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Approved direction of Covenant Club decided By Christina Macone-Greene

RANCHO SANTA FE — On Oct. 13, the Covenant Club’s Design Subcommittee held a meeting in order to provide direction for its architectural design concept. From the design concept, it’s estimated that the facility will stand at roughly 12,200 square feet with a combined resort and lap pool, be a one-story facility, have approximately 300 parking spaces and phased to maintain 12 tennis courts. According to Larry Roberts, associate planner at the Rancho Santa Fe Association, 13 members of the Design Subcommittee

along with architects took part in the meeting. Roberts and Bill Overton, the Rancho Santa Fe Association manager, were also on hand. Roughly 40 members were in attendance at the Golf Club for the meeting. Roberts said one of the meeting goals was to vote on a recommended site plan. Various alternatives were presented during the presentation and concept A5 took majority of the vote for further design refinement. Design alternative A5 places the proposed Covenant Club and pool in the vicinity of the Players Club and Tennis Club.

Eleven voting members of the committee were present and two abstained. The recent independent surveys from the Tennis Club and Golf Club regarding the proposed Covenant Club have morphed into a passionate debate. From the onset of the Covenant Club idea, input from the Golf and Tennis clubs was incorporated. “The Golf Club has had a key role on the Design Subcommittee from its inception. It’s unfortunate that some Golf Club representatives and members have elected to not follow the process authorized by the community vote and not provide tangible input

or comments on the potential design alternatives,” said Covenant Club Design Subcommittee Chair Jerry Yahr. Yahr also expressed his opinion on the Golf Club’s independent survey, which was filtered to its members. “It seems clear the survey did not intend to seek meaningful input on the site plans but rather was used as an attempt to solicit as many opponents as possible by offering a ‘none of the above’ option,” he said. Yahr continued, “Nevertheless, of those members who did consider the two site options, Site A was the TURN TO DESIGN ON 22

RANCHO SANTA FE — The first concept of a “Pool Club” in Rancho Santa Fe emerged in 1946. Fast forward to decades later, and this model has now been coined the Covenant Club. It has proven to be an emotionally driven topic in the Ranch. While a feasibility study is underway, a community-wide vote will take place next year on whether or not members will want this added feature in their neighborhood. The proposed site is at the golf and tennis club campus. One of the Covenant Club’s executive committee members, Heather Slosar, who is also an RSF Association board member, mentioned how it is natural for some people to be resistant to change. “For a lot of golf and tennis club members, they’re very happy with exactly the way things are. And so they are afraid of change,” she said. “They don’t want to ruin their golf or tennis experience, and they’re so worried that the adding of new members and new amenities will change their experience.” For Slosar, the Covenant Club is meant to enhance the experience of all Covenant members, including those at the golf and tennis clubs. She also believes that it will bring the community together. “And that is really what I think our community needs,” she said. “Many people move here for the rural nature but they don’t expect that they’re going to feel isolated.” According to Slosar, the impetus to bring back the idea of a Pool Club resurfaced in 2013. The golf club was looking toward the future and looking at membership. The numbers were declining. The president of the Golf Club at the time was Mike Phillips. During the

said, there was a decline in membership numbers. Slosar also added that the golf club did not want to be a statistic like other clubs in the United States which were struggling financially. Slosar also pointed out how the tennis club had also seen a significant decline in membership. More recently, she said, they’ve had some gains in membership due now to the 20 percent of their membership being outside of the Covenant. Moreover, Slosar described Phillips as a responsible golf board president who hired a consulting company to conduct a survey because they wanted to understand how they were going to attract new members. “It did show that a significant number of tennis or golf club members thought that adding a pool and adding a health club would be welcome amenities,” she said. Consultants reviewed the survey and recommended that the Covenant look into adding more of these features to create vibrancy and increase membership that appeal to the whole family. “And that’s what really started us down this road,” Slosar said. An initial committee was formed and representation from equestrians, and golf and tennis clubs members were also involved. Soon after, subcommittees were created, the vote for a $350,000 feasibility study was approved, and currently this study is running its course. Slosar added their design team, chaired by Jerry Yahr, also includes tennis and golf club member liaisons. “We really strived to include everybody,” SloTURN TO CLUB ON 22

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Encinitas density bonus project facts and figures By Doug Fiske

New water battle pits pot vs. fish California Focus By Thomas D. Elias

s the state moves toward taxing marijuana growers for the first time, those same growers also are starting to face restrictions on water use, just like farmers of more conventional crops. One reason is that the water consumption of pot farms has caused serious depredations of salmon and trout runs in several Northern California streams, most notably the Eel River and its tributary streams in the so-called “Emerald Triangle” of Mendocino, Humboldt and Trinity counties. Marijuana has long been the largest cash crop in that region. It’s not that a single cannabis plant is much more thirsty than other crops. One plant, according to many reports, can take anywhere from six to 15 gallons per day, about as much as a corn plant and not nearly as much as it takes to produce, say, a single one-pound beefsteak or the denim needed to make a pair of jeans. But when the estimated 30,000 pot growers in the area — most claiming to grow only medicinal marijuana — are done watering on any typical day, they have often used more than 720,000 gallons of water. One question might be, “And for what?” The detrimental mental and motivational effects of regular pot smoking are at least as wellknown and well-researched as the medical and palliative benefits on the positive side of the weed. But while virtually all other water users in California have suffered drought-related cutbacks over the last year, the often-clandestine nature of pot farming has left it without similar restrictions. This may be about to end. For the first time, a

system of regulating medical marijuana growers statewide was signed into law this fall. That came after Republican George Runner, an ultraconservative former state senator now serving on the state’s tax-administration Board of Equalization, opined that California should levy an excise tax on medipot, and use the money to fight marijuana-related crimes, like poaching on public lands and draining streams dry. Some streams have dried up in part because of drought, but also because many growers pump water regularly to large storage tanks which have lately dotted the landscape in some rural areas. They supply water for terraced planting

and insects enter the food chain after being eaten by birds. Enter the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, whose jurisdiction runs north from Marin County to the Oregon state line. Calling it a “first step” toward protecting water resources, that board voted 5-1 in late summer to compel growers to register their operations and operate with environmental responsibility. That could mean restrictions on water use, as well as protecting streams and wildlife from contamination. The new regulations, billed as a pilot program that will spread to the rest of the state if successful,

In this battle of fish vs. pot, it’s clear the weed is winning for now... that has produced erosion into streams, creating other problems. One reason there are no controls: The Emerald Triangle features thousands of acres owned by timber companies and other large property holders who rarely, if ever, patrol their holdings. So pot growers brazenly squat on the land, often setting booby-traps in their immediate vicinity and bringing in crews of undocumented laborers from Central America. Nicaragua is reportedly a major source of such labor. One result is that fish runs essential to survival of coho salmon and steelhead trout can end as young fish are left high and dry, literally fish out of water. Plus, growers often use pesticides and rat poisons with little regard for whether they drain back into stream beds and future water supplies, or for whether poisoned animals

don’t aim to arrest growers and in fact provide ways for them to screen their identities from officers out to enforce federal laws still outlawing all pot production. “We are not endorsing marijuana cultivation” one board member said. But the board is officially recognizing widespread growing which often disregards county-set limits on the number of medipot plants one person may raise. In this battle of fish vs. pot, it’s clear the weed is winning for now, but at least the plight of the salmon and trout has been officially recognized for the first time. What happens if a ballot initiative fully legalizes recreational marijuana next year? That’s anyone guess. Email Thomas Elias at tdelias@aol.com. For more Elias columns, visit californiafocus.net

The state density bonus law encourages developers to build more units per acre than local zoning allows, ostensibly for the sake of including one or more affordable units. For example, a proposed Leucadia density bonus project would be nine houses, including one affordable unit, where local zoning would allow only five. For Encinitas density bonus projects, “affordable” means the state/ federal very low and low-income categories apply. For a household of four, very low income is

$41,300, while low income is $66,100. Both are maximums. To rent a three-bedroom unit, very low-income earners can pay $949 per month, and low-income earners can pay $1,139. To buy that unit, very low-income earners can pay $949, while low income earners can pay $1,328. To date, there have been 18 density bonus projects completed in Encinitas. Nine more are far enough along in the process not to be affected by the new density bonus ordinance.

