steven Ybarra. His most recent album, “What I Really Want To Say,” debuted in the iTunes Top 100 Country chart. Considered for two Grammy nominations in 2016, he has earned four San Diego Music Awards,

and his song “Stand” reached the top 10 on Best Country Radio. Originally from Houston, Texas, he has toured nationally with top name country stars including Eric Church, Shania Twain, and many others. This is a perfect opportunity to meet your friends and those working in the Village, and a chance to learn about the history and significance of Rancho Santa Fe and Lilian Rice’s first Village residence. We look forward to visiting with you, “Cherishing the Past, Connecting the Future.”

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ll right, good readers. You have my permission to break out the pumpkins, autumn leaves, and even Halloween décor. Let’s get this party started. This year, here in the land with no seasons, I believe fall has begun. There was a subtle change — a crispness, change in the light. It’s getting tougher to get the sun tea steeped. The temperature has only varied by perhaps 2 degrees, but there is just no denying it. In the recent past, I have chafed about getting into the fall holidays too soon. Well, of course I always try to hang on to summer with a death grip. While I am in mourning as the last of our glorious summer tomatoes come off the vine, I gave summer a smooch and let it go, with a minimum of pouting. Doubt me? I just bought some ceramic pumpkins. Last year at this time, as my daughter’s wedding swiftly approached, we were still wearing sum-

mer-weight clothes and, well, sweating … a lot. We were agonizing over how we would keep the champagne cold and the cupcake icing from melting. The wedding day, in late September, was sweltering and humid (but still lovely, just the same.) This week, before we had even reached mid-September, I had to iron some long-sleeved blouses, put on long pants, and even wore some sweaters. I haven’t given up my sandals yet, but I did give a quick review to my closed-toe shoe collection. And the final, absolute sign of new seasons? I have contemplated Christmas. I have even done a bit of Christmas shopping, which is risky. I have a bad habit of hiding early purchases, only to stumble over them the next summer. So light those pumpkin spice candles, stock the shelves with cocoa mix and get ready to hide those perfectly polished toenails. But wait. The ocean temperature has hit a record high of 75 degrees. So maybe we’ll sneak in just one or two more beach visits, eh? Just don’t tell your east coast relatives. Jean Gillette is a freelance writer and incorrigible fan of summertime. Contact her at jgillette @coastnewsgroup.com.

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friends. I shared my Baja chicken recipe in my last column, but it’s a very simple marinade you can use with any cut of chicken. I chose drumsticks and thighs. Chicken is far cheaper than beef patties — about 79 cents a pound versus $4 a pound. You can make a lot of Spanish rice cheaply — it’s just white rice, canned tomato sauce, garlic, onion, salt and pepper. I found three cups of rice was plenty for my party — that was probably something like 18 to 20 servings. My cheap salad was made from a large pack of romaine lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers. For those BBQ traditionalists, I bought two packs of generic hot dogs and hot dog buns, probably $7 total. Now, every backyard party needs games, and I like cornhole (bean bag toss) and jumbo Jenga. Running short on time, I was really considering buying these games on Amazon, which would have been more than $200 for a two-day shipment. But that’s just foolish. I asked a friend to bring his cornhole set, and went off TURN TO NORTHBOUND ON A16

About 500 people sign a petition to protest North County Transit District’s enforcement of laws that prohibit trespassing along the rail corridor. Council members agreed to work with the district to find short-term solutions to get people safely and legally across the tracks at the south end of the city, where there is no legal crossing. File photo by Bianca Kaplanek

Council to work with NCTD to soften enforcement efforts By Bianca Kaplanek

DEL MAR — As North County Transit District, in the name of safety and compliance with federal regulations, began ticketing people for trespassing along the railroad tracks, a grassroots group collected about 500 signatures in less than a month from Del Mar residents and visitors who oppose the increased enforcement. The petition, presented to the City Council at its Sept. 6 meeting by Citizens for Access to Del Mar Beach, asks NCTD to stop issuing tickets when no train is near or in sight, establish designated sites to cross the tracks between Sixth and 11th streets and work “diligently toward removing the tracks from the bluff within a decade.” Nearly 20 people spoke at the meeting to complain about the stepped-up enforcement efforts. “It is not OK to punish the rest of the populace for lack of judgment by the few,” Drew Cady said. “The concerns of

NCTD can be addressed without this punitive action. … These problems won’t go away until something besides these incredibly disturbing police actions upon our citizens cease and a more reasonable approach is shown.” “It’s ridiculous what NCTD is doing,” Bill Michalsky said. “They should do some (public service announcements), get the word out. Be careful if you’re on the bluffs. “But this law enforcement tactic is just not getting them any favors,” he added. “They should try a new strategy. The (Federal Railroad Administration) and NCTD need to leave their bunkers and come out and see the real deal and come up with a solution that’s practical and efficient. It’s way over the top, this enforcement strategy.” Stuart Fish called the ticketing “harassment.” The increased enforcement didn’t come without warning. NCTD began a pilot program in Del Mar in 2014 to let

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Zoo set to debut largest exhibit yet Years ago, visitors who walked the acres in the far reaches of the zoo did so without shade. Today, rich foliage provides relief from the hot August sun in the area called Elephant Odyssey. Photo by David Paul Ondash

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he San Diego Zoo has come a long way in a hundred years It was in 1916 that the Panama California Exposition, held in Balboa Park, closed after a successful run, but what to do with the “leftover” animals? Fortunately, a renowned local physician who had a long-lived love for animals came up with a plan; Dr. Harry Wegeforth declared that San Diego should have a zoo. And so the then-humble San Diego Zoo, which now has more species of animals than any zoo in the world, was born. Its coyotes, bears, foxes and a number of other

This view from the Skyfari gondola shows the future Conrad Prebys Africa Rocks exhibit. Mostly dirt piles and earth movers now, these eight acres are being transformed into a $68 million home for African plants and animals. The exhibit, the largest and most expensive one in the A polar bear at the San Diego Zoo knows how to keep cool on a hot, humid day. Photo by E’Louise Ondash zoo, is scheduled to open sometime in 2017. Photo by E’Louise Ondash

resident animals spent their days in concrete cages lined up along Park Avenue. In today’s zoo, more than 3,700 animals live in open-air enclosures, and more than 700,000 plants and trees

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with its vast collection of animals. (Let’s just say it was sometime in the previous millennium.) A recent visit with a 9-year-old who loves animals (the wolf is his favorite) and likes to hike (thank goodness) was almost like discovering this spectacular menagerie for the first time. Through the years, the zoo has constantly evolved to provide their animals with upgrades in housing and landscaping, but I admit that I have mixed emotions about zoos. Many do not treat their residents well, and the animals would, I’m sure, rather

live in their natural habitats. But zoos that play by the rules serve an important purpose. They provide education about wildlife and create sympathy and support for the conservation, preservation and restoration of the animals, their habitats and global ecosystems. Somehow the conservation of forests seems much more important and real after you’ve come face-to-face with a jaguar or a komodo dragon. Saving the polar ice cap seems more urgent after you’ve watched a polar bear cavort in its en-

closure. For most people, a zoo is as close as they’ll get to these wonderful creatures who are totally dependent on humans for their survival. The zoo’s biggest exhibit to date is set to open sometime in 2017. Eight acres of barren land and dirt are currently being sculpted by earth movers to create what will be the Conrad Prebys Africa Rocks, a showcase for several of Africa’s diverse habitats: kopjes (small hills), woodlands, highland savanna and tropical forest. The wildlife to call these areas home include rock hyrax; klipspringers; baboons; leopards; vervet monkeys; sociable weavers; sunbirds; lemurs, southern ratel; fossa; an African leopard; dwarf crocodiles; Agama lizards; and spurred tortoises. Never heard of some of these animals? Come to the zoo and meet them. The stars of the “Rocks” show may be the flock of endangered African penguins, which will reside on the rocky shoreline. For more information, visit zoo.sandiegozoo.org/.

