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RANCHO SANTA FE — It was a perfect spring evening at the gorgeous Inn at Rancho Santa Fe to host the Toast of the Town and Kids Art Auction. This annual event brings together school officials, volunteers and donors from the community who have been helpful all year long. It is also an opportunity for everyone to partake in food and drink and have the chance to see and bid on artwork. A standout piece was an American Flag constructed from soda cans by a sixth-grade class. Another piece was a hanging work of art built by second-graders. “The driftwood is from Massachusetts,” said parent Alex Johnson. “The shells are from Florida and the rocks from California,” said Johnson, explaining that the pieces were collected and given by family members for the class to paint TURN TO ART ON A13

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ject’s completion,” said Kirk Dakan, senior planner in a report to the Association. During the discussion, Director Eamon Callahan said the restoration process should continue. “If it were your house, would you want to wait five more years?” he asked. “I think it needs to be done now.” On the other hand, Director Ann Boon disagreed saying the project should be put on hold until the funds become available. “Nothing will be lost by waiting,” Boon said. Director Anne Feighner, who said she comes from a long line of historians, said she is in favor of restoring the adobe, but is uncomfortable spending funds before the money is available. She said she would like to see more participation from the community. Community member Sam Rossini asked the Association not to do anything until the house on the Osuna property is sold. “I appeal to the

RANCHO SANTA FE — Parking in the Village, or the lack of it, continues to be an issue with the Association. At its June 7 meeting, Associate Planner Chris Livoni provided an update on how well the CHP crackdown on people who overstay the timed parking spaces is working. It apparently is providing a little relief in the turnover of the 471 parking spaces in the Village, he said. “Staff recommends that the board continue to authorize the CHP, through the Association’s current Agreement with the CHP for Overtime Traffic Enforcement, to enforce the timed parking regulations in addition to their ongoing traffic enforcement duties,” Livoni said. Last winter, when a parking survey was taken in the Village, it was determined that many of the parking shortages were caused by people who parked all day in timed zones. The survey was taken at various times of day in the core of the Village and on the perimeter from the intersection of Paseo Delicias and El Tordo on the east,to La Garcia and Linea Del Cielo on the west. The northern and southern boundaries of the survey were the intersection of Avenida de Acacias and La Granada and the intersection of Via de Santa Fe and La Granada. It showed the parking total was between 75 and 90 percent utilized depending on the area and the time of day. The Association decided to have the CHP use some of its contracted overtime to issue parking tickets to violators. In May, staff conducted a similar survey at the same times of day. “Even though some street segments exceeded the 90 percent parking demand threshold,there does not appear to be an overall parking shortage in the Village as a whole,” Livoni said. “Additionally, parking levels in the Village core are show-

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Greg and Alex Johnson stand near a driftwood piece done by second graders at the annual Toast of the Town and Kids Art Auction at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. Photo by Patty McCormac

Funds approved to restore Osuna Adobe By Patty McCormac

RANCHO SANTA FE — The Association board took a field trip to the Osuna Adobe during its June 7 meeting to determine whether the amount of deterioration to the structure would warrant money to stop it immediately. The subject sparked a lively discussion among board members, but in the end, the majority approved the money that would come from Open Space funds. Ron McMahon, president of the Osuna Committee, had appealed to the Association to approve $23,595 for wall surfacing renewal and $31,000 for construction documents for a total of $55,000. McMahon said the concrete stucco on the adobe is in very poor condition, allowing the intrusion of water and further deterioration of the original adobe walls, which in some areas is visible. He said that concrete stucco traps moisture, which hastens deterioration.

Ron McMahon (left), chairman of the Osuna Committee tells the gathering about future plans for the historical structure. Photo by Patty McCormac

The money will pay for the removal of the concrete stucco from the exterior and replacement with an adobe surfacing whitewash. The completion of the construction documents will allow the Association to obtain accurate bids, which will allow the restoration to be reviewed by the Art Jury

and approved by the country building division. With all this done, the restoration can proceed when funds become available, he said. “Having the construction documents completed at the time that restoration funds become available will serve to expedite the pro-

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Kudos for TPHS ‘Perfect’ students earn honors

CARMEL VALLEY — Students and faculty at Torrey Pines High School gathered trophies in sports and studies as the school years closes. The TPHS Boys Golf team won its third straight CIF Championship this season. Congratulations go especially to senior Ryan Burgess, who won the individual championship. Congratulations also to junior Angela Zou, who qualified for the opportunity to compete for one of four places on the U.S. team at the International Chemistry Olympiad. She has been invited to a two-week intensive study camp at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. Faculty stand-out, AP History Teacher Lisa Hendricks, has been selected by the Advanced Placement Program to participate in the College Board’s Annual reading of AP exams in World History in Salt Lake City.

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RANCHO SANTA FE — An amazing 17 students earned perfect attendance honors for the 2011-12 school year at the June 7 school board meeting at R. Roger Rowe School. One student, Jasmine Jaffe, has had perfect attendance seven years in a row. “We take this opportunity once a year to recognize students who have been here every day when sometimes it is not an easy feat,” Superintendent Lindy Delaney said. “We do appreciate that you take school so seriously.” Delaney said she was out one day during the year because of sickness, so the honored students had outdone her. “You show you are dedicated every single day,” Delaney said. “We honor you today for your dedication to your education, your community and school, impressing on them that you care.” The students then walked to the front of the performing arts center, shook hands with school officials and received a certificate. Honored kindergartners were Nylah King-Boyd and Brianna Rodriquez. First-graders earning the awards were Rohan Desal, Maya Kenyon, Branden Recendiz, Darin Shahri and Cooper Vick.

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here too,” Lustig said. After bestowing the honors on the students, the board moved on to other district business including approving the budget for next year, which is a challenge with dropping property taxes and support from the state, whose budget has not yet been finalized. “It’s hard not knowing what the state is doing,” said Jim Depolo, board president. Finance Director Denise Stevenson agreed. “It’s a moving target. How can you plan when you don’t know what your revenues are going to be?” Stevenson said. Also at the meeting, Assistant Superintendent

Cindy Schaub and Technology Director Ben Holbert gave the board an update on the roll out of new technology for next year. Schaub said the project is on schedule with purchasing iPads, digital content and teacher applications and putting the devices into the hands of teachers. This summer, school officials will be preparing student devices and instructing teachers how to use them. In the fall, the devices will be distributed to middle school grades. It was announced that graduation will be at 6 p.m. June 14 at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club.

Three students awarded in contest RANCHO SANTA FE — In May, the Santa Fe Irrigation District Board of Directors recognized the top three winners for the Santa Fe Irrigation District’s “Water is Life” Water Awareness Poster Contest.The annual poster contest is open each year to all fourth graders in the district’s service area. This year Matthew Somers earned first place, with Isabella Gerst drawing her way to second. Both youngsters attend Saint James Academy in Solana Beach. Taking third place is Riley Sullivan from Solana Santa Fe Elementary School in Rancho Santa Fe. Somers’ first place poster will be featured with one of the months in a regional 2013 North County Water Agencies calendar. The district recog-

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In this year’s election, boring is beautiful By Cokie Roberts & Steven V. Roberts

