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VOL. 7, NO. 25 THE RANCH’S BEST SOURCE FOR LOCAL NEWS DEC. 30, 2011 THISWEEK Scouts help HAPPY NEW YEAR! homeless keep warm ALL ACCORDING By Patty McCormac TO PLAN … RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe The Cub Scouts of Pack 766 Community Center put aside the glitz and glitter already has its Horizon Prep third-graders, from left, Alyssa Pedersen, of the season and put togeth- schedule packed for Julia Clark and Camille Johnson sing “Los Peregrinos” and er “warm kits,” and first aid next year with black-tie “In Bethlehem Town.” kits for the homeless at its dinners, computer Dec. 12 meeting. lessons, walks on the “Our theme was to make beach and more. A3 the packs for ourselves to keep in our cars and one to give away to homeless,” said cub leader Marcia INSIDE McDonough. ONE SECTION, 24 PAGES Inside the first aid packs were hand sanitizer, band Arts & Entertainment . . A19 aids, first aid tape, sterilizing Baby Boomer Peace . . . . A7 wipes and antibiotic cream. Inside the warm kits were Classifieds ...... A21 socks, caps, dental floss, Coastal Cosmos ...... A9 Sixth-graders, John Schreckengaust, left, and Kylie toothpaste, a toothbrush and Preske, ring in Christmas with traditional handbells. ear plugs. Comics ...... A22 “I would try to help Eye Spy ...... A15 them visualize if you were cold and on the street at Hit the Road ...... A7 night, what do you think Lick the Plate ...... A16 these items like caps and Horizon Prep celebrates with its socks can do,” she said. Machel’s Ranch ...... A18 Christmas program that includes She said some of the Odd Files ...... A3 a cool-jazz number and an elec- boys wondered about the ear A Horizon tric light show plus performances plugs, but once they learned Opinion ...... A4 by various students. Above, sev- it is noisy on the streets, Pet of the Week ...... A20 enth-grader Haley Kerwin brings which makes it hard to sleep, From left, fourth-graders Jade Nason, Andres Garza and Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” ballet they understood their value. Place to Call Home . . . . A9 Jovanna McDaniel add a cool, jazz vibe to the program. Prep Holidays to life. Courtesy photos She said the first aid Ranch History ...... A4 kids could be used for small injuries or as immediate Scripps Health Watch . . A15 treatment before a person is Sea Notes ...... A15 taken to a hospital. Candidate takes grassroots approach “The idea was to give to Small Talk ...... A10 By Tony Cagala to do it; I have the inclination, said. “You’re competing paign as “grassroots,” working someone that was in need,” Sports ...... A11 49th District Democratic and I think the country needs a against somebody that has basi- from the bottom up. His cam- she said. candidate Jerry Tetalman change in direction.” cally, an unlimited amount of paign, he said, is built on volun- The kits will be given Taste of Wine ...... A17 described the challenges of The author of “One World money, or the ability to raise a teer support and going door-to- out by the scouts on Jan. 2 at Who’s News? ...... A20 starting a campaign, saying it Democracy,” Tetalman said his large amount of money.” door and making phone calls — Ocean Beach. One of the kits was like flying an airplane and expertise is in international Tetalman decided to run something that Tetalman will be kept in their cars in building the airplane while politics, and is where his pas- because he thought it was time believes Issa will be doing the case of emergency. HOW TO REACH US you’re flying it. sion is, when asked why for a change. exact opposite of. The meeting was held at (760) 436-9737 What makes this he was running at such a He also thinks that Issa “I think he will be running Rancho Santa Fe Fire Station campaign much more high level without any hasn’t been challenged hard a more top-down campaign 1, where Capt. Mark CALENDARS SECTION: challenging is that this previous political expe- enough in the past and now where he spends a lot of money Richards’ crew taught the [email protected] is Tetalman’s first rience. that the district has been on advertising,” he said. scouts how to use the first aid COMMUNITY NEWS: entry into politics, and “People have rec- redrawn, it is a little less conser- Tetalman believes his kids and some basic safety [email protected] his opponent in the ommended I run for the vative and will give a democrat approach can be more success- tips about what to do in a LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: election is incumbent school board or running a chance of winning. ful, he said, but that it really fire, such as looking for exits [email protected] Darrell Issa, R-Vista, JERRY for state assembly; I “I don’t think (Issa) repre- depends on the people. “I can’t and the like. who has been the con- TETALMAN know it’s kind of a big sents the will of the people, do it by myself. So, it depends “Half of the meeting gressional representative of the leap, but that’s where I want to where people are at in terms of on the response that I get. So was doing things for others FREE CLASSIFIED ADS 49th District for the last 10 run,” he said. their political views. So, I think far, the response has been and the other half teaching years. Despite a massive gap in it’s time for a change and I good.” how to do for ourselves,” she Sell your car at any price, or said. “It was about our own any one item $150 or less for “I’ve been a political campaign funds (finance think the people feel that as Fundraising efforts have activist for a long time and I records show Issa reaching a well; that they’re very frustrat- been fueled by house parties personal safety — what free! Go online to kinds of decisions you make www.coastnewsgroup.com or think I’m in a position to run,” total of $894,794 to Tetalman’s ed. Congress is at its lowest and phone calls.Tetalman has Tetalman said, adding that he $4,995),Tetalman said the cam- level in terms of approval, and I been endorsed by the national in a flash.” call our free ad hot line at She said the motto of the (760) 436-1070. Deadline is had helped on the campaigns paign is going well. think he’s part of that prob- office of Citizens for Global Monday at 4 p.m. of Francine Busby and others “Darrell Issa is the richest lem.” as a volunteer. “I have the time man in Congress,” Tetalman He described his cam- TURN TO CANDIDATE ON A20 TURN TO SCOUTS ON A20

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by CHUCK SHEPHERDODD Plenty on tap for Community Center in 2012 By Patty McCormac “They will be playing for The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, FILES RANCHO SANTA FE — prizes not cash. People can it is a fun event because Next year at this time, if all come and watch the action groups of 10 women decorate goes according to plan, the and we will have a novice their tables, which are Snow Cone Anyone? Rancho Santa Fe Community table so people like me can judged and a winner chosen. A regional develop- Center will be hosting a play poker,” she said. The cost is $75 a person or ment commission in black-tie dinner dance for “Spectator passes will cost $750 for a table. Michigan, purchasing equip- New Year’s Eve because $100. It should be a fun “They start serving us ment for 13 counties in May more people will know how evening.” mimosas at like 11 a.m. on using homeland security to ballroom dance after tak- Next up comes a new the Friday,” she said. “It is a grants, bought 13 machines ing lessons at the center. program called Tech fundraiser, but it is so much that make snow cones, at a “Kerry Witkin of the Wednesday with two ses- fun.” total cost of $11,700 (after Private Bank in the Village sions, one at 11 a.m. and one One major goal for the rejecting one county’s and his wife started taking 5:30 p.m. where people can upcoming year for Weidner is request for a popcorn lessons a few years ago and learn a few finer points to put together a community machine). Pressed to justify really enjoyed it,” said Erin about their computer pro- calendar the entire commu- the purchases, officials Weidner, executive director grams such as Excel and nity can use. pointed out that the at the Community Center. Google or how to send e-vites She said she spoke to a machines make shaved ice, “He had mentioned it to us or work a Facebook page. newcomer recently who told which might be useful for and we have talked about it. I “We have the room to do her he had been seeing activ- medical situations stem- just needed someone to it and we know how to do it ities in the paper that had ming from natural disasters champion it.” and we have enough people happened the week before. and heat emergencies (but So, keep your eyes open looking for a little guidance,” “I would have liked to that they also make snow for these upcoming ballroom she said. have gone to that if I had cones to draw crowds at and swing dance lessons and Low-tide beach walks known about it,” she said. homeland security demon- get ready to dance like Fred continue on Thursday when In the past, she said a strations). and Ginger. the tides are out. flyer of upcoming activities NOTE: Once again this This activity is just one “We’ve been trying to do was inserted into the news- week, check out a few more to look forward to at the them once a month, once paper, but now that would recent instances of Community Center. Erin Weidner, executive director of the Rancho Santa Fe Communtiy every three or five weeks,” cost too much. It makes more Recurring Themes of weird The annual Poker Center, says there are a number of fun and educational events coming she said. sense to do it electronically. news (plus important Tournament, usually a fall up at the center between now and spring. Photo by Patty McCormac During the walks, expert “Everyone can post updates of previous stories): fundraiser, has been moved Stephanie Riley speaks events on it,” she said. • Once again, a genius to Jan. 21 at the Garden “We are reaching out to all with a cocktail hour and about ocean safety, rip cur- To learn more about tried to pass a piece of U.S. Club. the organizations and I am music from a jazz combo rents and the like. what is going on at the currency in an amount not “The Garden Club is excited about that.” before the Texas Hold’em, no On March 29 is the annu- Community Center call (858) even close to being legal helping promote it,” she said. The evening will begin limit tournament. al Spring Luncheon. Held at 756-2461 or (858) 756-1480. tender: a $1 million bill. (The largest denomination is $100.) Michael Fuller, 53, was arrested in Lexington, 2012 Open House Dates N.C., in November when a Walmart cashier turned him in after he attempted to buy Lower School Middle School Upper School electronics totaling $475.78 Grades: JK-5 Grades: 6-8 Grades: 9-12 (apparently expecting January 18 January 10 January 17 change of $999,524.22). • Most News of the Weird epic cases of “scorned” lovers who seemingly never As Far as the Mind Can See give up obnoxiously stalking their exes are of Japanese women, but “dumped” Americans surface occasion- ally. In October, Toni Jo Silvey, 49, was arrested in Houston when her ex (artist Peter Main) reported that she made 146 phone calls in one day and more than 1,000 (and 712 e-mails) in three months, following their 2009 breakup over his seeing a younger woman. She was also charged with attacking his home with a tire iron, eggs and a sword. • “Take Your Daughter (Son) to Work” days are still popular at some companies, to introduce children to their parents’ cultures. Inadvertently, even crimi- nals mimic the phenome- non. Joseph Romano, 2-year- old son in tow, was allegedly selling drugs when police picked him up in September in Tunkhannock Township, Pa. And Edward Chatman Jr., 32, who was arrested for raping a woman in Oak Ridge, Tenn., in August, had brought his 6-month-old baby with him when he climbed through the woman”s window (though, police said, he stashed the kid in another room during the assault). • A cutting-edge treat- ment when News of the Weird first heard of it in 2000 is now mainstream for those suffering extreme diarrhea due to a lack of “predator bacteria” in the Call 858-569-7900 or go online at colon (perhaps caused by antibiotics). Among the pri- Smartphone users: www.francisparker.org mary treatments now is a scan for more information for more information and to RSVP TURN TO ODD FILES ON A9 or to RSVP Views expressed in Opinion & Editorial do not necessarily reflect the RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS A4 OPINION EDITORIAL views of Rancho Santa Fe News. DEC. 30, 2011 & COMMUNITY COMMENTARIES