TIPS: If possible, go early and on a weekday. We did, and even though it was still officially summer, there were almost no lines for the Skyfari, bus rides and concessions. Unless money is no object, bring food and water. Still want to buy a treat? Be prepared for sticker shock. When you hand over $6 for a soft drink, try to keep in mind that these outrageous prices help feed that cute koala, tough ol’ tortoise and slender-snouted crocodile. E’Louise Ondash is a freelance writer living in North County. Tell her about your travels at eondash @coastnewsgroup.com

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Gig Life illustrated in Cox home of the future Do you know how much Internet speed your home needs? Today, the average household is connecting six devices in the home to the Internet, from laptops and tablets to gaming and multiple smartphones, and that number is expected to increase in the near future. Cox Communications recently hosted an event in San Diego to demonstrate how gigabit speed is quickly turning the home of the future into the home of today for busy families, work-from-home professionals, gamers, budding musicians and future chefs. What does “gigabit speed” really mean? Gigabit speed is Internet that’s 100 times faster than the average speed. With gig speed, you can download 100 songs in three seconds, a full-length HD movie in less than 60 seconds or upload 1,000 photos in about a minute. Cox Communications has been delivering gigabit Internet speed to business customers for more than a decade, and now it’s focusing on providing ultra-fast gig speed to all of its residential customers. The Cox event at The Pinnacle on the Park apartment communi-

Violinist Jason Yang streams a live seminar in high definition to his students and fans. Courtesy photo

ty showcased how Cox Gigablast speed provides reliable, quality service of 1,000 megabits per second. Demonstrations at the event ranged from competitive gamer Tyler Burnette playing Rocket League to Madonna’s violinist Jason Yang streaming music lessons.

Local food blogger Whitney Bond, now a television and Internet star with more than 150,000 monthly views on her website, demonstrated how Gigablast service allows her to quickly load photos and stream videos to her blog and social media pages. “Without it, my business would

be impossible!” she says. Schools of the future may well look like the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) Maker Workshop’s demonstration. STEAM Maker uses virtual reality and other emerging technologies to teach students new ways to learn, with gig speed powering the workshop’s projects and experiments. The event also showcased Reflexion Health Inc.’s use of virtual reality to guide patients on proper techniques for at-home physical therapy. Dr. Edward Greene from Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group conducted in-home patient consultations via web conferencing. Other demonstrations included architects from BNIM highlighting how they use high speed Internet to power their business and provide employees with improved work-life balance. The stations - along with WiFi enabled gadgets, computers and tablets all running simultaneously - were possible only because of super-fast Gigablast speed. Cox Homelife home security and automation products were also on display. Homelife cameras can stream live video so you can mon-

itor for intrusions, fire and other emergencies. It also lets you raise or lower the temperature in your home remotely, control indoor and outdoor lighting and access other programs using a smartphone, tablet or computer. The New Contour from Cox has ushered in a new age of television viewing, offering entertainment like never before. The New Contour offers voice-controlled remote controls as well as sports, traffic, news and weather apps viewed simultaneously. You get smart search that predicts what you want to watch, parental controls customized to your children’s ages and interests, and the option to start a program in one room and finish it in another. With Gigablast Internet speed, families can run all their devices at the same time without impacting each other’s Internet experience. Just as the home of the future is already here, Gigablast is now available to homeowners throughout San Diego County. Start living the Gig Life today. For more information visit cox.com/gig.

Local doc to speak on ‘Early Action Regenerative Medicine’ The renaissance in healing using regenerative and stem cell medicine is well underway. From Stanford scientists using injected stem cells to help stroke patients walk again to 3-D printing of liver and cartilage, the headlines have been exploding with exciting research and stunning outcomes in stem cell science. In orthopedics, regenerative treatments have been shown to heal partially torn ligaments, regrow cartilage, stabilize joints, decrease inflammation and pain, and improve function—all without surgery or prolonged recovery times. As more of us have become aware of the promise of regenerative medicine, many patients with arthritis and soft tissue injuries have flooded local clinics looking for a solution for their pain. Most have found relief. Some, however, have come in too late for these non-surgical treatments to help. Regenerative therapies in orthopedic medicine are surprisingly effective. In many studies, over 80 percent of patients have shown improvement—both in levels of pain and in ability to function and enjoy life—as a result of these non-surgical, natural treatments. However, since most of these therapies work with the patient’s own healing systems, the earlier in the

Regenerative therapies in orthopedic medicine are surprisingly effective. Dr. Alexandra Bunyak is focused on bringing this emerging research to her patients. Courtesy photo

process we can intervene, the better the outcome. Once arthritis has progressed to the point of bony remodeling, once a tendon tear progresses to complete rupture, once the injury has been in place long enough for additional, compensatory changes or central pain to evolve, regenerative medicine is limited in what it can do. The key, as in many fields of medicine, is to catch the process early. There are three main cate-

gories of regenerative treatments available for sports injuries and arthritis: Prolotherapy: Dating back 2,500 years, prolotherapy is the purposeful stimulation of the body’s innate capacity to heal wounds and repair injured tissues. In this treatment, dry needling and injection of dextrose or other solutions stimulate the area that need repair to start the healing cascade. This therapy has been shown to

