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VOL. 7, NO. 24 THE RANCH’S BEST SOURCE FOR LOCAL NEWS DEC. 16, 2011 THISWEEK Board mulls email use

By Patty McCormac RANCHO SANTA FE — How to best use email to com- municate with the residents of Rancho Santa Fe is still percolating, although the Association board decided at its Dec. 1 meeting to move for- TEA WITH TREES ward by considering hiring a Local residents, professional email company schoolchildren and the to handle the project. The Library Guild get board is also looking at ways together for some holiday to make sure the information cheer and charity. B1 exchanged between members and the company is secure. In addition to transmit- INSIDE ting Association news, board members hope email can be TWO SECTIONS, 28 PAGES used for urgent communica- Arts & Entertainment . . A13 tions such as notification of a lost child, or as a way to tell Baby Boomer Peace . . . . B7 residents to evacuate, as in Calendar ...... A13 the case of the Witch Creek Fire. Classifieds ...... B9 “In the case of the 2007 Comics ...... B10 fire, that developed in 10 The Waterman family, Phillip, Luca and Stefani who are on a month’s visit from London, took part in the wreath-making class. Stefani grew up in hours,” director Anne Eye Spy ...... A7 Photos by Patty McCormac Rancho Santa Fe and now teaches at an international school. Feighner said. “There was not Hit the Road ...... B8 time for a board meeting.” Lick the Plate ...... A14 Feighner said that email could also be used for the less Machel’s Ranch ...... A6 Wreath making a charitable tradition urgent matters, such as notify- Marketplace News . . . . A12 By Patty McCormac ing residents about specials at RANCHO SANTA FE — the golf club restaurant or Odd Files ...... A3 Members of the Rancho special events at the various Opinion ...... A4 Santa Fe Garden Club have clubs in the Covenant. been making Christmas “After a week away, mail Pet of the Week ...... A14 wreaths for charity since piles up so much you have to Ranch History ...... A4 World War II. prioritize,” she said. “If you “We used to deliver could learn of these things on Small Talk ...... B1 them to the Camp Pendleton the road, that would be nice.” Sports ...... A15 hospital,” said LaVerne Email could also be used Taste of Wine ...... B8 Schlosser, who has been par- to notify residents of street ticipating in the tradition closures, committee openings, Who’s News? ...... B3 since 1978. “Now we give budget summaries, assess- them to the senior center for ment collection policy, board HOW TO REACH US homebound seniors.” minutes and architectural She said she comes to changes notices. (760) 436-9737 the event each year because “Implementation of an CALENDARS SECTION: she enjoys the camaraderie electronic communication [email protected] with others who are doing system was subsequently something worthwhile. identified as the board’s COMMUNITY NEWS: And, of course, carrying eighth highest priority for the [email protected] on the tradition is important. 2011-2012 at the 2011 board LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: “It is a tradition and I retreat,” said Bob Green, [email protected] like tradition and the Garden Covenant building commis- Club holds onto its tradition sioner. Green gave a detailed FREE CLASSIFIED ADS quite well,” Schlosser said. report during the meeting Sell your car at any price, or There was still a little about the staff’s progress in any one item $150 or less for nip in the air at the 9:30 a.m. the area. free! Go online to start of the event on Dec. 7, “The recent Rancho www.coastnewsgroup.com or but many women braved the Santa Fe Strategic Planning call our free ad hot line at chill and got started. Research Survey identified (760) 436-1070. Deadline is “This is one of the most that 67 percent of residents Monday at 4 p.m. TURN TO WREATH ON A14 Barbara Peason and Andrea Kessler are hard at work on their wreaths. TURN TO EMAIL ON A14 A2 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS DEC. 16, 2011 DEC. 16, 2011 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS A3

by CHUCK SHEPHERDODD Country Friends host shopping, tea By Patty McCormac FILES RANCHO SANTA FE — One of the brightest tradi- Uphill both ways tions of the season in Rancho Santa Fe is the annual — Chinese Education Holiday Tea hosted by The Values: To get to their Country Friends. For the 16th school, 80 children (aged 6 year, these modern-day fairy to 17) in the mountaintop godmothers held the event at village of Pili, China, near their consignment shop on the borders with Tajikistan Dec. 7. and Afghanistan, make a “It’s a wonderful event,” 120-mile journey that said Bonnie Wright, who said includes 50 miles on foot or she has been coming for the by camel. The most danger- past 10 years. “Everybody ous parts of the route are an feels good and it’s a good Beautiful harp music, provided by inches-wide path cut into a thing to bring people to who Heidi Fleischbein greeted guests. cliff (over a 1,000-foot want to get involved in some- drop), a 600-foot-long zip- thing worthwhile.” line drop and crossings of About 150 beautifully four freezing rivers (easier Kim Smart, Andrene Dziubinski and Andrea Naversen peruse the items inside the shop before the tea begins. dressed women braved the Photos by Patty McCormac in winter when they are chill of the cold snap of the frozen solid). The kids must past two weeks to sit outside outside for half a block. of Fashion event. to women, children and the make the chaperoned treks for the tea catered by The “This is one of our The Country Friends was elderly. four times a year — coming Promiscuous Fork. As the biggest fundraisers,” said founded in 1954 to help oth- Its consignment shop in and going for each of two event continued, the sun Andrea Naversen, who knows ers help themselves. The the Village, at El Tordo and long sessions. According to warmed up the venue that a little something about group concentrates on and Avenida de Acacias, sells an one teacher, Ms. Su, the kids spilled out of the Friend’s fundraising having been the gives support to human care generally enjoy the adven- patio onto the brick sidewalk chairman of last summer’s Art agencies that provide services TURN TO FRIENDS ON A14 ture. The government is building a road to the vil- lage, but it will not be fin- ished until 2013. Cultural Diversity — Globally (except in Japan), family-run business- es under perform those run by professional managers. Japanese corporations often seem to have a talent- ed son to take over for his father. The main reason for that, according to an August Freakonomics radio report, Carol Baden owner of the Del Mar is that the family scions usu- Hat Company and one of the bou- ally first recruit an ideal tique shops set up outside the “son” and then adopt him, event, says the whimsical “fascina- often also encouraging their tor” hats worn at the royal wedding Country Friends Martha Harris Pankau and Anna Waite check guests in Bonnie Wright said she has been coming to the annual event for at least in April are finding favor with daughters to marry the to the tea. a decade. American Women. men. (Japanese adage: “You can’t choose your sons, but you can choose your sons-in-law.”) If the man is already Parents offered training in ongoing classes married, sometimes he and The Fusion Academy San — Jan. 11, Fostering How electronic communica- the signs of use. Strategies for Teens. his wife will both get adopt- Diego is hosting a free speaker Healthy Parent-Child tion impacts adolescent’s lives — April 4, the Impact of Deborah Briggs, an ed. In fact, while 98 percent series for parents, monthly Communication. Scott Koenig, and development, presented ADHD on Family expert in creative problem of U.S. adoptions are of chil- through May of 2012. a clinical psychologist, will by Julieann Myers Relationships. Lori Rappaport solving, will explain how teens dren, 98 percent of Japan’s All the workshops will be offer advice to parents on how — March 7, Rollin’ with and Lewis Ribner, co-founders can acquire this valuable skill. are of adults. held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the to maintain open lines of com- the Rubin-PillsKill Program. of the ADHD Center for Register for the work- — At an October cere- Fusion Academy San Diego munication with their chil- Sherri and Aaron Rubin will Success, will help parents shops at mony in the Satara district campus, 512 Via De La Valle, dren. educate the audience on the understand the effects of FusionSanDiego.com/Events in India’s Maharashtra Suite 201 in Solana Beach. — Feb. 1, Social Media danger of prescription drug ADHD on families. or call (858) 792-2300. state, 285 girls were allowed The schedule includes: and the Adolescent Brain. abuse and how to recognize — May 2, Success to change their names, as each of them had originally been named the Hindi word “Nakusa,” which translates Club Xcite — HELP WANTED — to “unwanted” (expressing their parents’ disappoint- Receptionist / ment at not having had a offers camp son). In Satara, only 881 RANCHO SANTA FE — Sales Assistant girls are born for every Catering to youngsters, teens (Encinitas) 1,000 boys, reportedly the and adults with developmental result of abortion, given the or cognitive challenges, Club Work for the Coast News, expense of raising a girl Xcite Steps offers week-long a popular North County weekly (whose family is expected winter camps Dec. 19 through newspaper in the community to pay for any wedding and Dec. 23, at 105 Cancha De Golf. for 25 years. give a dowry to the groom’s Positive, up-beat, profes- Tennis and Adventure sional wanted immediately to family). morning camp is from 9 a.m. to help answer phones, greet cus- — Dubai is a city of noon for $375. Afternoon camp tomers and prepare legal towering, architecturally is 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. for $425. notices for court filings. brilliant skyscrapers, but The full-day price for both On the job training is since all were built only in morning and afternoon ses- available for the right person. the last several decades, the sions is $725. At-home pick-up The most important quality we city’s central sewer system and drop-off is available at an are looking for is a willingness has not been able to keep additional charge. and ability to make sales calls up. Consequently, reported Xcite Steps offers winter while maintaining a positive NPR’s “Fresh Air” in camps to build and maintain an upbeat attitude. November, only a few are Business casual or work- environment in which campers appropriate attire is required. hooked up to the municipal feel like they can be them- Approx. 