Those 27 projects contain 573 units. Of those, 49 (8.6 percent) are or will be affordable. Of the 38 affordable units completed and occupied, 35 are rented and three were sold. How many of the 11 affordable units in the nine pending projects will be rented or sold is not yet known. City staff provided the facts and figures cited above in response to a public records request. Doug Fiske has been an Encinitas resident for 46 years.

Fighting breast cancer and insurance companies By Madison Lang

This is breast cancer month and I just happen to have been working in a local business that furnishes prostheses and bras for women that have had mastectomies. I have been in this position for three years and I have first-hand information from women that have told me their stories about fighting breast cancer and dealing with their insurance companies. I get particularly upset when women come in and tell me they didn’t know they were allowed bras and or prostheses. Especially when you consider they were making their monthly insurance premiums. Last week a young woman, in her late-20s, came in and while I was fitting her she shared that

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for the last four years she’s been using socks, in her old bras, to create breasts. She said neither her doctor nor her insurance company told her that she was entitled to two prostheses or bras. After I helped her, I pulled our next patient’s file and was looking through it to see what sizes she had worn in the past. And there written in her file in 2010 the words: “Patient didn’t know she was eligible for a prosthesis or bras.” I can even attest to this issue personally. I had Kaiser for five years and it wasn’t until the third year of paying my premiums to the tune of $400 a month the first year and ending at $600 a month the last year, that I was told I could get three bras a year.

It wasn’t my doctor or my insurance company that informed me of this — it was the person that preformed my mammogram that year. So listen up ladies! The rules can change yearly, but for the last three years they’ve remained the same. Medicare allows three bras every six months. United Health Care and other HMOs allow two bras per year. Kaiser allows three bras per year. Most PPOs allow two bras per year. All insurance allows a new prosthesis every two years. If there is a woman in your life that needs these products please share this information. Madison Lang is an Oceanside resident.

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Secrets to aging well aren’t so secret, says doctor most important causes for the aging process. It has also been linked to inflammatory bowel disease, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and more. Weiss also pointed out that aging could accelerate or slow down depending on a person’s activity. Keeping active is vital. Weiss noted that there are natural remedies to reduce inflammation such as turmeric and curry. These herbs found in Indian dishes, he said, have anti-in-

By Christina Macone-Greene

RANCHO SANTA FE — Whenever residents of the Covenant and surrounding areas hear that Joseph Weiss MD will host a lecture, it’s a sold out event. And this was the same case at his recent presentation, “Quest for Immortality and Vitality” at the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center. Also a novelist, Weiss told the crowd that he had a passion to share medical information in a truthful but entertaining way. According to Weiss there are secrets to aging and aging well, but in reality, they really are not so secretive. However, one thing was for certain. There are ways to accelerate aging. “That is an increase in debility, less activity, more restrictions, limitations in our health, pains and aches, decrepitude and going downhill. Not an attractive story,” Weiss said. According to Weiss, if one was offered the opportunity to have enhanced life and vitality, as well as a delay in the effects of aging, he thought most would welcome that. Weiss went on to say that aging is accelerating rapidly; and, there is more information about aging and the growing feeling that aging is not normal. “Aging is a result of injury,” he said. “We are being constantly bombarded

flammatory properties, just as potent as prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents. He shared that the keys to staying young also include, avoiding prolonged sitting, eating a moderate Mediterranean diet, having anti-oxidants to help reduce inflammation, reinforcing flexibility and balance, reducing stress and negativity and staying connected with friends. “Be proactive and protect your health,” he said.

Dr. Joseph Weiss hosts a lecture at the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center entitled, “Quest for Immortality and Vitality.” Photo by Christina Macone-Greene

and injured by agents outside of ourselves that can cause harm.” Weiss noted that these include ultraviolet light, ionizing radiation, tobacco smoking, air pollution, metabolic changes and inflammation. “Most people believe that inflammation is actually the key to aging,” he said. “All these others simply stimulate the inflammation.” Weiss wanted everyone to know that the formation

of free radicals which cause damage to the DNA also trigger injury to the cells to reproduce. This causes a defect in the ability of the cells to metabolize nutrients and to handle waste products. As these inflammatory changes accumulate, it leads to aging. If one can avoid ultraviolet light, pollution, ionizing radiation and tobacco smoke, it can help reduce inflammation. Weiss said that most people think that there is no

control and it’s just part of the environment. “You actually have a great deal of control over most of them. What most people don’t realizing is that we are being injured all the time,” he said. However, the body is designed to handle it most of it. “You’ll also be stunned to know that the repair mechanisms are just as vigorous,” he said. Weiss called inflammation as probably one of the

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Zeller talks about the benefits of essential oils By Christina Macone-Greene

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Pups get chance to find new homes By Christina Macone-Greene

RANCHO SANTA FE — Overlooking The Crosby, a new residential community crafted by Davidson Communities, co-hosted their Thrive Animal Rescue Shelter Dog Adoption Day. On Oct. 25, dog lovers gathered for this special event in support to find animals forever homes. A total of six shelter dogs were placed into loving homes. In addition to giving animals a second chance, this was the first adoption partnership between the two entities. According to Jan Percival, spokesperson for Davidson Communities, the Davidson blog lit up social media when many read the following: Bill Davidson was looking for a way to connect with a dog rescue organization. Having watched as his daughter Nicole, a Thrive volunteer, placed one foster dog after another into forever homes, he took notice. “This is where we knew we could help. By using our social media channels and connecting with past and present homeowners, we are able to network on behalf of these former shelter dogs,” said Davidson in the blog.

He continued, “By creating public awareness that the shelters are filled with great dogs who’ve been abandoned for reasons having nothing to do with health or behavioral issues, we can help change the way people look for a new family dog.” Percival said while this was the first official dog adoption event they were involved in, they looked forward to future ones in San Diego County, and also in San Juan Capistrano, where Davidson Communities is currently building The Oaks Farms. Animal rescue is a collaborative effort. Hosting a dog adoption event such as this helped fill that gap. “Davidson has the unique ability to tap into a large network of past and present homeowners to help find foster families for this highly adoptable shelter dogs,” Percival said. She added, “We have lots of homeowners who are good prospects to become foster parents for Thrive Animal Rescue. And we have a strong social media network to help spread the word about the need for fosters and adoptions.” Percival also added that Davidson created foster care packages for people willing to bring a Thrive dog into their home. Items included a collar and leash, blanket, food and water bowls in addition to a supply of food and treats to get them started. “We look forward to a meaningful and ongoing partnership,” she said. For more information on Thrive Animal Rescue please visit thriveanimalrescue.com.