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Incredibly boring white guy. Vanilla, wonky and unflappable. Bloodless technocrat. Dry as dust. Those are some of the phrases used recently to describe Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio, and in other years, they might disqualify him as a vice presidential candidate. But this year, boring is beautiful. When comedian Stephen Colbert described a RomneyPortman ticket as “the bland leading the bland,” even the potential veep could not disagree. “I mean, it was a surprise,” Portman told The Washington Post, “but it was fine. To me, it’s not about being exciting.” Every presidential campaign is shaped by the previous one. President Barack Obama is trying — with only modest success — to duplicate the passion he generated four years ago. And Republicans are desperate to avoid the mistake they made in 2008 by picking Sarah Palin, an inexperienced and ignorant candidate who quickly became a huge liability. Portman is the quintessential un-Palin, bland and boring, to be sure, but also safe and reliable. He will never claim to see Russia from his house in Cincinnati. More important, he is completely qualified to serve as president, perhaps even more qualified than Mitt Romney. “The guy was truly made for the job,” says Republican strategist Mark McKinnon. The Israelis are known for their top-notch intelligence network, so it was significant recently when Portman flew to Tel Aviv and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak. A freshman senator from the minority party does not usually get such treatment. But one who could wind up in the White House next year certainly does. Four factors make Portman the ideal choice, and the first is obviously his home state. No Republican in modern times has won the presidency without Ohio, and Portman is a proven statewide vote getter, rolling up a 16-point margin two years ago and winning 82 of the state’s 88 counties. Any running mate has only a marginal impact, but a shift of fewer than 120,000 votes in Ohio would have made John Kerry president in 2004. This year is likely to be just as close. Second, Portman has good political instincts. He’s never lost an election (winning seven House campaigns before his Senate run), and along the way he’s developed an unusual specialty: He plays the role of Democrats in preparing

Republicans for high-level debates. He was so effective at channeling Obama that after one training session with John McCain, a GOP aide complained, “Portman just annihilated our guy.” The third factor is Portman’s expertise in economics. His father was a small-business man (a nice complement to Romney’s father, who ran an auto company), and he held two jobs in Bush the Younger’s Cabinet: trade representative and budget director. Presidential candidates often choose a running mate who compensates for a weakness: John F. Kennedy picked Lyndon Johnson to help him in the South; Bush chose Dick Cheney for his foreign policy and defense experience. But there is another strategy: Go for someone like you who reinforces your core message. Bill Clinton did that in 1992, choosing Al Gore, a fellow border state baby boomer to emphasize the argument that he represented a new generation of moderate-leaning Democrats. Romney was always going to run on a platform of economic competence, and the latest gloomy job numbers only strengthen his argument. So would picking Portman. The fourth reason in Portman’s favor is the actual job of vice president. Romney makes a big deal of the fact that he’s never served in Washington, and as an electoral strategy that makes sense. But if he wins, it sure would help to have someone at his side who knows the city and its players. In fact, Portman has real friends in Democratic ranks, of all places. He is no centrist — his voting record is consistently about 90 percent conservative — but he is no inflexible ideologue, either. Sen. Ben Cardin, a Maryland Democrat who’s worked with Portman on tax and pension matters, says: “He’s a quality person. He’s very much interested in results.” McCain picked Palin because he was way behind and needed to shake up the race. Romney is virtually tied with Obama and can afford to follow his more cautious instincts. He does not need to take a chance on a more colorful but less reliable option like Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida or Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey. Things could change, of course, before the Republican convention in late August, but right now, bet on Portman to be sharing the stage with Romney in Tampa.

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Parade, roadwork discussed at meeting By Patty McCormac

RANCHO SANTA FE — Those who plan to take part in the Rancho Santa Fe Fourth of July Parade be advised, there has been a change of where to line up. This year, the parade will be forming in the parking lot of the R. Roger Rowe School at 12:15 p.m. The school is on Avenida de Acacias and La Granada. This is a change from past years when it formed in the parking lot of the Association. The parade for the 31st annual event begins at 1 p.m. The parade will include community bands, a parade princess, floats, clowns, fire trucks, vintage cars, an honor guard, Boy and Girls Scouts, and of course the ever-popular decorated bikes and golf carts. Following the parade at 1:30 p.m. there will be a picnic

and a performance by the Coastal Community Concert Band. Hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, chicken and ice cream can be purchased at the event. More information about the July 4 activities is available by contacting Shannon Mountain at (858) 568-0628 or Chaco Clotfelter at chacoclot@gmail.com. In other Association news, the road resurfacing projects are ongoing throughout the community and may cause some disruption in travel, said Ivan Holler, planning director. Following is a schedule for the start days and durations of phase 1 of the roadwork. Las Planideras, July 9 for one day; Ramblas de las Flores, July 9 for three days; Via de Fortuna, July 10 for one day; Los Morros, July 10 for three days; Lago Lindo, July 12 for two days; and Mimulus, July 13 for two days.

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exactly what she wanted and her husband turned out to be the proudest father you could ever meet.You might even say doting. I am a big fan of the doting dad. Everyone needs someone who dotes on them. That often leaves Mom to be the heavy, but she can get away with it because she also makes chocolate chip cookies. You can buy a lot of forgiveness with a good chocolate chip cookie. Every now and then I get a shocking glimpse of just how doted upon I was by my dad. A girlfriend of my son’s had her car overheat. When she called home to report the mishap, she said, “My dad yelled at me.” I was astonished. Overheating is a pennyanty teenage car problem. In my youth, I set my car on fire, spun off the freeway and broke down halfway to Los Angeles. I always called my dad. He raised his voice about a lot of things, but never, ever once to me about cars. He just quietly came to my rescue. Let that be a lesson to you, dads and dads-to-be. When in doubt, dote. At the very least, it should guarantee you some very cool Father’s Days hosted by an adoring child.The alternative? Ugly ties.

The wrap up on the projects will begin July 18 on Las Planideras for two days; on July 19 on Rambla de las Flores for three days; on July 19 on Via de Fortuna for four days; on July 23 or Los Morros for three days; on July 23 on Lago Lindo for three days; and on July 23 on Mimulus for three days. “Please be aware that this schedule may change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, Holler said. Also discussed at the June 7 Association meeting was the house that is for sale on the Osuna property. “The house is on the Multiple Listing Service and there have been 12 showings already,” Holler said. Association President Jack Queen asked Holler asked what was the next step after the house sold.

“Your board will approve the proposal then it will go out to the members for approval,” he said. “It is a member notifying process.” Holler also reported that SDG&E will be in the area installing Smart Meters. “No one needs to be home, unless the property is gated,” said Holler, who recently had his own meter changed out. “I can’t read the new meter. It just flashes, but I still have power,” he said. Pete Smith, Association manger, reported 500 ballots have been returned in the election of two new board members. “That’s pretty good for an uncontested election,” Smith said. Rochelle Putnam and Craig McAllister will replace Jack Queen and Dick Doughty, whose terms have expired.

SADLE team takes to unincorporated county By Shelli DeRobertis

SAN DIEGO — The County’s first-ever SADLE (Sheriff’s Analysis Driven Law Enforcement) team is dedicated to solving and preventing crime in the unincorporated areas of the county. The team, which became fully operational at the end of January, includes eight seasoned-deputies from all over the county and a Sheriff’s sergeant, said Sgt. Chris May. “We’ve never had a team like this put together for our county,” he said. SADLE follows a very specific model of intelligenceled policing strategies to identify crime “hot spot”areas and why those areas exist; deputies work with crime analysts who help direct the team to those certain areas. He said the department has used intelligence-led policing for several years, and SADLE is a concentrated model of that business model. “It gives the department the ability to put resources where they are needed,” May said. An advantage of the concentrated team is that they have the ability to share information to countywide law enforcement agencies, such as police departments. “There’s no magical force field at the end of a city limit,” he said. “Ultimately, if that’s where we need to go, we have the ability to be fluid.” Another attribute of

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SADLE in their countywide policing allows deputies to be the link between San Diego’s north and south counties, which they have done so three times already in solving crimes since the unit was formed, May said. Deputies aim to attack problems in areas that have been found to have a string of crimes, such as stolen cars, or assaults, he said. They look at factors such as the location, conditions, chronic or known offenders of the crime, and develop strategies for the specific problem. Law enforcement also works with probation and parole officers to check into past arrests and any new violations of either probationers or parolees. SADLE’s goal is to reduce crime in the area, and one of the methods used is saturation patrol, which gives the community a high-visibility of sheriff’s presence in a hot spot area. Another crime prevention and awareness tool SADLE uses, and promotes residents and businesses to use, is crimemapping.com, a web site that populates types of crimes and locations on a map. “The more informed the public is, the less they will be victimized,” May said.