stabilize joints, strengthen liga- vere arthritis, and additional soft ments and tendons, and directly tissue damage. While those patients with more advanced disease control nerve pain. can still obtain some relief, the Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP): This earlier you can start healing, the treatment involves the injection of better the outcome. A former NIH fellow, Dr. Alconcentrated platelets and growth factors — as collected from the exandra Bunyak is focused on patient’s blood during an in-office bringing this emerging research procedure—into an area of injury to her patients. She is quadruple or arthritis. The growth factor con- board certified in Sports Medicentrate signals local progenitor cine, Physical Medicine and Recells to replace the injured area habilitation, Holistic Medicine, with healthy tissue. and Pain Medicine. She trained at Yale, the University of PennsylvaStem Cell Therapies: The patient’s nia, and Northwestern’s Rehabiliown mesenchymal stem cells from tation Institute of Chicago. bone marrow or fat are used to Dr. Bunyak will be speakdeliver stem cells, growth factors ing about regenerative therapies (PRP/platelet lysate), and support- and recent research advances at ive cells locally to the site of dam- her upcoming Good Life Lecture age or arthritis, or intravascularly Series talk at the Carlsbad Dove to distant organs and nerves. Mes- Library: Oct. 11 at 12:30 p.m. enchymal stem cells are known to (free). Seating is limited. differentiate into cartilage, bone, As part of the Osher Lifelong muscle, ligament, and nerve cells; Learning Institute, she’s also givcontrol inflammation; and attract ing a special two-hour lecture other stem cells and growth fac- about recent research and the futors to the injured area. ture promise of stem cell therapy and other regenerative options These therapies can be used Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. (National Univeralone or in combination to help cor- sity, Carlsbad, $15). The talk will rect instability or damage in the be repeated Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. (Mismusculoskeletal system. Mild to sion San Luis Rey, $15). For more moderate arthritis and soft tissue information and to enroll, visit injuries frequently respond well, csusm.edu/el/olli/. and early intervention can slow Visit feelboundless.com or or prevent progression to more se- call (760) 632-1090 to learn more.

Concert series set for Rancho Santa Fe Help foster youth with transition RANCHO SANTA FE — Tickets can be purchased now for the upcoming Community Concerts of Rancho Santa Fe performance series that begins Oct. 21. The 2016-2017 series features 7 p.m. performances of George Bugatti with “Portraits of America” Oct. 21; Tenore: Nov. 11, Melinda Doolittle: Jan. 20, and Alina Kiryayeva: Feb. 24. All concerts will take place at the Fellowship Hall at Rancho Santa Fe Village Church, 6225 Paseo Deli-

cias. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. to enjoy wine and catered hors d’oeuvres. Community Concerts of RSF event information, including video clips, can be viewed at ccrsf.org. Tickets may be purchased at communityconcertsofrsf. com/ and by mail at P. O. Box 2781, RSF 92067. The cost is $225 per adult for the four-concert series, or $75 per single concert. Student (ages 13 to 18) tickets will be available for

$15 per concert. CCRSF accepts personal checks, Master Card and Visa. Reserved seating will be available for donors $500-plus, and reserved seating and parking will be available for donors $1,000plus. Community Concerts is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization and all donations are tax deductible. Questions? Please write to us at info@ ccrsf.org. CCRSF also sponsors student programs in support of arts education.

REGION — Youth moving into LifeSpring need everything. LifeSpring is North County Lifeline’s transitional housing and intensive support program for youth who are aging out of foster care and making the challenging transition to independent adulthood. And, this year the program will significantly increase its reach and impact. Beds, dressers, sheets, towels, kitchen basics, and more are needed for these

youngsters setting up their first independent home, a critical transition for foster youth. The program also helps a young person learn to manage a move-in budget. Donors can also select items from the Lifeline wish list, including couches: $400, dining tables and chairs: $215, full-size beds $600, dressers: $200, end tables: $85, microwaves: $65, vacuums: $50, bedding: $55, towels and clothes hampers: $30.

You can help a former foster youth take the first steps toward independence by donating online at nclifeline.org/lifespring-program. Approximately 300 San Diego County transition-age youth leave foster care every year. Most of these youth have spent a lifetime moving between homes, have no family support, and have few skills to survive on their own. Visit nclifeline.org for more information.

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The three-day KAABOO event, which begins Sept. 16 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, is addressing issues from last year’s inaugural event, including noise. Courtesy photo

KAABOO set to take the stages By Bianca Kaplanek

DEL MAR — As the second annual KAABOO Del Mar music and arts festival prepares to open Sept. 16, organizers of the three-day event are confident adjustments made in the past 12 months will hopefully eliminate — or at least drastically reduce — noise issues that bothered people near and far last year. The most significant change is one that has consistently frustrated residents when they call to complain about activities at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, where KAABOO takes place. This year a living, breathing person rather than a machine will answer calls to the hotline, which is (858) 794-1104. “The KAABOO team will be answering calls live, so only those that choose to leave a message or those calls that can’t be answered due to volume will be sent via email (to a team member),” according to Emily Nugent, account executive with Behrman Communications. “As soon as a person leaves a message the team gets an email of that voice message.” During the inaugural event there were a few complaints the first two days that most residents at a public meeting this past July said were addressed fairly quickly. But unexpected “perfect-storm” weather conditions and a few other unforeseen conditions resulted in music that could be heard as far away as Carmel Valley. Some residents there said the noise shook their windows. Julie Coleman, director of community relations for KAABOO, said most of the 91 calls received over the weekend came in on Sunday, but she returned all of them almost immediately. Organizers have spent the past year working with residents and representatives from Del Mar, Solana

Beach and the fairgrounds to improve the noise situation. Using a sound engineering team with members who hold doctorate degrees, the audio system was redesigned and stages have been angled and repositioned “to make sure we really contain the sound onsite,” Coleman said. Technology is being used to manipulate sound waves and the use of sound blankets will be increased. Other major changes include the addition of six roving monitors who will travel through neighborhoods in Del Mar, Solana Beach and San Diego to provide real-time feedback so the sound team can make immediate adjustments. Last year only stationary monitors on the fairgrounds were used. Another key modification is that performers have been contractually required to maintain sound levels dictated by KAABOO. “At the end of the day we control the right to control the overall volume of the performance,” production manager Jim Dorroh. “We will be able to override their console.” Organizers at the July meeting discussed setting up an online forum where residents could log complaints but that did not occur for this year’s event. KAABOO is described as an “adult escape” arts and entertainment “mix-perience” that features about 100 music and comedy performances. The target audience is between 25 to 55 years old. Last year the average age of ticket buyers was 38. Earlier this year Del Mar Fairgrounds officials approved a contract that will bring the event to the state-owned facility for potentially the next 10 years. The initial agreement is for five years with five one-year options and an annual lease payment of $1,150,000.

Based on last year’s event the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which governs the fairgrounds, expects to net about $5 million for the initial five-year agreement and more than $10 million over the 10-year term. Organizers will be fined $1,000 for each noise violation up to a maximum of $10,000 per event and $150,000 per year. The fairgrounds can terminate the use of sound-producing devices that result in violations. Last year organizers were hoping to attract about 40,000 people per day but the three-day attendance numbers were about half that. This year the Friday headliner is Jimmy Buffett. The lengthy list of other performers on opening day includes Fall Out Boy, Daryl Hall and John Oates, Gin Blossoms, Dumpstaphunk and DJ Snoopadelic. KAABOO will be the only U.S. performance this year for Aerosmith, the Saturday night headliner. Lenny Kravitz, Goo Goo Dolls, Third Eye Blind and Ludacris, among many others, will also be onstage Sept. 17. The event closes — one hour earlier this year — with Jack Johnson as the final performer. The Avett Brothers, Rebelution and Jason Isbell top the list of the 20 bands that will perform Sunday. Dana Carvey, Sarah Silverman and Cheech & Chong are the comedy headliners Friday, Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Other scheduled comedians include Darrell Hammond and Vanessa Bayer. The most expensive passes, at $2,499, have sold out. Passes and tickets ranging from $299 to $799 are available. One-day tickets sold at the door will cost $350. Visit kaaboodelmar. com for additional tickets and performance information.