The Community Commentary section is open to everyone. Opinions expressed in the Community Commentary section are in no way representative of The Coast News Group. Send submissions no longer than 700 words to [email protected]. Submission does not guarantee publication. Supreme Court bans our seeing it in action by Nat Hentoff Should I have kept my mouth I have often criticized the shut in questioning this panelist Supreme Court for continually so far above my rank? refusing to allow TV cameras in its In their valuable book on courtroom. That way, We The “Cameras in the Courtroom” — People can see and hear — during which I hope the publisher will oral arguments before the lofty send to teachers and department nine with lifetime seats — how heads for use in classrooms — they reach judgments that often Cohn and Dow make this rather affect our lives for years to come. scalding point that might embar- Now that our highest court has rass some of the justices who bar decided to hear arguments on us from their oral arguments: Obamacare — which can indeed “Every ... justice is appointed impact our health care and, for to the bench for life, immunized some of us, how long we are from public pressures. They don’t allowed to make medical deci- need television exposure to keep sions — many Americans are anx- their jobs. They can enjoy power ious to get a sense of how the jus- with near-anonymity ... tices will arrive at their vote “Why take chances with an before the end of this term. impartial electronic witness that RANCH HISTORY As Brian Lamb, chairman of can beam your every slip-up, C-SPAN, always eager to cover every excess, to thousands or mil- these vital proceedings, says: “If lions of taxpaying spectators, all you can’t do this in public and in the name of giving them you’re doing the public’s business, greater access to their own court then something is wrong with this system?” Shaping picture” (“Supreme Court TV? The late Justice William Nice Idea, but Still Not Likely,” Brennan told me in his chambers Adam Liptak, The New York that he disagreed with the major- the Ranch Times, Nov. 28). ity of his then colleagues and wel- The two people who deserve I have been in the court’s comed the TV cameras in the the most credit for the character small press gallery in its very lim- courtroom. The reason, he noted, of Rancho Santa Fe are Leone ited-seating courtroom. I have wit- was that many Americans knew G. Sinnard and Lilian J. Rice. nessed how these individuals in very little of how the court works, Both were talented and dedicat- judicial robes will ultimately or how deeply widespread some ed professionals in their respec- decide cases by seeing and hear- of its rulings can be. tive fields. ing how they often pointedly dis- At the time, relatively few Sinnard was a consummate agree with one another as they newspapers or radio and televi- land engineer with a healthy ask questions of the lawyers sion stations covered the court respect for the natural features before them. with engaging depth and clarity. of the Ranch. And it is enlightening to get a When a case first surfaced that Lilian Rice had university train- sense of their personalities, their appeared to have major impor- ing and possessed an innate talent. Her affinity for her native characters. How open are their tance, Justice Brennan wanted land helped to develop a hybrid minds to rational dissents from the press to report on it from the style of Spanish Revival archi- their long-held inner conclusions start so that Americans would tecture that appeared as though during these fateful high court have a full understanding of our it indeed came from the land. procedures? legal procedures from the begin- The two worked together bril- Over the years, some of the ning. liantly from 1922 to 1927. Lilian justices have claimed that the That hasn’t happened, of maintained a deep regard for public just isn’t equipped to course. And with print news Sinnard, even including him in understand the complexities of sources increasingly reduced for her will. these cases. Justice Antonin cost reasons and so much cable Photos courtesy of Arcadia Publishing, Scalia, a very active and emotion- news devoted to inflammable taken from “Rancho Santa Fe,” $21.99. al participant in the oral argu- opinion rather than legal analysis, Autographed copies of the book are available at the Rancho Santa Fe ments, has lectured us common- even vital high court cases are not Historical Society, 6036 La Flecha. Call place citizens: reported with enough lucidity. So (858) 756-9291 or e-mail rsfhistori- “Law is a specialized field, Americans are getting only a [email protected] for more informa- brief, impressionistic understand- tion. fully comprehensible only to the Available at local retailers, expert” (“Cameras in the ing of the consequences of the jus- online bookstores, or at arcadia publish- Ranch architects Lilian J. Rice, above, Courtroom: Television and the tices’ decision. ing. com. and Leone G. Sinnard, right, helped Pursuit of Justice,” by Marjorie Contrary to Justice Scalia, shape the character of Rancho Santa Fe. Cohn and David Dow, McFarland, that’s not the fault of those of us 2011). who do want to be knowledgeable How many of us fellow citi- members of this self-governing zens do you know well enough, nation. Your Excellency, to arrogantly There was a poll taken years Contact a Reporter ago that asked Americans if they CARLSBAD decide that we’re too dumb to CHRISTINA MACONE-GREENE understand the basic rules of law knew who the justices were. Only [email protected] in a self-governing constitutional 5 percent at the time even knew P.O. Box 232550, Encinitas, CA 92023-2550 • 760-436-9737 DEL MAR / SOLANA BEACH republic? of Justice Brennan. With a grim www.ranchosfnews.com • Fax: 760-943-0850 BIANCA KAPLANEK You, Mr. Justice, are indeed chuckle Brennan said to me, [email protected] an expert on the Constitution. 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PRODUCTION EDITOR CHUCK STEINMAN For hold delivery while on vacation or for other SHELLI DEROBERTIS debate on the PBS series “The ADVERTISING SALES KRISTA LAFFERTY distribution concerns and info, write to [email protected] [email protected]. Constitution: That Delicate (Nat Hentoff is a nationally LISA HAMEL PHOTOGRAPHER Balance,” moderated by Fred renowned authority on the First DANIEL KNIGHTON [email protected] Friendly, who was Edward R. Amendment and the Bill of Rights. Murrow’s former producer and He is a member of the Reporters Contact the Editor close colleague, I was on a panel Committee for Freedom of the Press, INDEPENDENT FREE TONY CAGALA PAPERS OF AMERICA [email protected] that included — I am not jiving and the Cato Institute, where he is a you — Justice Scalia. senior fellow.) DEC. 30, 2011 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS A5 Torrey Pines High senior wins Scholars Twitter Scholarship Kentucky Fried Chicken this fall.” Feb. 8. Seventy-four addition- named Daniel Galuppo, 18, Shutterbugs aren’t the al scholarships will be award- from Torrey Pines High only ones who can snap up a ed for next year. School winner of a $20,000 scholarship. Visit KFC.com or KFC Colonel’s Scholars schol- Applications for 2012 KFCscholars.org for more arship earned with a single are being accepted through information. tweeted photo from a recent volunteer trip to Vietnam where Galuppo photographed orphans. Galuppo, originally from Lithuania, has no photos of himself before his adoption and move to the United States and has made it his mission to visit orphanages so Torrey Pines High School senior Daniel Galuppo,far right, wins the $20,000 KFC Colonel’s Scholars scholar- he can give the children pic- ship with a single tweeted photo of Vietnamese orphans. Courtesy photo tures of themselves as keep- sakes. In addition to Vietnam, UCLA in 2012 to pursue film now a photo has earned me tell you how I excited I am to he has also spent time volun- production. “Being behind the chance at a college educa- pursue my dreams as a teering in Laos and Thailand. the camera is my passion, and tion,” Galuppo said. “I can’t Colonel’s Scholar on campus KFC selected Galuppo from high school seniors across the country who applied by tweeting a single image. Photo entries were judged on quality, creativity, compelling nature and consis- tency with Col. Harland Sanders’ commitment to serv- ice. “We were impressed by the creativity and passion for higher education that came across in these images. It was tough to pick a winner,” said John Cywinski, president of KFC. “Daniel’s photo high- lighting why he embodies the qualities of a Colonel’s Scholar put him at the head of the class. 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To register to win go to Scan to register WIN www.coastalcountry.net to win vacation and view Winner to be announced in Christmas issue of Coast News more properties. A6 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS DEC. 30, 2011 Normal trash Barry’s celebrate successful year The Catherine and Jason assistants Sam Schlepp and ing” and “Treat clients like Most importantly they Barry real estate team are a Kristine Dyvad. Their success family.” love what they do and they and tree schedule dynamic mother/son duo who is a reflection of their philoso- To dub Catherine and love the communities where are the leaders in the luxury phy; putting the needs and Jason as experts in their field they work and live. Catherine real estate market. The Wall desires of their clients first, would be an understatement. put it best when she said, Street Journal named them having an unparalleled They continue to sell more “Where else can you find a over holidays the No. 1 Team in San Diego knowledge of not only the high-end real estate than any community like ours that has Waste Management of North County and Coast and they ranked No. 20 in the local real estate market but other team in San Diego-hav- the best amenities (i.e. Waste Management will provide normal trash and nation out of all real estate the community as a whole, ing sold approximately 2 bil- Schools, Beaches, Golf recycling pick-up service on the regularly scheduled companies for dollar volume and a work ethic that can’t be lion in residential sales. Courses, etc.) with perfect day for both the week of Christmas Day and the week production. counted in hours. Jason and Catherine form the weather all year round?” of New Year’s Day. What is so impressive is The fact that the compa- yin and yang that makes their Catherine and Jason cherish In addition, Waste Management of North County the fact that many of these ny is family owned and oper- transactions so unique and the fact that they live and sell and Coast Waste Management will collect and recycle teams have more than 30 ated is advantageous for successful. one of the most desirable Christmas trees from Dec. 26 through Jan. 13 on the agents who combine their Catherine and Jason because Catherine and Jason’s’ areas in the world-a place that regular collection day. Trees taller than six feet must sales numbers. it pushes them in a more confidence in each other’s will always be in high be cut in half. Residents need to remove all decoration Catherine and Jason focused manner to produce a skills and styles creates the demand. including tinsel, lights, ornaments and tree stands and manage everything them- better result. working chemistry that Catherine & Jason Barry place the tree at the curb. Residents can also recycle selves with their Office Their motto is: “You have makes them so attractive to can be reached at (858) 756- their Christmas tree by cutting it up and placing it in Manager Jena Martin and to believe in what you are sell- such a vast number of clients. 