Irrigation district launches new site RANCHO SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Irrigation District has launched its reinvented website at sfidwater.org. The new website showcases a new homepage design and the navigation has been updated to include dropdown menus,quick links,and a powerful search bar to efficiently move users throughout the website. Key buttons found on the homepage link users to top interior destinations with the news and calendar feed immediately updated with

time-sensitive information. “The overall functionality of the new website surpasses that of its predecessor with many new online services.” said General Manager, Michael Bardin. The site has the capability for online bill payments, an e-notification system with automatic archiving functionality, and customer account access. These new functions will allow the district to frequently communicate with its customers with updated information.

Students earn awards COAST CITIES — The 2012 National Merit Scholarship finalists included Benjamin Y. Bai, Robi C. Bhattacharjee, Priyanka K. Bisarya, Benjamin P. Bulow, Tyler J. Chi, Rebecca R. Du, Noah Daniel Friedman, Margaret G. Guo, Kelly Xin Huang, Anna Grace Irwin, Kyle B. Joyner, Anson Han Kahng, Alyssa Soojung Kim, Elissia Kim, Jesse Yang Li, Joanne Li, Andrew. Y. Liao, Connie K. Liu, Eric Shuo Liu, Winnie Ma, Nathan J. Manohar, James M. Papadopoulos, Jeanne J. Qiu, Jesse Ren, Amanda F. See, Justin Song, Rebecca Su, Chloe A. Warehall, Mike Hongfei Wu, Daniel Y. Xie and Tia Zhao. In addition, the school boasted eight Book Awards winners.Winners include: — Kathleen Li, Harvard Book Award — Parul Pubbi,Wellesley College Book Award — Melodyanne Cheng, Yale Book Award — Anne Harrington, University of Chicago Book Award — Defne Yilmaz, Chatham University Book Award — Christopher Rellas, Williams College Book Award — Thomas Rutten, Colorado School of Mines Medal of Achievement — Natalie Wynne, Smith College Book Award University scholarships include: — Lauren Howe, University of Southern California, USC Mork Family Scholarship — Luke Maffett, University of Georgia, HOPE Scholarship — Claire Pacelli,

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Could this be your solution to numbness, neuropathy, or sharp pain? Do you have any of the following symptoms? Pins and needles feeling? Numbness in the hands or feet? Tingling or burning sensations? Weakness in the arms or legs? Sharp shooting or burning pains? If so, you may have a condition called Peripheral Neuropathy. Numbness, tingling, and pain are an extremely annoying problem. It may come and go...interrupt your sleep...and even make your arms or legs feel weak at times. Maybe you’ve even been to other doctors and they claim all the tests indicate you should feel fine. More Drugs Are Not The Solution. A common treatment for many nerve problems is the ‘take some pills and wait and see’ method. While this may be necessary for temporary relief of severe symptoms, using them long term is no way to live. Some of the more common drugs given include pain pills, anti-seizure mediations, and anti-depressants — all of which can have serious side effects. My name is Dr. Jeff Listiak. I’ve been helping people with neuropathy and nerve problems for more than 6 years. Neuropathy can be caused by Diabetes, Chemotherapy, Toxins, etc. It may also be compounded by poor posture or a degenerating spine stressing the nerves. The good news is that NeuropathyDR™ combination treatments have proven effective in helping patients with these health problems. Here’s what one of my patients had to say: “I had been feeling very sharp pains in my feet… they just felt like they were on fire. I just couldn’t stand it… every night for the last year or two. I’m so excited today to tell Dr Jeff that four days in a row I have felt no pain whatsoever.” — Marilyn You could soon be enjoying life...without those aggravating and life-disrupting problems. Don’t Miss This Limited

Time Offer. It’s time for you to find out if NeuropathyDR™ treatment protocols could be your neuropathy solution. For the next 14 days only, $20 will get you a complete NeuropathyDR™ Analysis that I normally charge $255 for! What does this offer include? Everything. • An in-depth discussion about your health and wellbeing where I will listen…really listen…to the details of your case. • A posture, spine, range of motion, and nerve function examination. • A full set of specialized xrays (if necessary) to determine if a spinal problem is contributing to your pain or symptoms. • A thorough analysis of your exam and x-ray findings so we can start mapping out your plan to being pain and numbness free. • And, if after the thorough analysis we feel we can’t help you, we’ll tell you that right away. Until June 29, 2012 you can get everything I’ve listed here for only $20. So, you’re saving a considerable amount by taking me up on this offer. Call (760) 230-2949 now. We can get you scheduled for your NeuropathyDR™ Analysis as long as there is an opening before June 29th. Our office is located just off Interstate 5 in Cardiff, just a few minutes from you. When you call, tell us you’d like to come in for the NeuropathyDR™ Analysis so we can get you on the schedule and make sure you receive proper credit for this special analysis. Sincerely, Dr. Jeff Listiak, D.C. P.S. Remember, you only have until June 29th to reserve an appointment. Why suffer for years in misery? That’s no way to live, not when there could be help for your problem. Take me up on my offer and call today (760) 230-2949.

About two years ago I discovered Baker & Olive, a specialty olive oil and balsamic vinegar store in Encintas. Three weeks ago they opened their second location in Carmel Valley. Needless to say, I was overjoyed as its right in my own backyard. If you never had the chance to visit them in Encinitas, make the effort now, today. Baker & Olive is best known for their 18-year aged balsamic vinegars and the freshest extra virgin olive oils in southern California. Once inside either location, their knowledgeable staff greets you and will happily give you the tasting tour of anything you want to try. With over two dozen each of balsamic vinegars and extra virgin olive oils, there is definitely something for everyone. It is simply just a taste away. When I first sampled their 18 year traditional balsamic, I knew my next stop was the farmers market to get some heirloom tomatoes. Amazing. Then I was tempted to try a white balsamic vinegar. Who knew these even existed, and a peach infused one at that. I was overwhelming surprised at the freshness of this simple, single ingredient. I added spring mix to my shopping list. Now I needed and wanted an olive oil. One to go with each of my balsamic vinegars. After tasting a few single varietal olive oils, I could not leave without a bottle of the Cobrancosa from Portugal. I had never tasted

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Why is it so hard to get a mortgage? I was speaking with my Financial Advisor a couple of days ago and his hair was on fire! He is helping his client provide documentation to qualify for a refinance loan of a $250,000 investment property. His client has made over $1 million per year for the last 10 years and has millions in assets, yet the bank is giving him a hard time. Why? Because he has a perceived change of professions. This has thrown the underwriters into a tizzy and the world of government regulation! They become paralyzed trying to figure out how to approve the file. Welcome to my world! Every day we have to explain the unexplainable. The above scenario is a no brainer and this borrower should fly right through the system. Unfortunately, it may not happen. Common sense has left the building in the mortgage market. We now live in a world of income based guidelines that give little, if any, weight to assets. We see it every day where a borrower that has a w-2 income job, with as little as 3.5 percent down and no other assets, can get a loan easier than a highly responsible retired person putting down more than 20 percent with impeccable credit. Showing

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huge difference in helping borrowers navigate through the approval process to ensure a successful closing. Will it Close? Yes!! The hardest part of our job right now is making sure we have the appropriate documentation to satisfy the government regulation. It doesn’t always make sense. However, every file has become a test case and all “i’s” have to be dotted and “t’s” crossed. Experience now matters. The “old school” underwriting guidelines have come back into vogue (not a bad thing) and mortgage professionals who grew up during the “full documentation” world as opposed to the “stated income” world, have a much stronger background to analyze income and make the mortgage experience more enjoyable. Check out our simple 5Step Blueprint to purchasing a home at homeownershipgateway.com to discover some of the tips and untold secrets to buying a home. For more information contact: Bill Gaylord, Regional Manager, Gaylord-Hansen Mortgage Group. A branch of Gateway Funding, DMS, L.P. NMLS #1071. (858) 776-6830 Direct gaylordhansen.com