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RANCHO SANTA FE — On Oct. 21, the lights in a room at the Rancho Santa Fe Library were dimmed and diffusers emanated essential oils from Young Living. Leading the discussion on this topic was Evelyn Zeller of the Zeller Health Institute in Encinitas. While Zeller spoke of various types of essential oils, everyone in attendance was able to not only smell the fragrance but also learn about their health benefits. Examples of these oils included frankincense, lemon, peppermint, tea tree, oregano and lavender. “In addition to boosting the immune system and being an antimicrobial, frankincense also relieves stress and anxiety,” she said, adding how a diffuser with frankincense in the bedroom can promote sleep. Zeller also described frankincense as an incredible skin toner, reduces wrinkles, age spots, and scars and heal wounds. “It also is an anti-inflammatory and treats pain,” she said. “New research is looking into the anti-cancer properties that frankincense has.” Lemon is also considered one of the most antimicrobial oils. Zeller noted that it’s an excellent oil to diffuse to kill airborne germs, freshen and purify the air. It’s also an effective hand sanitizer. Another popular oil passed around the room was peppermint. “Peppermint is incredible for the respiratory system, and it’s a great decongestant. It reduces fever, alleviates sunburn, hot flashes, insect bites, and it a fantastic pain reliever,” she said. “And it’s great for headaches.” Zeller went on to say that headache sufferers place the peppermint oil around their hairline and back of the neck. For many, the pain sub-

Evelyn Zeller, of the Zeller Health Institute in Encinitas, speaks at the RSF Library about the benefits of essential oils for health and wellness. Photo by Christina Macone-Greene

sides quickly. “Tea tree oil is probably one of the most researched oils today and is another very effective antimicrobial. And it can be of use to kill airborne germs,” she said. And then Zeller spoke of Oregano oil, which is considered by many as a powerhouse. Its ingredients are antimicrobial and anti-parasitic. “You can gargle and swallow for throat issues, sore throat, inflammatory conditions, and for coughs. It is effective for pain, toothaches, cold sores and fungal infections.” Zeller told the crowd that lavender is one of the most used, most versatile and most used oils in the

world. It provides allergy relief, reduces fevers, rejuvenates the skin, and is calming to the nervous system. “Lavender helps with anxiety and it promotes sleep,” she said, adding how it is an excellent diffuser recipe at night. Zeller also educated everyone by the benefits of oil blends. The combination of several oils can be very valuable toward holistic health and wellness. Following the presentation, Zeller was on hand to answer oneon-one questions about essential oils and how to introduce them into a daily lifestyle.

Tree carving proposal fails to branch out in Solana Beach By Bianca Kaplanek

SOLANA BEACH — A proposal to turn the stump of a dead Torrey pine tree along the Coastal Rail Trail into a piece of art failed to take root at the Oct. 14 meeting. The consensus among council members was to deny approval of the project primarily because it wasn’t going to cost the city any money. “I have a problem with the donated art aspect (of) it,” said Councilman Dave Zito, who serves as a liaison to the Public Arts Commission. “I would much prefer if we felt this was a place … for really great art … we should invest in that. “We should say we’re going to go out for a bid and … spend some real dollars and do something awesome here and skip the whole donation part because I think that just puts everybody in a weird spot,” he added. Councilman Mike Nichols, his colleague on the PAC, agreed, recalling a similar controversy in 2009 when two Solana Beach residents offered to donate the gull sculpture now installed at Fletcher Cove. “Donated art is a problem because people have a hard time saying no,” Nichols said. “I’m kind of surprised we’re here talking about this because in my memory … at the time (of the gull sculpture) it was like OK, we’re not doing

A proposal to carve a dead Torrey pine tree stump into this structure with a pelican, fish and kelp was denied by City Council at the Oct. 14 meeting. Courtesy rendering

donated art anymore.” The Seaweeders gardening group, which is part of the Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society, offered to pay local woodcarving artist Tim Richards to transform the stump into an art piece that “reflects the unique local coastal marine life,” the staff report states. Richards, who has

done similar work in Encinitas and Del Mar, created a sketch of a pelican with fish and kelp. As required for all public art, the design was presented to the Public Arts Commission, which unanimously approved the project on June 23. The tree stump proposal was available for a 30-day public review that

ended Aug. 11, although the city’s master art policy states that “all proposals shall be subject to a minimum 45-day public review period.” The city received 32 comments, 21 of which supported the project. Another 10 did not, and one resident requested more information. After the review period ended additional concerns were raised about whether the process for public art had been followed. City staff met with Nichols and Zito, who shared those concerns, as well as the problems associated with donated art. Staff then met with representative of the Seaweeders, who asked for a full council review. Sandy Parish, the Seaweeders president, said her group met with the city manager to ensure the proper procedure was followed. Those who support the structure said it will “fit in beautifully with” and “be a fantastic addition to” the Coastal Rail Trail. Stan Bergum described it as a “very creative project which suits” Solana Beach. Allie Dixon said it will be “a piece of art that celebrates the natural beauty of our coastal environment.” Residents such as Victoria Cypherd, Kelly Harless and Bridget Augusta TURN TO CARVING ON 16

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Darel Engen, a history professor and president of the Cal State San Marcos chapter of the faculty association, explains why faculty members are seeking a 5 percent salary increase. Photo by Tony Cagala

Cal State San Marcos faculty hold demonstration for higher salaries By Aaron Burgin

SAN MARCOS — Cal State San Marcos faculty members staged a noontime rally on campus last week to generate support for a 5 percent raise for full-time faculty throughout the California State University system. The rally is occurring amid a vote being taken statewide by members of the California Faculty Association, which represents 23,000 fulltime professors and teachers that would authorize a strike if the CSU Chancellor Timothy White does not grant teachers’ demands for the raise. White’s office has offered a 2 percent salary increase, which has been rejected by the faculty union. The two sides have declared an impasse and have entered into a “fact-finding” phase governed by three neutral arbiters. If a salary agreement can’t be reached following the conclusion of the fact-finding phase, the faculty could authorize a strike. Union leadership said that the state university’s teachers have had one raise since 2007 — a 1.6 percent salary increase in 2014 — and as a result, many teachers find themselves working multiple jobs and taking other measures to stay financially afloat, which takes away from the time they can spend focusing on their students. Of the 23,000 union members statewide, the majority — about 13,000 — make under $40,000 annually, according to faculty association statistics. “The misnomer is that professors make a lot of money,” said Darel Engen, a history professor and president of the Cal State San Marcos chapter of the faculty association. “Our teachers have basically gone eight years without a meaningful increase and they can’t afford to go longer without one.” The cost for a 5 percent raise for faculty system wide — about $63 million — could be covered without raising student fees, Engen said. “The Governor (Jerry Brown) just added $97 mil-

lion to the budget for the CSU system; the money is there,” Engen said. “Faculty sacrificed a lot during the hard times, and now that times are good, we are just asking for our fair share.” Faculty members donned bright-red shirts emblazoned with the message “I don’t want to strike, But I will” and spoke to the fluctuating crowd of students and passersby about some of the sacrifices the school’s faculty made during the recession, including forfeiting most of an 11 percent salary increase that was approved just before the recession began. “Striking is the very last thing I want to do,” said Alyssa Sepinwall, a decorated history professor who spoke during the rally. “But the way the CSU system has treated faculty over the last 10 years is not right. Faculty salaries have remained flat, and their purchasing power has declined. “We believe in public education...but we shouldn’t have to do this at the cost of feeding our families,” Sepinwall said. Faculty members also called for a closing of the pay gap between teachers and administrators, which they said has become even more disparate since the recession.

Among the visual illustrations used at the rally were large photos of several high-ranking administrators, including CSUSM President Karen Haynes, juxtaposed to smaller photos of professors. The size represented the salaries of the respective administrators and teachers. “How many students have been inspired...by an administrator,” Engen said. “We are the people that students see, and the ones who TURN TO FACULTY ON 16

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Susana was born on March 10, 1962 in the state of Jalisco, Mexico and made her journey to heaven on October 21,2015 at the age of 53. Susana was a loving, caring, generous, and intelligent person. Her presence would brighten any room or occasion. Susana will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Arrangements are being handled by Oceanside Mortuary.

s much as I love having family traditions, I have discovered they are quite capable of biting you in the backside. Halloween is upon us, and is, for my children, a favorite holiday. They come by this naturally, as my parents had trunks full of costumes, and never missed a Halloween party. I stepped right into those shoes, never missing an opportunity to wear a costume and finding a marvelous outlet for this in my job at the elementary school. The tradition, of course, was handily picked up by my children, who both have prizes for best costumes multiple times. My daughter is the Halloween queen. Most years, I applaud her creativity. This year, I am biting my tongue. My girl child has just dyed her entire head of long, thick hair a bright red . . . not like a stunning redhead, although I was stunned. I mean lipstick red. But can I say one word against it? Absolutely not, since I spray my hair green ev-