4024 or [email protected] the green waste cart. Flocked trees will be collected but cannot be recycled. In Solana Beach specifically, beginning Dec. 26 through Jan. 16, holiday tree recycling and collection Betty Knight Scripps honored at fundraiser allows residents to drop off their trees free of charge The 82nd Annual including a medley sung by at either Candlelight Ball, held Dec. 3, Peter Pavone, and marching La Colonia Community Center, 715 Valley Ave. or raised more than $2 million to on the colors performed by at City Hall, 635 S. Highway 101. benefit lifesaving care at the Marine Corps Recruit Trees must be clean with no flocking, lights, orna- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Depot San Diego Color ments or stands. Dropped-off trees do not have to be Jolla, with support from phi- Guard. More than 400 guests cut in half. For more information, contact City Hall lanthropist and newspaper began the evening with a (858) 720-2477. heiress Betty Knight Scripps. champagne toast, followed by “Since Christmas Day and New Year’s fall on Through Scripps’ leadership a gourmet dinner, and danc- weekends, there will be no service delays during those as general chairman for the ing to The Bob Hardwick weeks,” said Lori Somers, community and municipal past nine years, Candlelight Sound. relations representative for Waste Management of Ball has raised more than $24 Known for its holiday North County and Coast Waste Management. “We million. décor, guests were escorted wish our loyal customers a safe and happy holiday sea- In recognition of her ded- down a regal 52-foot red car- son.” ication and community sup- peted walkway trimmed in Customers in Carlsbad, Del Mar, Oceanside, port, the San Diego City gardens of flowers and can- Solana Beach and Rancho Santa Fe Council proclaimed Dec. 3 as dles, including three varieties should place their cans and carts out for pick-up “Betty Knight Scripps Day.” of red roses, cream cymbidi- on their regular collection day during the week of She was presented with the um orchids, cream sahar and Christmas Day and the week of New Year’s Day: framed declaration during camel roses, coral peonies, WM administrative offices will be closed Dec. 26 the Candlelight Ball celebra- bright pink hydrangea, red and Jan. 2. tion. mokara orchids, coral amaryl- Scripps also was honored lis and white and pink French with a patriotic performance, tulips. Established in 1924 by Ellen Browning Scripps, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has been one of Betty Knight Scripps,left, and Ted Killory enjoy a dance at the recent Southern California’s premier 82nd Annual Candlelight Ball, held Dec. 3 Courtesy photo medical centers for more than 85 years. Scripps Memorial including a Level II Trauma cardiothoracic and orthope- Hospital La Jolla offers a Center and 24-hour emer- dic services, neurology, wide range of clinical, surgi- gency services, intensive care, bariatric surgery and cal and specialty services interventional cardiology and women’s health services. radiology, radiation oncology, More information can be found at scripps.org. ATTENTION READERS! Market Say you saw it in the benefits Rancho Santa Fe News! center RANCHO SANTA FE — Rancho Santa Fe Farmer’s Market, benefiting Helen Woodward Animal Center, is held every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the park- ing lot of the Del Rayo Village Center in Rancho Santa Fe. 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For more information, Sincerely, The Rancho Santa Fe News Staff visit ranchosantafefarmers- market.com DEC. 30, 2011 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS A7 Hiking the trails of Zion awakens adventurous side Canyon. Being there, sur- and up again, but this is still rounded by sandstone a relatively easy part of the “hoodoos” of various shades hike because the trail is wide of tangerine and vermillion, and paved. Hikers also must is other-worldly. These thou- traverse a set of 21 narrow E’LOUISE sands of sentinel-like struc- switchbacks called Walter’s ONDASH tures can make you feel as Wiggles before finally reach- Hit the Road though you’ve landed on ing Lookout Point. another planet. Because of This is where most peo- The thing about our this, I was ready to be disap- ple end their hike. friend, Scott, is that he never pointed by Zion National The last half-mile to gets excited — about any- Park. Its topography is quite Angel’s Landing is treacher- thing. At least, it seems that different than Bryce — not as ous at best, and the reason way to us. fascinatingly bizarre — but I for the recorded warnings in He and his partner, was to learn that it has an the shuttle and the sign at Donna, my husband, Jerry, irresistible personality all its the trailhead. It also carries a and I took a road trip/hiking own. warning as well as a running adventure to southern Utah Zion has been inhabited total of climber deaths. To in late September, and Scott by humans for 8,000 years, date there have been six, the had remained pretty quiet but it wasn’t until the mid- most recent in June. during the planning stages. 1800s that Mormons discov- Despite all this, Scott So I was surprised when he ered and settled this magnif- decided to go for it. stood on a precipice over- icent canyon with its monu- So did Jerry and I, looking the magnificently mental cliffs. These settlers despite knowing we’d never eroded pink, gold and cream graced the towering sand- go all the way. Jerry got fur- cliffs of Cedar Breaks stone edifices with scriptural ther than I, but we both National Monument and and ethereal names like turned around at points asked, “Is Bryce Canyon like Altar of Sacrifice, East where the ground seemed to this, too?” Temple, Great White Throne disappear. “Yes,” I said, “but even and Angel’s Landing. It’s only an additional better.” We arrived in Zion at half-mile from Lookout Point With that, I knew we’d midday; the thermometer to Angel’s Landing, but it captured his attention and registered 103. I trudged daredevil hikers must negoti- he was maybe even excited. about a half-mile of our first ate extremely narrow paths Cedar Breaks is a won- trail, then surrendered. I and sheer drop-offs. Chains der of nature, for sure; Bryce walked back to the visitor Hikers will find brilliantly colored sandstone canyons throughout Zion National Park. The canyons were cre- are provided for climbers Canyon and Zion national center for some air-condi- ated by the action of the Virgin River, which continues to change this magnificent Utah landscape. Photo by who are crazy enough to parks, where we were head- tioning and people-watching. Jerry Ondash keep going, but considering ed next, are all that and National park visitor centers parking spaces for the nearly sides of the single road that I noticed after a few the half-dozen deaths, they more. are always a hub of activity, 2.7 million annual visitors runs the length of the trips on the shuttle that the aren’t always adequate. Generally, I don’t like to and it’s especially true in are inadequate. canyon. There are eight stops recorded message for riders Scott made it to where go to the same place twice; Zion because visitors must The shuttle buses fea- and each is a gateway to an repeatedly warned that angels fear to tread, and life is short and my list of park here and take a free ture see-through ceilings so attraction, a trailhead or “your safety is your responsi- after our reunion later in the destinations is long. But I shuttle bus to access most riders can see the canyon some fantastic natural fea- bility” and “hike at your own day, he presented photos and made an exception to my other areas of the park. This walls that shoot straight up a ture like the Emerald Pools risk.” I’d never heard such with some prodding, told us one-visit rule with Bryce shuttle is essential because few thousand feet on both or Weeping Rock. admonitions in a park before, about the climb.Yes, we were but we soon learned why. a bit jealous. Well, OK, a Besides the elements, whole lot jealous. which can be harsh until the Lucky for us and all the end of September, there’s the other visitors to Zion, there There’s still time for reflection before new year trail to Angel’s Landing. are plenty of nature’s won- before you were born too down side of the bell curve. condo is rented again. It’s Its 2.4-mile distance ders to see without risking (Paul’s Epistles/New Not that this is any big sur- back to paradise on a Social belies the nature of this hike. life and limb. Visit Testament). We all came in prise but we are all going to Security budget; warm waters, The early part of the trail is nps.gov/zion/index.htm. spirit with purpose (a plan) die. Period. We’re starting to perfect surf, blue skies, bikinis mostly flat and follows the and Christ came to teach and think about things like this and smiles….lots of smiles. Virgin River through some E’Louise Ondash is a freelance writer liv- JOE simplify life here on earth for more and more. The people of Mexico are very lovely wooded areas flanked MORIS us. He let us know that there Christmas honors God as friendly and welcoming and so by marvelously striated ing in North County. Tell her about your canyon walls. Then it’s up, up travels at [email protected]. Baby Boomer Peace are only two rules we should an example of living in spirit are all the part time residents follow to find light and peace: and then upon his human down there. Despite all the I preface this week’s col- One is to love your neighbor as death that there is glorious life bad press, 99.9 percent of the umn to say that I was an agnos- yourself and the other is to after this life. There is a caveat locals go about their lives just tic at best until the age of 48 love God knowingly. Both of though and as the jingle goes like us. If you haven’t been (I’m 62). Many things hap- these with all your heart. He “He’s gonna find out if you’re there, you should try to go. pened which led me to turn also showed us by His resur- naughty or nice”. It is always Which brings me to this: myself over to Christ. It was a rection that there truly is life best to follow the Light and please find my business ad in personal decision that only I after this life. It is this belief avoid darkness and the conse- this edition. Congratulations could make, and I did. I am that life exists after this life quences that follow. are in order to Dean and Sue not ashamed of it. But, I write that keeps our sanity and faith So, with 2012 now upon Henningsen who are our first this article just days before in place. To believe that it all us, it’s time to appreciate truth Puerto Vallarta contest trip Christmas knowing that about ends here is brutal to the psy- and Light. Be good to your winners. You’ll read about 15 percent of the readers will che. Even Steve Jobs came neighbor; don’t lie even if their experiences in an think I’m whacked. But that’s around in his last days express- there are consequences; help upcoming column which ought okay. You can’t please all the ing hope after spending a life someone in need when the to be fun to read. Most of all people all the time. espousing his belief that this is opportunity arises; give with a though, with the new year now I know, we’re now await- all there is. glorious heart and most of all, upon us, may you walk in spir- ing New Year’s Eve. Christmas I bring this all up, not to trust that intuition inside you. it and light and may peace be was last weekend. History. proselytize or aggravate but That could be the soft voice with you always! Stay warm! But let’s reflect back just a lit- because we’re all talking that we hear so much about. tle bit. We all expect that 2012 about mysteries nowadays. 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The cost for each Opera Fe branch of the San 12th consecutive year. This year’s line-up cheeky look at Don Pasquale Caravan is $25, which does Diego County Library “Opera Previews” includes: in the Wild West comes com- not include a ticket to the pro- already has plans in place explore the San Diego — Jan. 28, “Salome,” by plete with a hero who enjoys duction. Coaches depart at for the start of the new Opera’s four-production 2012 Richard Strauss. a bubbly bath surrounded by noon for Sunday performanc- year. In January 2012, the season repertoire in depth. The biblical, the erotic beautiful bar girls, a Mariachi es and at 5 p.m. for Tuesday Rancho Santa Fe Library, Musicologist Ron Shaheen’s and the murderous combine band and an old fool who performances. Reservations at 17040 Avenida De engaging, illuminating talks in this notorious one-act work wants to marry a much for the Opera Caravan and Acacias, will offer two integrate each production’s featuring the frequently younger woman. opera tickets in a range of programs for adults. cultural setting, plot synopsis, banned Dance of the Seven — April 21, “The Barber prices can be obtained by At 2 p.m. Jan. 13, the musical attributes and design Veils. With a singing role wor- of Seville,” by Gioachino calling the San Diego Opera book club will meet to dis- elements into an unforget- thy of the greatest dramatic Rossini. The king of lather at (619) 533-7000. Discounts cuss A. J. Mayhew’s “The table “preview” glimpse. sopranos, Salome is as seduc- and foam returns, helping the are available for groups of 10 Dry Grass of August.” All Opera previews are held tive and scary as its name- lovelorn conspire their way to or more. interested adults are wel- on Saturdays at 10 a.m. in the sake. happiness. Brimming with North County music come to attend. Ruby G. Schulman — Feb. 18 “Moby Dick,” famous melodies and lively lovers can also ride the At 11 a.m. Jan. 14, Auditorium at the Carlsbad by Jake Heggie and Gene characters, this production Symphony Bus to Sunday join the camaraderie and Musicologist