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Taste of Wine I love the festive atmosphere of a German celebration. I embraced the people and their party ways ever since my first visit to Munich and their colossal annual Oktoberfest, to raise the steins for the many beers of Germany. Some 13 tents, each what seems like the size of a football field, roaring bands and local beer attract more than 1 million visitors annually. Later in life I would go on to produce 10 Oktoberfests in Encinitas until I discovered wine. Which leads me to a proposal to Germany and the wine world: the same festive celebration should happen for riesling! I know, when the novice riesling wine drinker looks at a label from Germany, shock sets in as this consonantladen bottle dares you to figure it out. But, this slightly sweet, fruit-rich expression of great white wine, is the most delightful, refreshing drink on the planet on those hot summer days. Riesling originated in the Rhine Valley of Germany and went upscale in the nearby Mosel region. The steep, slate hillsides impart steely minerality. In most of Europe, terroir means everything and in nowhere else but the Mosel, will you find this low alcohol, captivating flavor. Vineyard to vineyard the flavor profile has its own characteristics of sweetness and acidity, making it versatile with food, such as fish, pork, soft cheeses, even Indian, Chinese and Thai. Every style of wine should have its living celebrity and riesling is no exception. He is Dr. Ernst Loosen (pronounced loh-zen). He makes very intense flavored world-class riesling from the Mosel River District. To gain such greatness, Loosen reduced crop size dramatically, stopped all chemical fertilization and switched to organic. Cellar practices were minimized, letting the wine develop to its own potential. “When I drink a riesling, I want to smell the blue slate soil that nourishes the fruit,” he says. “I want to taste the depth of the old vines and experience the character of the vintage. I want authenticity. Without it, a wine is simply a beverage.” Riesling has aging capability, deepening the peach, pear and apricot aroma and taste. The alcohol level could range from a low of 7 percent to about 11 percent, the higher number being drier. Chateau Ste. Michelle in Washington is the best-known American riesling producer, for more than 40 years. “Taste of Wine” has rated both the budget nonvintage riesling ($8) and the premium Eroica ($19) as the best examples of new world rieslings. I would give the nod to the Eroica. This wine is a partnership with Chateau St. Michelle

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and Dr. Loosen. RELM Wine Bar & Bistro opens in San Elijo After a successful couple of years in downtown Carlsbad, owner Rene Fleming made the leap to a second location in the ultimate bedroom community of San Elijo Hills, a collection of new homes with lots of firsttime buyers in their 30s and 40s with stretched-out budg-

ets. RELM means “relax, enjoy, laugh more” and that’s exactly what I experienced at the new location. Even the wines and menu items, all new and boutique style, are small wineries and small bites. On a given night, you could start off with a sauvignon blanc, then move into a pinot grigio, tempranillo, then into the muscle wines like malbec and syrah. The love of my life the night I visited was the RELM Pear,Walnut and Goat Cheese Salad, with the sauvignon blanc. Happy hour weekdays are 3 to 6 p.m. Learn more at thewinerelm.com. Wine Bytes San Diego Wine Company pours chardonnay and pinot noir at their weekly tasting from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 16. Cost is $10 per person. Call (858) 586-WINE for details. 3rd Corner Wine Bistro in Encinitas brings in winemaker Robert Mondavi Jr. for a wine dinner June 20. Cost is $65. RSVP at (760) 942-2104. A benefit Wine & Food Pairing is being held at Altipiano Winery in

Escondido from 2 to 6 p.m. June 23. There will be live music. Call (760) 787-1102 for details. Gondola Rides with Wine Tasting come back again to Loews Resort on Coronado Island. Cruise for more than an hour and taste six wines on Wednesdays June 13, June 20, June 27; July 11, July 18 and July 25; and Aug. 1,Aug. 8,Aug. 15 and Aug. 22. Cost is $45 per person. Call for an RSVP at (619) 429-6317. ! % % !! # " & "" ! & $ % " % % % " !" % "$ $ " $ ! "! & ! " " $ % "" ! " "

RSF Fire Department joins with ‘Vial of Life’ RANCHO SANTA FE — Rancho Santa Fe Fire Department recently joined The Yellow Dot Program and Vial of Life, both life-saving programs to assist first responders in medical emergencies at home in and vehicles. With the advent of smartphones and technology, it's still the simple programs that can save lives. First Responders can’t take the time to look at smartphone apps. The “National Yellow Dot Program” is designed to help crash victims communicate with rescuers during the crucial “golden hour,” the first 60 minutes after a serious accident. Participants in the free program receive a yellow dot to place on their rear window; it alerts emergency services personnel to look for a corresponding yellow folder in the glove box. That folder contains a photograph, their medical condi-

tions, prescriptions and other vital information concerning an allergy to medicine, diabetes, a heart condition, etc. Vial of Life is for anyone who lives alone, a senior citizen or those with medical issues. The Vial of Life provides vital patient information at a critical time — when the first responder enters the home. Often, in a medical emergency, the patient or caller is either too distraught to speak or is unable and having Vial of Life stuck to the refrigerator door can provide critical information, including their medical conditions, prescriptions and other vital information concerning an allergy, diabetes, a heart condition, etc., immediately.

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“Superior Donuts,” at 7:30 p.m. June 18 at Carlsbad City Library’s Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, 1775 Dove Lane. Suggested donation is $5 for adults and $1 for students. For more information, visit carlsbadplayreaders.org or call (760) 602-2012.

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road closure of North Torrey Pines Road from the Torrey Pines State Beach parking lot to Carmel Valley Road will continue through the morning of June 16. Pedestrians and bicyclists will be diverted around the closure via Carmel Valley Road and the Torrey Pines State Beach parking lot. ELEGANT EVENING A fundraising Evening of Elegance will be held at 7 p.m. June 15 at New Venture Christian Fellowship, 4000 Mystra Way, Oceanside, featuring speaker Billye Sluyter Johnstone. Tickets are $15. Call (760) 721-7777, or visit newventure.org.

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LEMON-AID The Cardiff

community will rally behind 7-year-old Tanner Rico to fight his rare form of muscular dystrophy. “Lemon Aid for Tanner” stands will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 16 at Seaside Market, 2087 San Elijo Ave., Bull Taco in the San Elijo Campground, and at the corner of Villa Cardiff Drive and Nolbey Street. For more information, visit lemonaidfortanner.com. All proceeds offset the Rico’s medical treatments. FAMILY DAY Lux Art Institute is hosting a Family Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 16, 1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas. Enjoy free admission all day, studio tours, refreshments, music and a hands-on art project.

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The GoldWing Road Riders Association chapter CA1N will meet at 7:30 a.m. June 16 at Grandma’s Hill Top HideA-Way Cafe at 539 Vista Bella, Oceanside. Visit gwrraca1n.net .

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BONSAI FANS Bonsai and Beyond Club meets at 6 p.m. in the Ecke Building at the San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, on the third Tuesday of the month. The club’s activities include Tray Landscapes, Bonsai, Hon Non Bo, Viewing Stones (Ishi Atama), and other related Asian art.

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Reservations are due to hear Brad Dacus, founder of Pacific Justice Institute, at the Carlsbad Republican Women Federated luncheon, at 11 a.m. June 26 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 6450 Carlsbad Blvd. in Carlsbad. The cost is $29 for members and $35 for non-members. RSVP by June 21 to Jackie Peacock at (760) 390-4452 or jpeacock2306@gmail.com.