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ery St. Patty’s Day and just gave myself a head of white hair just two weeks ago to get witchy at school. I should also have remembered that this same child has had her hair jetblack and hot pink. She is the same one who made me crazy, as she changed her mind and her costume at least three times every year between Oct. 1 and Halloween day. But this change of hair color made me gasp just a little. Let me explain. Both of my children inherited gorgeous blonde hair that stayed that way until well past puberty. It eventually darkened, as often happens. But we live in the wonderful world of peroxide, and my daughter decided that, for her wedding day, she would have her lovely blonde hair once again. It began badly, as I had forgotten how much long, thick hair she had. After three boxes of hair coloring, her coif was a terrifying combo of

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31, Carlsbad merchants will host trick-or-treat from 2 to 6 p.m. beginning at 2801-B Roosevelt. St. HALLOWEEN FUN Come on Oct. 30 for a “Nottoo-Spooky” story time at 10:30 a.m., Halloween costume party from 1 to 3 p.m. and a showing of “It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” at 3 p.m. at the Cardiff-by-the-Sea library branch, 2081 Newcastle Ave., Cardiff. LIFE LECTURES “Does Wealth Mean Happiness” and “War of the Worlds” radio broadcast will be part of the LIFE Lectures at MiraCosta College beginning at 1 p.m. Oct. 30, at the college’s Oceanside campus, 1 Barnard Drive, Admin. Bldg. #1000. Purchase a $1 parking permit at the machine in Lot 1A, and park in lots 1A or 1B. Visit miracosta. edu/life or call (760) 7572121, ext. 6972. OCT. 31 DEMOCRATS MEET The Democratic Club of Carlsbad-Oceanside will meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 31 at 3320 Monroe St., Carlsbad, hosting David Eisenstein, founder of MONSTAH Super Pac, and Robert Rodriguez, just elected to the national board of NEA. Contact (760) 753-4082. BOOK CLUB Rincón Literario, Escondido Public Library’s bilingual book discussion group, will meet from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Oct. 31at 239 Kalmia St., Escondido. This month’s selection is “La Sombra del Viento”/”Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. TRUNK OR TREAT Lifeway Baptist Church hosts “Trunk or Treat” from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at 1120

Highland Drive, Vista. PALA HALLOWEEN Put on your best costumes for the Pala Casino Spa & Resort free Halloween Dance Party at 5 p.m. Oct. 31, 11154 Highway 76, featuring Siren’s Crush, and a “Shake Your Booty” $4,000 Halloween costume contest in the Infinity Showroom. Call (877) 946-7252. WRITERS GROUP Publishers and Writers of San Diego will hold its monthly meeting 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 31 at the Carlsbad Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad. Members cost $10, non-members $20. Visit PublishersWriters. org for more information and to register. NOV. 2 WIN CLASSIC DOLLHOUSE The Friends of the Carlsbad Library is sponsoring a Nov. 20 drawing for a hand-crafted, three-story, 38-inch-wide, 20-inch-deep and 33-inch-high dollhouse with eight decorated rooms. It will be on display in the lobby of the Dove Library beginning Nov. 2. Ticket donations are $5 at the Dove Library Bookstore. All proceeds benefit the Carlsbad City Library. SALUTE TO VETERANS Republicans are invited to attend a Salute To Our

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OCT. 30 HAUNTED HOUSE Wear a costume to the Haunted House from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30 at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, 5951 Linea Del Cielo Rancho Santa Fe, plus trick-or-treating and a Lousiana-style crab boil. For reservations, call (800) 843-4661 or visit reservations@innatranchosf. com" reservations@innatranchosf.com. Proceeds benefit the Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation. GRANT DEADLINE The city of Solana Beach has announced the opening of the 2016 Community Grant Program for local non-profit organizations. The city is soliciting grant applications until 5 p.m. Oct. 30 for grants with a maximum award of $5,000. All eligible, non-profit organizations may apply for this program. Contact Dan King, assistant to the city manager at (858) 720-2477 or dking@cosb.org CARNIVAL Escondido Public Library will host a Halloween Carnival & Día de los Muertos, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Oct. 30 at 239 S. Kalmia St., Escondido. See stations with crafts, face-painting, and sugar skull decorating. Two Día de los Muertos story times will be held, at 3:45 p.m., and at 4:30 p.m. HAUNT THE VILLAGE Carlsbad Village will host a Haunted House, from 6:15 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Boys & Girls Club, 3115 Roosevelt St. with a costume contest and party from 7 to 11 p.m. at 2801-B Roosevelt. St. Oct.

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Veterans by the Lake San Marcos Republican Woman’s Federation at 5 p.m. Nov. 2 at the St. Mark Golf Club, 1750 San Pablo Drive, Lake San Marcos. Veterans will be honored with patriotic music and a guest color guard. Speakers will include State Sen. Joel Anderson and U.S. Senate candidate Tom Palzer. For reservations, contact Sandy at sjhinds@roadrunner.com. NOV. 3 WOMENHEART MEET San Diego North Coastal WomenHeart Support Group will meet at 10 a.m. Nov. 3 at Tri-City Wellness Center, 6250 El Camino Rd, Carlsbad. For more information, contact Marilyn at tel:760-438-5890"760) 4385890. NOV. 4 ANNIVERSARY LUNCH The community is invited to luncheon and program for the 50th Anniversary of the Carlsbad Newcomers Club with guest speakers, Mayor Matt Hall, Susan Guiterrez, and Heather Pizzuto at 9:45 a.m. Nov. 4 at Heritage Hall, Magee Park, 2650 Garfield St., Carlsbad.

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partner with the Exposure Skate Competition coming to the skate park in Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas. For more information, visit EncinitasParksandRec. com. GET UP AND HIKE Take part in a moderately difficult, 7.6-mile hike from 9 a.m. to noon Nov.7, exploring the Cerro de Las Posas Ridgeline Trails. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. at the Ridgeline Trailhead Parking Lot, 102 San Elijo Road, San Marcos. OPEN HOUSE AT IVY RANCH Ivey Ranch Park's Open House Exposition from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 7, 110 Rancho del Oro Drive, Oceanside. Cost is $40 per couple. There will be expositions of jumping and vaulting, classes, raffles & prizes and dinner from food trucks. Call (760) 722-4839. MARK THE CALENDAR SURF MUSEUM Tickets are on sale now at californiasurfmuseum.3dcartstores.com, for the California Surf Museum annual gala fundraiser, a celebration of big wave surfing, from 4 to 10 p.m. Nov. 21 at the SpringHill Suites Marriott, 110 N. Myers St., Oceanside. Tickets start at $125.

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Daniels isn’t your average actor turned musician By L. Kent Wolgamott

Jeff Daniels is an Emmy Award winning actor and movie star who’s on screen in two of the fall’s biggest movies, “The Martian” and “Steve Jobs.” Daniels is also a musician, a noted singer-songwriter who plays guitar at home, in the studio and on the road. Touring with the Ben Daniels Band, a five-piece Americana/folk-rock outfit led by his son, Daniels plays clubs and small vintage theaters, driving an RV from town to town to play for a few hundred people a night. While he’s a movie and TV star, Daniels knows that having his face on a movie screen or in your house every week is no guarantee that people will come out to see Jeff Daniels, the musician. “No one wants to go see an actor playing a guitar,” he said. “In a way you’ve

got a strike against you… There’s no reason for me to go out there beyond I enjoy doing it. The great thing about going to these places is we’re coming to you. You don’t have to get on a plane and fly to New York to see me on Broadway...I enjoy playing clubs and the old theatres and opera houses — there are lots of them across the country. It’s more intimate. And the audiences really appreciate it.” Daniels, however, isn’t your average dilettante actor turned musician. He’s been writing songs and playing guitar for four decades, committed to the music to the point where he plays a Martin OM Jeff Daniels Signature Edition guitar. That’s right, Daniels has a guitar named after him. “I had an old 1934 C-2 archtop Martin,” he said.