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SEPT. 16 MUSIC BY THE SEA Tickets are available now for the first Music by the Sea concert, featuring the Encore Saxophone Quartet, performing at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas. Single tickets are $14 and nine-concert passes are $115.Get tickets at encinitas.tix.com, by calling (800) 595-4849 or at the door. FINE FOREIGN FILMS The city of Carlsbad’s popular Foreign Film Fridays series will show “Monsoon Wedding” (India, R, 2001 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sept. 16, at the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad. Seating is limited and first come, first served. Admission is free. Films are screened in their original language with English subtitles. SEPT. 17 ENCAUSTICS SHOW ArtBeat on Main Street presents “Masters of Men & Spirit,” featuring encaustic artworks by Shima Shanti, along with music and cuisine from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 17 at 330 Main St., Vista. For more information, visit artbeatonmainstreet.com. The show TURN TO ARTS CALENDAR ON A15

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A rts &Entertainment Sober perspective gives Goo Goo Dolls new view on the music By Alan Sculley

It would be fair to say the new release, “Boxes,” isn’t just another album for the Goo Goo Dolls. And the two years that preceded the album’s release saw big changes, especially for singer/guitarist John Rzeznik. With “Boxes,” Rzeznik and his bandmate, bassist Robby Takac, have become a duo following the departure of long-time drummer Mike Malinin. And they’ve arguably introduced more new musical elements on “Boxes” than on any Goo Goo Dolls album since 1995’s “A Boy Named Goo.” That album gave the group its first major hit single, “Name,” and signaled a shift away from the scrappy punk sound of its earlier albums toward a poppier, more accessible sound that has helped make the Goo Goo Dolls a fixture on mainstream radio for the past two decades. For Rzeznik, changes on a personal level have been even more seismic. He has gotten married and turned his life around by getting sober and staying that way for the past two years. It’s had a big impact. “Well, I’m not a miserable prick to everyone anymore. That’s a good thing,” Rzeznik said in a recent phone interview. “I wake up in the morning and actually feel hope in my heart and I look forward to getting through my day, which was not the case. It’s like, you know, it was like I was wearing my father’s clothes, like hand-me-downs. My father was a brutal alcoholic, just crazy. I thought that was my destiny as well. You know, I finally got slapped in the head hard enough to go get help. “The best part about it is seeing my friendships heal up a little at a time,” he said. “Just to get a phone call from Robby out of nowhere, for no reason, just to say hello, like the first time that happened, it made me cry because I was like ‘Wow, I think this is starting to heal up.’” Rzeznik’s new sober perspective certainly had an effect on the Goo Goo Dolls’ music. Lyrically, “Boxes” has several songs (“Reverse,” “Flood” and “Boxes”) that relate to the changes in his life. Perhaps more fundamentally, Rzeznik

John Rzeznik and the Goo Goo Dolls will play KAABOO in Del Mar Sept. 17. Photo by Bob Mussel

went into the album eager to change up his songwriting approach and, as he put it, “throw out the rule book” on what a Goo Goo Dolls song should sound like. He looked to outside tunesmiths — most notably Greg Watteneberg, Derek Fuhrmann (who is Wattenberg’s production partner) and Drew Pearson — to help him freshen up the songwriting process. They brought an open minded approach to working together and Rzeznik said he was pushed by his writing partners.

“I insisted that we start from zero,” he said. “We’d just walk into a room. We don’t know what the hell we’re going to do. Let’s just do it. One day we wanted to play with synthesizers. The next day we wanted to play with a beat box. The next day we just wanted to play acoustic guitars. It was that loose.” The music that emerged on “Boxes” still sounds like the Goo Goo Dolls of recent vintage, with plenty of mid-tempo pop tunes that have graceful melodies. But there are plenty of stylistic and production touches injected into songs that bring the songs more in line with today’s glossy top 40 pop sound, such as vocal effects in “Reverse” and the way the first single, “So Alive,” uses those two words as a big sing-along refrain. A couple of songs (the string-accented poppy anthem “Flood” and the expansive “The Pin”), meanwhile, feel more adventurous and stretch the signature Goo Goo Dolls sound fans know from hit singles like “Iris,” “Slide, “Black Balloon” and “Better Days.” Rzeznik doesn’t deny that today’s pop trends figured into the production on “Boxes.” “I mean, like the guys we hired to produce and the guy we hired to mix the album, Mark Endert, they’re very, very like, they’re all over that world. And it’s like ‘Cool,’” Rzeznik said. “If I didn’t like it, I wasn’t going to do it. Believe me, man, there were a lot of things where I was like ‘Uh-uh, that ain’t happening.’ But you know, we just wanted to have an open mind. We wanted to do what’s best for the band, and it felt like growth, so why not?” The Goo Goo Dolls figure to play a few new songs on a fall headlining tour. But the hits won’t be neglected, Rzeznik said. “It’s really pretty amazing when somebody says to you, ‘Look, there are like 12 songs that you have to play in the set,’” he said. “And that’s great and I love doing that. I love that. I get kind of ticked off when artists won’t play their hits. It’s sort of like ‘Come on, man, people are paying money to come see you.’ But we definitely want to play some of the new stuff, but there’s definitely required stuff that we have to play.”

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Sports Del Mar swimmer has gold in sights at Paralympics By Tony Cagala

DEL MAR — For someone who feels as natural in the water as anything, Roy Perkins Jr., is contemplating hanging up the goggles. Though the Del Mar resident has a couple of things he wants accomplish later this month before making any final decisions about that — namely, winning another gold medal at the Paralympic Games in Rio. His other goal: beating longtime rival and Brazilian swimmer Daniel Dias. “It’s kind of like an all or nothing thing,” Perkins, 26, said. “Not that I couldn’t come back next time, but I’ve put so much training into this. Also my main rival is from Brazil, so that kind of puts emphasis on it.” The swimmers have exchanged wins and losses for “forever,” according to Perkins’s coach Don Watkinds. Between them, all the competitions have been won or lost within a couple tenths of a second, said Watkinds. Perkins has never beaten him in freestyle, which is something he said he wants to do this time around. But Perkins, who was born without hands and

“That dirt lot has been transformed into a state of the art center for CSUSM athletics,” says CSUSM President Karen Haynes on Sept. 1 during the ribbon cutting of the college’s new sports center. Courtesy photo