32 hours per week. system, and the remainder selves, open up, make friends Pay is hourly, compensation must hire fleets of tanker and have fun. By selecting fun depends upon experience. trucks to carry away the sports, recreational activities Earn commissions on ad sales. waste water. and games coupled with com- Company benefits. Growth The trucks then must munity outings, social coaches, opportunity. A really great job queue up, sometimes for 24 at a three-to-one ratio, work to for the right person. hours at a time, to dispose NEW TO THE ROTARY inspire and make friends. Fax resume to of it at treatment plants. From left, Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club President Alan Balfour with Sponsor and Treasurer To sign up, call Pam (760) 943-0850 or Connie Sundstrom welcome new member Deanne Motsenbocker, along with Rotary Machala at (858) 703-7305. email the Coast News Group Sponsor Carl Larson. Courtesy photo [email protected] TURN TO ODD FILES ON A10 Views expressed in Opinion & Editorial do not necessarily reflect the RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS A4 OPINION EDITORIAL views of Rancho Santa Fe News. DEC. 16, 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. Voters like Newt, but wait to see if he’s real By Byron York the one here in Newberry, voters Cathy Gibbons is a one-woman connect with his proposals to bring focus group for Republican atti- the federal government into the 21st tudes toward Newt Gingrich. Back century. And people nod when he in the ‘90s, Gibbons grew tired of asks a simple question: How come Gingrich when he was speaker of credit card companies are so good at the House. But this year,after watch- stopping fraud and Medicaid is so ing Gingrich at Republican presi- bad? “If you can move from dential debates, she sees him as a Medicaid incompetence to different man — and the best candi- American Express competence — date in the field. from the world that fails to the world “I’ve heard them talk on the that works — you could save some- news about all the baggage, but I where between $60 billion and $110 don’t see that anymore,” says billion a year,” Gingrich tells the Gibbons, of McCormick, S.C. “He’s audience. They love that kind of not the same person. They say peo- thing. After the Newberry town hall, RANCH HISTORY ple can’t change when they become at the end of a long day traveling adults, but I think Newt has.” across South Carolina, Gingrich Still, just seconds later, retires to a nearby restaurant and Gibbons adds, "There are some nurses a Guinness as he talks to a Own a things that have bothered me that few reporters. He is asked what have come out in the last couple of accounts for the voters’ perception days." For one, there's Gingrich's that he is a changed man. piece of work for mortgage giant Freddie “Twelve years out of office, Mac. “I just didn’t picture him doing (wife) Callista, two grandchildren, that,” she says. “He used the influ- I’m 68,” Gingrich answers. “And I the Ranch ence he had earned while he was in have a different job. I was the leader Marketing brochures were the political field, and somehow of the conservative Republicans generated by the Santa Fe we've got to get away from that.” fighting with a liberal Democratic Land Improvement Company In a nutshell, that is where president. Now I seek to be the exploiting the rich heritage of Gingrich stands with many leader of the American people — all California’s Spanish tradi- Republican voters. For them, bag- of the American people.That’s a dif- tions. In this advertisement, gage from his time as speaker — the ferent job.” the newly restored Osuna 1 marital affairs, fights with Bill Later, at a private dinner with is prominently featured to Clinton, battles in the House — is supporters — everything is off the purposely evoke romantic imagery. Osuna 1 became old news. They’re OK with it, in part record — Gingrich is far warmer the primary cultural influence because they believe Gingrich has than he has seemed in years past, for the architecture of changed. But there is a whole shelf and far more relaxed. He is confi- Rancho Santa Fe. Even of new baggage — especially accu- dent about his campaign but though these advertisements sations that he served as a de facto remembers very well when he was were meant to appeal to lobbyist during his post-House years given up for dead just a few months potential investors on a qual- — that could cause Gingrich signifi- ago. The supporters — state and ity-of-life basis, railway offi- cant problems. People haven't heard local party officials and boosters — cials were clearly planning to enough yet to know what to think. are grateful Gingrich has come to a profit from the “tonnage” of As the new front-runner in the small town that’s off the beaten citrus to be moved back Republican race, Gingrich is likely path. They’ve been trying to bring East. In 1925, the sales to come under fierce attack. The Mitt Romney here with no success. brochure clearly states their motivation, “Tonnage (agri- attacks that dredge up old stuff — But he can make his own prob- cultural product) for the rail- for example, the Democratic ethics lems.There are intense days of cam- way — not profit from the charges from 16 years ago — will paigning ahead, and if the old sale of the land — is the likely go nowhere. But the attacks Gingrich should re-emerge — com- objective.” that focus on Gingrich the bative, overconfident, undisciplined Washington insider and his complex — it could blow away much of the Photo courtesy of Arcadia web of business interests — those good will Gingrich has built over the Publishing, taken from “Rancho could hurt. last year. Republican voters like the Santa Fe,” $21.99. Autographed It’s not clear how much, Gingrich they’ve seen so far in the copies of the book are available at the Rancho Santa Fe Historical because no matter what the ads say, campaign. But they want to make Society, 6036 La Flecha. Call (858) voters will probably continue to like sure it’s really him. 756-9291 or e-mail what Gingrich says on the stump Byron York is chief political corre- [email protected] for more and in the debates. For example, at spondent for The Washington information. 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Send letters via e-mail to [email protected]. www.ranchosfnews.com • Fax: 760-943-0850 BIANCA KAPLANEK [email protected] Last week it was reported required ratio of 1 parking THE RANCH’S BEST SOURCE FOR LOCAL NEWS ENCINITAS that the Del Mar City Council space/300 sq ft, means an addition- WEHTAHNAH TUCKER adopted the proposed project al 1,067 parking spaces! Think [email protected] The Rancho Santa Fe News is published bi- description of the Del Mar Village about that! weekly on Fridays by The Coast News Group. The OCEANSIDE advertising deadline is the Friday preceding the Specific Plan, which indicated to But, what if 1/3 of that addi- EDITOR AND PUBLISHER PROMISE YEE JIM KYDD Friday of publication. Editorial deadline is the Friday [email protected] proceeding publication. increase the development poten- tional space is food/drink service MANAGING EDITOR ONY AGALA T C The comments on this page are the opinions of RANCHO SANTA FE tial within the study area (increase at 1/90 spaces, then the required ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER CHRIS KYDD the individual columnists and do not necessarily rep- PATT Y MCCORMAC square footage from approx additional parking spaces for that resent the views of the Coast News Group, its pub- ACCOUNTING BECKY ROLAND [email protected] lisher or staff. If you would like to respond directly to 280,000 to approx 600,000). That is total additional development COMMUNITY NEWS EDITOR JEAN GILLETTE a columnist, please e-mail them directly at the SAN MARCOS / VISTA part of the plan on which the EIR would amount to 1896! Think address listed below the column. You may also [email protected] GRAPHIC ARTIST PHYLLIS MITCHELL is to be based. Does that sound about that! express your views by writing a letter to the editor. CRIME / COURTS PRODUCTION EDITOR CHUCK STEINMAN For hold delivery while on vacation or for other SHELLI DEROBERTIS like anything in the General Plan? That is a big parking struc- PRODUCTION ASSISTANT SARA BURBIDGE distribution concerns and info, write to [email protected] Let’s see — that means to ture! And served by a two-lane [email protected]. ADVERTISING SALES KRISTA LAFFERTY PHOTOGRAPHER more than double the existing size street with roundabouts! LISA HAMEL DANIEL KNIGHTON of buildings already in downtown! Does that sound like anything [email protected] And assuming all of the additional in the General Plan? Contact the Editor space is retail/services (no restau- Ralph Peck, INDEPENDENT FREE TONY CAGALA PAPERS OF AMERICA [email protected] rants/bars) that 320,000 feet of Del Mar additional space, at the current DEC. 16, 2011 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS A5 Shoulder pain has a variety of causes and treatments the group of muscles and In other patients, the Pinpointing the precise night’s sleep and may be a inflammatory effect and may tendons that control and ligaments may tighten, caus- source of shoulder pain is symptom of larger health be valuable for the treatment guide the shoulder joint. ing decreased motion of the important, because pain felt problems. If any type of of the rotator cuff and Health These tendons are vulnera- shoulder. Patients may be in the shoulder joint may be shoulder pain is not improv- arthritic shoulder problems. Watch ble to injury from normal unaware this is happening from a shoulder problem or ing, or if the shoulder is Surgery. Operative activities, and this process is until they’re unable to raise may stem from another unstable or stiff and frozen, treatment is important to By the physicians and staff occasionally accelerated by their arm and their shoulder issue, such as nerve irrita- it is important to have an consider when non-surgical at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas trauma or specific sports becomes “frozen” and tion in the neck. This is evaluation by a physician, as treatment is no longer work- activities. painful. This is more com- called “referred pain.” well as an X-ray. ing or if the injury to the Among the hundreds of In more severe cases, mon in patients with dia- Shoulder pain may Various treatment shoulder structures is more joints in the human body, the the rotator cuff tendons may betes or other endocrine dis- come and go depending on options are available. severe. Today, virtually all shoulder is one of the most tear, resulting in more pain orders. the time of day or type of Non-Operative Therapy. shoulder surgery (except for common regions where and weakness of the shoul- Another cause of shoul- activity. Some patients may Physical therapy, modified arthritis) is performed using patients suffer pain. In the der joint. der pain is arthritis of the feel fine when their arm is activity and anti-inflamma- arthroscopic techniques on United States, nearly 1.5 mil- The shoulder that dislo- joint. As the smooth surfaces resting at their side. tory medication may be very an outpatient basis and with lion people a year visit an cates may be painful, but of the ball and socket wear However, as soon as they effective for the manage- less pain and better out- emergency department for patients may be bothered out, the cartilage becomes raise their elbow, they expe- ment of shoulder problems, comes for the patient. shoulder problems, accord- even more by the sense of rough, irregular and or may rience pain in the shoulder. reducing or eliminating pain ing to the Centers for instability as the ball of the be worn out completely. The Shoulder pain that and increasing the move- “Health Watch” is brought to you by the Disease Control and shoulder slips out of the resulting painful motion of occurs primarily at night is ment in a stiff or frozen physicians and staff at Scripps Prevention. socket. Pain intensifies if the the shoulder can be very dis- of particular concern, shoulder. 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TOMORROW’S LEADERS Members of Torrey Pines High School’s Junior State of America,attend the annual fall conference in Costa Mesa with more than 800 other students from Southern California, where they debated and discussed political issues, and gained further insight into what it takes to be tomorrow’s leaders. Pictured above, from left, Amanda Gao, Neal Nathan, Amy Chau and Crystal Park, Courtesy photo

HAPPY HOMECOMING The Cardiff “Kook” surfer sculpture helps to give a special welcome home to area military Dec. 10. Photo by Jonathon Donahue

