Scott Appleby & Kerry ApplebyPayne A Family Tradition of Real Estate Success LAJOLLATODAY 858-775-2014 LA JOLLA’S LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER DRE#01197544 DRE#01071814 SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER GROUP FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2013 LJTODAY.COM | VOLUME 18, NUMBER 27 La Jolla Shores QUICKHITS >> LA JOLLA HIGH ASB FUNDS MISUSE INVESTIGATED — The perfect vacation A former La Jolla High School clerk is being investigated by San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) for shifting destination is in our $25,000 in Associated Student Body (ASB) funds earmarked for student activities to other purposes. backyard By DAVE SCHWAB The investigation stems from a 52-page audit of La Jolla High’s ASB funds. Most everyone knows about the Village La Jolla principal Dana Shelburne and Area 3 superinten- of La Jolla or UCSD campus, but fewer dent Julie Martel said the school would comply with all of the may be familiar with the community nes- district’s recommendations to ensure its ASB funds are prop- tled between them. Somewhat tucked erly managed. away, La Jolla Shores is perhaps some- The most serious audit findings dealt with the dealings of the financial clerk, who allegedly used a series of accounting times overlooked as a vacation or stayca- manipulations to shift money from one account to another to tion destination. The community is thriv- cover missing funds, the audit report said. ing, however, and offers one of San “The public can be assured that SDUSD takes very serious- Diego’s premiere locations. ly our responsibility to properly spend funds from taxpayers With its compact commercial district and donors alike,” said SDUSD superintendent Cindy Marten. along Avenida de la Playa and mile-long “In cases where an audit has shown that policies or the law beach stretching from the sea cliffs just are not followed, all appropriate action will be taken,” Marten north of La Jolla Cove to Black’s Beach said. south of Torrey Pines State Park, the Marten noted district employee-privacy rules preclude offi- Shores is the “pearl” within “the Jewel.” cials from always sharing the consequences of audits with the public. While there’s plenty going on the “However, the district will follow through with appropriate Shores year round, summer is the peak discipline/legal action as required,” Marten said adding that, time, and the mostly small businesses as superintendent, she expects all district employees to there want people to know about it. “understand and follow our district policies, procedures and There are more Shores businesses serv- the law. It is the district’s responsibility to provide relevant, ing locals and out-of-towners than might timely and clear information and training to our employees for be immediately obvious — 143 to be this important function.” exact, according to Isabelle “Izzy” Tihanyi, — Dave Schwab DON BALCH co-owner of Surf Diva at 2160 Avenida de la Playa, and a member of the com- WOMAN ORDERED TO TRIAL IN ATTEMPTED CAR- munity’s micro-business improvement a good indication. 2182 Avenida de la Playa. JACKING AT SCHOOL — A 20-year-old woman was ordered Monday to stand trial for attempted carjacking after she district. “After the Fourth of July, which turned “Piatti Restaurant & Bar is nestled in allegedly tried to steal a car outside La Jolla Country Day “We have retail businesses, profession- out to be a four-day weekend, which was the unique La Jolla Shores neighborhood, School. als, including attorneys and architects,” really good for us, things got crazy,” she just a quick stroll up from the sand and No one was hurt in the June 26 incident. Jennifer Anaiz Tihanyi said. “You can come here and said. “Friday the fifth was our busiest day the surf,” said restaurant spokeswoman Gomez could not the car in gear and could only rev the spend the day on the beach going snorke- of the year and it’s stayed awesome ever Jennifer Tomaro Evans. “Our light and engine. Gomez was pulled out of the car by someone passing ling, kayaking and surfing, then come and since.” airy interior features an exhibition kitchen by and attempted to run off, only to be caught by the head of have lunch, then get your hair and nails The Shores boasts a dozen or more and full-service bar. Outside, we offer two the school’s security. done at the salon (Bella at 2182 Avenida restaurants, offering everything from tree-covered patios — perfect for a private The car’s driver was a relative of an 8-year-old child who de la Playa). You could live here and never burgers and pizza to international and event or al fresco dining — while enjoying was dropped off at 8:35 a.m., after which Gomez allegedly leave.” haute cuisine. Tihanyi said the beachfront economy One of the Shores’ cornerstone eateries continues to rebound, noting this year is is Piatti Italian Ristorante & Bar at SEE SHORES >> PG. 16 SEE BRIEFS >> PG. 5 La Jolla is a It’s finally here! 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WERTHEIM, a accepted the position of president of engage in significant and sustainable with a mentor in low-technology noted inventor, philanthropist and The San Diego Women’s Foundation for philanthropy to strengthen the San MSICS in a humanitarian setting and optometric and visual science indus- PEOPLE 2013,” said Rita Solberg, outgoing Diego region. demonstrate skills needed for profi- try pioneer, has been elected to La president. “She brings the highest ciency in the procedure. All partici- Jolla Institute IN THE NEWS >> level of commitment to the position pants were ophthalmologists who have for Allergy and and a passion for our mission.” traveled or plan to travel on behalf of Immunology’s The San Diego Women’s Foundation Frank has served on the local board SEE International. board of direc- announced A.J. FRANK will take on of the National Association of Person- tors. the role of presi- al Financial Advisors and has been KEVIN DEFREITAS Architects Wertheim is dent of its board involved with the SDWF Grants Com- recently completed work on a new the founder and of directors for mittee and Finance Committee since 420-seat undergrad lecture hall built president of Brain the upcoming 2004. She holds a bachelor’s degree completely inside the shell of Galbraith HERBERT A. Power Inc., the year. A financial magna cum laude from Duke Universi- Hall, the original WERTHEIM world’s largest planner for more ty, is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and campus library manufacturer of ophthalmic instru- than 20 years in is a graduate of the College for Finan- (c. 1965). ments, lens tints, and diagnostic prod- San Diego, Frank cial Planning. “[It was] a ucts for optometrists, ophthalmolo- A.J. FRANK joined the foun- The San Diego Women’s Foundation tricky renovation gists, opticians and laboratories. A dation in 2004. was formed in 2000 with the mission made even more scientist, physician and visual neurolo- complicated by gist, Wertheim’s inventions, including the fact the the company’s UV-absorbing technolo- 27 Tips to Drive up the Sale Price of Your Home Dr. Jeff Rutgrad, left, assists dur- KEVIN floors below the gy, have helped prevent millions of ing SEE International training. DEFREITAS construction people from developing cataracts or SAN DIEGO. Because your home may In this report you'll discover how to were continuous- blindness from macular degeneration well be your largest asset, selling it is avoid financial disaster when selling La Jollan DR. JEFF RUTGARD led ly occupied and all building supplies and other degenerative eye diseases. probably one of the most important deci- your home. Using a common-sense sions you will make in your life. 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