Team USA Paralympic swimmer and Del Mar resident Roy Perkins, Jr. is aiming for a gold medal in what could possibly be his last games. The games opened on Sept. 7. Photo by Kevin McCarthy

feet, said his swim year has been filled with some ups and downs, though he added that he’s peaking just at the right time for the Paralympics. Learning to swim some 13 years ago, Perkins remembers the feeling he had on first entering the pool. “I just remember it was kind of a weird feeling,” Perkins said. “Not necessarily bad, just a new environment. I never would have imagined that I’d be competing for the gold medal doing that,” he said. Now, he doesn’t think

twice about being in the water. That much is apparent with the number of medals he’s already won. For the swimmer whose best event is the 50-meter butterfly, he brought home a gold medal from the 2008 Beijing Games in that race. Over his two appearances in the Paralympic Games, the other being the 2012 London Games, he’s won six medals, including the gold. When Watkinds first met Perkins 13 years ago he didn’t know what kind of swimmer — if one at all —

Perkins would be. “He (Perkins) wanted to swim and we had a place to swim,” Watkinds said. It began simply enough. After a year of working together, though, he could see the swimmer’s potential emerging. “He put in the time, he put in the work and he put in the effort, both mentally and physically,” Watkinds said. “And at that point you knew that we had a chance to be competitive and to do something,” he said. Watkinds has spent many years training swimmers that eventually went on to compete in the Paralympics. After not winning the gold medal in London, Perkins said the last four years have been focused on getting back to the center podium. “The hard training is actually done,” he said as he readies to head to Rio. “I’m in the pool everyday, but

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Cal State San Marcos christens The Sports Center By Aaron Burgin

SAN MARCOS — The 250 guests, mostly clad in royal blue and black, sat under a white canopy on a warm Sept. 1 afternoon. They sang the school fight song, cheered on the school’s dance troupe and clapped as the band played the alma mater. At most universities, this scene happens almost on a weekly basis on game day. But this is all new to the students, athletes and administrators at Cal State San Marcos as Sept. 1 marked the ribbon-cutting for the university’s newest addition: the 1,400-seat Sports Center, which officials hailed as a “missing link” for its sports teams looking for a home and a campus looking for a rallying point. “Eighteen months ago it was just a dirt lot, and I joined members of our extraordinary athlet-

ic department in donning hard hats ... while behind us stood an artist rendering of what would one day become home for Cal State San Marcos’ athletics,” CSUSM President Karen Haynes said. “As you can see today...that artist’s rendering is a reality and more. That dirt lot has been transformed into a state of the art center for CSUSM athletics. But more than remarkable aesthetics is that we have created another rallying point of pride for our campus and our community.” The $11.4 million Sports Center was completed this summer, and the university’s indoor athletics programs — Men’s and Women’s basketball and Women’s volleyball — have been practicing in it since the summer. But the Sept. 1 ribbon-cutting offered the TURN TO SPORTS CENTER ON A16

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SEPT. 16 FRIENDS OF JUNG Friends of Jung, Del Mar will host a lecture on Moon Goddess’ Symbolism Ancient and Modern, at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Winston School, 215 9th St., Del Mar. Cost $20 non-members. For more information, visit jungsandiego.org. SEPT. 17 DOGS AND MORE San Diego Humane Society will host a PetSmart Adoption Weekend at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 17 at Mission Market Place, 471 College Blvd., Oceanside. NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY The Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation invites all to its “Night at the Library” celebration at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Carlsbad Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad. Tickets are $50 for cocktails and appetizers in the entrance courtyard, a concert by Melanie Taylor and Terry Wollman, an Italian dinner, then dancing to DJ Extreme in the library. Cocktail attire suggested. For more information, go to carlsbadlibraryartsfoundation.org or call (760) 651-2523. NEW FRIENDS The Catholic Widows and Widowers of North County support group for those who desire to foster friendships through various social activities will take a walk on Tamarack Beach, Carlsbad Sept. 17, Play Bunco at a member's home, Encinitas Sept. 20 and enjoy Happy Hour and dinner at Cafe de Thai, Oceanside Sept. 21. Reservations are required, by calling (858) 674-4324 SEPT. 19 JOG WITH PUP Free Leash Your Fitness at Horton Plaza from 9 to 10 a.m. Sept. 17 at dog-friendly Horton Plaza at 900 Fourth Ave, San Diego. You and your pup can get fit together with Leash Your Fitness. For more information, contact leashyourfitness.com SEPT. 20 SENIOR PERSPECTIVE Coastal Club, at Temple Solel, will host Liam Dunfey at 11 a.m.

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REPUBLICAN WOMEN Reservations are needed by Sept. 21 for the Carlsbad Republican Women meeting at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 27, at the Green Dragon Tavern and Museum, 6115 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad. The club will honor two local organizations, and awards grants to the San Diego Young Republicans club and to five College Republican organizations. Cost is $35. For more information, contact Niki at 760-9319420 or nikicoates@att. net. SEPT. 22 PARENT SUPPORT GROUP A free parent support group will meet at noon Sept. 22 through Oct. 27 at 2777 Jefferson Drive, #201, Carlsbad. To register, call (760) 522.5659 or visit carlsbadcounseling@ roadrunner.com. PET LOSS SUPPORT Join the Pet Loss Support Group from 6:30pm - 8:00pm Sept. 22 at Elizabeth Hospice, 500 La Terraza Blvd. #130, Escondido. Register at support. sdhumane.org/site/Calendar/555671513. LIBRARY REMODEL COMING Learn about renovations to the Solana Beach Library as part of the rebuilding of the Earl Warren middle school campus at Friends Night Out at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 at

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severance pay for two former employees not included in the budget; and, number three, higher healthcare costs,” she said. Danola shared that lower staffing levels also offset those increases. In reference to legal and litigation, expenses were $290,000 for year ending in June 30, 2016 and $162,000 for June 2015. Danola said that the total expenses incurred during 2016 were equally divided between administrative and land use with litigation, potential litigation, and settlement. “So what I’m saying is half the cost was due to administrative and land use and half was due to litigation, potential litigation, and settlements. The

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not swimming really hard.” As a veteran competitor in the Paralympic Games, Perkins, who Watkinds described as “quiet,” but who has a “great sense of humor,” is expecting to help the younger and first time athletes adjust. “Definitely,” Perkins said. “It can be a little overwhelming, and having been to two, I think really helps. I’m expecting to be very calm and relaxed. At least I am right now.

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general public the first opportunity to tour the facility before the Cougars Women’s Volleyball team played its first game in the Sports Center later that evening. The gym has a maximum capacity of 2,200 people, but seats 1,400, which was by design, officials said. “We did research and learned that the average Division II home attendance at sporting events is between 500 to 900,” said Mathew Berson, a spokesman for the athletics department. “If you build the gym too big, you get that empty feeling, which is what we didn’t want to do.” The gym was a critical part of the school’s transition from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, or NAIA, to the NCAA Division II. The school enters the final year of its transitional peri-

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Board intends to make efforts to control costs of administrative and land use components of the legal expense,” she said. “The litigation, potential litigation, and settlements component of legal expense is difficult to control and difficult to estimate accurately for budgeting purposes. The Board will make every effort to manage the business of the Association in such a way that overall the cost is controlled.” The 2017 budget for legal and litigation expense was at $275,000, she said. In the public relations category, $69,000 was spent in 2016 whereas $41,000 was calculated for the year ending in June of 2015. “While the increase of $28,000 was not questioned by the PPC, it can be explained as follows. During the year ending 2016, the

Association engaged in the Village Vibe and other community activities,” she said. Danola continued, “The invoices for subcontractors that take care of things like traffic control, game rentals, games, crafts, advertising, were included in this category and that’s grouped in the $28,000.” When Danola finished her presentation on all the items, the board thanked her for all her hard work. In addition to the board, PPC member, Marie Addario was in attendance and said a few words. “As a representative of the Past Presidents Council, I want to thank you and the board for dealing with our questions,” Addario said. Addario went on to say how they appreciated the time that was spent along with the cooperation.