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They have been was decked out with private Machel’s Ranch residents of The Ranch for waiters, a local musician play- many decades. ing, fine food and champagne Every holiday season, my What many of you may flowing over the flute glasses. father remembers a bloody not know is that Ed McCrink The guests that I saw battle that left most of his pla- is still very active in running a who arrived early looked toon dead on Christmas Eve. metal company here locally, smashing in their glittery hol- This would be during the KVA Stainless Steel iday attire. Oh the joys of the early years of Vietnam War, Company. KVA has garnered holiday spirit, holiday wonder when he was just a young recognition internationally, and how wonderful to have man. Now some 40 years later, and has been featured in the friends like Karian and Tom this tragic day still eclipses Los Angeles Times. Forsyth. Thanks, for always any joy he could normally feel As a visionary in the including me. I love you guys. during the holidays. steel industry, Ed McCrink He served in the most has patented a new high- Don’t forget highly decorated battalion in strength martensitic stainless the history of the Marine Don’t forget Old Mission steel fabrication process to Corps, a fact I never knew San Luis Rey De Francia in produce tubing for custom until recently. Why? Because Oceanside needs your sup- bike frames, and other struc- what he remembers are the port. Still facing closure due tures and components. faces in his platoon, and his to retrofitting state demands, I have included a gor- friends who did not live to see this historical landmark is geous shot of three lovely Dottie McCrink, Natalie Shull and KVA’s Vice President, Laurel McCrink celebrating as a family on that New Year because of one priceless to our community ladies from the McCrink clan Thanksgiving Day. Photo by Machel Penn Shull fateful night. and to the state of California. that day: Dottie McCrink, If I could have just one San Diego Home and Garden cascaded over the rolling trust me, take a drive out past Also, take a tour if you granddaughter Natalie Shull wish this season, it would be Magazine for her own immac- hills, I found myself smiling Lake Wohlford one weekend haven’t, yet. Admission for and Laurel McCrink, his eld- that my dad could be free of ulate garden that surrounds from within. Could it be that and enter into a valley full of adults is only $5, senior citi- est daughter. Laurel McCrink pain just for one Christmas, her property in Rancho Santa the Ozark Mountains (where I citrus, wild peacocks and avo- zens $3 and active Military is also the vice president of without remembering that Fe. am from in Missouri) exists cados. You won’t regret it. I and dependents may enjoy KVA. If you would like to find awful tragedy, which forever I have also included a out here in California? Well, have included a photo I cap- this tour free of charge. What out more info about KVA, stripped away part of his soul picture-perfect-photo of who knew God’s country was tured of a peacock casually a perfect ending to this col- visit kvastainless.com/bicy- from us. But I know he could Holden and Meredith just right around the corner? hanging out on the rooftop umn. Don’t forget to save this cles.html. never do that. His heart will MacDonald, whom are also You would think that some- that weekend. Mission! For more info, visit On the other side of the always be there instead, part of this clan here in the one would alert the media to On Dec. 2, Karian and sanluisrey.org/donations/form Ranch,Violet MacDonald was remembering and never for- Ranch. Violet MacDonald is these things. Tom Forsyth celebrated Tom’s .html. opening her home to her fam- getting. very proud of her family! It seems, I guess, one birthday with many friends If you have a story you ily, which included one of her While we worry about Thanks for sharing the holi- must discover “heaven on inside the exclusive gates of would like to share with favorite granddaughters, what to wear for our holiday day photos. earth” a little later in life.You The Crosby. Robin and I are Machel, please email her at Reese MacDonald. Violet party, somewhere out there is On Nov. 28, we ventured could say that I’m definitely always thrilled to go their hol- [email protected]. MacDonald is an active mem- a woman or man in uniform out to Pauma Valley for some like Ava Gabor’s “Green iday party and this year was ber in the Garden Club here If you have a fun event you would like fighting for us to make sure fresh air and to enjoy my in- Acres” character. “Darling I no exception. in town and has been fea- Machel Penn to cover, contact her at we are able to celebrate laws’ ranch. As we drove down love you, but give me Park Unfortunately, my family tured on several occasion in freely. Meanwhile, someone into the valley and the sun Avenue.” I love both. But, came down with the flu that [email protected]. has died for us to have this right. Families have grieved over the loss of their loved ones. It is important to remem- ber these facts this season.We must remember those who have sacrificed their souls to make sure that we are still free. I wish for each brave American soldier much love and many blessings. Without you, America would be lost. Without your devotion, pride and dedication, how might our country survive? Please, let us unite, stand proud as Americans and remember those who serve and the vet- erans of the United States this holiday season. Around Town On Thanksgiving Day in Tom’s Mother, Mrs. Forsyth with her lovely daughter-n-law, Karian Forsyth. 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Meredith MacDonald on Thanksgiving Day in Rancho Tom and Karian Forsyth on December 2nd in The Crosby, celebrating Tom’s birthday with friends and loved Santa Fe with her son, Holden. A wild peacock in Pauma Valley over Thanksgiving Weekend. Photo by ones. Photo by Machel Penn Shull Courtesy photo Machel Penn Shull DEC. 16, 2011 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS A7 By hook or by crook, investigators bring criminals to justice Working undercover is n’t paid me anything since order over to the county sheriff who supplied me with He chose to serve his 90 my favorite part of the job; it the first $500 retainer, but I where Bill was. a dozen deputies, setting up days instead of paying… can bear much fruit. When didn’t care. It became a per- I took the motion over to a two-block-square perimeter you need information about sonal challenge. I put Bill’s the courthouse and walked around the brother’s house BRIAN Brian Scott is a licensed private investi- someone, there’s no better relatives under surveillance, into the judge’s chambers. I before we knocked on the gator and welcomes comments, ques- SCOTT his girlfriend, and anyone handed him the motion and door. The brother answered source than that person him- tions and suggestions by contacting self. The trick is to get that Eye Spy else that could lead me to he asked, “Who are you, and claimed he did not know person to trust you enough to him, but he was always one young man?” the whereabouts of Bill, so him at [email protected], or at share the information that is detail — the client’s name, step ahead of me. “I’m a P.I., your honor, the deputies proceeded to northcountypi.com. vital to your case. address, amount of job, the I decided to run another and I have reason to believe search the house. Bill was Having spent 10 years in whole nine yards. background check on him the subject is residing at that nowhere to be found. the corporate arena, I am During his next hearing and learned that he had a address and I need your sig- Like I said, he was deter- able to develop a cover for in court, he again testified he brother living in the next nature for his apprehension.” mined not to pay and, myself that I can play, with had no income and was county over; although the He read the order and looked despite everyone’s efforts, no practice. The subject, Bill, unable to pay anything court order to arrest was not up at me after signing it and Nancy never saw one dime of Follow us on was an architect claiming he toward his child support, but in the system there. I drove said, “Scott, if you ever come his money, and eventually had little income therefore now we knew better. I walked over to the address, and sure in here again with such a lost her home. It bothered justifying a $90,000 arrear- in the courtroom as a rebut- enough, Bill’s car was out- motion, I’ll have you arrested me for a long time, even age in his child support and tal witness and when Bill side. My hands were tied and for practicing law.” though I knew there was alimony. My client was the looked over at me, I thought Nancy didn’t have an attor- “Yes, your Honor,” I nothing more I could have Go to mother of three girls who he was going to faint. He ney. I took it upon myself to replied as I dashed out to my done. thecoastnews.com could hardly afford to pay turned white as a ghost. The write a pro per motion (self car. Two years later, Bill was me. The assignment was to judge ruled that he was in representation) to extend the I took the order to the arrested on a traffic stop. and click the link pose as a builder/developer contempt and was ordered to who just purchased a 14- pay $40,000, with 30 days to story office building on a come up with the money or very busy corner in the mid- serve 90 days in jail. dle of town. Just so happened Nancy, my client was the building met the profile thrilled, and so was I. There and there was no reason for was only one problem. Thirty the architect to verify it. days came and went and so I telephoned him to ask did Bill. He packed up his if he wanted to bid on the office and was nowhere to be new design that I was propos- found. For some reason, Bill ing which included a moving was determined not to pay circular rooftop restaurant, his child support and for valet parking, express eleva- every reason, I was deter- tors, etc. But before I could mined to find him and turn seriously consider his bid, I him in. The judge signed a would need references. So “no knock” order which Bill took me one-by-one to meant that the sheriff may every job he had designed in kick the door down if we the past 12 months! It could found him and he refused to have not been any better. Not answer the door. only was I able to establish During the next six his income, but I could sub- months, I did everything I mit my evidence in great could to find Bill. Nancy had- Christmas concerts in Solana Beach Calvary Lutheran person is requested. For tick- Church invites the communi- ets, phone the church office ty to any of the three per- at (858) 755-2855 or e-mail formances of its annual Linda Kewin at Christmas concert Dec. 17 [email protected]. and Dec. 18 at 424 Via de la Valle. The title of this year’s celebration is “The Gift.” The youth and adult choirs, under the direction of Jeff and Vangie Gunn, will sing that at 4 and 7 p.m. Dec. 17 and Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. In addition, special guest Mark Price will give dramatic readings from the life of Joseph. Price has por- trayed Biblical figures in churches, halls, theaters and on film around the world for a quarter-century. Calvary Lutheran is just north of the San Diego County Fairgrounds. A donation of $10 per A8 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS DEC. 16, 2011 DEC. 16, 2011 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS A9 A10 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS DEC. 16, 2011

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CHRISTMAS TEA The Christmas season receives a glittering kick-off from The Bishop’s School’s 22nd annual Christmas Tea. From left, Margot Kerr, Nancy D’elia, Kerrie Lunsford, Christmas Tea Committee Co-Chairwoman Lydia McNeil, Carron Reidman, Melissa Swanson, Amy Marren, Christmas Tea Committee Co-Chairwoman Micki Olin and Nora Kaiser, enjoyed the day on the school’s cam- pus Dec. 2. Courtesy photo Special guest helps club members get creative for Christmas By Patty McCormac were having fun as the event workshops, said she was really explain, which allows them to paying attention to plants and in Vista. RANCHO SANTA FE — was punctuated with laughter. enjoying what she was learn- see it,” he said. nature. A floral designer in He has written two books, The Rancho Santa Fe Garden “Those of you that started ing. Born in Holland, van Holland took him under his “Rene’s Bouquets: A Guide to Club welcomed celebrity horti- adding fluffy things and start- “This is the best floral Rems came to the U.S. as an wing, van Rems becoming his European-Style, Hand-Tied culturalist Rene van Rems, ed petting it like a cat, and you seminar I’ve ever been to,” she exchange student from apprentice. Over the years, he Bouquets,” and “Rene’s who gave a workshop on how to know who you are, you’ve gone said. Amsterdam. He is a graduate has developed his own recog- Bouquets for Brides.” create European Christmas too far,” van Rems said as he That kind of enthusiasm is of Horticultural Institutes in nizable style. He said he has had to mar- decorations out of natural assessed some of the center- what makes van Rems love Aalsmeer and the Rietveld He consults at the San ket himself in a different way things like greens and fruit. pieces. teaching, he said. Academy in Amsterdam. He Diego Botanic Garden, where because he is a horticulturist, also studied in London before he trains docents and is in not a florist, but he still does bringing his talents to the charge of the garden’s annual weddings and parties. Earlier United States. gala. He especially enjoys help- in the week, he had finished a Van Rems said he was ing children understand how holiday installation for a large drawn to the creative side of his things grow. He is also creative home in La Jolla. degree at the age of 13, but director for Dos Gringos, a To learn more about van even before that, he was always large bouquet company based Rems, visit renevanrems.com. ‘‘We choose peace of mind.”