Ron Shaheen will City Library complex, 1775 Scheer. again host Opera Previews for the borrows its scenic style from afternoon concerts. Park free creativity at the monthly Dove Lane. All programs are This West Coast pre- San Diego Opera’s four-production the paintings of Magritte and at the Carlsbad City Library Make & Take Craft pro- free. miere explores the lethal 2012 Season. Courtesy photo its panache from its beloved at Dove Lane and ride round gram. In January, the To prevent overflow, free power of obsession and the hero. trip to the symphony for only group will work on tile admission tickets are distrib- need for human connection quest. The multimedia pro- Bus service from the $18 per person (concert ticket bracelets. All materials uted beginning at 9:15 a.m.; and understanding in an duction uses cutting-edge Carlsbad City Library com- not included). For informa- are provided at no charge. doors open at 9:40 a.m. For increasingly multicultural technology to bring the plex on Dove Lane to San tion and reservations, call For more information, information, visit carlsbad- world filled with mysterious Pequod and surrounding Diego Opera performances SDSO Group Sales at (619) visit the library blog at ca.gov/arts or call the Arts encounters, exotic characters ocean to life, while the lush, also resumes with the start of 236-5403. All concerts are on ranchosantafelibrary.wor Info Line, (760) 434-2904. and one man’s destructive melodic score and great all- the SDO production season. Sundays at 2 p.m. dpress.com/. Free transportation provided Party-goers are encour- Oceanside with hourly depar- Coaster extra late-night New aged to take the responsible tures all night until 12:33 a.m. Year’s Eve Rail Service depar- route to New Year’s Eve festiv- An extra eastbound Sprinter tures southbound include: ities by taking free late-night will leave Oceanside at 2:03 Oceanside – 8:30 p.m. trains and buses provided by a.m. to allow for a connection Carlsbad Village – 8:35 p.m. the North County Transit from the last Coaster. Carlsbad Poinsettia – 8:41 District and Metropolitan NCTD is continuing this p.m. Transit System. New Year’s Eve tradition in Encinitas – 8:47 p.m. As in years past, tickets efforts to foster a safe celebra- Solana Beach – 8:54 p.m. won’t be necessary Dec. 31 tion throughout San Diego Sorrento Valley – 9:05 p.m. after 6 p.m. on Breeze buses, County. We also invite event Old Town – 9:25 p.m. Sprinter light rail, and organizers and entertainment San Diego – 9:30 p.m. Coaster trains.In response to publications to include infor- Coaster extra late-night New the popularity of the last mation about free public tran- Year’s Eve Rail Service depar- year’s inaugural offering of sit on their websites and other tures Northbound include: late-night New Year’s Eve materials to discourage drink- San Diego – 12:45 a.m. trains, NCTD will again run an ing and driving. Old Town - 12:51 a.m. extra Coaster trip after mid- San Diego’s Metropolitan Sorrento Valley – 1:13 a.m. night. It will depart San Transit System is also offering Solana Beach – 1:21 a.m. Diego’s Santa Fe Depot at extended trolley service, cre- Encinitas – 1:26 a.m. 12:45 a.m. ating some convenient con- Carlsbad Poinsettia – 1:32 In addition, the Sprinter nections for North County res- a.m. will run extended service idents who want to take the Carlsbad Village – 1:39 a.m. between Escondido and Coaster to reach their celebra- Oceanside – 1:49 a.m. tions in the city. The Sprinter expanded sched- Visit GoNCTD.com for ule: details. The North County — From Escondido, extended Transit District is a public service, with hourly depar- transportation agency provid- tures between 5:33 p.m. and ing 12.5 million passenger 12:33 a.m. trips annually throughout — From Oceanside, extended North San Diego County and service, with hourly depar- into downtown San Diego. tures between 6:33 p.m. and NCTD’s system includes 12:33 a.m. Breeze buses, Coaster com- — A final trip will leave muter trains, Sprinter light Oceanside at 2:03 a.m. to rail trains, and LIFT paratran- allow for a connection from sit service. the last Coaster. DEC. 30, 2011 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS A9 Cardiff residents get ready for 2012 Cardiff-by-the-Sea is readying for its second 100 years. The library construc- tion is finished, the chil- dren’s area is busy every day IRENE and Santa made his annual KRATZER appearance in December taking orders and handing A Place To Call Home out candy canes to wide-eyed breakfast, lunch and dinner, children. The library garden has a children’s menu and is thriving beautifully from even Kook’s Sandwiches. our lovely rain, Friend’s Book Their hours are 7:30 a.m. to 9 Nook sales are up and the p.m. yoga class is nicely attended The new year is a grand but welcomes you to join it in time to examine your home the Community Room and see what you need and TEACHING THE TEACHERS Mondays and Wednesdays at don’t need and recycle it In early November, from left, Torrey Pines High School math teacher Abby Brown, with James Papadopoulos, Missy Pittard, 2 p.m. for one hour.The Town where it can do someone else Eric Liu, Daniel Xie, Priya Bisarya, Mark Liu and Joanne Li, of the Advanced Topics in Mathematics II class, presented their Center courtyard is beautiful good. Clothes and other work at the California Mathematics Council - South Annual Conference in Palm Springs. The group taught about 40 teachers since its facelift and the items can go the Humane the basics of the computer program Mathematica in two interactive lab sessions. Courtesy photo Kringle Mingle, which was Society Thrift Shop and the held on a Sunday, was well- proceeds help to feed the attended and the jolly old animals. Books can go to the gentlemen in the red suit Cardiff Library.The theme of was there also. the 2009 Encinitas Here’s the real cosmic forecast for 2012 The beautiful Christmas Christmas Parade was recy- tree was donated by including: the Lyrids on April cling and the motto was Councilwoman Teresa Barth. Reduce, Reuse and Rethink. 22, Perseids on Aug. 12, Barth is Cardiff-by-the-Sea’s Orionids on Oct. 20, Leonids Let us not forget those representative on the words. on Nov. 17 and the Geminids Encinitas City Council and YLE on Dec. 13. If you have time on your K we appreciate her level- hands drop by the Friends STOCK Venus takes center stage headed decisions for the bet- in early 2012, with an abun- Book Nook at the Cardiff Coastal Cosmos terment of the entire city. Library and sign up. dance of conjunctions and a Hopes ran high for her to be fascinating transit. The A healthy, happy pros- There are no truly scien- the 2012 mayor and it is the perous new year everyone. tific theories that support an brightest object in the night feelings of many people that sky (other than the Moon), Don’t forget to vote, take a apocalyptic 2012. No clandes- it was a great loss to the city plastic bag and clean up tine planets swinging Venus is in conjunction with for her not to be elected, the next brightest object, after your beloved pet when through our solar system, no however, we know that she you go for a walk, take your nearby supernovas, no gigan- Jupiter, throughout mid- will continue to work March. Next, Venus lies very own shopping bag when you tic meteor impacts. Dec. 21, unselfishly for open govern- shop and be sure to appreci- 2012, is not doomsday, just close to a waxing crescent ment while listening to the Moon on the night of Feb. 25 ate the many things about another Winter Solstice. wishes of the public as she this lovely kingdom of However, 2012 does feature a and then again on March 26. has in the past. During the first week of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, which is series of interesting astro- Cardiff-by-the-Sea is a such a delightful place to call nomical events. Some for tel- April, Venus passes through great place for the hungry the famous Pleiades star home. escopes, others without opti- soul and east of I-5 at 815 A Cardiff-by-the-Sea cal aid and one that will not cluster, providing stunning Birmingham Drive we have a binocular views. resident since 1982 Irene is a happen again until the year new restaurant Hunan founding, life member and 2117. The most spectacular Manor. They open for lunch event of the year takes place past president of the Friends Get out your calendar at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 2 of the Cardiff-by-the-Sea and make note of these celes- before sunset on June 5. p.m. They serve seafood, Venus will transit the disk of Library and currently serves tial happenings, for 2012 is chicken and beef dishes on their Board of Directors. not the end of humanity but the Sun! This alignment will appetizers and soups. perhaps the beginning of not be visible again until The surfing statue, your backyard astronomy 2117! Just after 3 p.m.,Venus which has brought us nation- career. January begins with will first grace the rim of the al publicity in the Wall Street Irene Kratzer is a founding member as the Quadrantid Meteor sun and will continue to Journal, a calendar and has well as past president of the Friends of Shower peaking on the night move across the disk for the been a great source of pleas- the Library and currently serves as a of the 3rd and morning of following six hours. ure as we wait to see what director on the board. A Cardiff-by- the 4th. Meteor showers are Obviously, you should never the next attire will be, now the-Sea resident since 1982, she serves caused when the Earth pass- look directly at the sun; there has a restaurant named after as treasurer on the Cardiff 10l es through a cloud of dust are however safe techniques it. The Kook Café, 102 Chamber board and has volunteered left behind from a comet’s for viewing such an event. Aberdeen Drive, serves at Scripps Clinic/LaJolla for 23 years. tail. The particles of dust Pinhole projectors, #14 weld- ing glass and telescope solar burn up as they interact with of 77 patients.) the Earth’s atmosphere. filters are also used for view- ing solar eclipses. This is ODD FILES • Hospital protocols may Most meteor showers be changing, but too slowly are named after the constel- legitimately a twice a life- CONTINUED FROM A3 time event that nobody for Doreen Wallace, who fell lation from which the shoot- transplant — a transfusion of in the lobby of the Greater ing stars appear to radiate. should miss. On May 20, a partial “fecal flora” from the gut of Niagara General Hospital in The Quadrantids, however, a bacteria-normal person, to Ontario in October and are the exception, as the eclipse of the sun will grace our daytime skies as the restore the natural balance broke her hip. Though it was namesake constellation, (introduced by a colono- less than 150 feet from the Quadrans Muralis, is obso- moon passes between us. Mars reaches peak visibility scope after the stool is liqui- lobby to the emergency lete and now part of Bootes. fied in a blender). Following room, hospital personnel, fol- Moon phase is an important throughout the early part of March. Surface details like months of failed alterna- lowing rules, instructed her consideration for meteor tives, Jerry Grant, 33, said in to call an ambulance to take shower observations. Big, the polar ice caps will become visible through mod- October that his transplant, her around to the ER, though bright moons wash out most at the Mayo Clinic in the nearest such ambulance, meteors. 2012 looks to have erate telescopes. Saturn’s rings are currently turning Scottsdale, Ariz., worked in the next city, did not good conditions for most of remarkably well. (A recent arrive for 30 pain-filled min- the well-known showers, toward the Earth, brighten- ing the planet as it rises high- study reported success in 70 utes. er and higher each night throughout March and April. You probably do not need that bunker with three years of provisions in your backyard. Every reputable scientist in the world scoffs at the notion of natural calamity in 2012. It will be an interesting year to have your eyes towards the sky! Happiest New Year to every- Top, NASA photo of the 2004 Venus Transit. Middle, a photo of Saturn one. Here’s hoping for peace, taken through 8" telescope from Cardiff. Bottom, a photo of Saturn prosperity, joy and clear, through the same telescope. Photos by Kyle Stock dark skies! A10 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS DEC. 30, 2011 Longtime manager still appreciates the work JEAN By Patty McCormac general manger of the golf GILLETTE RANCHO SANTA FE — club for five years. Pete Smith’s predecessor told He said the golf club had Small Talk him that being manager of been run by committee until the Rancho Santa Fe then, but had no manager. Homeowners Association was The thinking changed when it Family like having 5,000 chiefs and was decided the golf club one Indian. needed a grand piano. Speaking from the The club still has the wagon is a prospective of the “one piano, but it decided it need- Indian,” Smith makes the job ed someone with a financial beacon look easy. He’s been at it for prospective to manage their 15 years. finances. Most fitting is a quote “I have found over the “It is still my favorite from a poem by Oliver years there are some person- piece of furniture down there Wendell Holmes. “Have alities you prefer not to deal because it got me my job. you heard of the wonder- with, but that number is very, “The golf club was a job I ful one-hoss shay,That was very small. Overall, the sup- enjoyed, but because of the built in such a logical way, port from the membership is nature of the business, the It ran 100 years to the tremendous,” he said. “The time commitment was huge,” day?”