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SWEET RIDES It’s time again to roll out for Encinitas Classic Car Nights 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 21 along Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas between D and J Streets. See hot rods, Woodies, and other classic and vintage cars with live music. For more information, call (760) 943-1950 or visit Encinitas101.com. SUMMER FUN Summer Solstice comes to Del Mar from 5 to 8 p.m. June 21 at Powerhouse Park, 1658 Coast Blvd. There will be wine and food tastings. Tickets are $60 with a limited number of VIP Tables for $800. Visit summer.delmarmainstreet.com. Visitors must be 21 to attend event. No infants, children or pets allowed. QUILTING The Third Thursday: Quilt Art class will meet at 6:30 p.m. June 21 at Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Ave. For more information, visit SDCL.org or call (760) 753-4027. NARFE meets

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m. June 21 at the Oceanside Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane, Oceanside. NARFE is a nonprofit organization that serves federal employees and retirees. Guest speaker will be Ed Carillo, a Senior Social Worker for the Veterans Administration Homeless THE THING Outreach. Visit narfechapPlayreaders ter706.org. Tracy Lett’s

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will host a Downtown Walk at 10:30 a.m. June 19, beginning from the 1883 Schoolhouse at F and 4th Street, walking 12 blocks and stopping at 18 stations. For more information, call (760) 753-5726.

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KAY COLVIN A Brush With Art The first annual Encinitas Foodie Fest is coming to Pacific Station on June 23. As part of this exciting new event, producer Jolee Pink has assembled a roster of local artists and designers to create original artworks for the Art to Table fundraiser benefiting the Coastal Community Foundation’s Healthy Day Fund. Fourteen unique pieces of functional art containing assorted succulent plants reveal the artistic styles of the artists who have designed them. Jolee Pink explained, “What makes this project so engaging is the array of materials used in the creative process combined with the individual style each artist literally brings to the table.” As part of the Foodie Fest, the centerpieces are on display in several local restaurants, where the public is invited to bid on their favorites. The silent auction will culminate in the Pacific Station courtyard during the event June 23. On display at Fish 101, one can find designer Marcus Paypay’s “Succulent Vessel,” in which the artist incorporates carbon fiber strands and warm walnut trim, resulting in a form that seems both light and substantial. Sculptor and painter Cheryl Tall, whose beautifully textured footed ceramic planter titled “Senchel Vessel” for which she found inspiration while studying in Japan, can be seen at Robbie’s in Leucadia. Boldness of clean lines and raw finishes characteristic of Shaun Michael’s superb metal work are revealed in his piece titled “Boomerang,” displayed at Union Kitchen & Tap. Danny Salzhandler, who fabricates sustainable ecosystems for life within art, has created a brass and bronze planter reminiscent of his award winning biosculptures. His centerpiece can be seen at Café Ipe in Leucadia. Falling Waters brings the perspective of landscape

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Fashion funds animal center COAST CITIES — My Sister’s Closet, a designer consignment resale store, will host “Giving Back is the New Black” a charitable afternoon of fun and fashion taking place at My Sister’s Closet’s flagship San Diego location, 8610 Genesee Ave., from 1 to 3 p.m. June 23. Attendees are asked to donate $10, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the

Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe. The Helen Woodward Animal Shelter will also be on site with several adoptable dogs for anyone looking for the ultimate summer companion. The highlight of the afternoon will be the live modeling of items from My Sister’s Closet and its men’s counterpart Well Suited, featuring this summer’s hottest

looks. In addition, the store will be transformed into an outdoor lounge complete with a DJ and two bars serving up designer cocktails and delectable edibles. To RSVP or obtain more information, call (858) 4550045. The first 50 guests will receive a custom-designed reusable bag filled with goodies from My Sister’s Closet and other sponsors.

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Meet Anthony and Cleopatra. At only 2 months old and just over 2 pounds each, they can multiply your joy by two. The kittens have been neutered/spayed and are up-to-date on all of their vaccinations. The adoption fee for both kittens is $200 total. As an added bonus, Anthony and Cleopatra also come with two free passes to SeaWorld. Helen Woodward Animal Center is located at 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe. Kennels are open daily

Monday through Thursday from noon to 6 p.m.; Friday, noon to 7 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information call (858) 756-4117, option #1 or visit animalcenter.org.

HARD AT WORK !orkability student Danny Benrey is grateful to Ace Hardware where he took part in !orkAbility program. San Dieguito >nion High School District’s !orkAbility program thanks the businesses who supported the collective work programs, including Jimbo’s Naturally, CES Del Mar, Geppetto’s, Griffin Ace Hardware and Helen !oodward Animal Center. Courtesy photo

RANCHO SANTA FE — Animal Care Technician, Amy Barnes, found more than dog harnesses and cans of cat food in her recent distribution of Helen Woodward Animal Center adoption donations. A large bundle of cash, which fell out of a crate and onto her feet, provided a moment of unparalleled integrity for the Helen Woodward Animal Center staff member. Barnes took the stack of newly minted $100 bills, totaling $1,600, directly to management with a concern. Was it inadvertently dropped into the crate? Was it someone’s rent money? Someone’s intended bank deposit?

Without a name on the donation and no registered request for a donation receipt, there was no clear way to check, but Barnes was determined to find out anyway. The 23-year-old, San Diego native, who was recently promoted to Lead Animal Care Technician, has continually proven her moral fiber and her loving heart in her dedicated work with orphaned Helen Woodward Animal Center pets. Barnes is currently completing her Associates Degree in psychology and plans to continue pursuing her career in the field of animal rescue. In addition to working

full-time for Helen Woodward will be required to identify Animal Center, she recently what sort of container the signed up to volunteer at money was held in. Project Wildlife. In the meantime, Barnes is looking out for the good of mankind too. “I’d like to make sure that money was meant for us,” Barnes said. “I would love to see it go to the animals, but not if it means that someone is unable to pay their rent.” Helen Woodward Animal Center staff is holding the cash for confirmation. If you are the person who donated or misplaced this money, contact PR Manager Jessica Gercke at (858) 7564117, ext. 335. To claim the cash, you

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E’LOUISE ONDASH Hit the Road It’s the first week of June, but sizable patches of snow linger on the trail to Crystal Lake, 9,000 feet in the mountains near the town of Mammoth Lakes. We slip and slide across patches of the white stuff and sometimes have to go off-trail on the almost-4-mile round trip. The trek is worth it because we are rewarded with unreal panoramic views of Lake George and Lake Mary on the way up.And our destination is aptly named. Crystal Lake looks like a living postcard — varying shades of azure water set against the deep green of pines and glistening snow that still covers the south slopes. Mammoth Mountain and Mammoth Lakes is synonymous with all things winter, but summer provides great fun and scenery without the crowds, queues and the clatter of skis. We are here for an all-too-brief three days and plan to make the best of the perfect temperatures, clear air and spectacular scenery. So much to do; so little time. There is hiking, mountain biking, climbing walls and ziplines, kayaking, horseback riding, fishing and golf. All of these are within

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steps or minutes of the Westin Monache Resort. Opened five years ago, it stands against the backdrop of Mammoth’s breathtaking peaks. Early risers stationed on their balconies can catch the glowing slopes as the sun begins its climb. The hotel’s complementary continental breakfast makes it easy to get up and out, and a swim in the heated pool or soak in the whirlpool make the perfect ending for the trail-weary. Just across the street from the Monache is the Village at Mammoth, a collection of shops and restaurants where free games — pingpong, ladder golf, horseshoes and corn hole — are available throughout the plaza. Back on the trail, we are

curious about the stand of ghostly-looking trees at Horseshoe Lake and the signs warning visitors about high concentrations of carbon dioxide. The phenomenon is a real-life science lesson and evidence of Mammoth’s everchanging geology. “Those trees started dying about 20 years ago,” explains Chris Hernandez, supervisor of the hotel’s Whitebark Restaurant. “It’s caused by high concentrations of carbon dioxide that vent from the ground naturally. (Because Mammoth Mountain is a volcano), there is a lot of geothermal activity in the area.” Like others who now make Mammoth their home, Hernandez fell in love with

