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Scott Appleby LA JOLLA & Kerry ApplebyPayne A Family Tradition of Real Estate Success VILLAGE NEWS 858-775-2014 LA JOLLA’S PREFERRED SOURCE FOR LOCAL NEWS DRE#01197544 DRE#01071814 San Diego Community Newspaper Group THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011 www.SDNEWS.com Volume 16, Number 29 Local photographer Sharon Hinckley captured this seal in the moment, as it played in the sand recently at La Jolla Cove. Hood twins HOLD DOWN the hoop BY LEE CORNELL | VILLAGE NEWS La Jolla’s ‘Great Divide’ Maya and Malina Hood are both star players on the La Jolla Country Day (LJCD) girl’s basketball team. But for this set of twins, most of the similarities end there. All eyes were on La Jolla pro-access proponents settled “First of all, we don’t even look alike and second of all, Cove this past weekend. In on the “seal side” of the no I’m definitely the more outgoing twin. More loud, more addition to thousands of car access rope — with kids play- bubbly,” said Maya, who stood in the spotlight this past bas- aficionados flocking to the La ing in the shallow waters, ketball season for her scoring abilities. “She’s kind of the Jolla Motor Car Classic at Ellen divers entering the reef and quiet, calm one and I’m the one that has all the energy.” Browning Scripps Park on many others settling in the While Malina may leave most of the hooting and holler- April 3, the nearby Children’s sand, soaking up the sun dur- ing to her sister, she too has become an intangible part of Pool saw a larger-than-usual ing its rare appearances a team that has been the talk of the town. Because of her crowd of both beach-goers through the clouds. quiet, calculated style, Malina was dubbed “the silent assas- and activists. At least four police officers sin” on the squad. Seal-protection advocates kept watch over occasional “I don’t say much, but people say when I do talk its held a rally Sunday after- heated debates that broke out noon, displaying signage between those for and against SEE TWINS, Page 8 throughout the day and voic- human beach access, while ing their support for making seals relaxed on the rocks or beach access a pinniped-only in the sand. Vocal protesters right. Meanwhile, dozens of — Claire Harlin carried signs on April 3 that displayed their support of keep- ing the Chil- dren’s Pool a seal rookery. Beach-access advocates DON BALCH | Village News set up on the Children's Pool beach on April 3, past the rope installed by the city of San Diego to limit human access during harbor seals’ pupping season. DON BALCH | Village News Kids play on the Chil- dren's Pool beach as seals cast a glance on April 3. From left: Twins Malina and Maya Hood are both starters on the La DON BALCH | Village News Jolla Country Day basketball team, which made it to the state semi- finals this past season. LEE CORNELL | Village News PAGE 2 | THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011 | LA JOLLA VILLAGE NEWS LA JOLLA LA JOLLA LA JOLLA $769,000 $985,000 $1,135,000 New listing in La Jolla Shores. 2 bedroom 2 bath single-level unit Enjoy the La Jolla Village lifestyle while living in this new 3 bedroom 3 bath 180 degree ocean view and prime canyon .29 acre site on a cul-de-sac! with huge private terrace. Just steps to the beach, park, shops, and cafes. European influenced condo that was just recently completed. 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She cafe crash case suffered a broken pelvis, arm and leg. for school funding A jury on April 6 found La Jollan Troyer’s attorney, David Thompson, Ronald Troyer, 66, guilty of all charges told the jury his client had a seizure while relating to his Aug. 15 crash into Cass driving. “All he is guilty of … is driving Street Café. He is convicted of driving with a suspended license,” he said, adding under the influence of marijuana, reck- there is “not enough evidence” to show he less driving causing great bodily injury, was impaired by marijuana. hit and run, and driving with a suspend- Uyar said “seizures don’t make you a ed license. Five people were seriously liar,” reciting false statements Troyer injured in the incident. made at the scene. He claimed his car was Judge William Kronberger, Jr., set sen- stolen, and then said he wasn’t the driver, tencing for May 4 and Deputy District even while trying to take documents from Attorney David Uyar said the maximum the car, Uyar said. sentence is 15 years in prison. Jury delib- Uyar told jurors that Troyer failed sobri- erations, which began April 5, lasted less ety tests at the scene, and that he was than three hours. warned by a doctor not to drive. Troyer The incident happened at about 7 p.m. remains in the Vista Detention Facility at the café, located at 5550 La Jolla Blvd. with no bail. A number of witnesses testified about — Neal Putnam “Avoid paying a comission when selling your home” bout 40 La Jolla $200,000 by April 30 to SAN DIEGO, If you've tried to sell been prepared especially for home High School stu- minimize the possible pink your home yourself, you know that sellers like you. You'll find that sell- Adents gathered at slipping of five teachers the minute you put the "For Sale by ing your home by yourself is entire- the corner of Fay Avenue and two counselors," said Owner" sign up, the phone will start ly possible once you understand the and Nautilus Street before fundraising co-chair Dana to ring off the hook. Unfortunately, process. morning classes on April 1 Irwin. most calls aren't from prospective Inside the report, you'll find 10 in support of the "Conquer The fundraiser has collect- buyers, but rather from every real inside tips to selling your home by the Cuts" fundraising cam- ed more than $125,000 estate agent in town who will start yourself which will help you sell for since March 1 through paign to raise community to hound you for your listing. the best price in the shortest awareness and monetary alumni donations and donations for the school, events. After all, with the proper infor- amount of time. You'll find out what which is being affected by "It's great to see the stu- mation, selling a home isn't easy. real estate agents don't want you to the San Diego Unified dents, many of whom are Perhaps, you've had your home on know. School District’s budget graduating seniors, so the market for several months with To hear a brief recorded message cuts. Holding banners, involved with this," said no offers from qualified buyers. This about how to order your FREE copy waving and cheering to Irwin.