? staff is great. There is very lit- he said. “In that type of envi- It is my tribute to a tle turnover because the ronment you can literally most amazing, little car Association is good to their work seven days a week, 12 owned by near and dear employees. It’s nice to repre- hours a day.” friends, which by modern sent a company that does When the Association automotive standards, that.” manger position opened up, matched the shay’s record. As for working with the he felt he would be a good fit. It took that family “across board of directors over the The position is the equiv- borders, across genera- years, he said most have been alent to the city manager of a tions and across America,” phenomenal. small city. lasting 25 years. Then, in “They might have differ- Smith is a native of November, a loud bang, ent opinions, but they want to Southern California. Pete Smith has been the manager of the Rancho Santa Fe Association for 15 years. Five years before that he was the general manager of the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club. Photo by Patty McCormac some smoke and it was do the right thing for the com- “I grew up mostly in the done. We all called it the munity,” he said. L.A. area, in Whittier and Red Baron, but it was 100- He said he thinks the rea- Hacienda Heights where I finance and his first job was ried in the First Presbyterian “I don’t know how corny percent American-made son the Association works so went all through high school,” in the banking industry with Church in downtown San it might sound, but I admire and a true tribute to the well is because everyone is he said. “I was in student gov- what is now Union Bank. Diego. Debbie’s family my wife because since we quality our Motown neigh- treated alike. ernment in high school. I was “My career there was as arrived in the area in the were married she was devot- bors can produce. The “People know what is the secretary of athletics on a loan officer,” he said. 1800s. The couple has two ed to the family. She brought Chevrolet Cavalier station going to happen, so they don’t the student body board. I was He met wife Debbie daughters: Caroline 32, and the girls into the world and wagon was purchased try to push the envelope,” he on the tennis team. My only while in training. Her mother Courtney, 29. never left their side. She was shiny and new by the fam- said. “We do our best to make hobby was collecting post was his boss for a time. They have lived in a room mother, in the PTO, in ily in 1986, the same year it as transparent as possible. cards, most of them from the “I was taking some train- Ramona for 28 years in the the high school booster club, a my son and their youngest When you have an educated early 1900s.” ing as a teller and (Debbie) same house where they raised chaperone for everything. She son were born. Not glam- community, they know the He said he still has the came to my window and made their children. attended every athletic meet- orous, but cute and oh-so- issues. They get it.” collection of about 400 cards, a deposit,” he said. “At the The marriage has been a ing, and every academic com- functional. It got great In reality, Smith, 60, has but they are packed away in a end of the day, I was out of good one. petition. I think she can tell mileage before it was fash- worked for the Association for box. balance. It was her deposit.” Smith said that came you the name of every teacher ionable and necessary. It a total of 20 years. “I came down to college They have been married into clear focus when his they ever had.” was first driven by the Before becoming manag- at San Diego State in 1975.” for 33 years, having been the daughter was getting married mom, as she raised two er of the Association, he was He earned a degree in fourth generation to be mar- earlier in the year. TURN TO MANAGER ON A20 boys through Boy Scouts, sports, field trips, visits to relatives, trips to the emergency room, the Couple takes wine out of glass and puts it into nutrition bar beach and all the time on the road that growing up By Patty McCormac oils, high fructose corn syrup, requires in Southern RANCHO SANTA FE — cholesterol, dairy, gluten or California. If it seems too good to be artificial colors, sweeteners, As son No. 1 hit driv- true, it probably is, or so goes flavors or preservatives. ing age, it became his — the old adage. But, in the case The Nicholls were and survived with only a of the WineTime bar, that old thrilled when the bar was crack in the dashboard saw flies right out the win- pronounced “delicious,” by where he would whack it dow.This tasty nutritional bar Kathie Lee and Hoda earlier to improve radio recep- provides the indulgence of this month on Wine tion. Four years later, it chocolate with the health Wednesday on “The Today was passed on to son No. 2, benefits of red wine to create Show.” as it kept on cruising a delicious snack that its cre- Malcolm is no stranger along. It continued to be ators say is anti-aging and can to the diet and nutritional the go-to car for hauling, improve heart health. industry, having promoted transporting gangs of Since this little sensation the Micro Diet in the 1980s, boys, and road trips to hit the market, it has been a the pioneer for meal replace- deliver children to college whirlwind for Malcolm and ment programs now and fetch them home Sandy Nicholl, the Rancho employed by Jenny Craig and again. Santa Fe couple who created Nutrisystem. By this time, it was an the bar. The Micro Diet is still icon around the “It’s just out of control,” very popular in Japan, he Carlsbad/Encinitas border Sandy said. “Everyone wants said. community. You could it!” Sandy’s niche was mar- more easily spot it every Indeed. After a first taste keting, so it was seemingly a year, as the car styles a person might ask: “Are you match made in heaven. changed. If you saw the sure this is good for me?” Once they had the bars funky little Red Baron They said they came up Malcolm and Sandy Nicholl of Rancho Santa Fe are the creators of the WineTime bar, an indulgent chocolate in hand, they began market- treat filled with super friuts and resveratrol equal to 50 glasses of wine in each bar. Photo by Patty McCormac zoom by, you knew who with the idea for the bar ing them. One of the ways was behind the wheel. It quite by accident. ‘Why haven’t you created a checked the Internet and and almonds. They can be was face-to-face meetings took three hits, including The couple had been wine bar?’” she asked. other sources and learned no used as a meal replacement, with local markets. one in the ’90s, when some semi-retired, living the good Malcolm said the ques- one had made such bars. a snack or dessert. “I went store to store to fool signaled for a turn he life, traveling the world when tion switched on the light Then he thought, “Why not “It also pairs very nicely store,” Sandy said. didn’t intend to take. Its Sandy was out with girl- bulb. He said he had become me?” with wine,” Sandy said. Thanks to her efforts, paint lost its sheen, but it friends sipping wine. One of familiar with the health ben- “I talked with resvera- “I’ve even shredded the bars are now available just kept running. The the friends had asked her efits of resveratrol, a property trol suppliers, formulators them on top of cappuccino,” locally at Whole Foods, any family also credits the deft about her husband’s interna- of red wine that a growing and bar manufacturers and she said. Vitamin Shoppe, Seaside hands at Rosano’s Philips tional diet and nutrition com- number of researchers con- learned there were no practi- Each bar contains more Market in Cardiff, at some 76 station for the car’s pany and the weight loss bars firm is an excellent source of cal handicaps to the produc- resveratrol than 50 glasses of Ralph’s stores and in Rancho long life. he had helped develop and antioxidants and great for tion of a ‘wine bar,’” he said. red wine, along with seven Santa Fe at Harvest Ranch As each year passed, I market worldwide. heart health. The rest, as they say, is other super fruits including Market, Stump’s and the would marvel to find it “I asked, why hadn’t he “By infusing resveratrol history. cranberry, noni, pomegran- Rancho Santa Fe Pharmacy. still parked in front of developed something more into a food, a wine bar could Called “Bars For A ate, goji berry, acai, mangos- The bars are beginning their house, ready for fun, like a chardonnay bar or be created,” he said. Reason,” each bar is about teen and blueberry. to find their way into the action. Seeing it there was a cabernet bar?” she said. “I It was such a great idea, 190 calories. They come in The WineTime bar is international market and are picked up the phone and surely someone had already two flavors, chocolate-rasp- high in fiber, vegan, contains also available online at wine- TURN TO SMALL TALK ON A20 called Malcolm and asked, thought of it. He said he berry and chocolate, dates no trans fat, hydrogenated timebars.com. DEC. 30, 2011 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS A11

Contact us at [email protected] with story ideas, photos or suggestions THE RANCH SPORTS Playing the game is fulfilment of dream for Sockers star Hetherington said. “I wasn’t Hetherington fills a leader- did. interested in baseball or ship role on and off the “When I was a kid, football or basketball. I just field, taking an interest in that’s what we had. You’d fell in love with it right his teammates’ lives, and watch maybe Manchester away at a very young age.” ensuring the game is being United play on TV, but real- He started playing soc- played for the love of it and ly all we had was the San cer when he was 5, starting showing it the respect it Diego Sockers, so I was with the San Diego Surf and deserves. always down there; always then moving on to play with He wasn’t sure he was cheering them on. They the La Jolla Nomads. going to return after his were a great team back then The game wasn’t as knee injury, but after and a lot of fun, as we are prominent when he played receiving encouragement now. But I feel they had as it is now, Hetherington, from his team he knew he something very special; that who also coaches with the wanted to come back. we want to show our respect Rancho Santa Fe Attack, “They’re one of the and try to bring that back in explained. main reasons why I wanted any way that we can.” “I’ve always had that to come back, because that The passion for the passion. (I’m) not sure camaraderie is just price- game still resides in the 37- exactly where it came from. less,” he said. year-old and for his team- I think it was just from kick- Another reason is for mates. “I feel like one of my ing the ball around and say- the fun of the game, espe- jobs is to be there for ing, ‘Hey this is fun, I want cially indoor soccer. whomever needs it as far as to continue this.’ Growing “It’s a real fun game my teammates go; and help up, I just focused on playing because the speed of play is guide and lead by example year round and I always so fast. It makes you always in any way that I can.” knew what I wanted to do.” involved in the immediate As for the team goals, The midfielder/defend- moment,” he added. Hetherington said: er also known as “Captain Hetherington said he “Anything but a champi- America,” (he doesn’t where encourages the younger onship is going to be a dis- the nickname came from) is generation to come out and appointment. But…you con- returning to the indoor show their dedication to the tinue to work hard and do pitch after tearing his ACL team, especially for those all those things that you during the offseason last looking to want to become have control over and the year. professional soccer players. championships will take A veteran presence, It’s what Hetherington care of themselves.”