“They made about 500 of them. The top piece was replaced with spruce so I had a 1934 guitar with a 2003 top piece. God, did it play. I played it for about 10 years.” Daniels then visited the Martin’s Nazareth, Penn. headquarters and showed them his guitar. “It was just one of those great days,” he said. “They decided to make it. They’ve sold 50, 60 of them. It’s inactive now, which ups the value. But, for me, it’s not a collector’s guitar. I use it. I play No. 26 on the road.” Daniels uses his Martin on songs that come from the same place as, say, John Prine and Todd Snider, a blending of folk styles full of sharply written lyrics with plenty of humor. Those songs, some of more than 200 Daniels has written, fill his four albums and are showcased in his live performances.

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Jeff Daniels performs with the Ben Daniels Band at the Belly Up in Solana Beach Nov. 2. Photo by Luke Pine

There, he said, acting and music feed off each other as he works to connect with the audience and crafts a set that has a beginning, a middle and an end. The biggest differences: on stage he’s playing a character and there’s a distance from the audience. Playing a show, he’s Jeff Daniels and the audience is right there. The only downside for Daniels in getting so close — the selfie. “The cellphone is the bane of my existence,” he said. “It used to be you put a Sharpie in your pocket and it got you through the situation. Now... I live in Michigan and whenever I go to a Lions game, someone will come up and want a picture.

If you do one, you’re doing 30. So you say, ‘Thank you, no. That’s the deal.’” Daniels, 60, started writing songs in 1976, when he moved from Michigan to New York to become an actor. He’s continued throughout his career, often penning songs while on the set waiting for his scenes to be called. Daniels had just finished promoting “Steve Jobs,” for which he has been widely praised, when he headed off on his fall tour. The role in the bio-pic about the Apple founder came to Daniels via his connection with Aaron Sorkin, who created and wrote TURN TO DANIELS ON 16

OCT. 30 ONE BOOK CLUB To celebrate the 2015 One Book One San Diego at the Encinitas Branch Library, 540 Cornish Ave., Encinitas, come share your views on the 2015 One Book selection, “Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. This book club will be held simultaneously in English and Spanish. FOREIGN FILM See a free showing of “Strawberries and Chocolate” at 1 p.m. Oct. 30 on the San Elijo Campus, MiraCosta College, 3333 Manchester Ave, Cardiff, Rm. 204. Parking $1. For details, visit lifesanelijo@gmail.com MAD SCIENTIST The Park Dale Players present "Halloween Extravaganza at 7 p.m. Oct. 30, and 3 p.m. Nov. 1, at the Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School, 8000 Calle Acervo. Donation: $4. For more information, call (760) 672-3581, or visit theparkdaleplayers. com OCT. 31 CHAMBER MUSIC Hear the San Diego Baroque Soloists with violinists Pierre Joubert and Healy Henderson, cellist Alex Greenbaum and harpsichordist Alison Luedecke, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Cost: $20, $10, at the door. For more information, visit sdbaroque. com or call (619) 494-0415. SATURDAY CONCERT Enjoy a costume party and ongoing live musical entertainment from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Encinitas Public Library Community Room, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas. NOV. 1 For its 1st Sunday Music Concerts, the Encinitas Library hosts M ichael Tiernan at 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas. NOV. 2 TALENT SEARCH The San Diego Blood Bank is inviting singers and musicians to submit a video of their original song and win an opportunity to perform in front of several thousand people at the Nov. 24 Chargers Blood Drive XXXVII. Deadline for submission of videos is Nov. 2. Videos (no longer than six minutes in length) can be posted at indi.com/sdblooddrive. AUDITIONS San Marcos Theatre West invites youth ages 7 to 17 to audition anytime between 5 and 8 pm. Nov. 2 for the musical, “Twas the Night Before Christmas” at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive, San TURN TO ARTS CALENDAR ON 16

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Baltimore-based musician Dan Deacon gets the audience involved during his performance.

A crowd of dancers enjoy Dan Deacon’s performance. Photos by Tony Cagala

ENCINITAS — The Lux Art Institute’s Education Pavilion and garden were filled with lights, music and art during its recent Creative Nights event. Patrons heard music from Gary Wilson and a rousing performance from Baltimore-based musician Dan Deacon.

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Into the valley of the ‘greatest grapes’: Part 2 taste of wine frank mangio

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From left: Guahan Grill co-owner Carlsky Quichocho, Aldo Gonzales, and co-owner Carlos Quichocho. Photo courtesy Guahan Grill

A taste of Guam at the Guahan Grill

my way with a full plate. Besides the food, there was a real family and community vibe among these folks, and it all centered around food. I got to talking with Carlos Quichocho and when I found out he owned a restaurant it was decided a Lick the Plate adventure and column were in order. Before I get into the food, and there is a lot to cover with regards to that, I’d like to present a brief look at this island nation that I really knew little about prior to this encounter.

Folks from Guam are often referred to as Chamorro, and are the indigenous peoples of the Mariana Islands, which are politically divided between the United States territory of Guam

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and the United States Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Micronesia. Chamorro populations exist in several U.S. states including Hawaii, California, Washington, Texas, Tennessee, Oregon, and Nevada. Locally, there is a stronghold in the Oceanside area of North County that has a heavy contingent of Pacific Islanders that can include those from Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia, which includes Guam. As with most regional food, much of Chamorro cuisine is influenced by various cultures. There are various types of sweet or savory dishes including empanada that is of Spanish influence and pancit, a noodle dish with Filipino roots. Rice is cultivated in Guam and red rice made with achoti is a distinct staple TURN TO LICK THE PLATE ON 16

Valley. This 30-mile long by five mile wide wine country is one of the smallest with just 4 percent of California’s wine grape production. Yet, it generates $13 billion annually for the local economy and accounts for one-third of the wine sold in the U.S. It’s been well documented that the leading varietals in Napa Valley are Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Both were brought over from France and both Napa brands have beaten the French versions in high profile competitions. Napa Valley has a dry Mediterranean climate, found only on 2 percent of the Earth’s surface, which helps make it a consistently sought-after location for premium wines. There are nearly 500 wineries and I would venture to say that nearly all make Chardonnay and Cabernet, the top selling varietals in California, In measuring the 2015 season, you have to go back to the winter of 2014 when a dry, warm winter resulted in small clusters of grapes on the vines with highly concentrated flavors. According to the Napa Valley Vintners, this resulted in early bud break and a long flowering period. In the Summer, everything got accelerated when a surge of hot temperatures made for a quick conclusion to the season. The first grapes for sparkling wine were picked

Hall of Fame winemaker Mike Grgich, left, at his Calistoga home in Napa Valley with wine columnist Frank Mangio. Photo by Ken Morris

on July 22 and by Oct.10, it was all over for the most part, about a month less than normal. Napa Valley, like most other wine countries in California produced significantly less fruit this year, but what was collected is producing a high concentration of flavor. Stacy Vogel, winemaker for Miner Winery said “we had one of the earliest harvests on record, with very low yields, half of what we produced in the great 2112 harvest. The smaller cluster led to concentrated berries that gave us deep flavor and color. We’ll wait about two years to bottle so they can fully develop.” Ryan Hill of Hill Family Estate had a similar assessment when he reported “we had a lot of heat in winter. January felt like May. The spike in temperatures affected production to something like two to four tons of grapes per acre, about 60 percent less than normal. In some cases with

newer vineyards, costs will exceed sales.” A visit with the “Godfather” of Napa Valley Mike Grgich can “read” a grape better than anyone I know. Since 1958, when Miljenko “Mike” Grgich arrived in Napa Valley from Croatia to make wine, first for some of the leading winemakers of that era, then for his own winery, he has had a keen knack for knowing when to hold them and when to pick them. His legacy is well known worldwide, starting with his 1973 Chardonnay creation for Chateau Montelena that competed with similar wines at the famous Paris Tasting of 1976. The Grgich-made Chardonnay defeated the French entries, a shock heard round the world of wine that put Napa Valley firmly in a position of respect and fame. It was only a year after this event that Grgich founded his own winery, Grgich TURN TO TASTE OF WINE ON 16

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BEST BOCCE BALL More than 200 bocce ball players gathered Oct. 4 for The Del Mar Rotary Club Bocce Ball tournament. The event this year raised more than $50,000 to benefit Reality Changers, Just In Time for Foster Youth, Operation Game On, and a number of other youth, community, and international projects to assist others. Courtesy photo

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inspire them to work in their respective fields.” Several students on hand agreed with their professors’ takes on the situation, calling the gap in pay between administrators and teachers too high.