There’s always a little bit of nerves once I get there.” But a few months ago, he took a trip to Rio to get a sneak peek at the venues. “It should be pretty smooth for me, so hopefully I can help some of the newer people adjust to it,” Perkins said. He hasn’t heard from other Team USA swimmers that have already competed in the Olympics about what to expect, though. What Watkinds envisions for Perkins this time around: “All golds, of course,” he said with a laugh.

Even though it might be Perkins’s last games, Watkinds said physically, he’s capable of coming back and winning again. “If he decides he wants to do it, he’s well within his abilities to come back and do his best-ever swims,” Watkinds said. And while swimming will take his attentions when the games are underway, Perkins, on his return, will be on the move shortly thereafter, when he heads north to the campus of Stanford, where he’ll resume his education, majoring in Earth Systems.

od, and will become a fullfledged member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association conference in fall 2017. The Sept. 1 ceremony included a pep rally during which the school unveiled its new fight song, and a performance by the Cougars dance team and the San Marcos High School Band. It also included speeches by CSUSM Women’s Volleyball Coach Andrea Leonard and Athletic Director Jennifer Milo, who referred to the facility as a “game changer.” “I am confident when I say that now we are the envy of over 300 NCAA Division II institutions,” Milo said. “This facility truly has been our missing link since 2010, when we started sponsoring volleyball and basketball.” The university’s indoor sports programs have boasted gaudy records since their inception, all the while play-

ing in front of sparse crowds at local junior college and high-school gymnasiums, including Pacific Ridge and Escondido high schools and MiraCosta College. “It’s awesome to finally be able to only have to walk across the street or across campus to get to a game, not get on the 78 freeway and drive 20 minutes,” said Brooke Butler, a senior outside hitter for the Cougars volleyball team. “We are playing for all of our teammates who didn’t have a chance to play in this new gym.” Butler said she believed that the Sports Center represents a turning point for the campus, which has struggled to build an on-campus life. “It changes things when you have an arena, it becomes the center of campus,” Butler said. “I’m just excited and grateful to be part of the group that gets to open it up.”

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ing along the bluffs in Del Mar for decades and she understands that is “part of the culture.” But she noted that in fiscal year 2016 there were 1.5 million passengers on the Coaster and 3 million on Amtrak, as well as 5 million tons of freight moved along local rail line, making it the second busiest rail corridor in the United States. And that number will likely double by 2050. Lynch said federal laws require NCTD to “mitigate any safety issues or hazards that occur on their rail.” If a fatality or accident occurs the district must put corrective actions in place to demonstrate how the problem is being addressed. The federal government is getting more stringent about this, she said. We’re required to take all reasonable steps to limit and stop all fatalities and injuries. Lynch also said fatalities impact train crews. NCTD has a post-traumatic stress disorder protocol that is put in place after incidents occur. “This is a new issue in terms of the enforcement level,” she said. “Obviously this law has always been in place and we can no longer turn a blind eye. “We recognize there are real issues here and there are no easy solutions,” she added. “We are very prepared to work with you all to come up with solutions.” Council members, for

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for some DIY experience by making a jumbo Jenga set that I’d like to share with you. First, purchase six 2-foot by 4-foot by 8-foot pieces of plywood; I chose from the whitewood pile at my local Home Depot. Pick out the straightest pieces with the fewest knots. There’s no need to rent any power tools; Home Depot offers free in-store lumber cutting for customers. Knowing it would take some time to cut my wood, I went in on an early Sunday morning. Ask a sales rep to cut

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pornographic films, there’s a good chance even Republicans who detest Trump will vote. So Democrats and supposedly independent political action committees backing them have begun sending out campaign mailers associating Trump with every Republican they can think of. That happened this spring in the sprawling Los Angeles County supervisorial district held for more than 25 years by the termed-out Republican Michael Antonovich, who now seeks a state Senate seat. One mailer carried photos of five Republicans seeking

SEPT. 16, 2016 the most part, saw both sides of the issue. “If people are crossing the tracks and there’s a train coming they should, I think, be given a ticket,” said Councilman Don Mosier, who represents Del Mar on the NCTD board of directors. “If they’re walking parallel to the tracks on the bluffs and they’re not creating any danger to themselves or to the train traffic then I don’t see any reason they should be ticketed,” he added. “We need to have a softening of that enforcement action.” Councilman Al Corti agreed, saying it’s “not wise to condone trespassing or unsafe movement.” He said if people are acting “obviously dangerous or harmful, ticket them” but there’s no need “to go overboard.” “To the extent where there’s responsible people out there … they should be allowed to (walk along the bluffs),” Corti said. “I’m disappointed that NCTD has taken this approach,” said Councilman Terry Sinnott, who asked for a moratorium on ticket-writing. He said he doesn’t disregard the legal issues NCTD is facing, “but you made a decision to enforce something that isn’t working. We can solve it without using the hammer approach.” “I can’t commit to a moratorium on the ticketing,” Lynch said. “It’s a law and we don’t really have the authority to say (we’re not) enforcing the law.”

But she acknowledged that NCTD can “mitigate hazards” using engineering, education or enforcement. “Our end game is to protect people and to … pass muster with the federal agencies,” she said. “If we can use those other tools to get there then enforcement becomes a lesser option. “And so I think that’s our path to get away from the enforcement and to better options that are more satisfactory to the community and better for us, frankly, too. This is not a fun experience for anybody.” Council appointed Sinnott and Dwight Worden to a subcommittee to work on short-term solutions for getting people across the tracks legally and safely. They will work with NCTD and report back by the end of November. Worden said those solutions could include creating a rail trail on the west side of tracks, looking at building an overpass that doesn’t have to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act and seeking approval for an at-grade crossing. In the long term, everyone agreed that the tracks need to be moved off the bluffs, a planned project that will cost more than $1 billion. Council also adopted a resolution, which Mosier will present to the NCTD board later this month, that states Del Mar supports working with NCTD on short-term solutions to get pedestrians across railways and wants enforcement to be ratcheted way back.