Encinitas resident Nate Hetherington returns to the San Diego Sockers after tearing his ACL last year. Playing professional for the San Diego Sockers has been a lifelong dream. Photo by Aaron Jaffe By Tony Cagala remembers writing a report the majority of his life grow- For Nate Hetherington, in the first grade about what ing up in Encinitas, where putting on that San Diego he wanted to be when he soccer quickly developed Sockers jersey has truly grew up: His answer — to be into a passion for him. been a lifelong dream. So a professional soccer player. “It was the only sport I much so, that Hetherington Hetherington has spent played when I was younger,” Athletes help during holidays The CSUSM Student- to receive the gifts. “The rewarding for the Cal State Athlete Advisory Committee work the students have done San Marcos Student (SAAC) just completed their makes a big difference for Athletes. month-long Holiday Toy our moms and the kids Mark Shimmin, a track Drive, in which Cal State San here,” said Joan Burns, and field member and SAAC Marcos Athletes collected resource coordinator at the president thanked all those toys and distributed them to FRC. The Family Recovery who participated. Shimmin the Family Recovery Center Center serves pregnant and reflected, “Dropping off the (FRC) in Oceanside. parenting women and their toys at the Family Recovery The toy drive kicked off children through the age of Center was a great experi- Dec. 1, as members of SAAC 10. Clients are provided serv- ence because we got to see SOCCER CHAMPS collected toys at home bas- ices regardless of age, eth- the people that we were ketball games through Dec. nicity or economic status. helping and how much it The Surf U7 Boys White Team, from left, back row, Nicholas Karam, Andre Philibbosian, 10. Toys were also collected The FRC residential pro- means to them.” Ramon Lucero, Cole McCaffray, Jacob Ahooja and Nick Goskowicz, with from left, front row, near the front entrance of gram begins by providing SAAC is a student led Xavier Zamora, David Gauvreau, William Alexander, Owen Ebel and Will Bond, plus, not pic- the Clarke Field House on assistance with basic needs, organization that works to tured, Luc Kourie and Coach Mario Mrakovic, are champions of the 2011 Surf Thanksgiving campus throughout the such as food, shelter, cloth- enhance the student-athlete Tournament. The team went undefeated in the inaugural U7 gold bracket during the month. ing and personal supplies. image on campus and in the Thanksgiving holiday. Courtesy photo The (FRC) was thrilled The experience was also community. A12 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS DEC. 30, 2011 DEC. 30, 2011 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS A13

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We hope this trend will Carlsbad Watersheds, also Coastkeeper wants to pared to 2010 data. continue and that the efforts showed minimal improve- expand its capacity to cover Sweetwater Watershed’s to reduce pollution in this ment in the water quality. more parts of the county and water quality score improved watershed are working.” But all remain in fair condi- also add more investigatory by 20 percent and Tijuana One project in 2011 tion based on the data col- work like rain event monitor- and San Dieguito involved the San Dieguito lected through the year. ing. Donations will go along Watersheds’ water condi- River Park, which sets an Coastkeeper invites vol- way to building capacity. tions worsened. example for improving water unteers and funders to get —Hiring According to quality in a watershed. The involved by: Coastkeeper: For any water Coastkeeper’s scoring organization constructed — Volunteering: quality monitoring related methodology for its water treatment wetlands to treat Coastkeeper trains new projects for non-profit or quality data, Sweetwater stormwater from the 313- Water Quality Monitoring charity organizations, con- watershed’s score improved acre watershed before it goes volunteers every other tact San Diego Coastkeeper 20 percent from 2010. This into the fragile San Dieguito month and invites people of Water Quality Monitoring means that the number of Lagoon. Coastkeeper began all ages and backgrounds to Lab Manager Travis times that contaminants monitoring the inflow and help collect samples in the Pritchard at travis@sdcoast- exceeded healthy levels outflow of these wetlands in field and run lab analyses. To keeper.org for more informa- dropped by 50 percent this December 2010 and has now sign up, perspective partici- tion. 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We balance could attribute to a variety of In spite of the improve- the current beach water community outreach, educa- factors,” said Travis ment, Sweetwater quality status, along with the tion, and advocacy to pro- Pritchard, San Diego Watershed’s water quality historic beach water quality mote stewardship of clean Coastkeeper’s Water Quality still remains in fair condi- data in graphs. The water- water and a healthy coastal Locals fill cast at ecosystem. For more infor- mation, visit San Diego Coastkeeper online at next Welk show sdcoastkeeper.org. A host of local actors will p.m., Saturdays and Sundays be part of the Tony Award- at 2 p.m. and 7:30 pm. and at winning “Spring Awakening,” 1 p.m. Jan. 15. Ticket prices at the Welk Resort Theatre are $30.50 for individual per- from Jan. 7 through Jan. 15. formance-only tickets and The cast will include: $45.50 to include the pre- — Ernst: Ethan Eichman show buffet. 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Also bring a school photo and a short list of past experiences you have had speaking, singing or dancing in front of a group. Rehearsal schedules will be available at auditions. Beginners are welcome. The performances will be held at the San Marcos Community Center at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2 and Feb. 3 and at 2 and 6 pm). Feb. 4 and Feb. 5. For further information call (760) 744-9000 or go to san-marcos.net. CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF HAPPY, WELL-BEHAVED CANINE CITIZENS • Experienced, Professional, Trusted & Effective • Private Lessons and Group Instruction • In-Kennel Training Programs • Open, Spacious Training Grounds LIMITED ENROLLMENT AVAILABLE CALL TODAY FOR INFORMATION 760.436.3571 464 Cole Ranch Road • Encinitas • CA 92024 www.encinitasobedience.com DEC. 30, 2011 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS A15 Reflecting back on the year that was Headaches aren’t for his new movie, Rough Molokai than back to Oahu, and around the world. Cuts. Bing moved to part time. Nathan Fletcher pulled into Encinitas. Skip Frye made fewer a massive pit and out of his all created equal Swami’s lost a tree but boards, for more money. Skip big brother’s shadow and sur- can be one-sided. Nausea gained a tiki. Joel Tudor’s Frye remained everybody’s vived a wave comparable to CHRIS often occurs and lights and kids began to filter into the favorite surfer. Kids younger an atomic explosion. noise may be intolerable. AHRENS Cardiff lineup. We all got than 14 years old began Someone claimed to have Scripps Health Watch Fifteen percent of people Sea Notes older and they all got doing tricks on surfboards ridden a 90-foot wave. with migraine headaches that formerly seemed impos- Surfing remained the younger. Women were more By the physicians and staff will experience neurologic In 2011, Kelly Slater was accepted in the lineup than sible. Wade Koniakowsky most fun adventure in the at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas symptoms or “aura” before once again considered the any time since Hawaiian captured the world aquatic world. The ocean became the headache, such as bright best surfer in the world. Rob chiefess Kelea ruled the on canvas. more polluted. By Jack Schim, M.D. flashes, broken or “kaleido- Machado got back on short- waves in Maui 500 years ago. One of the Malloy’s There were more resolu- scope” vision, garbled boards and dominated. Dale People finally quit blabbing released a film on body surf- tions to clean up the ocean. At some time, almost everybody has suffered speech, muscle weakness, Dobson returned to the line- about the new spots they dis- ing. Former globe trotter More surfers picked up more balance problems, and up. Cardiff had more sand covered. Boards got longer Michael Marckx moved back trash. The waves were small through a headache. But many people don’t realize numbness. Up to 30 percent than anytime in recent mem- and shorter at the same time. to North County became all year long. of women report having ory. City officials were deter- SUPs found a perma- CEO of Spy Optics and was Winter looked like what that headaches come in many different types, with migraine headaches. Unlike mined to pump still more nent home in the lineup. joined by Devon Howard. summer used to look like and tension or cluster sand onto Cardiff beaches. Some people liked it; some The Grygera family opened summer looked like drizzle, varying symptoms and levels of severity. Correctly diag- headaches, migraines seem More people rode waves did not. Iron Cross Surfboards in when you could see it to “run in the family.” than ever before, in history. A small group came Cardiff. through the fog. nosing the type of headache is an important first step Tension headaches and The Kook Café opened with together to see how to work Costco became the HydroFlex made waves mild migraines can be suc- a new Kevin Anderson mural with both sides. There were favorite destination to buy by pumping air into their toward receiving the appro- priate treatment — and cessfully treated with over- of our beloved kook, in the fights. your first surfboard. After surfboards. We all promised the-counter pain relievers tube. Surfers rode bigger The Bro-Am was more more than 30 years in the to be better ambassadors of potentially avoiding larger medical problems. such as aspirin, acetamino- waves than ever before. successful than ever. water, former pro surfer our sport and spread Aloha. phen or non-steroidal anti- Sacred Craft featured Carl Conformity was shat- Peter King declared that his Here’s to a glassy and Primary headaches do not stem from another med- inflammatory (NSAID) med- Ekstrom. Ryan Burch made tered as weird became the Costco-bought Storm Rider offshore New Year. ications. If these do not pro- some strange-looking boards norm and the three-finned Surfboard was his best board ical condition.The most com- mon primary headache – the vide relief, consult a physi- and was named “One of the thruster was ruled passé by ever. cian who can recommend 50 people to watch,” by San none other than Joel Tudor. A surfer with a redun- Chris Ahrens is a surfer and author of tension headache – may pro- duce a feeling of pressure, other treatments, help iden- Diego Magazine. Steve Donald Takayama moved dant first name became a four books on surfing. E-mail him at tify headache “triggers”, and Cleveland scored epic surf back to Oceanside from household name at Pipeline [email protected]. tightness or squeezing around the forehead, tem- offer tips to prevent ples or back of the head and headaches from recurring. neck. Tension headaches are Secondary headaches often caused by poor pos- occur as a result of another Sometimes proving murder is not enough health condition and may ture, stress or fatigue and signal a serious problem. For After receiving a call was always a mess.” hopes that they could elicit affect women somewhat more often than men. They example, a sudden, severe from my client, Mitch, a The end of the day was some sympathy. It is a com- headache could be a symp- prominent defense attorney, approaching when I decided mon technique for police to are not associated with nau- sea or sensitivity to light or tom of an aneurysm. Adults I jumped in my car and drove to head to a sports bar where share crime scene photos to who start getting headaches over to his office. Waiting Daniel had claimed to be the test one’s reaction, but I had noise, and typically last from 30 minutes to several days. in their 40s and 50s when there were two men, a retired BRIAN night of the shooting. I talked already developed feelings of they have never had them New York Police Department SCOTT with a waitress who remem- sorrow and wanted desper- They are rarely severe enough to disrupt activities. before may have temporal detective and his son, Daniel, bered Daniel because he ately to point them in the arteritis, an inflammation of a 25-year-old Emergency Eye Spy insisted on sitting at a large right direction. Cluster headache is another form of primary the arteries in the head that Medical Technician. Mitch Ashley laying lifeless in a table all by himself. She said Other than the physical can lead to blindness and, in had mentioned that it was a pool of blood not far from her he was there from 10 p.m. evidence they obtained from headache. It is rare, but far more severe than a tension some cases, stroke. murder case, but failed to tell mother, 42-year-old Abigail. until midnight, which was the crime scene, they didn’t It’s critical to have sus- me it was actually a “double Both had also been raped the same time as the estimat- have much else to go on, but headache. Cluster headaches last 30-90 min- pected secondary headaches homicide” — two