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the area as a kid when he vacationed there with his family. “I couldn’t wait to move here,” he says. That he did 13 years ago, and is now the hotel’s resident expert on the natural history of the area. “I like the small town and we are surrounded by nature and fun activities. People come here for the winters and stay for the summers when they realize how much more there is to do.” Don’t discount autumn either. The uncrowded days are warm, the nights are cool, and the colors of the willow, aspen and cottonwood trees will have you taking photos at every turn. Call 888-GOMAMMOTH for an autumncolors guide, and an excellent map of the lakes, trails and town of Mammoth Lakes is

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available from the Monache concierge. The Whitebark Restaurant offers a unique menu that includes a daily tagine special. Tagine is an ancient form of cooking meats (and even salmon) in clay pots. Do not miss the “Monache Torched” from the sushi bar — snow crab, avocado and cucumber topped with tender scallops, a delicate meringue-like sauce and truffled sprouts. It’s a meal. All rooms at the Westin Monache feature a sofa bed and a fully stocked kitchen or kitchenette. The resort is petfriendly and offers amenities

like miniature Heavenly Bed duvets for your Fido. Many trails and restaurants welcome dogs, too. The hotel has a list. (Pet-free rooms are available for those with allergies.) The resort offers many summer and autumn specials, including 50 percent off a night’s stay for every paid night. Visit westin.com/Mammoth, visitmammoth.com, or call (866) 716-8137. $

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Association for fiscal restraint,” Rossini said. He said he believes the project has been funded in a “piecemeal fashion,”and urged the board to wait until the money is in the bank for the completion of the project. Director Dick Doughty said there has always been a plan in place for the restoration of the adobe, despite it looking piecemeal. “It has been a case of the county wanting one more thing,” he said. “There is a reason for all these rhymes.” The 28-acre Osuna Ranch was purchased by the Association in June 2006 for $12 million with open space funds.The intent is to use it for historical education, and as a meeting place for members and an equestrian center. During the June 7 field trip, McMahon told the Association that the committee and community had established the period of historical significance as the 1800s and that the adobe should be restored to how it was during that era. It was built in about 1831. In 1860, a living room and sleeping porch were added to the original two rooms. In 1924, Lilan Rice added a bathroom and fireplace and a partially enclosed courtyard on the north side. “The kitchen was added in the 1960s so it has no historical value,” McMahon said. The master plan for the adobe is to remove the bathroom and kitchen, but to keep the fireplace, he said.

ing as being down as compared to the previously conducted survey.” As in the winter survey, peak demand for parking is around lunchtime. “The 1 p.m. survey shows the highest parking demand and highest parking violation counts,” Livoni said. But overall, the parking total in the core of the Village, which was 75 to 90 percent, has dropped to a range of 68 percent to 87 percent since the enforcement began. In the perimeter area, numbers that were between 43 and 60 percent have risen from 50 to 70

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and fashion into a beautiful piece. “They worked very hard on it,” Johnson said. The event, held in and just outside the Azalea Room, was catered by The Inn, the new owners welcoming the annual event. As people browsed among the artwork, some got to see what their children had been working on. “We all have kindergarteners,” said Lisa Russeth standing among a group of friends. “My boy has been

percent. “We believe that these changes can be attributed at least in part, to the introduction of the CHP enforcement of the timed parking spaces, which moves long-term Village patrons to the perimeter parking areas,” Livoni said. Not everyone is happy with the current parking plan and Jack Queen, board president, joked that he has been going around checking the hands of some business owners for green paint residue. “Some businesses that need timed parking will have to go through the Association and we will go to the county,” Queen said. working on this for weeks.” And even the little ones know the value of a dollar. “They keep telling us to bid high,” she said with a laugh. All the profits from the auction go right back to the Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation that supports the school, this year pledging $1 million. The mission of the foundation is to keep class sizes small, hiring specialized teachers, providing literacy excellence, integrating science and differentiating mathematics.

Scripps Cancer Center hosts event Scripps Cancer Center will host free public celebrations throughout the month of June for local cancer survivors in conjunction with the 25th annual National

Cancer Survivors Day. The programs are open to all residents living with a history of cancer (and their guests). The first event will be

held from 10 a.m. to noon June 23 at the Scripps Encinitas Conference Center, 354 Santa Fe Dr. Register by calling (800) 727-4777.

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It was a night for celebration with author Luanne Rice MACHEL PENN SHULL Machel’s Ranch Maybe it’s not a coincidence that in the year my son Jackson was born, 2000, I discovered my favorite female author, Luanne Rice. During that year, I had been isolated and pregnant amongst the eucalyptus trees. With my friends out of reach, I took refuge in books. After living in Los Angeles for 10 years, Rancho Santa Fe seemed like a foreign country with affluent perks I did not appreciate as a 27-year-old. Books were like friends as characters spoke to me about how to endure changes you never saw coming. I managed to survive culture shock and loneliness by reading fascinating fiction that resonated with my heart. Luanne Rice’s first book that I read was “Cloud Nine.” I followed the main character’s battle with cancer, while she discovered a new love. I devoured the pages. I wept. I smiled. I found a source of light inside that inspiring story. Soon, I would make many trips to Barnes & Noble in Carmel Valley to buy another book that Luanne had written. (There are so many!) Her books helped me through one of the loneliest periods of my life. Who knew Rancho Santa Fe could trigger such colossal upheaval? Of course, with change can come unexpected gifts, too.

My new world that emerged slowly in Southern California would end up leading me to the best 10 years of my life. Somehow, Luanne’s novels helped me discover my own blessings in San Diego. Sitting by my bedside and on my bookshelves, each new book marked a new beginning for me. In 2006, I experienced the joy of connecting with Luanne through social networking sites. And after a crucial year of losing loved ones in 2010, Luanne invited me to a library conference at the convention center and I finally met her in person. That will forever be a cherished memory. This summer marks a monumental milestone for Luanne. “Little Night,” released just this month, is her 30th novel. This summer cuddle up under the blankets and discover why Luanne’s stories can be healing and magical in your life, too.

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On June 2, Helen Woodward’s Kit Kat bash lit up the sky in Rancho Santa Fe. From silver beads to tassels, and flapper dresses to headbands, this gala marked the 24th year for their Spring Fling event. My mother-in-law Katie Shull is actively involved with the center and donated her time helping on the committee. Vice President Renee Resko was also on hand, looking absolutely fabulous, I must say! I have included a gorgeous photo of both of them looking just exquisitely beautiful.

English artist Mackenzie Thorpe Art at Legends Gallery in La Jolla. Photo by Machel Penn Shull

"Name the Litter Live Auction" moment at the Helen Woodward's Spring Fling event. Courtesy photo