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Marcos. For further information, call (760) 744-9000 or go to san-marcos.net/theatrewest.

Emily Ramirez, a senior history major, said she has heard anecdotes of teachers having to work at multiple college campuses and are unable to have regular office hours because they are constantly on the run from one job to the next. “I understand if you want to structure the school

system like a business, the managers will make more, but it doesn’t have to be as much as they are making right now,” Ramirez said. “Our education is at hand when they are not getting paid, and I think that sums it up.” The faculty strike vote concluded Oct. 28.

gallery David Alan Collection and Oceanside artist Anita Lewis will exhibit their artwork as part of Art San Diego Contemporary Art Show running Nov. 5 to Nov. 8 at the Balboa Park Activity Center, 2145 Park Blvd., San Diego. Tickets are $25 online/$30 at-thedoor. Opening night tickets are $75/$85 at-the-door. For more information, visit art-sandiego.com. QUILT SHOW, See the “Not Your Grandma’s Quilts” display from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays Nov. 5 to Jan. 2 at. Rancho Buena Vista Adobe’s Art Gallery, 640 Alta Vista Drive, Vista, presented by the Connections Friendship Group of El Camino Quilters. Quilts, along with handmade holiday ornaments, will be available for sale. For more information, visit ranchobuenavistaadobe.com.

Library’s Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, 1775 Dove Lane. GUITAR NIGHT Robin Henkel and Whitney Shay will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 6 at Ki’s Restaurant, 2591 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.

NOV. 4 ALLEN IN CONCERT Friends at Cardiff Library present Doug Allen of Mar Dels Band fame performing at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Cardiff Library, 2081 Newcastle Ave., Cardiff This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Call (760) 635-1000 for more information. DANCE, DANCE, DANCE MiraCosta College dance students perform a free dance studio hour from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 4 in OC5101 dance studio, at 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside. Children under the age of 5 are not admitted to dance performances. For more information, call (760) 7572121 ext. 6526. NOV. 6 FOREIGN FILM FEST NOV. 5 The Carlsbad free Foreign ART SAN DIEGO Ran- Film Fridays features “As cho Santa Fe gallery Ser- it is in Heaven” (Sweden, gott Contemporary Art 2004) at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Alliance, Solana Beach Nov. 6 at the Carlsbad City

EVENING OF ART Get tickets for Red Hot Lux, a Spanish-infused evening with flamenco, tapas, sangria and art at Lux Art Institute, 1550 S El Camino Real, Encinitas. Tickets $125 or $75 tax-deductible at luxartinstitute.com or call (760) 436-6611.

vinced that Sculley was responsible for his firing. That’s covered in “Steve Jobs,” in a story arc for Sculley that Daniels calls “Shakespearean.” In each of his scenes, Daniels is acting against Michael Fassbender, who plays Jobs. “It’s a heavyweight fight, right through the movie,” he said. “You’re bringing everything you’ve got. Aaron writes such good scenes…That last meeting (between Jobs and Sculley), that’s a quintessential example of a Sorkin screen.” In “The Martian,” Daniels plays a NASA official working to try to save Matt Damon an astronaut trapped on Mars. That film, Daniels said, required a very different kind of acting, adhering to director

Ridley Scott’s vision. So how does Daniels, a true Renaissance man, balance acting, playing shows, playwriting and running his Purple Rose Theatre in his hometown of Chelsea, Mich. “You’ve got to schedule,” Daniels said. “A lot of things are done ahead of time. But sometimes things change. ‘The Martian’ was scheduled for Christmas and moved to early October. So there was promotion and interviews I had to do for that that weren’t expected. But I said, ‘The tour is sacred. Don’t count on me moving things. I want to go out with my son again.’ It’s our fourth tour. It’s just a joy. It’s beyond a parental highlight to do it.”

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“The Newsroom,” the HBO series for which Daniels won an outstanding lead actor Emmy in 2012. “I did ‘The Newsroom’ for three years,” he said. “We knew there wasn’t going to be a fourth season. Aaron had moved on to writing ‘Steve Jobs.’ As we were shooting, Aaron came up on the set one day and said ‘you want to play this John Sculley guy.’ It was a three-year audition, but I got the part.” Sculley was the vice president of Pepsi who Jobs convinced to become Apple’s CEO. After the disastrous launch of the MacIntosh, Jobs was fired by the Apple board and was con-

NOV. 7 ABSTRACT WORKSHOP Register now for the Oceanside Museum of Art abstract art workshop, about shapes, lines, patterns, textures while learning about color usage, focal points, balance and composition with Linda Luisi, from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 7 in Studio O, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside. $36 non-members. Register with OMA at (760) 435-3720 or oma-online.org

opposed the project and asked council members to plant another tree, which would provide much-needed shade in the area. They also said they did not care for the carving, calling it “amateurish” with an “awkward, ungraceful shape.” Others described it as “out-of-character” and “not a good fit” for the trail. “I don’t think replacing a shade tree with a stark, rough looking carving is a good solution,” Jewel Edson wrote. “It’s not special enough for the rail trail,” resident Gerri Retman said. “Plant the tree in the spot where the original tree was and call it a day.” There was also some disagreement about whether permanent art

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Hills Estate. He would later win the Great Chicago Chardonnay Showdown of 1980, beating 221 other Chardonnays from around the world, including France for a second time, with a 1977 Chardonnay. It was the first wine produced at his new winery, and today still tastes outstanding. Grgich has now given the responsibility for winemaking and production to his Croatian nephew Ivo Jeramaz, and operations to his daughter Violet Grgich. His 10 year Communications and Marketing Manager is Ken Morris, considered the most knowledgeable in the Napa Valley. Never one to rest on his accomplishments, the 92-year-old Grgich is think-

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food that strongly identifies Chamorro cuisine among the many dishes of fellow Pacific island cultures. And for your random fact of the day, Guam has the highest per capita consumption of Tabasco sauce in the world, equaling almost two 2-ounce bottles per person per year. Pull that one out at your next foodie cocktail party. Tabasco and Spam united to create Hot & Spicy Spam, which debuted on Guam. Cans of Hot & Spicy Spam sold throughout the world feature a recipe for Spam Fried Rice from Guam-based restaurant Shirley’s. As most know, Spam is also very big in the Hawaiian Islands and there are some distinct similarities between Hawaiian plate lunch and many of the dishes from Guam and at Guahan Grill. The appetizers at Guahan make me very happy. From the Chicken Kelaguen which is chopped barbequed chicken mixed with lemon, green onions,