each piece to 10.5 inches. This should net you 54 pieces. Take the pieces home and sand them using 100 grade sanding paper (I ended up using six sanding sheets). Next, use food-grade oil to finish your pieces of wood; I decided to buy a bottle of butcher block mineral oil at the store. Sanding and finishing took me three hours. In all, I spent about $24 and a few hours to save me $80 to $100. You can continue to customize your set with wood staining, or painting the ends with extra house paint you may have tucked away in your ga-

rage. Well, I’m happy to report that the jumbo Jenga set I made was a huge hit at my barbecue. It’s such an easy family-friendly game to play, and it’s actually quite competitive once you get into it! So, some clear lessons here: an inexpensive BBQ menu is possible; and when in doubt, borrow or build it yourself. Here’s hoping you have a great barbecue this fall — there’s still plenty of great sunshine and time left over!

the powerful county job, calling them “part of Donald Trump’s Republican Party.” The mailer, sent for Democrat Darrell Park, helped him into the November runoff against Antonvich’s former chief of staff, Republican Kathryn Barger, in an area that has often elected GOPers to Congress and the Legislature. The Democratic hope, plainly, is that antipathy for Trump will drive some Republicans away from the polls. California’s history indicates this won’t work. For one thing, it’s impossible here to pull a single lever and cast a vote for any party’s full slate of candi-

dates. Because each office requires a separate vote, chances are most Republicans won’t think about Trump when they reach the congressional and legislative parts of their ballots. All of which means Democrats should be concentrating on turning out their own voters this fall, not worrying about depressing the GOP vote. If they do that well, the Republican turnout won’t matter much, except in a few places, because there are so many more registered Democrats here than Republicans.

Vince Vasquez is an economist based in Torrey Pines. He is a Carlsbad resident.

Email Thomas Elias at tdelias@aol.com. For more Elias columns, visit californiafocus.net.

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Noted New York chef brings original dining concept to Carmel Valley taste of wine

WINE OF THE MONTH By Frank Mangio TASTE OF WINE Runquist Cabernet Franc 2014 Clarksburg

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hef Pascual Lorange is a culinary household name in New York City and some of the multi-starred dining houses of Europe.Â He was once the private chef for international singer Julio Iglesias.Â Well, New York now has that sinking feeling and San Diego suddenly is looked up to as very attractive for must-dine restaurants, including Lorangeâ€™s new CRUDO. I had the pleasure of interviewing this charming man who has raised the cooking bar for other restaurants in the city. Heâ€™s brought with him a creative bond for the menu which is somewhere between Mediterranean and Japanese-inspired infusions. He is convinced itâ€™s the perfect fit for the SoCal coastal lifestyle and so do I.Â â€œI wanted to bring something new to San Diego but at the some time,

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Bordeaux blends as an aromatic, smooth grape, fruitier and lighter than Chef Pascual Lorange is part owner and chef of the new CRUDO in San Diego. Photo by Frank Mangio

it had to be a sophisticated dining experience, yet affordable,â€? he enthused.Â â€œCRUDO is a method of cooking fish and other seafood, although we have manyÂ selections on the menu like steak, chicken and lamb.â€? Before I get into the inflection point of this amazing menu, I was joined by Jason Mosley, the general manager and wine direc-

tor, who opened four distinctly different wines, two whites and two reds, all of which can be ordered by the glass or bottle, and which pair perfectly with menu specialties that wereÂ shaped for these wines.Â â€œThe whites cozy up to the many seafood delicacies and have great elegance to match the food,â€? Mosley asserted.Â â€œCha-

teau Ducasse is a Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc from 2012, fleshy with earth tones and minerality, and the Trefethen Napa Valley Chardonnay 2014 is natural with no butter or malolacticÂ to alter the original flavor.â€?Â Over on the red side, Mosley presented a Louis Jadot Pinot Noir 2013 from

its Cabernet Sauvignon cousin with notes of violets and spices. About the winery: Jeff Runquist has achieved excellence without growing any grapes. Instead he sources from many vineyards that he considers extraordinary growers. Runquist Cabernet Franc comes from the Salmon Vineyard of Clarksburg. Runquist is always in hot pursuit of new flavors. Visit jeffrunquistwines.com. The cost: Runquist Cabernet Franc is available at Harvest Ranch Market in Encinitas. The cost is $24.99. Call (760) 944-6898

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The pure joy of a simple burger

his column came to be after coming to the realization that it is hard to find a simple, basic burger at many restaurants around town. Most seem to be loaded with gourmet toppings and of course the ever-present egg that can mask what a great burger is all about and thatâ€™s the meat, simple toppings, and a fresh bun designed to hold it together, not explode after the first bite. Iâ€™m not sure I need a burger that is ground with bacon either. My perfect patty starts with the fattest blend possible, at least 80/20 and never labeled lean. Fat equals flavor and moisture in a burger and thatâ€™s my objective. All that said there is a happy medium where simple burger meets toppings that do not dominate the experience. Iâ€™d like to think I created that burger nirvana locally when I recently introduced my chef-consultant friend Michael Zonfrilli to Chris Van Alyea at Solterra as someone I would

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Participants, coaches and catchers pose for a group photo during the Encinitas Lions Club’s 21st annual blind surf event held last Sunday at South Carlsbad State Beach. Photos by Pat Cubel

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CARLSBAD — Trust was built on Sunday between a number of vision impaired surfers and their coaches when they entered the ocean — some for the first time ever — with only a verbal description of what to expect and a surfboard under their arms. The event — the 21st annual blind surfing event — put on by the Encinitas Lions Club at South Carlsbad State Beach on Sept. 11, is a continual draw for blind or visually impaired people of all ages to hit the waves and spend the day at the beach. Lions Club members, all clad in bright yellow shirts, helped shuttle participants to the beach, where they got set up with wetsuits and surfboards. Before paddling out though, each of the surfers received instructions from surf coaches volunteering from the Urban Surf 4 Kids nonprofit.

Lelahni helps carry her surf board down to the water during last Sunday’s Encinitas Lions Club’s Blind Surfing Event held at South Carlsbad State Beach.

Dominick Manzi gets some help in putting on his wetsuit as he prepares to take to the water. Penny Mayor gives us thumbs up as she rides a wave all the way to shore.

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vestment or joint venture. Use brain, not brawn, to come out on top.

SOUP TO NUTS by Rick Stromoski

By Eugenia Last FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 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

THE GRIZZWELLS by Bill Schorr

ALLEY OOP byJack & Carole Bender

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- There should be no room for anger when dealing with group situations. Look for common ground and gravitate toward the people you ﬁnd more appealing and easier to work alongside. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- A poor judgment call will set you back further than you anticipate. Honor your promises and cut your losses. Reorganize and set up new guidelines that will ensure future success.

You’ve got more options than you think. Consider your position, personal life and appearance, and start searching within to discover what you want out of life. Take a moment to search your soul and ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Problems plan your future. Start the process and ﬁx will surface at work if you believe everywhatever isn’t working for you. thing you hear. Someone will send you VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Discover a false information or give you mixed sigway to subtly change the little things at nals regarding what’s expected of you. home that are bothering you. Step by TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Shake step, it will lift your spirits. It’s never too things up a bit. The less predictable you late to begin again. are, the more interest you will muster up. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- A positive change to your job or workplace is apparent. Present what you have to offer in order to make a difference to your position, income and reputation.