Thank you to Katie and Ken for buying us tickets this year to one of my favorite events in Rancho Santa Fe. If you would like to know more about his fine organization, visit animalcenter.org. On June 6, my son Jackson Tuck and I drove easily past traffic up the 405 freeway to attend Luanne Rice’s book signing. Managing to crawl into Malibu when the PCH hit a standstill, you can only imagine our delight to finally make it to Diesel Book store. A little late, we missed Luanne’s reading of “Little Night,” but we did get to meet other fans, mingle with guests and hang out with one of my favorite persons walking the planet. Jackson kept saying, “Mom. Mom, relax, be cool.” (I think he was a bit embarrassed of his mother’s overtly enthusiastic spirit that could not be contained!) After the signing, we were invited to Café Habana to mingle with some of Luanne’s friends. What are the odds, the manager of Café Habana happened to be a friend of mine from my Hollywood years? Let’s just say, I was walking down memory lane and it felt like the coincidences were all signs I was right where I was supposed to be that evening. John Slattery of “Mad Men” was on deck along with actor Costas Mandylor, who is well known from the “Saw” movies. I have included some

fun photos from that evening. Life can absolutely feel like a dream when you make an effort to follow your own bliss. The fast turn-around trip in grueling traffic was absolutely worth it! On June 8, the weather in La Jolla was absolutely smashing. A vivid blue sky marked the ocean horizon and I do believe the palm trees appeared to be standing taller, with confidence in the golden aura of the sunny weather. You may know if you read my blog site, machelpenn.com, I often write about the art or the artists available to art collectors at Legends Fine Art Gallery. But have I mentioned Mackenzie Thorpe? This was an exciting day for me

because a lithograph titled, “To The Job,” finally arrived. This is my second Thorpe piece and I’m just beaming with pride over my two pieces that I have added to my own small art collection. If you are looking to add to some color, or a unique painting by a renowned artist, Mackenzie Thorpe is one to definitely collect. Here is the website to Legends: legendsfineartgallery.com Roree Mayhew is the art gallery director there and is an expert on all of the artists in the gallery. You can contact him at Roree@Legendsgallerylajoll a.com. SAVE THE DATE for July 12: If you are a Kiwi Audio Visual client or are interested in the newest highend home automation to

media room upgrades, this company has been solid in San Diego and caters to the Rancho Santa Fe area for more than 15 years. This is a “Pre-Opening Day Party” in which Kiwi basically is throwing fabulous bash to thank all of their clients and colleagues in Southern California. For more information, call (888) 567-KIWI and ask to speak to Michael, or e-mail him at MChunka@kiwiav.com. The party will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. July 12 at 1950 Kellogg Avenue in Carlsbad. If you have a fun event you would like Machel Penn to cover, contact her at mpenn@coastnewsgroup.com.

Machel with her son Jackson standing with New York Times Bestselling Author, Luanne Rice in Malibu. Courtesy photo

Renee Resko and Katie Shull looking gorgeous together at the New York Times Bestselling Author Luanne Rice with actor Costa Spring Fling event. Photo by SAVE THE DATE for Kiwi Audio Visual's "Pre-Opening Day Party" on July 12. Photo by Machel Penn Shull Mandylor at Cafe Habana Photo by Machel Penn Shull Machel Penn Shull

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SOUP TO NUTS by Rick Stromoski

By Bernice Bede Osol

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

COW & BOY by Mark Leiknes

FRIDAY, JUNE 15 , 2012 It would be to your advantage in the year ahead to establish as many new social relationships with business contacts as you can. Not only will you have much in common to enjoy in one another, you could do each other some good. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Your instincts for spotting conditions that could produce gains for you are sharper than usual.You might not make a killing, but the more you find, the more it’ll add up. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Having marvelous leadership qualities allows you to quickly instill optimism and enthusiasm in others. You shouldn’t have any trouble getting everybody working for a common cause. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Although you might be the major topic of discussion among your friends, there’s no reason to be disturbed. If you could hear what they’re saying, you’d be flattered. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — One secret to success is to give others what you desire, which would be a good course for you today. You’ve heard it before: If you want friends, be friendly. If you need help, strive to aid others. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Something unusual might transpire that will be of enormous importance to you but not necessarily to anybody else — but don’t

let that stop you.You’ll recognize it for its worth. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Bonds can be strengthened if you allow your companions the same freedom of expression that you expect from them. This simple rule has multiple benefits. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Some of the time you spend with friends should be devoted to them instead of to you and your interests. If you make your friends feel important, they’ll repay you in kind. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — In order to do something successfully, you must first convince yourself that you’re capable of it.Your limitations will only be as strong as you allow them to be. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — A pending project can easily be concluded to your satisfaction if and when you develop a plan to do so. For positive results, utilize all of your bright ideas. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — If you want to go out on the town with friends tonight, don’t wait until the last minute. Contact your pals as early as possible to make the arrangements, before they have a chance to make other plans. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Don’t grab the first item you see when shopping without first comparing prices and quality. Those small differences between one item and another could quickly add up. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — You’re endowed with a winning combination of sound ideas and plenty of energy, but things won’t just happen to you by chance. Have a game plan in hand.

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Sockers leaving Del Mar By Tony Cagala

DEL MAR — The San Diego Sockers announced Tuesday that they would be leaving the Del Mar Arena, their home field since 2009 when they returned to the PASL (Professional Arena Soccer League) and returning to the site of their heyday in the 1980s at the Valley View Casino Center formerly known as the San Diego Sports Arena. Sockers General manager John Kentera said the move was made, more than anything else, to grow the organization. “I think being centrally located, probably helps. I think a lot of people,when they think of the Sockers,they think of the Sports Arena,” he said. Kentera added that the fans will also be more comfortable at the Center, especially when there’s inclement weather. The Del Mar Arena is an open-air structure and rain could pose a problem for fans and the field. The extra space at the Center, which can hold a seating capacity of 9,000 to 14,500, will also help to increase attendance. The Del Mar Arena holds a seating capacity of 3,543. The move may also help to recapture lightning in a bottle with the team. Kentera said some of his best memories come from when the Sockers were playing at the Sports Arena. “I guess having grown up in San Diego, some of the great memories I have, not just going to Padres and Chargers games, or the Clippers or Rockets, they’re definitely (of) the Sockers because they won championships.” The Sockers have had a very successful season since their return in 2009, winning three PASL Championships and going undefeated last season. Kentera said the team has made tremendous inroads during the past three years in the community not only with soc-

San Diego Sockers General manager John 3entera hoists the 5on 6ewman Cup last season. The team has announced they are leaving the Del Mar Arena for the Calley Ciew Casino Center at the start of this season. File photo

cer fans, but with sports fans. During the 2011-12 season 17,732 people attended the eight home games during the regular season. Figures that Kentera said he and the front office were happy with. Though there’s no question they’d like to see the figures grow. “Attendance was a little down last year, but revenues were up,” he added. “We wouldn’t have made the move if we weren’t financially stable; we’re very happy with where we are right now. These owners (Phil Salvagio, Carl Savoia and David Pike) are good businessmen and they wouldn’t have even let me think about doing this if they didn’t think we could do it.” As for ticket prices, Kentera said they would keep the prices the same as they are now for a month, but does expect an increase after the

middle of July.“It’s not going to be a significant increase,” he said. Anybody who buys season tickets through the middle of July is going to get free parking, Kentera said. Parking will be $9 for Sockers games. In May, the team re-signed Captain Aaron Susi and PASL MVP Kraig Chiles for the 201213 season. They don’t see any major changes upcoming to the team,though Kentera said they may add a player or two later on. “This has been a long process to get this done and we’re very excited about it and I think people that have followed the Sockers for many, many years, this is a proud day for them,” Kentera said. The Sockers will open the season at the Valley View Casino Center this season. Their home opener is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 3.

RSF’s De Simone wins Open championship SAN DIEGO — Gabriella De Simone of Rancho Santa Fe had a day to remember at the Balboa Tennis Club, capturing the singles title at the USTA National Open Hard Court Championships Sunday. The 19-year-old De Simone, a member of the women’s tennis team at the University of Southern California, defeated secondseeded Megan McCray of Oceanside, 6-1, 6-0, in the women’s singles final. After exchanging service breaks in the first set to open the women’s singles final, De Simone won 11 consecutive games on her way to winning the title. Afterwards she said the score did not indicate how tough the match was. “(McCray) really made me work for every point. I stayed focused and competed really well.” De Simone said. “This win is really good for my confidence. I’m really happy about

5ancho Santa Fe resident Gabriella De Simone wins the QSTA 6ational Rpen Hard Court Championships Sunday against RceansideTs Megan McCray. Photo by J. Fred Sidhu

it.”