OCT. 30, 2015 is allowed on the Coastal Rail Trail. According to the master art policy, “accepted artwork shall be a permanent, fixed asset to the property.” Regardless, Parish said, the carving would likely deteriorate in 10 years or less so it should be considered temporary art. “Six or seven years is not temporary enough,” Mayor Lesa Heebner said, adding that she also opposed the project because “we’ve had a problem with (donated art) in the past” and the piece “is not up to the quality that we aspire to.” While admittedly “not a huge fan of stump art,” Councilwoman Ginger Marshall said she would support the proposal because more people spoke in favor of it than against it. “I could live with it … knowing that it would be gone in six to eight

years,” she said. The city’s master art policy notes that public art, “by its nature will always be controversial.” “It is essential to understand that success in this pursuit will almost always be accompanied by those who complain, just as when the City of Florence, Italy, displayed Michelangelo’s David for the first time,” the policy states. “There will always be those who object to the subject matter, medium, media, and location; however, as in Florence, public art is and will be an important component of a vital, diverse, and successful community.” It also states that proposals may be submitted by “those who wish to loan or donate art” and includes a section on donated art. Council members agreed to discuss updating the policy at a future meeting.

ing bigger these days. “I am now writing a book on my life as I know it, and I am helping to write a movie on the real story of the Paris Tasting, from the book “Judgment of Paris.” Shooting has already started on the movie with the star of the shoot, Mike Grgich. The Napa Valley “Godfather” of Wine is reaching for new heights of fame. Read more at grgich. com. Read more about the TASTE OF WINE Napa Valley Harvest Tour Part 3, in next week’s column. Wine Bytes North County Wine Company has a Halloween Party & Costume Contest, Oct. 31 with a red wine flight and snacks. Prizes for the top three costumes. Details at (760) 653-9032. Seasalt Seafood Bistro

presents a Luca Wine Dinner Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. Luca is an Argentina wine with many awards. A five-course dinner will pair with the wines. $55. Call (858) 765-7100 for an RSVP. Twenty/20, in the Sheraton Hotel Carlsbad is planning a Whiskey Tasting event Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. Delicious small plate pairings. $55. Call (760) 8272500 for a place. PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar Carlsbad has a Tolosa Wine event Nov. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. $20. More by calling (760) 729-7377. 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 tasteofwintv.com and reach him at mangiompc@aol.com. Follow him on Facebook.

hot pepper and tortillas to my beloved Poke to Lumpia, Empanadas and Spam Rolls I could easily make a dinner from a sampling of appetizers. The barbeque section is basically your choice of chicken, pork spare ribs, or beef short ribs paired with items from the appetizer section, rice and sides that include cucumber salad, stir fry vegetables, or green salad. The local favorites section is where things get more creative and evoke more of the flavors of Guam. Chamorro Fried Rice can be done with Spam, chicken or beef. Guahan Noodles is Udon style noodles with a mix of veggies and choice of protein. The Chamorro style ribs are soaked in their special marinade then deep fried, a unique twist on ribs I’ve not experienced but as you might imagine, it works. And I’m shocked that I missed this one, the Chamorro style fried chicken — marinated deep fried thighs give me another reason to make another trip back to this place.

There are also several dishes that utilize coconut milk including the Beef Short Rib Estufao and Shrimp Kadu. Wahoo is available grilled or baked along with a Spam and Portuguese sausage bowl and a crispy sweet and spicy chicken dish. They have what they refer to as Mainland Grub and some salads but that’s not why I’m going to Guahan Grill. Much to my dismay, they were out of their special dessert, the Banana Doughnuts, yet another reason for a repeat visit. Beer and wine is available and they have lunch specials daily. This place is worth checking out and be sure to arrive hungry and try as much as you can. It’s good stuff from a great bunch of folks. Check them out at 4259 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside. Call (760) 8064826 or visit guahangrill. com. David Boylan is founder of Artichoke Creative and Artichoke Apparel, an Encinitas based marketing firm and clothing line. Reach him at david@artichoke-creative. com or (858) 395-6905.

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transformation of what started as a few marine exhibits near the beach in La Jolla into a leading aquarium and educational facility.

achievements for North San Diego County. Send information CHEMISTRY via email to community@ INSTRUCTOR LAUDED Newly hired MiraCosta coastnewsgroup.com. College chemistry instructor Dr. Linda Woods has HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Curated Home & Lifestyle of been selected to receive the Encinitas, at 282 N. El Cami- 2015 Outstanding Chemisno Real (Home Goods pla- try Educator Award from za), Encinitas, celebrates its The San Diego Section of the one-year anniversary with American Chemical Society a “Home for the Holidays” (ACS). She is honored for her décor and hand-selected exceptional teaching skills gifts boutique, with holiday and tireless commitment to specials through Dec. 31. For chemical education in the more information, call (760) San Diego County community. 436-3000. NEW PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO On Nov. 1, Performing Arts Workshop is moving to 1465 Encinitas Blvd. A102, on the southeast side of Encinitas Boulevard next to Dairy Queen. PAW will have two studios, one 29-feet-by15-feet and the other 51-feetby-26-feet, with sound systems and a new Harlequin floor. The new class schedule will offer morning classes for preschoolers and earlier start times for higher levels. It is also zoned for, and will be opening, a black box theatre to give North County an affordable midsize theater. For more information, visit northcountyblackbox. org STYLE FOR COMPUTER KEYS Helena and Dustin Harris have created Kick Butt Keys, providing Mac users of all types with colorful and durable real wood key covers. The couple recently launched a Kickstarter campaign that will end at 10 a.m. Nov. 4. For more information, visit kickbuttkeys. com. The key cover sets are laser cut, ensuring a perfect fit with the existing keys of any desktop or laptop Mac keyboard. Kick Butt Keys are made using maple wood from sustainable resources harvested in Illinois and Wisconsin. There is a choice of colors and backlighting, starting at $25. SHOP OCEANSIDE AND WIN The second winner of Oceanside's Eat & Shop Local Rewards Program was Greg Brown, who won Canon Camera EOS Rebel T5. The prize for week four will be a Downtown Oceanside Gift Basket, with the drawing Nov. 2. Eligible receipts must be from Downtown Businesses on Coast Highway or Tremont Street between Wisconsin Avenue and Harbor Drive, or between Seagaze Drive and Civic Center Drive to the West of Interstate 5. Turn in your receipts at MainStreet Oceanside office, 701 Mission Ave. or e-mail a scanned copy or picture of your receipts to Gumaro@MainStreetOceanside.com. AQUARIUM FOUNDER DIES Donald Walter Wilkie, director of the Scripps Aquarium-Museum from 1965-1993 and founding director of the Stephen Birch Aquarium-Museum died Oct. 5. He was 84 years old. During Wilkie’s tenure at Scripps, he oversaw the

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WELLNESS FOR ALL Carlsbad-based company Sonic Boom Wellness identified purpose as a main factor in employee motivation and teamed up with Calorie Cloud to help employers find purpose in the workplace while making a dent in world hunger. Sonic Boom’s client, Globus, used Sonic Boom and Calorie Cloud to track calories burned and turn those calories into food packets distributed in Kenya — burning nearly 5 million calories and feeding 80 children. EXERCISE FOR MOMS FIT4MOM San Diego, which offers pre and postnatal fitness programs for moms, will celebrate its newest location for classes, at Luiseno Park, at Douglas Drive and Vandegrift Boulevard, Oceanside with a free Stroller Strides class from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 3. For more information, visit sandiego.fit4mom.com.

Donations collected for RCHS wish list RANCHO SANTA FE — Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Rancho Santa Fe office has begun collecting “wish list” items for the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. The Rancho Santa Fe Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s office, at 6015 Paseo Delicias, will be collecting “wish list” items for the Encinitas animal shelter through Dec. 4, during regular business hours. The sales associates became involved with RCHS through the 2015 national Coldwell Banker Adopt-A-Pet initiative. To see RCHS’s wish list, visit rchumanesociety.org. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Rancho Santa Fe office first became involved with RCHS through the 2015 national Coldwell Banker Adopt-APet initiative. Independent sales associates at the Rancho Santa Fe office are also volunteers at the shelter. “We realize that not everyone is able to adopt a homeless pet but many people would like to help the

shelter in some way,” said Steve Salinas, branch manager. “With that in mind we are reaching out to our community and inviting them to make their contributions to the Rancho Coastal Humane Society at our office. We will have a collection bin at the front desk.” RCHS was founded in 1960 by a group of volunteers led by Maria K. Lloyd with the goal to care for the homeless animal population of San Diego County and educate the public about pet over-population and responsible companion animal care. RCHS is a professionally managed humane society that provides quality shelter care, adoption services, education programs and an animal safehouse program for the survivors of domestic violence.