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Items on this page are paid for by the provider of the article. MARKETPLACE NEWS If you would like an article on this page, please call Chris Kydd at (760) 436-9737, ext. 110. Question: Do I replace my life insurance policy? For buying and selling, A lot of my clients have cash into a policy with a What are the disadvan- private auctions unique asked me this question over guaranteed interest rate tages of a policy replace- the years, and there is no sim- (such as universal life or even ment? Launched in the San the way real estate can be ple answer. When an insur- better, an indexed UL) in • Cost. Insurance poli- Diego market in October, bought and sold,” said ance agent recommends a order to keep your coverage cies are expensive to issue. Private Auction Properties is Dyson. “While requiring replacement, it may be a alive. In this case, be sure These costs are not charged an online marketing plat- buyers to be pre-qualified good idea for you and your that your agent first obtains separately, but rather reduce form designed to modernize before they place a bid on a family — or it may just be a an in-force ledger on the the cash value in your con- the way real estate is bought property just makes sense good idea for the agent. existing policy to see if it’s tract for the first 10 years or and sold. for all parties involved, pre- Careful analysis is required, worth saving: You can see so after issue. Money that The auction concept is opening escrow is a com- and you should seek the help how long your coverage would have been available centuries old — having been pletely “out-of-the-box” con- of a CFP®, Certified would last if you did nothing, for withdrawal from the old recorded as early as 500 B.C. cept that is catching on with Financial Planner. or perhaps paid some addi- policy will be substantially One of the most significant not only our buyers and sell- Typically, when an agent tional premium into the poli- reduced in the new one. historical real estate auc- ers, but with our service discusses a replacement, it cy. Sometimes insurance poli- (Note that we’re discussing tions occurred in the year providers too.” involves moving the cash cies were sold with the prom- cash value, or permanent 193 A.D. when the “The process of pre- value from an older policy ise that your premiums insurance; although term Praetorian Guard, after opening escrow is not an into a new one — a process Leah Stapleton,CFP, President of would “vanish” after some insurance replacements will killing emperor Pertinax, industry standard — yet. At known as a Section 1035 Stapleton Financial number of years, which could require compliance with put the entire Roman Private Auction Properties, exchange. A Section 1035 insurance from one company fail to happen if the policy California Insurance Code Empire on the auction we work with preferred exchange can take a lot of to another. However, most did not achieve the opti- Section 10509. block. Didius Jalianus out- Title, Escrow, Mortgage and time and a lot of paperwork, often this will require the use mistic 12 percent returns • Loss of features.Your bid everyone else and pur- other service providers who and depending on your state of the cash value accumulat- originally projected by your old policy may include fea- chased the Empire for the understand the importance of residence, is often heavily tures or riders that are price of 6,250 drachmas per of pre-opening escrow. By regulated. Regardless of what assurances you unavailable with the new pol- These same replacement icy: bundled family coverage, At Private Auction Properties we have regulations apply to annu- may receive about the new policy, you guaranteed insurability ities (and now long-term increases, higher guaranteed taken the real estate auction concept care) as well. In either case, minimum interest rates, etc. the advantage of a 1035 should NEVER drop your existing Regardless of what and modified it to offer the best of the exchange is that any gain in assurances you may receive your existing policy is moved policy until the new one is issued. about the new policy, you process to buyers, sellers and their into the new one tax- Leah Stapleton should NEVER drop your individual real estate agents. deferred. The IRS allows President of Stapleton Financial existing policy until the new Robert Dyson insurance-to-insurance, annu- one is issued. President, Private Auction Properties ity-to-annuity, and insurance- ed in your existing policy. insurance company. You may These are only a few of to-annuity exchanges. • A lower premium. For also be able to re-allocate the issues involved. Guard (approximately pre-opening escrow, our Annuity-to-insurance the same reasons, it may be your investment options to Whenever you’re considering $25.63 per Guard at current providers accumulate all exchanges are not allowed. possible to reduce your ongo- mitigate future damage. The the replacement of an insur- US conversation rates). necessary documents avail- What are the potential ing premium for the same new indexed UL policy offers ance policy, you should seek From Empires to every- able, furnish various servic- advantages of a policy death benefit in a new policy. up to 14 percent returns with the advice of a CFP® to help day trinkets, auctions — es and information in replacement? With a sufficiently funded 0 percent losses. you plan and work through both live and online — have advance of any sale, and pre- • A higher death bene- 1035 exchange, eliminating New riders can add sub- all of your options. become a part of our con- pare the seller and the fit. Mortality rates have future premiums altogether stantial benefit to your new To contact Leah sumer culture and a part of buyer for the close if escrow dropped substantially over may even be possible. insurance policy. For exam- Stapleton CFP ® call (858) our everyday lives. in advance,” said Dyson. the years, and it may be pos- • Change of policy ple, some companies have a 458-0991 or email Leah at sta- Private Auction In addition to service sible to obtain a higher death type. Some older life insur- living benefits rider, which [email protected], Properties is combining the providers, the real estate benefit for the same premi- ance contracts (particularly provides for up to $1 million Leah Stapleton Insurance excitement and spirit of the industry is starting to reap um, even if you’re older — variable universal life) may tax-free for terminal, critical Services, CA Insurance competitive bidding envi- the benefits of the Private which of course, you have performed poorly over and chronic illnesses. There license # 0E36354 ronment with the conven- Auction Properties auction inevitably are! There are also the years, and it may make is also a long-term care bene- http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ ience and accessibility of process. differences in the cost of sense to move any remaining fit available. leah-stapleton/40/421/668. the Internet to create a “I posted two proper- unique way to buy and sell ties with Private Auction real estate. 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Contact us at [email protected] ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT with story ideas, events or photos community Spielberg and Jackson strike gold with ‘Tin Tin’ CALENDAR By Gabriel Fregoso The movie’s main Got an item for the calendar? “Tin Tin” (voiced by strength, however, lies in its Send the details via e-mail to Jamie Bell) is an intrepid buoyancy. Spielberg gets boy reporter, with a plume great mileage out of sup- [email protected]. of red hair that curls up and porting characters like back like a candle’s flame, Captain Haddock (Andy DEC. 16 and a white fox terrier, Serkis), a scruffy seadog, CLASSIC CAROL Christmas “Snowy,” who follows him whose constant inebriation ghosts Oceanside Theatre wherever he goes. When we provides a slapstick counter- Company’s production of part to Tin Tin’s sober ration- “Jacob Marley’s Christmas first meet the duo, they are Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, perusing an outdoor market ality. And, of course, there’s through Dec. 18, Dec. 21 and of some unnamed European Snowy — Tin Tin’s four- Dec. 23 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 17, town, where, as luck would legged sidekick who proves Dec. 18 and Dec. 24 at the have it, the gleam of a model nobody needs to throw him a Brooks Theatre, 217 N. Coast ship — a 17th century war bone. Highway 101, Oceanside. vessel called “The Unicorn” Those hoping for “deep Tickets online at oceansid- — catches Tin Tin’s eye. and serious” will have to etheatre.org. After purchasing the item, look elsewhere. There is just TOY TIME Brother Benno’s is he is immediately accosted enough depth to keep the hosting a toy drive for children characters from being com- ages 1 through 15 through Dec. by two individuals; the first 22. They will have a “Stuff the a mysterious and frightened pletely two-dimensional. Truck with toys” event from 10 stranger, warning him to get Like Crosby and Hope’s a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 16 at its rid of the model before it’s “Road” movies, or “Abbott Thrift Shop, 3965 Mission Ave. too late; the second a self- and Costello Meet Oceanside. proclaimed collector, named Frankenstein,” it is meant to ART AT THEATER North Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine be lighthearted fun. Coast Repertory Theatre’s (Daniel Craig), who In many ways, “The Café & Gallery, 987 Lomas attempts to purchase the Adventures of Tin Tin” rep- Santa Fe Drive in Solana ship, telling the boy to name Director Steven Spielberg teams up with producer Peter Jackson to bring the storybook adventures of “Tin resents a series of firsts for Beach, is celebrating the holi- his price. Tin” and his dog “Snowy” to life in the upcoming animated film “The Adventures of Tin Tin: The Secret of the Spielberg: His first full days with “Like Holiday,” an You don’t have to be an Unicorn.” The film opens Dec. 21. Paramount Pictures length motion-capture fea- eye-catching display of color- adult to tell Sakharine’s ture; his first venture into ful, often whimsical artwork by its resident scenic artist, John intentions are anything but those disappointed by “Give ‘em what they want” times, the plotting is mired the world of 3D; and his first Finkbiner. benign; and Tin Tin, who has “Kingdom of the Crystal seems to be his motto, for in intricacies that are sure to collaboration with Peter a nose for the promise of a Skull,” Steven Spielberg’s the jokes and sight gags are fly over the heads of Jackson, who produced this DEC. 17 good story, would rather latest movie, “The in full bloom. As if to atone younger audience members, movie, and is slated to direct CAN’T CATCH ME Enjoy keep it to discover its impor- Adventures of Tin Tin: The for the scant action in while the subject matter the sequel. Although Tin the Gingerbread Boy puppet tance. Later, after some Secret of the Unicorn,” is a “Crystal Skull,” Spielberg and animated format sug- Tin’s 3D is far inferior to show and a gingerbread cookie sleuthing, Tin Tin returns to much-needed antidote. makes sure “Unicorn” packs gest a picture far less adult Martin Scorsese’s work on at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 17 at the his apartment to find the Based on the comic plenty of wallop, with set than it actually is. Those “Hugo,” the motion capture library, 2081 Newcastle Ave., place ransacked, the process has noticeably freed sponsored by the Friends of books created by Belgian piece after dazzling set unfamiliar with the comic the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library. Unicorn stolen, and the indi- artist Georges Rémi (1907- piece driving the story books might find the ending the director’s mind. His vidual who warned him in 1983), under the penname along. somewhat abrupt; while enthusiasm for the material FOR MILITARY FAMILIES the marketplace gunned Hergé, the movie is a breezy, Written mostly by cur- there has already been some has put him into overdrive. Hollywood Tans and Kids down by unseen forces. humor-fueled jaunt through rent “Doctor Who” showrun- complaint from European While it may leave you gasp- Korps USA Toy Drive will hold ing for air, “The Secret of “Our Gift to You” charity event Yup, sounds like an vintage Spielberg territory; ner Steven Moffat (a con- audiences that too many lib- for Camp Pendleton Military adventure all right. much more fresh and sharp fessed “Tin Tin” fan), the erties have been taken with the Unicorn” is a great start Families 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Make no mistake: For than the last Indy picture. movie has its challenges. At the source material. to a promising franchise. through Dec. 17, at Lincoln Housing on Camp Pendleton. DEC. 19 LOVELY LUNCH “The Joy of The holidays are hilarious Holidays” is the theme of the San Marcos - Vista Christian Women’s Club luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 19 at the Lake at North Coast Rep Theatre San Marcos Country Club, 1750 San Pablo Drive, San The holidays are hilari- Marcos. Cost is $17 inclusive. ous at North Coast Repertory For reservations, call Daisy, Theatre. The theater is offer- (760) 591-0155 or Carolyn (760) ing three shows full of holiday 744-0957. spirit, from the raucous and JINGLE JAM At “Jammin for hilarious “Mistletoe, Music Jesus at Jingle Jam,” children and Mayhem!” to the always ages 4 through 12 will do funny and unpredictable “An crafts, music, Bible stories, Unscripted Carol” to every- snacks and a mission project Artist William Glen Crooks in front of his work “Dark Turn With one’s favorite holiday tradi- Dec. 19 and Dec. 20, from 9 Trumpets.” Crooks’ paintings are on display at the Oceanside Museum of Art. Photo by Promise Yee tion, “Sister’s Christmas a.m. to noon or extended day Catechism.” until 3 p.m. Cost is $30 per child, or $45 for extended pro- “Mistletoe, Music and gram. Luminous works on display Mayhem!” will run through Dec. 18. Five performers are DEC. 22 By Promise Yee nous landscapes. the key to this musical come- WINTER SOLSTICE The Point of View exhibit “It’s the story of him as dy adventure that offers a Celebrate the Winter Solstice that opened at Oceanside an artist,” Danielle Susalla line-up of original comedy with “Drumming in the Light,” Museum of Art on Dec. 10 Deery, director of exhibits scenarios mixed with a bevy at 8 p.m. Dec. 22, at Seaside shows 25 years of impactful and communications for of holiday-inspired songs. Center for Spiritual Living, work by landscape painter Oceanside Museum of Art, “An Unscripted Carol” is 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas. $15 said. “It’s really comprehen- donation. Bring a drum or per- William Glen Crooks. presented by Improv Theatre The Improv Theatre of Los Angeles will present “An Unscripted Carol” cussion instrument. Childcare Guest curator Scott sive.” of Los Angeles at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 and Dec. 20 at the North Coast Repertory Theatre. Courtesy available. For more informa- White has known the artist A wall of drawings from Dec. 19 and Dec. 20. In the photo tion, visit seasidecenter.org or for 20 years and selected a Crooks’ early sketchbooks is show, keen imaginations the question that’s been puz- Bethlehem-in-Solana Beach call (760) 753-5786. broad range of Crooks’ oils, part of the exhibit. steeped in Dickens and zling historians through the as Sister delivers a sleigh load SHOP LATE DEMA and The watercolors and sketches for “I used to draw a lot,” Christmas work feverishly to ages: Whatever happened to of holiday laughs. Lumberyard present Thursday the exhibit that the artist him- Crooks said. “I would go to create theater on the spot. the Magi’s gold? CSI-goes-to- evenings with Santa Claus and self had not revisited in years. shopping centers, restaurants, The pace is swift, and the per- L8 Nites from 5 to 8 p.m. in Most of the works on display bars and draw what was going formers are pushed to the downtown Encinitas with are on loan from private col- on. It never happens that my peak of their abilities as they stores staying open late, offer- lectors. drawings lead to paintings.” attempt to juggle character, ing discounts and treats and “I was fearful I wouldn’t For his large-scale oil plot and staging all at once. live music in the Center like some of the old paint- paintings, Crooks uses multi- Courtyard of the Lumberyard “Sister’s Christmas along South Coast Highway ings,” Crooks said. “I’m far ple photographs of a scene for Catechism” by Maripat 101 between Encinitas more concerned with the next reference. Donovan will be offered at Boulevard and J Street. painting.” The expansive skies in 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21 through Dec. The exhibit displays Crooks’ oil paintings draw in 23 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 24. Crooks’ early figurative works It’s going to be one ho-ho- TURN TO CALENDAR ON A14 and recent large-scale lumi- TURN TO LUMINOUS ON A14 holy night as Sister tackles A14 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS DEC. 16, 2011 WREATH OF CONTINUED FROM A1 Tip Top Meats — for fun things to do at PET THEWEEK Christmastime,” said Andrea Kessler as she fold- This weeks’ pet is ed her greens around a Pumpkin, a 12-year-old, people who like to eat round metal frame. “It gets classic tabby abandoned you all jazzed up for at the center with a can- Christmas.” cerous tumor on his ear. Little Luca Waterman, Now, missing half his ear who is nearly 3, was just gives him character. flanked by his parents His adoption fee is DAVID Phillip and Stefanie $99 including microchip BOYLAN Waterman and was hard at identification. As with work on his project. all pets adopted from Lick the Plate Stefanie Waterman is Helen Woodward Animal Thursday from noon to I really think it would be a a Rancho Santa Fe native, Center, Pumpkin has up- 6pm; Friday, noon to 7 little awkward to refer to who now lives in London to-date vaccinations. p.m.; and Saturdays and myself as a foodie when visiting and is a teacher at an inter- Helen Woodward Sundays from 11 a.m. to the classic Tip Top Meats in national school. She is Animal Center is located 6 p.m. Carlsbad. Or in general really home with her family for a at 6461 El Apajo Road in For more informa- … I simply like to eat and write month’s visit. Rancho Santa Fe. tion call (858) 756-4117, about it. The foodie movement “I went to school Kennels are open daily option #1 or visit animal- is a good one and yes, I admit to here,” she said nodding Monday through center.org. being one in the general toward R. Roger Rowe meaning of the word, but at Tip across the street. Top, I put on my guy-who-likes- “I learned from the Char, Eva and the substantial meat counter at Tip Top Meats Photo by to-eat hat and join the signifi- David Boylan best and now teach the EMAIL are not delivered by email. cant following that has that rest,” she said. CONTINUED FROM A1 “For instance, in the same attitude. French toast with your choice plate is top-notch stuff includ- Husband Phillip case of building projects, I should say eat-and-shop of any two of their delicious ing the pickle. Waterman is a fashion pho- thought it would be a good applicants and the hat because the meat and deli smokehouse bacon, pork link I’ve never had a soup that tographer. idea to develop a list of resi- Association could be liable counter and store are equally sausage, or polish sausage, disappointed either. There are Inside the Garden dents’ emails,” he said. if surrounding members do compelling. They are also bratwurst or ham with free many sandwiches to choose Club was an array of cook- “Additionally, the survey not receive proper notice sporting solar panels on the sausage and meat refills so to from and I’ve had the Reuben, ies and hot coffee and tea further identified that over- regarding a building propos- roof now,which is a great mix of speak. Eaters rejoice! And which as an extra bonus to to warm the wreath-mak- all, residents wanted to al,” he said. forward thinking combined remember,this is Tip Top Meats being a solid sandwich gives ers. Christmas music waft- receive the following cate- Another issue is that an with the traditional goodness so the sausage is the real deal you an extra half a sandwich ed through the air keeping gory of e-mail: 71 percent, email list must remain cur- below. made in-house. with your regular sandwich them in the spirit. urgent communications; 59 rent with changes of home- It’s really nice to have this I was turned on to the order. Odd, but delightfully so Shirley Corless, who percent, general communi- owners and additionally, all slice of Old World deli, store French toast by a guy in line at $7.49. was in charge of the event cations from Association; the owners in a household and restaurant right off I-5 and who said it was an option with I’ve tried the pork loin cut- and teaching the fine and 39 percent Association might not be in agreement Palomar Airport Road. They the Big John Breakfast and the let sandwich also which was points of the craft, said she bills.” about receiving email and have a smokehouse, sausage best he has had. So I followed good but needed the mayo to has been doing this for the Still, what seems like a some could prefer tradition- kitchen and produce a wide his lead and it was what moisten it up a bit. If your lunch past three or four years. fairly straightforward al mail, he said. variety of meat products, appeared to be a deep-fried allows it, Tip Top always has “I learned to do it in process, can be fraught with Director Dick Doughty including smoked bacon, chick- version that was as much like a some nice German brews on England when I was a legal and logistic pitfalls. said he fears that all the en, turkey, pastrami, corned doughnut as French toast and tap and a wine option. child,” she said. “I’m just There are some commu- changes might result in beef, suckling pigs, pork, completely unreal. The two- So this is the part where I helping people enjoy doing nications that cannot be additional administrative quail, ducks and geese. That’s slice mix with the already sub- would go into the virtues of the it. It’s very simple and a sent electronically such as hours. just the meat counter and just stantial meat and egg extrava- meat counter, deli, sausage less materialistic way to notices relating to special Director Eamon a sampling. The store is full of ganza was perfect portioning. aisle, wild game, baked goods celebrate Christmas. We assessments and use of Callahan said it is quite German and other gourmet OK, so you get all that for $7.98, and sweets. Column length is make two. We give one to reserve funds; notices relat- important to make sure the products and there is an exten- are you kidding me? upon me so just trust me, it the senior center and we ing to collections and fore- email system is secure. He sive wine and beer section. We also tried the Lox-N- makes going there for a meal take one home.” closure notices; and those said he worked in computer While this may be expected in Bagel with tomatoes, onions, even more fun. relating to disciplinary pro- security for 15 years and it an urban setting, it’s an oasis in capers and cream cheese with a The elevator-style music ceedings and fines, he said. was a constant battle suburban Carlsbad. very generous serving of lox. It station playing classic rock and Green said there are CALENDAR against hackers. This column could have was kind of a random breakfast holiday music does not annoy other instances when email CONTINUED FROM A13 Matt Wellhouser, chief been written based on the fre- surf and turf with my sausage as it might in other locations. It might not be the best form of the Rancho Santa Fe quency of my visits the past few fest, but it worked and not sur- adds to the charm and may aid of communication. DEC. 24 Patrol, said another good years but I decided to go back prisingly, both provided a in the digestion of large quanti- “Nowadays due to the COMFORT AND JOY Holy way to notify people of for a refresher lunch and healthy leftover box. ties of rock solid goodness. quantity of ‘spam,’ impor- Cross Episcopal Church, 6066 urgent events is through tex- Sunday breakfast. The ever- I went big with lunch and Tip Top Meats is located at tant emails may be missed Corte del Cedro, with Rev. Dr. ting to cell phones. present breakfast or lunch line ordered the Rouladen, which is 6118 Paseo del Norte in by the recipient,” he said. Laura Sheridan Campbell, “Despite the difficul- is actually a good thing as there one of my favorite German Carlsbad. They are open daily “Ground mail still requires will offer a traditional family ties and challenges, this is are so many options and I per- dishes and normally a dinner from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more Christmas Eve service at 4 a communication to be something we should try to sonally need the time to figure thing as it’s quite substantial information, call (760) 438 – p.m. Dec. 24 and a 9 a.m. opened and is less likely to pursue,” said Jack Queen, it out. A change of mind several but I had no self-control. 2620 or visit tiptopmeats.com. Christmas Day Eucharist be inadvertently missed by president of the board. times is common so go with it. Rouladen is round steak Dec. 25. Call (760) 930-1270 the recipient.” In other Association Breakfast recently was stuffed with bacon, pickle, for information and direc- He said spam filters news, The Rancho Santa Fe highlighted by the Big John onion and mustard. It’s served David Boylan is the founder of tions. may mistakenly delete Review and Lorine Wright, Breakfast, which could be the with gravy, mashed potatoes or Artichoke Creative, an Encinitas BY CANDLELIGHT At 5 Association messages. its executive editor, we recog- subject of an entire column. It fries, red cabbage, sauerkraut, based integrated marketing agency. p.m. Dec. 24, the Anchor Also, there is signifi- Church, 838 Academy Drive, nized for their 30-plus years consists of three eggs any style, soup or salad and a dinner roll He can be reached at cant liability if legal notices of service to community. Solana Beach, will hold a can- home fried potatoes, toast or for $8.98. Everything on that [email protected]. dlelight service in the chapel at Santa Fe Christian School. raised more than $12 million yearly premier fashion runway to do some boutique shopping women, said Carol Baden, Call (760) 330-0670 for more FRIENDS to support more than 28 agen- show and this annual Holiday courtesy of several businesses owner of the Del Mar Hat details. CONTINUED FROM A3 cies throughout the county Tea. that offer unique products Company. array of furniture, antiques, including Hospice of the The beautiful center- from floral arrangements to “The wedding gave art, crystal, collectibles and North County, Big Brothers pieces were provided by jewelry to hats. women a permission slip to try more. Sales from this land- and Big Sisters, the San Diego Hanna Hanlin of Forever Garnering much atten- one,” she said. mark white building with Blood Bank, Casa de Ampara, Florals. tion were the “fascinators,” Inside the consignment green awnings, produces Burn Camp, San Diego Center Welcoming the guests the whimsical hats worn by shop, business was brisk. about two-thirds of the annual for the Blind and many others. with beautiful harp music was many guests at the Royal “This is always a busy sale income of the group. To fund its giving, the Heidi Fleischbein. Wedding on April 29 in day,” said Nan Werner, who In the 55 years the group Friends holds fundraisers As a part of the event, London. Now they are finding was holding down the shop has been in existence, it has throughout the year such as its guests were encouraged first favor among American along with Sally Schulze.