The 16-year-old McCray from Oceanside, overcame a strong challenge from 13-yearold Parris Todd of Irvine Saturday before pulling out a tough 6-2, 7-6 (3) semifinal victory to face DeSimone Sunday. McCray won a bronze ball in last year’s USTA National Open Hard Court Championships.

In the men’s singles final Clarke Spinosa, who plays intercollegiate tennis for the University of San Diego,defeated seventh-seeded Campbell Johnson of Rancho Santa Fe, 26, 6-1, 6-1, in the men’s singles final. The winners of each division received a USTA gold ball. Runners up receive a silver ball, while third place receives a bronze ball.

ROOKIE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS The 5ancho Santa Fe Eittle Eeague is proud to congratulate the Thunder on their division championship this season. Front row from left to rightF Gan Atwell, AleI 3iernan, Sammy Cesari, 3yle 3iernan JWorld Series MCPM, Colin Douglass. Second row, left to rightF Ethan Dunn, 5yan Atwell, Satvik Saripalli, James Wright, Christian Coufal, Cooper Cincik. Back rowF Sean 3iernan, Jeff Cesari, Jamie Atwell. Courtesy photo

Tips for avoiding youth sports injuries and burnout Health Watch By the physicians and staff at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Youth sports is going though a growth spurt, with 44 million kids in the United States now playing at least one organized activity, according to the National Council of Youth Sports. Playing sports brings many benefits, such as improved fitness and better social skills. But pressure to succeed at a young age has mounted in recent years, setting the stage for more physical overuse injuries. Injuries such as stress fractures in children were unheard of years ago, but now have become more common. Pushing kids too hard can also overwhelm the mind. Sports specialization at young ages has penetrated down to the baby crib. Focusing a child’s effort on a single sport full-time with the hope of gaining a competitive edge can lead to emotional stress or burnout. Even good intentions (such as securing an athletic scholarship) can cause harm if they encourage inappropriate activities for a child, produce unrealistic expectations, and are not coupled with important knowledge of development. Sports should be what kids do – not who they are.

Common pitfalls can often be averted if parents and coaches take the time to understand how kids develop their athletic abilities. Children build sports skills in a progressive sequence of stages that simply can’t be dramatically sped up, and each stage should be patiently and fully developed before moving on to the next. When parents and coaches understand how sports skills develop, they provide the best opportunity to maximize the child’s athletic performance, while minimizing pressure. To help kids effectively gain sports skills, parents and coaches need to understand four core developmental processes – physical, visual, chemical, and emotional. To start, here’s a sampling of physical sports skill milestones that are important to keep in mind: • Ages 2 to 5: Most kids can’t yet effectively throw and catch (due to immature visual development); basic skills like running and hopping are acquired through unstructured play. • Ages 6 to 9: The brain communicates better with the body’s nerves and muscles – as a result, a basic toss may progress to a more accurate throw, balance is improved, and running becomes more natural. • Preadolescence (age 10 to puberty): Control of body motions becomes

more automatic; eye-to-brain pathways mature, allowing for better visual judgment of speed and location, and memory abilities allow mastering of more complex plays. • Puberty (usually ages 11-13 for girls; 13-15 for boys): Due to rapid physical growth, there may be a temporary decline in balance skills and body control, as the body’s center of gravity changes, and arm/leg lengths increase. • Mid to late teens: More aerobic gains are achievable with training; strength gains occur more easily, but heavy weights should be avoided until the skeleton fully matures. To improve the youth sports experience and increase fun, parents and coaches should remember the “four Ps.” Participation (all kids need to exercise); Practicality (don’t define success strictly by wins; also recognize personal improvement); Protection (resist the urge to train too hard, too soon) and Performance (redefine “success” as personal improvement instead of winning). Competition can be healthy if approached with knowledge, patience and support. “Health Watch” is brought to you by the physicians and staff at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. For more information or for physician referral, call 1-800-SCRIPPS or visit Scripps.org.

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JUNE 15, 2012

JOE MORIS Baby Boomer Peace My dear friend Gary Calhoun died May 27. He was only 68. My wife and I had just gotten married in June of ’74. I completed my Army service on Sept. 11 1973 but waited for my then fiancé to complete college at Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton, Texas. Gleda graduated in May of 1974 and we were married on June 8. I was a typical San Diego surfer who happened to get drafted but lucky enough not to be sent to Vietnam. I had spoken volumes of the beaches, the people and the culture in general so Gleda was anxious to finally see California for the first time. We got married, took our rings back off as soon as we were in the car and didn’t want to tell a soul that we got married. We only got married because my wife is Hispanic from the deepest south of Texas. She was Baptist and she had two brothers that would prefer she was with any color man except white. So, if we had slipped off to California to shack up I would have found myself on the wrong side of a couple double barrels sooner or later. I wanted to go back to College. I had sent applications to both Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and to UC Santa Barbara. I was accepted at Cal Poly but we had to drive through Santa Barbara on the way to SLO. As we dropped down 101 into Santa Barbara from Montecito my new wife said, “I’ve been here before” (Of course she hadn’t. She had never been out of the state of Texas). We decided to spend the night in Santa Barbara and check on my enrollment status just for the heck of it. Before going to the admissions office we stood over the point at UCSB and watched these perfect little rights peeling into the cove. Geez, a University with its own private surf break. That was cool. We then found out that I had been accepted. So, SLO was history and I went from becoming an architect to being readied for Law School instead. That didn’t happen though. I got sidetracked and opened one of

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America’s first skateboard parks instead: Sparks Skateboard Park in Goleta. It has been a crazy life ever since but that’s another story. We found a furnished apartment in Isla Vista and emptied the contents of the VW bug and mini U-Haul that took about ten minutes. We also met our new neighbors, Paul and Allie. They were very friendly and invited us to go to the beach with them the next day. We did. They took us to More Mesa. Our first day on a Santa Barbara beach and there are about a bazzilion naked people. Gleda and I just looked at each other and said, why not? People were in all shapes and sizes but this was the tail end of the Hippy Era and this was a beautiful thing in that space and time. It cannot be duplicated today. It was just a good time to be young and alive in ‘74. One of the first couples we subsequently met on the beach that day was Gary and Sheila. Eventually Gary became my daughter Marisa’s godfather. We stayed in touch with each other over these last 38 years. I’ve moved around a little but Gary moved around a lot, especially after he and Sheila broke up. Gary was the penultimate vagabond. He was just the nicest person you ever wanted to meet. He was a genius at Chinese Astrology and worked his way through life making only what he needed to survive. He had some heartbreak with women but he always seemed at peace and he always had the most beautiful women at his side. Gary could charm the socks off anyone. He was just that kind of guy with a smile from here to there and the personality to match. Gary came to see me about two years ago and stayed for a week. I dragged him to church one Saturday night at North Coast Calvary Church. I felt like I was dragging a dog on a leash from the car to the church steps. Then he lights a cigarette at the door. I yanked it from him, knocked off the cherry and put it in my pocket to give to him later. “For crying out loud Gary you act like you’re going to the guillotine!” I think he really thought God was going to get him right then and there with a big ‘ol lightning bolt. By the way, have you ever smelled a cigarette butt

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when it is being saved? I don’t think I saw so many curled up noses around me. At coffee break after the singing and before the sermon with Mark Foreman, we run into my former pastor, Don Seltzer of North Coast Presbyterian Church. I introduce Don to Gary and Gary says “how old are you and what’s your birthday”? I slapped him upside the head. Nonetheless, as the sermon was going on Gary was fixated. It was his first time in church since he was 6 years old. We walked out and he said “Joe, I’ve never felt so much love in my life!!” Gary was a really great guy and I was proud to call him my friend. Marisa and I introduced him to God. We planted a seed and the seed grew at the right time. He’s having a heck of a good time now in heaven. We already know that. He’s already let us know, but we’ll save that for our book. Peace be with you Gary: We all love you but don’t be flirting with the Angels!! I’ll see you again when it is my time and then you can show me around the Universe!!

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