Pet of the Week

If you’re looking for a real character to join the gang, look no further than Charlie Brown. He’s a silly, 6-year old miniature poodle blend who would rather be with friends than anywhere else in the world. He spends lots of time in his small-dog playgroup, but also loves people. He’d be good with a family looking for a low-key dog with big personality he’s famous for his love of pampering including baths and poodle-fur trims. Come meet this little peanut today. He has been altered and is up-to-date on all of his vacci-

nations. His adoption fee is $319 and as with all pets adopted from Helen Woodward Animal Center, has all shots and is micro-chipped for identification. Helen Woodward Animal Center is at 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe. Visit animalcenter.org.

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JORGENSEN LEAVES NEW ARTS Justin Jorgensen, director of Connectivity at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St., Carlsbad, is leaving that position to accept a position at the Utah Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City, UT.

Learn more at www.csusm.edu/forwardtogether

TOP MANAGEMENT Kathleen Wright, a community manager with Lindsay Management Services in Carlsbad, has earned the Specialty Certificate in Portfolio Management from the California Association of Community Managers. The Portfolio Management certificate provides specialized training to develop the tools and skills for managing more than one homeowners association. BUSINESS BUILDING RENOVATED Sunroad Enterprises announced the completion of major renovations at the Bloom Offices in Carlsbad, 5858 Dryden Place. Bloom Offices have approximately 11,000 square feet available for lease, 8,000 of which are unfinished and customizable for new tenants. The creative space has been completely redone to feature a contemporary design and flexible workspaces. It includes executive suite options for single users or pods of workers and includes high speed internet, furnished offices, utilities, parking, coffee/tea service, mail distribution, postage capabilities, conferences rooms, copy/print/scan services, and on-site personnel to assist with office needs.

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ompetitive soccer is about to kick off in North County. Last month, the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), the largest soccer league in the United States, announced the newly-formed North County (NC) Battalion had joined the league as an expansion team. The team name pays tribute to the military personnel and firefighters stationed in North County, and their service in the community. NC Battalion is the latest addition to the NPSL Southwest Conference, which includes the Temecula FC, San Diego Flash, and FC Force (Bonita). In an interview with team owner Jason Barbato, I learned that NC Battalion was founded with a strong desire to bring soccer action closer to local fans. Supporting a team isn’t an easy task for North County soccer enthusiasts, whose options include driving two hours to see an LA Galaxy match, or crossing the border to watch the Tijuana Xolos play. The San Diego Flash played most of its home games last season at high schools located in Tierrasanta and southeast San Diego, which for this Carlsbad-based author averages 45 minutes to an hour in traffic. NC Battalion hasn’t announced a home stadium yet, but is currently reviewing a list of finalists. Barbato, a lifelong Southern California resident and “avid fan” of soccer, is optimistic about the team’s inaugural season. “We believe that there is a demand for this club in our community and the amazing reception we’ve received so far indicates that we are headed in the right direction,” he said. Asked how he would gauge success in the team’s first year, Barbato replied that a 500-plus fan attendance at home games and financially breaking even are his benchmarks, along with the team qualifying for a playoff berth. When the NPSL season gets underway next April, local team support isn’t likely to go unnoTURN TO NORTHBOUND ON 22

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Tryouts for the club are Nov. 1 at Horizon Prep from 2 to 5 p.m. TOP JUNIOR GOLFERS Joined by team captain and Coach John Mason and PGA Assistant Coach Jackie DeWald-Mason, members of the California All-Stars, including Nicholas Chang, Shane French, Jay Leng, Jackson Moss, Krando Nishiba, Dylan Oyama, Ryan Smith, Jared Tran, David Yoon and Jaycie Stewart with alternates Daina Tsuru and Ryan Mellick, will be in Florida Nov. 5 to compete in the 2015 PGA Junior League Golf Championship Courtesy photo

ticed. The team branding makes a loud statement. Ditching the soft pastels and coastal-themed colors used by many organizations in North County, NC Battalion has instead adopted black and yellow as its official team colors. Crossed fire axes adorn the team badge. Combined with strong com-

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sar said. “We want to hear from you, because we are all stakeholders.” While the feasibility study has been moving forward, Slosar said they’ve received significant feedback from some golf and tennis club members. Some have expressed dissatisfaction. Slosar wants everyone to know that obviously they can’t make everybody agree with something as momentous as this. Another point she brought up was that perhaps some people don’t see a problem with declining memberships, because they may feel like their club is more exclusive. “And that’s the hard part,” Slosar said. “Being a board member, it’s my fiduciary responsibility to look at the overall health of the Association and its clubs. I think sometimes when

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favorite and was the location ultimately chosen by the Design Subcommittee.” From the start, the sub-

OCT. 30, 2015 petitive play on the field, the team will be well positioned to grow its fan base and support across North County. I’ll check in again with Barbato shortly before the season opener for a progress report. I think this is the right time for a North County-branded soccer team to arrive. The potential and market interest seems to be here. In an area with over 750,000 residents (and growing), the team could help put North County on the map — and bring us closer together as a community. More work lays ahead for NC Battalion. Next, the team has to build their 23 man roster.

High school players, collegiate, semi-pro and professional players are all welcome to showcase their skills for team eligibility. A final roster will be decided after several rounds of tryouts. The first team tryout for the 2016 season have been scheduled for Nov. 1, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Horizon Prep in Rancho Santa Fe. Those interested in team tryouts or learning more about NC Battalion can visit the team website, ncbattalion.com.

you’re a member in a golf club or tennis club; you’re just looking at your own club and your own experience. Sometimes it’s harder to see the big picture.” RSF Association communications manager Christy Whalen stated she believes something, which may have been mis-portrayed, is that all golf and tennis club members are against the Covenant Club concept. According to Whalen, there is a subset which is supportive but may not be as vocal as the opposition. What the Covenant Club Committee is asking for is to let the process unfold so all Covenant members can learn about the proposed club and what it could bring to the overall health of the community. Slosar said she’s delighted about what the Covenant Club could bring to the Village. While it has the potential to improve home values and bring in

new families, it would also bring unity. While not all Covenant members may be golfers or tennis players, others may enjoy a lap pool, casual dining restaurant, fitness center and an overall healthy living style. And the amenities would be appealing for all ages, she said. Despite whatever disagreements come their way, Slosar knows not everyone will be thrilled with the Covenant Club. “We don’t live in such a utopia where we are going to make everybody happy, but what we are doing is what we believe is best for the community,” she said. Slosar added she hopes when the time arrives for a community vote, everyone makes an informed decision with an open mind. “I strongly believe that the design we propose, the financing, and membership structure will be very appealing to this community,” she said.

committee also wanted Tennis Club representatives to participate and weigh in with their viewpoints. As well, an independent survey also went out to its members weeks ago. “The Tennis Club has participated on the Design Subcommittee from the beginning. As it relates to the Tennis Club survey it appears that several members of their Board chose to issue a survey that did not intend to seek meaningful input but was an attempt to derail the process. We understand that even its own board is split in their opinions of how this controversial

survey was crafted,” Yahr stated. “That said representation from the Tennis Club ultimately helped shape some of the key planning decisions leading up to the Oct. 13 committee meeting. Despite the survey, they presented tangible feedback that was incorporated into the various potential site plan designs.” According to the Association’s communications manager Christy Whalen, even with the nine yes votes, and two abstentions, there were no negative votes cast. Of those that voted, the design concept was unanimous.

Vince Vasquez is a think tank analyst in Torrey Pines, and soccer enthusiast. He is a Carlsbad resident.

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