women, there in their own home, ed time of death. I had the did admit that Daniel was a evaluated by a physician, shot in the head, at point where they had lived togeth- feeling that this was a delib- suspect. My hands were tied utes and occur once or more a day over a period of days or especially if they are accom- blank range, with a .22 cal- er since Abigail’s divorce. erate move to ensure that at this point, as the law is panied by any of the follow- iber hand gun. Much of the apartment’s sur- someone remembered him clear when it comes to attor- weeks. Also known as “alarm clock headaches,” they often ing: I was being retained to faces were covered in black being there. I decided to call ney/client privilege. Given Rapid or abrupt onset ascertain whether or not the fingerprint dust. it a day and prepare for that I was retained by awaken people from sleep. Pain is usually in and around of a severe headache; or police had enough probable I began to feel warm, so tomorrow’s visit to the Daniel’s lawyer, I was bound Fever, weight loss, or cause to compel Daniel to I went to turn on the air-con- Sheriff’s Department. by the same legal require- one eye, with associated tearing, congestion, sweati- rash; submit to a DNA test. ditioning. As I did so, I Developing my ment. A diagnosis of cancer, Apparently, he was a person noticed the thermostat was approach was going to be Several months went by ness, and restlessness. Oftentimes, cluster HIV or infection; of extreme interest and he set unusually high.The shoot- tricky. I hoped to have some- and no arrests were made. I Confusion, lethargy or lived directly across from the er may have turned it up thing to offer the detectives became increasingly dis- headaches are seasonal, occurring more often in the loss of consciousness; or victims’ apartment. before he left to slow down in charge of the case — some- turbed thinking that the Onset after age 50 with I proceeded to ask the temperature drop rate of thing that they didn’t already killer was going to get away spring and fall. They affect seven times as many men as no history of headaches. Daniel some routine ques- the bodies to throw off the have. This was the only way with it. I was relieved to hear Regardless of headache tions like where he was the estimated time of death. they were going to share any that, a short time after, women. The most common dis- type, always consult a physi- night of the killing, did he Ashley had been a serv- information with me. Daniel had died of a drug cian if a headache seems own a handgun and did he er at a popular seafood house I contacted Mitch to overdose after he moved ruptive type of primary headache is migraine, which unusual or does not respond have a relationship with that faced the ocean. After inform him that it was back up to New York to live to treatment. either of the women. I didn’t interviewing some of the painfully obvious to me that with his father. affects three times as many expect to march into the neighbors, I learned that the his client murdered these Was justice served? women as men. Pain can be Sheriff’s office and start night after the shooting, two two women. He didn’t seem There were only two people so debilitating it interferes Jack Schim, M.D., specializes in neurol- questioning homicide detec- women I questioned had vis- to be as surprised as I was certain who took the lives of with everyday activities. ogy and headache medicine with tives unless I had something ited with Daniel in his apart- and instructed me to make these two innocent women — Pain is often throbbing, and Scripps Health. to offer in exchange. ment and remembered how sure I did not divulge any- myself and the killer. The next day, I began my uncharacteristically clean it thing incriminating during Free Consultation inquiry, and my first stop, of was, with an odor resembling my visit with the police. course, was the crime scene. bleach. 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I’ve also kept it on the Colder temperatures grocery stores across the stovetop all day. Can be made mean it’s time for hearty country. up to two days ahead. There soups, chili, and my personal In American restaurants, is enough going on in this pot favorite, cassoulet. the term cassoulet is often that I skip the toppings and I first became aware of applied to any hearty bean- serve in bowl with one thigh this very French meal in a based casserole. The Third per serving and a torn off bowl during time spent work- Corner in Encinitas has a ver- piece of baguette. The chick- ing for a French software com- sion they call a Duck Confit, en can tend to fall off the pany that took me to which is a white bean cas- thigh bones but that’s fine, Montpellier in the South of soulet with whole grain mus- just alert guest to the fact France several times. I found tard sauce. Firefly Grill & that there are whole thighs in that most bistros had it on Wine Bar has also been the pot. their menu and each put their known to include their ver- Given the informal The very French stew-like meal of cassoulet typically contains meat such as pork sausages, duck and some- individual touches on it like sion on occasional weekend times mutton. It makes a perfect dish during the cold winter months. Photo by David Boylan nature of the dish and the chili in America. I quickly tasting menus. I host a cas- large group, guests sit or became a big fan. The dish soulet party every year and ingly and make sure you have tomatoes with roasted garlic sauté until brown, about 25 stand wherever around the originated in the south of because it’s usually attended enough leftovers for yourself. in juice, 3 15-ounce cans minutes.Transfer to plate and house or outside and indulge France and typically contains by around 30 people, I make Lick the Plate Cassoulet Great Northern beans, add chicken thighs to the in this hearty, flavorful and meat, especially pork huge pots of it and substitute — 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 drained, liquid reserved, 1 10- same pan in batches, brown- satisfying dish. A lighter-bod- sausages, duck or duck confit chicken thighs for duck and cup olive oil, 3 pounds assort- ounce package frozen baby ing them on both sides. I ied red wine, pale ale or pil- and sometimes mutton, white use Andouille sausage. It’s a ed fully cooked smoked lima beans, thawed, 1 cup (or would suggest leaving the sner beer pairs nicely. haricot beans and tomatoes. modified recipe I found on sausages (I mix smoked more) canned chicken broth,3 skin on for full flavor If you have questions on It is traditionally topped by Epicurious.com and is always sausage and Andouille), 4 tablespoons tomato paste, 1/2 enhancement. the recipe, or come across it at fried bread cubes and crack- a big hit. I’d like to share that large leeks (white and pale teaspoon ground cloves, 20 — Add leeks and garlic another North County restau- lings, which are the fried and with readers and encourage green parts only) thinly chicken thighs (or two per to same pot. Sauté until rant, I’d love to hear about it. crisped skin of the duck. you to give it a try. Don’t be sliced, 6 large garlic cloves, person), fresh French beginning to soften, about 8 Bon appetit! 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I Rancho Santa Fe. have decided to spare you from all of that and share with Around Town you little signs that I always On Dec. 11 I held my look for that inspire me dur- annual gift exchange party ing my day. for my son and his friends at Call me sappy, call me Red Robin in Carmel Valley. out there, but life is too short Five years later, everyone is not to have some fun. It’s sort growing up and the gift selec- of like “slug-bug” for grown- tion under $10 is becoming Christmas Spa Party hosted by Karian Forsyth with her close friends featured here by poolside. Photo by Machel Penn Shull ups. Here are a few signs I get obsolete for these “tweens.” a great deal of pizzazz from However, they still love choco- massage or facial, all of the Robin and I met one of my when they happen to me late, party favors and dart guests enjoyed their options, favorite couples, Tony and when I least expect them. I guns that shoot rapidly with a while dishing on the latest Bianca Macaluso. They am sure you will see a correla- rotating wheel. And for the fashion trends, the best arrived in style in their new tion, so I will just start out girls? Well, pretty jewelry is restaurants and what destina- white Rolls Royce to Firenze with this line: I have a thing always a hit and a gift cart to tion places are in. Which restaurant in Rancho Santa for birds. Tilly’s is another perfect brings me to an important Fe. We arrived by Jeep. Not so If I see a hummingbird at option if you can’t decide. I update in my column.Yes, the bad by my standards, but the any point in the day, I immedi- love this party more than any news is here. I have found out Rolls Royce looked like heav- ately feel like an “energy other, maybe, because I get to where Tom and Karian en on wheels. Tony and angel” has whizzed by me and buy the party favors, plan it Forsyth flew off to for Tom’s Bianca wore matching white find hope in their fluttering and enjoy seeing all the kids birthday in December. attire; with red accents that wings. A white owl flight at have fun for Christmas. I have it on good authori- emulated that cool holiday night … have you seen one I have included a group ty that the Forsyths boarded a feel. We wore leather jackets. lately? If I see one, I instantly shot of the bunch who private jet with Maggie and As the night wore on, we gasp for breath because I’ve exchanged gifts once again Gary Bobileff — two of my shared fun movie stories, almost run off the road and for the fifth year, plus the other favorite Ranch resi- enjoyed fine food, but most of hit a tree. (Maybe not such a adult group supervising at the dents! Yes, the four of them all, enjoyed being out with great sign after all.) adjoining table. What a won- made it to the Grand Cayman good friends for Christmas. I have saved the best for derful day it was! Island for an intimate cele- I snapped a photograph last. My favorite sign is seeing On Dec. 17, Karian bration on one of the coolest of them before they whisked a “white bird of hope.” Have Forsyth invited her Spa Gals Caribbean islands to visit. I away in their Rolls Royce you seen one of those? They over to her house for some have included two photos that back to their amazing estate can come in the form of a pampering with holiday flair. capture living at its finest. in Del Mar. Robin and I drove seagull, a white dove, a white Pedicures and manicures, One is of Karian looking away into the dark of the From left, Elaine Gallagher, Leonard Simpson, and Kathy Herinton at the glamorous in her pink stud- night feeling the holiday spir- Grand Del Mar at a holiday party. Courtesy photo ded blouse with Tom and the it and recapping our fabulous “Spa Party gals” from The evening with two of our Crosby. Hey, guess what? Life favorite friends. can be incredibly good some- If you’re looking for char- times, right? ities to donate to, my sugges- Later that night, Elaine tion is the Salvation Army. and Michael Gallagher They do so much for so many attended a smashing party at in need and they are here the Grand Del Mar for the locally. They will come direct- holidays. I managed to get an ly to your house to pick up exclusive photo for this col- any of those extras that you umn. Sources will not be don’t need, but someone else revealed, but I will say these could use. are gorgeous ladies that I am For more, visit 1.usw.sal- sure you will recognize as vationarmy.org. familiar faces in “Machel’s Ranch.” Aren’t they simply If you have a story you would like to Tom Forsyth, left, and his wife Karian in the Grand Cayman for Tom's beautiful? share with Machel, please email her at Bianca and Tony Macaluso at Firenze Restaurant in Rancho Santa Fe birthday surprise trip. courtesy photo Courtesy photo On Dec. 19 my husband [email protected] for Christmas dinner with friends. Photo by Machel Penn Shull

Front Row from left: Reese MacDonald, Atiana Smith, Chloe Temple. Back Row from left: Holden MacDonald, From left, Bianca Macaluso, Shannon Elle Ehlers and Meredith MacDonald at 5th Annual Kids Christmas Matthew Sorge and Jackson Tuck at Red Robin Photo by Machel Penn Shull Party. Photo by Machel Penn Shull DEC. 30, 2011 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS A19