“The peaceful land- shows gently rolling hills with ocean just past some railroad window was open and I could LUMINOUS scapes are so majestic,” a ribbon fluttering on a mark- tracks. The painting has been smell the flowers and sage. CONTINUED FROM A13 Susalla Deery said. “The er for future construction. donated to the Oceanside Over a hill there was the the viewer. It is also where energizing cityscapes have a Crooks describes his Museum of Art for its perma- ocean. I forgot there was an Crooks makes his color lot going on. You can picture works as contemplative. nent collection. ocean.” choice for the painting. yourself in the landscape “I’m basically classified Crooks recalled his drive Crooks said he sees most “The sky color sets the traveling through the paint- as a landscape painter,” along Coast Highway 101 of his paintings as pictur- tone for the rest of things,” ing.” Crooks said. “It’s hard to when he unexpectedly came esque scenes from road trips. Crooks said. “You can’t have The cheerful landscapes paint a landscape that is neg- upon the scene he later paint- “Road trips help get you a bright sky and dull green also carry a deeper message. ative.” ed. out of your normal stuff and trees.” Many of them capture scenes Another impressive “The road turns off 101 wake up,” Crooks said. “I’m Crooks’ oil on canvas of the West Coast that have piece in the exhibit is to paved dirt rambles,” looking for stuff that sunrises landscapes and cityscapes already changed. “Pacific Crossing.” The oil on Crooks said. “There were me.” play with light and reflection. “Winds of Change” canvas shows a view of the plants, bunny rabbits. The DEC. 16, 2011 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS A15

Contact us at [email protected] with story ideas, photos or suggestions THE RANCH SPORTS Padres scouts gearing up for their ‘World Series’ By Tony Cagala that, our success, the success about 30, all preparing for doing for the past two years. “You ask anyone, and of the organization, all relies their World Series — the June So, there might be a few little they’d like to have as many on the work that we do, get- draft, and seeking out that tweaks to how we do things, picks as they can high. We’re ting to know the players on next great player that can but for the most part, his phi- the same way,” said Jaron and off the field,” he added. help the team and implement losophy has been in line with Madison, director of scouting They are building a team the organization’s baseball what we’ve been doing and for the Padres. that fits playing in Petco Park, philosophy. the information we’ve been Picks in the upcoming a field that is often referred to “We pretty much spend gathering. So it’s been a pret- June draft, what Madison as “spacious.” And Madison the whole year getting ready, ty seamless process,” Madison refers to as the “World said they’re doing that with identifying players for the said. Series” for scouts, is exactly guys who can hit and defend. next coming season, and start- When he’s watching a what he wants. “We are going to win most of ing to get to know them and game, it’s safe to say he’s He knows the Padres our games based on pitching building relationships,” missed all of the stuff that the aren’t in the position to be and defense,” Madison said. Madison said. fans come to a baseball game adding big name free agents “So, finding guys that are ver- As for building new rela- to watch. year-in, year-out, he said. “So satile, that can take advan- tionships within the organiza- “It’s actually funny, I’ll go our philosophy is, we have to tage of the spaciousness of tion, Madison and new Padres to games and we’re so focused spend a lot of time drafting the outfield, who can not only General Manager Josh on watching one or two or a and developing our own play- hit for power, but hit line Byrnes already have a good handful of players at the ers, so we can have impact drives and turn singles into working relationship and game, and really focusing on players in our organization doubles and triples, steal strong communications what they’re doing, that we and build the pipeline, so bases and create runs for our- regarding the Padres’ base- actually miss a lot of the when one of our players may selves.” ball philosophy. Byrnes had things that fans are there for,” become too expensive, or out- Madison began his foray joined the Padres in 2010 as he said. price themselves in our mar- into scouting after spending a senior vice president of base- “You do miss a lot of the ket, we have guys in line to year coaching at Long Beach ball operations and became other things that are going on step in and take the place.” State University while earn- GM after then-General in the game, but my job is to The term, “building from ing his masters. Manager Jed Hoyer and assis- focus and find out what that within” may scare a lot of From his time there, he Jaron Madison, director of scouting for the San Diego Padres, is already tant General Manager Jason one player can do,” Madison baseball fans when they hear met scouts and got to know preparing for the June 2012 draft, the “World Series” for scouts. Photo by McLeod left to join the added. that applied to their team. them, including Deron Andy Hayt /San Diego Padres Chicago Cubs earlier this “We have drafted some But for Madison that’s huge, Johnson, now scouting direc- days later, Gayton called him ing me to ‘Chief.’ We hit it off year. guys who’ve moved quick like he said. “That’s what we’re tor for the Minnesota Twins, up out of the blue and asked and we’ve been great friends “I was fortunate to work Josh Spence and Jedd geared towards. We under- and who had introduced him him to interview for a job. since then,” Madison said. with (Byrnes) last year,” Gyorko’s knocking on the stand the value of our scout- to Bill “Chief” Gayton, then a Madison got the job, working Madison spent several Madison said. “He helped us door. He’s in a position where ing department and the jobs scout with the San Diego as an associate scout for Chris seasons working with the out a lot last year with the he should see the big league that we do…everyone takes Padres. Gwynn and Jason McLeod. Padres in a scouting capacity amateur draft…and was roster at some point next year great responsibility and Madison and Gayton “It was kind of a chance before joining the St. Louis heavily involved with the if everything goes well with accountability to that fact shared informal talks and meeting with Deron introduc- Cardinals in a similar role. selection of a lot of the guys his health and his perform- After two seasons with the we took high in last year’s ance,” Madison said. Cardinals, Madison returned draft. “Padres fans have a lot to to the Padres in 2009 where “(Byrnes’) outlook on look forward to and to be he would become director of scouting was pretty similar to excited about and we’re going scouting the following year. what Jed (Hoyer) and Jason to continue to try to bring As director, Madison (McLeod) brought over from those kinds of guys into the oversees a scouting crew of Boston and what we’ve been system.”

The Girls U15 RSF Attack Team took first place in Presido AAA division, and will be promoted to compete in Premier Level for 2012. From left to right top row: Coach Mike Jones, Kaci Romley, Lucy Ferrari, Tara Gildersleeve, Hailey Hofer, Meaghan Harrington. Second row: From left, Jim Harrah with 2011 Torrey Pines High School girls golf team members Minjia Amanda Presar, Rachel Silva, Amber Miller, Kailee Hall, Ali Whiting, Sammy Murray, Luo, Jennifer Peng, Stacey Rayo, Sarah Cho, Sandy Choi, Shiyang Fan and Coach Chris Alexandra (Bubba) Carter. Bottom row: Jillian Glatthorn, Tess Roletti, Sierra Gandolfo, Drake celebrate their second consecutive State Championship at Poppy Hills, and the day Michelle Murphy. Courtesy photo included a hole-in-one by Minjia Luo. Courtesy photo A16 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS DEC. 16, 2011 DEC. 16, 2011 SECTIONB

Rancho Santa Fe — Residents Michael and Ilene Lamb open their JEAN home Saturday to celebrate LAUNCH GILLETTE the launching of Inolvidable Small Talk Infante Tequila. The evening, which included a mechanical bull, food and PARTY Prepare to drink was sponsored in part by Pantofola d’Oro, the 125 year-old Italian shoe brand, be served which is slated to launch in the United States in the I’m looking for a trail of crumbs and coffee grounds. spring. This may answer my latest Clockwise from top: question about human Former Denver Bronco nature. I see it in the copy Glenn Cadrez, left, his wife that comes across my desk every day, inviting the com- and actress Brande munity to club meetings, Roderick with UFC fighter open houses, concerts and Jake Ellenberger. Randy whatnot. The majority of and Marlene Salatino give these notices include the the mechanical bull a try. phrase “Refreshments will be served.” The gathering Rob Androus, left, and Niles may be deadly dull or Sanchez, co-owner and include song, speeches or founder of Inolvidable even dancing, but the one Infante Tequila celebrate constant is “refreshments will be served.” the launch of the 100 per- I know that whomever cent agave tequila. Riding wrote these words is just the mechanical bull, from trying to be hospitable and left: Karin Koepke, Laura probably was raised with impeccable manners. Yet, I Hodges and Julie Glance. wonder every time I read it, Photos by Tony Cagala who the hoard of peckish people are who can be lured to even the most tedious event by this vague prom- ise. I have to ask, when was Annual library guild tea and tree raffle a success the last time that the offer of some unnamed, unknown By Patty McCormac For the 21st year, the “refreshments” was your RANCHO SANTA FE — community has joined the deciding factor about going For the 21st year, the com- Rancho Santa Fe Library anywhere? munity joined the Rancho Guild for the very popular I get hungry. I have Santa Fe Library Guild for Christmas Tea and proved been known to get so hun- the very popular Christmas once again it really is a joint gry around 10 a.m. that I Tea and proved once again it effort that shows unfailing will eat that lint-covered really is a joint effort that community support for the corn-nut in the bottom of shows unfailing community library. my purse. But I never support for the library. Held this year Dec. 9, remember being hungry Held this year on Dec. 9, the library was decorated enough to drag my carcass the library was decorated with more than 30 trees and to any event just because with more than 30 trees and wreaths that were up for raf- they promised “refresh- wreaths that were up for raf- fle the proceeds going direct- ments will be served.” fle, the proceeds going ly to the guild’s programs I’ve attended my share directly to the guild’s pro- and services. of meetings and events. grams and services. What makes this raffle None of the refreshments What makes this raffle special is that the trees are ever took the edge off an special is that the trees are decorated and donated by endless litany of Robert’s decorated and donated by clubs, businesses, families Rules of Order. Sometimes clubs, businesses, families and individuals who use and those soggy cookies and and individuals who use and support the library. harsh caffeinated beverages support the library. Then Then during the tea, sent me racing for the door. during the tea, people buy Sophia Alsadek, left, sells raffle tickets to Terry Salyers-Chivetta and Cheri Salyers Photos by Patty McCormac people buy raffle tickets and At the very least, I make raffle tickets and place them place them in a can by the sure to eat before I leave in a can by the tree they director of membership and at the library, especially nity support and they are tree they hope to win. home or throw a granola bar hope to win. development. because all the kids have always looking for new mem- Not only a fundraiser, in my purse for backup. It’s not only a fundrais- “It is a fun tradition hav- staggered pick-up times bers, but there is one thing but a “funraiser,” said Susan Anyone who has ever er, but a “funraiser,” said ing everyone come by and from school. prospective guild members Appleby the guild’s director gone to a board meeting, a Susan Appleby, the guild’s enjoy cookies, punch, coffee Guild member Mary- need to know. of membership and develop- club meeting, a store’s and tea,” she said. Ellen Drummond said she “Just having a library ment. grand opening, an art show, The adults were invited had purchased more than card does not automatically “It is a fun tradition hav- a tour or their child’s recital to come first and peruse the 300 books from the guild’s make you a member of the ing everyone come by and knows the absurdly broad trees and listen to carolers bookstore downstairs from library guild,” she said. enjoy cookies, punch, coffee spectrum “refreshments from the elementary school the library. A person must join sepa- and tea,” she said. will be served” can cover. It next door. She gives them to her rately, but there are many The adults were invited ranks right up there with “The kids come at 3 p.m. daughter, Erica Drummond, benefits such as being invit- to come first and peruse the promise of a “continental when they get out of school,” who grew up in Rancho ed to members-only events, trees and listen to carolers breakfast.” she said. Santa Fe and who is now a and being able to meet and from the elementary school You never really know The trees come in all teacher in San Francisco. greet well-known authors. next door. which continent it’s coming kinds of themes from Angry Her students really Members will also receive “The kids come at 3 p.m. from. In an upscale hotel in Birds, to a taffy tree to appreciate having a book of newsletters and discounts at when they get out of school,” Germany or France, a conti- Hanukkah wreaths. their own to take home with the Book Cellar. she said. nental breakfast can con- Mary Liu, guild presi- them. Membership dues help The trees come in all tain rich cocoa or coffee dent, said she expected Mary-Ellen Drummond fund about half of the book kinds of themes from Angry latte topped with whipped about 200 people to come for said she became acquainted and audio books purchased Birds, to a taffy tree to cream, butter croissants, the event. with the guild over a period for the library; maintain the Chanukah wreaths. crusty rolls, sweet butter, “It’s beautiful! It’s fabu- of years before she got land and building; pay Mary Liu, guild presi- three kinds of jam, pate and lous,” said Claudia Bond involved, but she was very salaries of the children’s dent said she expected about cheese. At the bargain Mauro, who was looking at impressed with them. librarians and other part- 200 people to come for the motel, it means day-old the trees. “It’s a good way to “They love books, they time employees; and fund event. doughnuts, stale Danish and get the community togeth- love people and they love to after school and summer “It’s beautiful! It’s fabu- orange juice that can strip Cruise Bond Mauro, 3, picks a tree er.” see the library grow,” she programs and operation of lous,” said Claudia Bond paint. he likes and places his raffle ticket She said she and her said. the Book Cellar. Mauro who was looking at in the can beside it hoping he will husband have four children Appleby said the guild To learn more, call (858) the trees.” It’s a good way to TURN TO SMALL TALK ON B2 win it. and they spend a lot of time always appreciates commu- 756-4780. get the community together.” B2 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS DEC. 16, 2011 Living on the West Coast allows us a view of nature’s fine art and is bright enough to appears there as light