Networking functions and business trips will bring about a host of new opportunities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -Temptation will lead you down a slippery slope. Walk away from anyone making unrealistic promises. Choose to look inward and to focus on making personal alterations that will bring you happiness.

riences and encounters will help shape your plans for the future. Share your emotions and express your ideas in order to attract what and who you need to get started.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Emotional matters will escalate, leaving you in a SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Trust your precarious position. Don’t drift away from judgment and follow through with the the truth if you want to maintain your repplans that you prefer. Don’t let someone’s utation and the status quo. anger or stubbornness stand in your way. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- New expe-

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take a different approach when dealing with personal matters that have the potential to disrupt your budget, a contract, an in-

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Refuse to let anyone handle your personal affairs, negotiations or medical decisions. You have to remain in control if you want to come out on top. Make romance a priority.

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Pet of the Week Pork Chop is pet of the week at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 4-year-old, 10-pound, rat terrier mix. Pork Chop is handsome and smart. He likes going on walks and he’s always ready for a ride in the car with his people. Pork Chop is eager to learn new things in exchange for doggie treats. He was transferred from another shelter through the FOCAS program. The $145 adoption fee includes medical exam, vaccinations, spay, and microchip. For more information call (760) 753-6413, visit

Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza St. in Encinitas, or log on to SDpets.org. Kennels and Cattery open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day but Tuesday.

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Burgundy and a Terrior Cabernet 2014 from Napa Valley, a blend of some magnitude. Mosely observed: “although all were young, it is now what the public wants, rather than wait for a presumed aging advantage.” Every corner of CRUDO has a light, appealing color and design element to match the menu. “It’s who I am as a chef,” declared Lorange. At CRUDO you must try the Papillote specialties. They’re what are uniquely delicious about this inflection point restaurant. The food is steamed into parchment paper, and then slowly baked to perfection. They include

choices like: Chicken, Lamb, Crudo Lobster and my personal favorite, the Chilean Sea Bass with marble potato confit, asparagus, leek, heirloom carrot, herbs tapenade and green olives. Unforgettable. Visit at crudopl.com, or call for a reservation at (858) 847-2797. Avensole is the newest winery in Temecula Avensole Winery, a beautiful 20-acre vineyard, winery and restaurant that sits on a petite lake off Rancho California road, is the 40th winery in Temecula. Varietals include: Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscat Canelli, old and new vine Zinfandel and Gewurztraminer. Bought by the Lytton Family in 2014, Avensole combined means “one-of-a-

SEPT. 16, 2016 kind adventure” in Italian. Grapes have been grown on this property for over four decades. You might remember two of my nicest friends, Buddy and Cheri Linn, who operated the winery when it was La Cereza, a premium Spanish winery. I’m certain they are pleased with the results of Avensole. The winery has free live music on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 8 p.m. Visit online at avensolewinery.com or call (951) 252-2003 ext. 312. WINE BYTES Meritage Wine Market in Encinitas announced their Friday Tasting Events for the rest of September from 6 to 8 p.m. On Sept. 16, taste Vino Italiano with wines from a handful of Italian districts. This is a “blind tasting,” which makes it more fun. The last one Sept. 30 is a “blend-tastic” tasting from Bordeaux to the Rhone and other parts of the world. Red blends and white blends to try. Six wines for $20 per person. Details online at meritagewinemaket.com. South Coast Winery in Temecula has its annual

Blessing of the WineGrape Stomp and Harvest Festival, Sept. 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. Fun for all in the family, includes dining at an all you can eat buffet, dancing, stomp games, clowns, tractor rides; $55 for adults, $15 for kids 4 to 12. Get your tickets at wineresort.com. Bistro West in Carlsbad presents a Tobin James Cellars Winemaker Dinner Sept. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. Cost is $85. The signature 2012 James Gang Reserve Zinfandel will be paired with Carolina Braised Belly, Cuban Mojo Shoulder and Tetes et Orelles Chinois. RSVP at (760) 9308008. WineSellar & Brasserie in Sorrento Valley San Diego has a Tour de France Tasting Sept. 17 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; $25 for wines from all the French regions. Call for more details at (858) 450-9557. Frank Mangio is a renowned wine connoisseur certified by Wine Spectator. He is one of the leading wine commentators on the web. View his columns at tasteofwinetv.com and reach him at mangiompc@aol.com. Follow him on Facebook.

LICK THE PLATE

California. I’ve heard that any area raising grass-fed beef here has to be heavily irrigated to grow that grass. That does not make a lot of sense to me but maybe I’m missing something. If the cattle are grazing in an area where rain is plentiful and the grass grows naturally that would appear to be the best scenario for healthy, well marbled beef. When I do a burger at home there are only two ways I will cook it, either over a wood and charcoal blend or on a red-hot cast iron skillet. If I have some time, the wood and charcoal mix is preferred but I’ve found that as with steak, I can control the temperature and the outer crisp of the burger best on cast iron. Again, I find at least an 80/20 lean to fat ratio and sometimes even mix in some ground pork. Salt and pepper both sides of the patty and let it sit out and get close to room temperature before placing it on the very hot skillet or grill. Cook it to your favorite temperature with a slice of cheese melted on top, a fresh bun that’s been buttered and grilled to a golden crunch brown on the pan or grill, then keep the condiments and toppings simple. There is so much more to write about his simple pleasure, but that’s all I have room for this week. Check out Solterra’s new burger and menu offerings at 934 N. Coast Highway 101 or (760) 230-2979 or solterrawinery.com.

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Manchego cheese, and truffle aioli on a fresh brioche bun from Sadie Rose. No overkill on the toppings and a nice gourmet touch with the Manchego and truffle aioli. You can also choose a mixed greens salad or patatas bravas on the side. Van Alyea suggests his Merlot with the lamb and I love their Rosé with the Niman Ranch burger. My suggestion if you are dining with a friend is to get one of each, split them, then you have the salad and potatoes to share as well. On a side, non-burger note, Zonfrilli has introduced some other fabulous new dishes at Solterra as well. Great burgers can pop up in unexpected places as well. Fish 101 has a fabulous, simple cheeseburger that is served with their hand cut fries. As much as they are a seafood centric restaurant, they are rocking their burger as well. I tend to create my own surf and turf adventure there by pairing the burger with one of their healthy fish plates and splitting them up. The basic burger at Encinitas Ale House is a good one also. I’ve gone for their fancy gourmet selections but again find that less is more in this category. For that classic diner burger Encinitas Café works every time. The Red Rooster in Oceanside, home of the Rooster Burger is a classic bar burger that is a flat-top fried patty topped with grilled onions and best eaten at the bar with a cold beer. I’ve had a conundrum for a long time with the whole grass-fed beef movement, or at least the one in

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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Intuition Media & Bodhi Tree Presents

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Award winning film producer and book publisher Gayle Gladstone will present the revolutionary book series, A Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe. "These books tap the essence of the source and allow each reader to manifest their best life now including better relationships, more financial abundance and optimal health" — Dr. Ervin Laszlo, founder The Club of Budapest

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