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Deep within the ambitions into a reality is the ahead of the audience, as tions like “What happened to Here, the rivalry between Civic Center beginning Jan. 3, Kremlin are files that will only hope Hunt and company Hunt’s best laid plans are Ethan’s wife from the last Hunt and Cobalt is less per- at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. reveal Cobalt’s true identity, have of restoring their good foiled by ever-changing cir- movie?” Providing much wel- sonal and, consequently, less Cost is $40 for four weeks. Register required at san-mar- and it’s up to Hunt and his names. cumstance, and replaced by comed humor, Simon Pegg dramatic. 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Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe need a scorecard, so here’s the tient to gain the possessions FLAMENCO GUITAR Drive, Solana Beach, will take skinny: in 1152, Henry II, promised, he and his brothers Flamenco guitar artists playgoers back to medieval Count of Anjou and claimant Richard and Geoffrey, (with Benedetti and Svoboda will England for a taste of life in to the throne of England, mar- Eleanor’s help), revolted play at 7 p.m. Jan. 4 at Cardiff competition for the throne, in ried the high-spirited against King Henry in a civil Library in the Community “The Lion in Winter.” Eleanor, Duchess of war, which they lost. When room, 2081 Newcastle Ave., Preview performances at Aquitaine, a few months after Young Henry died at the age Cardiff, For more information, 8 p.m. Jan. 4 through Jan. 6. the annulment of her mar- of 28, King Henry was left call (760) 635-1000. Continuing shows will be riage to King Louis VII of with three anxious sons, a JAN. 5 from Jan. 7 through Jan. 29. France. This made Henry the wife he had imprisoned for ART ABOUNDS Carlsbad- Regular show times are most powerful man in her participation in the Oceanside Art League Gallery. Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Europe, and once he had revolt, and no viable long Painting, photography, digital Thursdays through Saturdays ascended to the throne of term plan for his formidable art and Sculpture Show from at 8 p.m. with Saturday and England, which at the time kingdom. Jan. 5 through Jan. 29 at 300 Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. included half of what we now In the play, Henry calls a Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite Christmas court, during 101, Carlsbad. Call (760) 434- and Sundays at 7 p.m. Box recognize as France, he would 8497 or visit Office hours are noon to 4 spend the rest of his life try- which he intends to settle the coalartgallery.com. p.m. daily and noon to curtain ing to unify a kingdom that issue. This dysfunctional fam- day of shows.Ticket prices are could remain intact after his ily gathering is the setting for JAN. 6 $32 to $49 with a student/mil- death. “The Lion in Winter,” as GEM FAIRE From noon to 6 itary discount of $3 off. One of the ways he James Goldman imagines it. p.m. Jan. 6, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Reservations are required. intended to do this was to Young Alais, still not married, Jan. 7 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. The scene is set at promise the French King’s has grown, and the young 8, Del Mar Fairgrounds/Bing Crosby Hall, 2260 Jimmy Christmas, 1183 in King daughter Alais, (from Louis’ King Phillip of France has Durante Blvd., Del Mar, will Henry’s castle at Chinon, second marriage) to his son arrived to reclaim the Vexin host a gem fair. Admission is France. Richard in exchange for the or see his sister married to $7. For more info, call (760) In honor of the theater’s Vexin, a strategically impor- Richard. The action takes 390-3599, email info@gem- 30th anniversary season, tant county near Paris. The place mostly in one day at faire.com or visit North Coast Rep draws upon young child Alais was sent to Henry’s fortress castle in gemfaire.com. Henry’s court to grow up. In Chinon, France, but the ‘The Lion in Winter’ comes to the North Coast Repertory Theatre with a title from its inaugural year previews beginning Jan. 4. Courtesy photo JAN. 8 to bring this classic to life time, Alais’ stepbrother intrigues are representative to release Eleanor from become the Duke of Britanny HEAVENLY AUDITIONS once again. In James Philip (from Louis’ third mar- of Henry’s entire reign, which The Village Church Goldman’s classic play, riage) became King of France found brothers pitted against prison. Richard would be suc- and fade into relative obscuri- Community Theater domestic turmoil rises to an at the age of 15 in 1180. brothers, sons against father, ceeded by his younger broth- ty. announces auditions for “A art form. A quintessential In a further attempt and wife against husband. er John, whose inept reign led Eleanor would go on to Little Piece of Heaven” 1 to 4 drama of family strife and to secure the future of the Ultimately, after Henry’s to the signing of the Magna outlive them all except John. p.m. Jan. 8 and 6 to 8:30 p.m. competing ambitions brings realm, Henry had his oldest death in 1189, Richard would Carta and the loss of most of The irrepressible force long Jan. 9 at 6225 Paseo Delicias, modern-day relevance to the son, “Young Henry,” crowned ascend to the throne and Henry’s empire. outlived Henry, the immov- Rancho Santa Fe. Roles for intrigues of 12th Century when he came of age. It become famous to history as Geoffrey, the “middle able object. seven men, eight women, one England. seemed like a good plan, but Richard the Lionheart. One of child” (along with all that In fact, she outlived them boy, one teen girl. The mystery, There’s a lot going on in Young Henry threw a monkey his first acts as king would be word’s connotation) would all except John. A20 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS DEC. 30, 2011 Tri-City celebrates November. Prior to swearing in on CANDIDATE Chief Executive Officer of CONTINUED FROM A1 Who’s Tri-City Medical Center Larry Jan. 5, Watt will retire from his OF Anderson accepted the position as the city of Solutions, a political activism NEWS? Encinitas’ Director of Public organization, which Tetalman is PET THEWEEK Chamber of Commerce Award Works, a capacity in which he a member and current vice Business news and special for Information Technology This weeks’ pet is achievements for award from the San Diego achieved significant water- president of the California related experience as general chapter. Tetalman said he has Peppermint, a 1.5-year- North San Diego County. North Economic Development old black and white cat. Council Dec. 1 in recognition of manager of San Dieguito received $1,000 from the Send information via e-mail Water District. Citizens for Global Solutions Peppermint is shy at to community@ the hospital’s purchase of the first, but once she gets to da Vinci Robotic Surgical Political Action Committee. He coastnewsgroup.com. Join jog-a-thon is also seeking endorsements know you, she is sweet System. The award recognized and affectionate. Ring it in Tri-City’s “support of this life- The Optimist Club of from some of the labor unions Meet Peppermint at On Dec. 23, orphaned saving technology” and “its Carlsbad “The Achievers” will and the state of California dem- dogs and cats available for commitment to providing qual- be supporting students from ocratic endorsement. Helen Woodward Animal adoption during the 13th ity medical care to North Capri Elementary School in Tetalman moved to San Center. Her adoption fee Rancho Santa Fe. annual Iams Home 4 the County residents.” Encinitas, as the youngsters Diego in 1978 where he worked is $99 including Kennels are open daily Holidays pet adoption pro- take part in the Capri for 10 years as a registered microchip identification. Monday through gram, joined Mike Arms, pres- OMWD welcome Elementary school annual Jog- nurse. He’s lived in the 49th She has been spayed, has Thursday from noon to 6 ident of Helen Woodward Olivenhain Municipal a-thon, set for Feb. 3. The focus District since 1988. He’s spent up-to-date vaccinations p.m.; Friday, noon to 7 Animal Center, as he rang the Water District’s Board of of the fundraiser for the school 20 years working in real estate and microchip identifica- p.m.; and Saturdays and Opening Bell at the New York Directors selected Larry Watt also promotes regular exercise before entering politics. tion. Sundays from 11 a.m. to Stock Exchange to raise as the new director represent- and healthy lifestyles. Capri “I believe that a person Helen Woodward 6 p.m. For more informa- awareness of animal homeless- ing Division 2 of OMWD’s serv- Elementary school is working can reinvent themselves at any Animal Center is at 6461 tion call (858) 756-4117, ness, along with representa- ice area. Watt fills the seat left to collect prizes and donations time. I’ve been successful in the El Apajo Road in option #1. tives of Iams Home 4 the vacant by the resignation of of money. For more informa- past — reinventing myself — Holidays. Mark Muir, who was appointed tion on this event, call (760) and it’s something that is worth- to Encinitas’ City Council in 943-9295 or (760) 542-5453. while,” he said. of Del Mar to Camp Pendleton think that part of the gridlock Working as a nurse, and up to Orange County. The that we’ve had, he’s part of that. as it exited I-5. And we all Valhalla, with wishes that it be Tetalman said he’s gained district also includes inland He’s signed the Grover SMALL TALK understanding of the health areas as Vista, where Issa’s Nordquist pledge, of no new CONTINUED FROM A10 mourned the passing of some- feted in a place of honor. thing special. Farewell, Red Baron. We care system. “I believe that Congressional District office is taxes, and he’s in favor of keep- comforting somehow in this The family cited Matthew grew up with you. You were health care is a human right located. ing the Bush-era tax cuts, which world of wild change. Then, on 25:21, “Well done, good and well-loved and appreciated, and that the system we current- “It is a coastal district,” he are a gift to the wealthy. He’s Nov. 7, there was a ripple in The faithful servant!” as they let and we’ll not see the likes of ly have is quite broken and we said. “It’s people that are envi- looking out basically for the Force. Just like the one-horse friends know of the car’s you again. need to move to a more univer- ronmentally conscious because very wealthy.” shay, the little red wagon sud- demise. Had it been legal and sal health care system.” they live near the ocean, is one Tetalman said that of the denly and finally disintegrated ecologically sound, the boys His real estate experience, part of it. The other thing complaints that he’s heard would have set it afloat on a Jean Gillette is a freelance writer with a Tetalman said, gives him the is…it’s a fairly well-off commu- from people is that Issa is not burning barge from Swami’s, soft spot for well-behaved cars. Contact know-how to market and sell, nity compared to some other very accessible to the average sending it on its way to her at [email protected]. how to interact with people and parts of the county or city. It is voter. how to raise money. Tetalman people that want some results If elected, Tetalman said also said it was the real estate from their Congressman, they he would be much more acces- CALENDAR JAN. 9 industry that led the economy don’t want gridlock, they want sible. CONTINUED FROM A19 BELLY DANCING The into the recession, but is hope- some answers, they want some “Being a public figure, I ful that it can lead the economy solutions. think you really do have to comedy drama takes place in Art/Dance Academy at 3337 acuriosity shop called “A Little Tournament Drive, Oceanside, out of it, if the right things are “(Issa’s) voted pretty much meet with the people so that Piece of Heaven.” will begin a new series of belly- done. consistently with the you can hear — it’s a two-way dancing classes Jan 9. Class For audition information The newly redrawn 49th Republican Party and he does- street — you want to have input schedules and prices can be district stretches from portions n’t vary much on his votes and I going both ways.” and appointment visit found at villagechurchcommunitythe- ArabiDanseAcademie.webs.co ater.org. m or call (760) 433-2276. scout leaders is to teach the the pack is comprised of SCOUTS boys about civic responsibili- scouts from Rancho Santa CONTINUED FROM A1 ty and get them prepared for Fe, Solana Beach, Nativity cubs is: “Whatever a boy can Boy Scouts. School and surrounding do, he should do.” Sponsored by the Village areas. There are 52 scouts One of the goals of the Church in Rancho Santa Fe, ages 6 though 10.

MANAGER more aggressive to get people through these times and the CONTINUED FROM A10 to repay their loan and in many bank was unable to accommo- cases these were longtime cus- date their customers.” All this while working as a tomers of the bank.” While the conflict was dietician. He said he didn’t like the driven by the regulatory com- Smith worked in banking double standard of the bank mission, Smith was uncomfort- for about 15 years and then telling the customer that it able. began to see the dark side of would be with them in good “When the opportunity the industry. times and bad and then desert- came up to go to the golf club, I “Back in the late 1990s, ing them when times got tough. took it,” he said. the banking world was in a bit “It was a role I didn’t like His current hobby is gar- of a turmoil,” he said. “My con- playing, dealing with good peo- den railroads. He has one in his cern was the role the loan offi- ple having difficult times. They backyard which is currently cer had to play at the time was needed flexibility to get under construction. In addition, his family likes to run and hike. “Last year my wife and daughter did the Triple Crown in San Diego, which is three half marathons, which takes place in Carlsbad, La Jolla and San Diego,’ he said. In May 2011, he and his wife led a hiking trip for the Rancho Santa Fe Rotary to the Grand Canyon. “Thirty of them hiked from one rim to the other,” he said.

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