sun below the horizon. They read by. Dusk is the falling fades. The dark line below are frequently associated of darkness and the illumi- Venus’ Belt is the shadow with halos of light around KYLE nation of planets and bright that Earth casts on its own the sun. STOCK stars in the sky. atmosphere. Have you ever seen a Luminous colors and Sitting in the ocean, green flash? Do they even Coastal Cosmos various optical phenomena waiting for a wave, the sun exist? Yes, the mythical We take them for grant- often enrich our horizon as sets unassumingly with cir- green flash is a real optical ed. Fundamentally, they the sun sets. What causes rus clouds high in the sky: phenomenon. There are define our day. Earth spins the beauty? Nuclear fusion very peaceful. Then, boom! even variations of this mar- on its axis, the sun appears in the sun sends electro- The sky explodes with psy- vel. to rise in the morning, trav- magnetic radiation into the chedelic reds and oranges. They are caused by a el through the sky and then solar system. One compo- The clouds burst with color, mirage similar to the shim- dive into the ocean with a nent of that radiation is the ocean becomes one with mering road ahead on a hot splash of vibrant colors. light. the sky, reflecting every day. Warm air covers the Sunsets occur everyday, The water molecules shade. This is the afterglow. surface, while cooler air every where on Earth, and dust in Earth’s atmos- When the sun’s light is scat- ascends upward. except for small areas of phere refract, reflect and tered high in the atmos- Shimmering on the horizon the Arctic and Antarctic scatter the light. Optical phere by water, dust and causes the sun’s disk to Circles. refraction happens when aerosols. warp. When distortions We are fortunate to live waves of light energy pass A sun pillar is a vertical overlap exactly as the sun on a west-facing coastline, through different sub- ray of light extending passes below the horizon, a which affords us unob- stances, such as water mole- upward from the sun as it green flash (might) majesti- structed views of nature’s cules, and white light is dis- sets. They are caused by the cally appear. finest canvas. persed into the colors of the reflection of light off ice Not all sunsets are post- Sunset is defined as the rainbow. crystals high in the atmos- card-worthy. Sometimes it is The scattering of violet moment when the disc of Sunsets like this often are taken for granted. Living on the West Coast phere. When there is an cloudy and others are sim- the sun disappears below and blue light causes the allows us unobstructed views to watch the light waves comingle with the abundance of ice particles ply mundane. the horizon. This is deter- brilliant daytime sky. As the atmosphere. Photo by Kyle Stock in the upper atmosphere a However, if you pay mined by the observer’s sun sets, light passes sundog will appear horizon- attention, you are sure to location on Earth and through more and more ter and refract more toward horizon during twilight is tally to the setting sun. witness phenomenal beauty Earth’s position in the cos- atmosphere to reach the the red end of the spec- known as the Belt of Venus. Sundogs, or parhelia, are as the Earth spins under mos. Twilight is the light observer. These extra mole- trum. The soft pink, orange, It is so named because bright spots and/or small the sun and light dances that lingers after sunset cules cause the light to scat- purple ribbon above the bright Venus regularly rainbows that follow the through the atmosphere.

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USA team up for the “Our La Jolla High School. Justin Victor’s Killer Cuts, returned Beachwalk in Solana Beach Carlsbad is studying in 1, which donated $1 for food Gift to You” toy drive for Song was fourth-high scorer. to Deluxe Hair and Nails in 437 S. Coast Highway 101, for- Australia this fall at purchased. The restaurant Camp Pendleton families Leucadia, 828 N. Coast Students participating includ- merly the Blanca Restaurant. Macquarie University. raised $905 for the Torrey ed Song, Ethan Song, David Dec. 17, at Lincoln Housing Highway 101, Suite B. 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Donations can also “This is one of the most be a part of Dean’s 12-hour Courtney, executive Director or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, ested participants who will of the Greater San Diego Sculpt • SPX Pilates & Cycle support the cause by either ALS Association. owner Dean Grafos is hosting riding one of the other 11 “As soon as I met Dean the first annual Steve Grafos bikes or taking SPX Pilates and his wife, Lisa, and heard Tribute Ride and Sculpt for classes in increments of one what he was planning to ALS from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. hour or more. accomplish, I knew I wanted Dec. 17. “Our family was devas- to be a part of this event. I The event will take tated when we found out my am planning to ride at least place in the Solana Beach father had ALS earlier this three hours alongside Dean. studio, 437 S. Coast Highway year,” Grafos said. “The most I hope other cyclists will 101, Suite 201, and is shocking and terrible part of want to complement their designed to raise funds to it all is the speed at which “Season of Giving” by taking help increase awareness of this disease has robbed my part in this incredible story.” and try to find a cure for dad of his health. So far there Amyotrophic Lateral ALS. is no treatment and no cure, Sclerosis also known as Lou and we are going to do what Gehrig’s disease, is a progres- we can to fight this with all sive, degenerative neuromus- we’ve got.” cular disease that attacks The event invites partic- specific nerve cells in the ipants to secure donations in brain and spinal cord, result- advance and then commit to ing in a loss of ability to initi- riding for as long as they can, ate and control muscle move- or by making a donation to ment, and ultimately total take SPX Pilates classes. The paralysis. goal is to have both rooms What makes ALS partic- filled throughout the entire ularly devastating is while 12 hours. All funds raised the patient’s ability to move will go to the San Diego ALS is progressively lost, there is Chapter in Steve’s name. little or no effect on the Individuals interested either From left, Pilates and cycle fitness center owner Dean Grafos, his mother Thean and father Steve, will host mind, leaving the patient in participating in the sculpt the first annual Steve Grafos Tribute Ride and Sculpt for ALS, to help his father’s battle with amyotrophic lat- acutely aware of their contin- and/or cycle sessions or mak- eral sclerosis, known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Courtesy photo ually decreasing abilities. B4 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS DEC. 16, 2011 ‘Sgt. Reckless,’ heroic warhorse, had ties to North County By Lillian Cox he needed an animal to pack Reckless also carried CAMP PENDLETON — 75-mm shells over the rugged wounded marines back to One of the greatest animal Korean hills,” said Marine Lt. base. stories in American military Col. Andrew Geer, who com- After the truce was history is that of the real-life manded the 2nd Battalion, signed in July 1953, most of warhorse, Staff Sgt. Reckless, 5th Regiment of the 1st Reckless’ buddies returned who served courageously Division. home. with the Marine Corps during Flame’s name was Bob Rogers, a former the Korean War. changed to Reckless, a nick- Navy corpsman, was among Adding to the legend is name for “recoilless” rifles. those who remained. the fact that Reckless was a Despite her tiny stature, she “A lieutenant, myself lady, a petite racehorse whose displayed unflinching deter- and others were in a circle given name was “Flame of mination as a munitions carri- talking,” Rogers said. the Morning.” er in combat, including the “Reckless came up behind In October 1952, 2nd Lt. bloody Battle of Vegas. one fellow and nuzzled the Eric Pedersen bought “Marines, young and old, back of his neck. It scared the “Flame” for $250 from a boy who were there can tell you of guy, and he cussed Reckless, at a Korean racetrack who Reckless,” Geer wrote in calling her a blanking ‘nag.’ needed the money to buy an “The Saturday Evening Post” The lieutenant sternly let him artificial leg for his sister who on April 17, 1954. “Fifty-one know Reckless was a hero had stepped on a land mine. times she marched through and had done more for the “(Pederson) wanted to the fiery gantlet of the Red Marine Corps than he ever increase the firepower of his barrage — and she saved the would. And since Reckless Recoilless Rifle Platoon and day for the Leathernecks.” outranked him, any further verbal abuse would be cause for disciplinary action. Rogers added, “I had the honor of being in formation when Cpl. Reckless was pro- moted to sergeant.” In 1954, war buddies and the American people, who learned about Reckless from Staff Sergeant Reckless is seen next to one of the 75-mm guns she would carry into battle. Courtesy photo the Geer’s Post article, rallied trooped into the dining room feet should be trimmed and B. “Chesty” Puller). to bring her “home” to the to the thunderous applause of new shoes fitted. Only the During her military United States. 400 marines and their most knowing and patient career, Staff Sgt. Reckless Pacific Transport Line ladies,” Geer wrote. “While horseshoer should be earned two Purple Hearts, a graciously agreed to trans- being introduced, she spied a employed. Sergeant Reckless Good Conduct Medal, a port Reckless via ship to San two-foot-high anniversary is extremely proud of her feet Presidential Unit Citation Francisco. A hero’s welcome cake and helped herself and will not stand for inex- with star, a National Defense awaited her that included the before anyone could stop pert attention. Several Service Medal, a Korean national press, Gov. Goodwin her.” Reckless also grazed on Korean horseshoers will Service Medal, a United Knight and friends from the rose and carnation center- painfully attest to this state- Nations Service Medal and a battlefield who never forgot pieces. ment.” Republic of Korea her. When the festivities The memo continued, Presidential Unit Citation, all “It is claimed that horses were over, Reckless traveled “During the extreme heat of of which she proudly wore on have no memory and quickly south to Vista, Calif., where Korea, when potable water her scarlet and gold blanket. forget past associations,” she was the guest of Pederson was scarce or non-existent, In 1955, Geer published wrote Geer in the Post article. and his wife, Kate, on their Reckless came to know and the book, “Reckless, Pride of “Obviously these so-called ranch. like certain liquids other than the Marines.” Videos of authorities do not know In preparation for her water. She is fond of coca cola Sergeant Reckless, including Reckless. She recognized us transfer to Camp Pendleton, and milk. Under the stress of one with her foal, Fearless, immediately and gave voice Geer wrote the Commandant battle she has been known to can be viewed at to her joy at seeing us again. of the Marine Corps in drink beer.” http://bit.ly/uf7rDl. It had been 18 months since Washington, D.C.: Five years after arriving she had seen Pedersen, but “The undersigned is in at Camp Pendleton, Reckless she strained against the stall hearty agreement that was promoted in a ceremony gate to lean her head into his Scan the code Reckless should be stationed to staff sergeant. She died in with your smart Staff Sergeant Reckless in an elevator for the first time at the banquet hand. The same greeting was at Camp Pendleton . . . It 1968 and was survived by phone to watch hall. Courtesy photo extended to all of us.” should be kept in mind, how- three offspring: Fearless, video archives After posing for photo- ever, that this is no ordinary Dauntless and Chesty of Sgt. graphs, she was taken to a horse and she should have (named after Lt. Gen. Lewis Reckless. ATTENTION READERS! reception in the theater of special care and attention . . . the Marines’ Memorial Club. It is suggested her court be in Later, she stepped into an ele- the vicinity of the vator for the first time and Commanding General’s quar- Say you saw it in the rode 10 floors to the banquet ters and properly marked hall where she was guest of with appropriate sign, so that honor at a Marine Corps all will know this to be the Rancho Santa Fe News! anniversary celebration. home of Sergeant Reckless, “With Pedersen and Pride of the Marines. (Elmer) Lively as escorts, she “... Her shoes should be removed and she should be allowed to go barefoot for a period of six weeks,” Geer continued. “At that time, her

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The program has grown weekly updates on worldwide to be done in our fight against to include 21 countries, but the adoptions, visit pet homelessness, which is why roots are still strong in San animalcenter.org/home4the- we’re inspired to continue our Diego. holidays. work and this yearly program.” Participating San Diego Through Jan. 3, people can area organizations include participate in Iams Home 4 the Borrego Animal Rescue, Camp Holidays by: Pendleton Animal Control, — Visiting a par- Chihuahua Rescue of San ticipating animal organization Diego, Coronado Animal Care in your area and giving a dog. Facility, County of San Diego Cat, rabbit or turtle a loving Department of Animal home this holiday season. Services, El Cajon Animal — Supporting Shelter, English Springer your favorite local animal Rescue, Escondido Humane organization by becoming their Society, Foundation for the fan on Facebook or Twitter; by Care of Indigent Animals, donating time, goods or money; Friends of Cats, It’s the Pits Dog and by spreading the word Rescue, Labradors and about the great work they do. Friends, Loving Arms Animal Visiting Helen Woodward Rescue, San Diego Spaniel Animal Center’s Facebook Rescue, Second Chance Dog page to read heartwarming Rescue, Shelter Pet Partners, B6 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS DEC. 16, 2011 Rancho Santa Fe Realtors hit top 30 RANCHO SANTA FE — Harwood Group is a regular on The Harwood Group has Coldwell Banker Residential the Journal’s list, having its fingerprints on some of the Brokerage’s The Harwood cracked the Top 50 for the past largest real estate transactions Group, which operates out of four years. Additionally, the affecting San Diego. Recent the Village of Rancho Santa Fe, team has been Coldwell highlights include Orva has yet another accolade to Banker’s No. 1 group in all of Harwood having closed the stack onto its trophy case. The San Diego County since 2005. highest-priced property in Harwood Group has been “The Harwood Group’s Solana Beach this summer, and ranked 30th among the top real success is a direct reflection of Doug Harwood who recently estate teams in the U.S. accord- the team’s commitment to their closed the largest residential ing to a new list by The Wall clients’ needs,” said Coldwell land deal for 2011 in North Street Journal/Real Trends, Inc. Banker Residential Brokerage- County. Additionally, Doug has The Harwood Group Rancho Santa Fe Manager a $29 million oceanfront listing carved a notch up on the Steve Salinas. “Through their in Carlsbad — currently the Journal’s Top 250 list thanks in 60 combined years, they have third-highest priced listing in part to Doug and Orva truly seen it all and our clients San Diego County. Harwood’s combined 60-plus have benefited greatly from For more information, The years of real estate experience that immeasurable experi- Harwood Group can be in the San Diego region. The ence.” reached at (858) 756-6900.

EXCEPTIONAL WORK The Horizon Prep Author’s Tea is a family affair. Parents Eric and Diane came to celebrate daughters, Lexi, a seventh-grade honoree, and fifth-grader Gabrielle. Courtesy photo Rancho Santa Fe’s Preferred Indoor and Outdoor Martial arts studio leads toy drive West Coast Martial Arts Ranch at 10890-B Thornmint cancer. Both schools also pro- RV, Boat & Toy Storage Academy has teamed up Rd. and in Encinitas at 451 vide free self-defense semi- through Dec. 20 with Rady Encinitas Blvd. nars for Boy and Girl Scout Children’s Hospital to provide To donate, for a list of troops, along with sports team toys for ill children on drop-off locations or the wish like the Mount Carmel girls Christmas.Toys will be collect- list, contact either school at soccer program and cane fu ed at both studios, in the 4S sdmartialarts.com. Sponsors fighting programs for senior ask that you keep in mind citizens. when donating, more than Our schools have a histo- half the children at Rady’s are ry of events in charity. Two of under 3 years old our school’s owners have a Hi-Tech Motion Detection Security As an extra incentive for family history of charity. Hank Valet pick-up & drop-off donations, the first 100 people and Will Deutschendorf are Monthly engine start-up who donate automatically the nephews of the late singer Tire pressure check receive a free month of mar- John Denver, who used his tial arts lessons in any style celebrity to bring awareness Detailing Available on site Online Quotes At: offered at the two West Coast to global social problems like On site fueling, including propane libertyindoorstorage.com Martial Arts Academy loca- environmental pollution and RV’s dumped tions. world hunger.The two martial 760-744-6969 This is the first toy drive arts instructors have been that the academy has involved in charity work since 807 E. Mission Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069 embarked on but they are no they were in high school. With strangers to charity activity. a group of friends, they spear- Annually, the school raises headed a walk-a-thon that is money for the Liam’s Fund, a held annually at Mount non-profit dedicated to buy- Carmel High School for the ing more sophisticated neuro- Liam’s Fund. surgical equipment for Rady The head master, Sifu Children’s hospital.The school Giuseppe Aliotta, has also has also raised money with worked with his teacher for the Leukemia & Lymphoma years promoting Paul Society, a voluntary health Newman’s Hole in the Wall agency dedicated to blood Gang. DEC. 16, 2011 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS B7 Both the birds and I fly south for the winter at you. There are plenty of as mentioned, world-class decide whether it’s best to They’re taking care of retirement budget after all. breaks with no one there, hospitals and dental care; stay put and ride it all out, all the boomers heading and yet steps away from a natural investment protec- or possibly seeing how you south. Take a vacation and Joe Moris may be contacted at (760) little café or a five-star tion from the Sierra Madre can retire on a very limited check it out. 500-6755 or by e-mail at joe@coastal- resort. Mountains, an endless budget just a two-hour/$200 It might just fit into that country.net. JOE Here’s the rub, you’re future water supply, low to round trip flight from MORIS thinking, “He’s nuts.” They nonexistent crime, an inter- Tijuana to Paradise. Baby Boomer Peace behead people and kidnap national airport; first-class, I’ve figured it out. people in Mexico and the private bilingual schools, I’ve bought the ocean- I’m finally going back to streets are filled with head- mixed Mexican and front condo for the same my Puerto Vallarta condo for less bodies. Who in the American private schools at price as a condo in El a while. I will be able to world wants to go to Mexico? low cost — especially with Centro. I let my kids take spend New Year’s Eve there. Here are some facts. the exchange rate on the care of me when I’m in San Everyone says it’s pretty Five to 7 percent of Mexico’s dollar and higher-than-aver- Diego and not there. spectacular as to the fire- GDP comes from medical age appreciation potential Turnaround is fair play and works in Banderas Bay as tourism. in home and condo purchas- they only get me part time. well as the hordes of visitors Puerto Vallarta current- es. Besides, it’s starting to get enjoying all that a paradise ly has seven world-class Like many areas in pretty cold. Not too much can offer. American- and Mexican- Mexico, there is large longer and it will be cold I’ll be able to exhale staffed medical hospitals. demand for full- and part- and wet. I’ll take the sun. after the Thanksgiving to Two are in the planning and time retirement living. A lot The autumn here has Christmas rush. I’m going to building stages. Even with of construction is under way been great but I’m ready for go join most of the 1 million insurance in the states or to meet the demand. Mexico a real summer again and no American and Canadian even socialized medicine has the world’s 13th largest one is going to behead me or owners of full- and time- abroad, Mexico is now the GDP and is no longer called kidnap me unless I want to share ownerships. I’ve writ- number one country in the a “Third World country” but get into the drug trade and ten in previous columns that world for attracting patients rather a fast-growing, eco- that ain’t gonna happen. I have found, terrain-wise, seeking specialists in all nomically secure state. Lighten up everyone. Have that Puerto Vallarta is com- areas of medicine and sur- The government doesn’t you noticed that the illegal parable to the stretch from gery available immediately, impose the same strangling immigration has slowed dra- Santa Barbara to Gaviota at competitively low cost growth restrictions on indus- matically? The work and Pass (Hollister Ranch for all and very high quality. try. The pay scale is low, but play is down there. you surfers in the know). I The country of Mexico adequate for most citizens see all the expansion possi- itself is sitting on a cash sur- to shop at their new Costcos, bilities there. plus and a nearly balanced Wal-Marts and Home Coupled with near-per- budget. Mexico trails only Depots. fect climate of 82 to 89 South Korea, Sweden and American industry eyes degrees every day of the Luxembourg in the unem- the close proximity and Follow us on year, Puerto Vallarta also ployment rate at 4.5 per- growth potential. So, to me, has some of the nicest cent. Ranked the seventh Puerto Vallarta seems like beaches and surf you’ll find. safest destination city in the Southern California in the Especially for a baby world, the area of Puerto 1950s about to explode in boomer like me — big, Vallarta to Punta Mita is an economic and cultural Go to small, point, reef and beach investor’s dream. growth. break spots all over the This stretch of about 45 I bring this all up thecoastnews.com place. And if you’re a stand miles has the comprehen- because I write about us up surfer, no one will sneer sive infrastructure in place, baby boomers trying to and click the link

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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. B8 RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS DEC. 16, 2011 Wine Spectator names the most exciting wines of 2011 was $44. Diego County, that’s Beni di tainment, appetizers, wines Before we list the top Batasiolo, it chooses the lead- and ports will be served with ten (my editors would balk at ing Italian Restaurant ice cream. $30. Call (951) giving me two pages for the Group, and that’s Vigilucci’s. 676-6414. FRANK top 100), a couple of interest- This night was special since Holiday Wine Cellar in MANGIO ing points. Aside from all menu offerings were Escondido presents their California, which had 28 in laced with truffle mush- annual Holiday Grand Taste of Wine the top 100, Italy came in 2nd rooms. These elusive delica- Tasting Dec. 17 from 3 to 6 with 20, ahead of the 3rd cies are at times priced up to p.m. Over 100 wines will be Each year Wine most popular, France. The $500 per truffle. spotlighted. Advance pur- Spectator, the most respect- most popular grape varietal The white, or as the chase of $30. Call (760) 745- ed wine publication in the was Cabernet Sauvignon in a Italians call them “Tarufi” 1200. world, compiles the top 100 tie with Pinot Noir. What Truffles, are the gourmet Wines from Tuscany are wines reviewed the past 12 wasn’t clear but was clearly sought-after treasures in being served at Bacchus months. They were selected evident was the performance Northern Italy that are downtown San Diego Dec. 16 from some 16,000 new releas- of Sangiovese, the signature served shaved. from 4 to 8:30 p.m., including es that were blind tasted and wine of Tuscany, the wine Vigilucci’s expertly pre- some Brunellos and Chianti placed into a 100 point scale capital of Italy. Tuscany had sented them in dishes such Classicos. Cost is $25. Find according to: quality (the 10 in the top 100. a victory as: Asparagus with out more at (619) 236-0005. wine’s score), value (the for the wineries that bottle Cauliflower Soup, Fettuccine North County Wine price), availability (cases pro- Sangiovese and its premium Pasta with Poached Egg, and Company in San Marcos duced) and what they call clone, Brunello. a grilled Filet Mignon with opens up Wines That Make the “X Factor” or excitement I also want to note that Polenta. Great Gifts on Dec. 16, level. the annual TASTE OF WINE The wine to match the between 4 to 10 p.m. $15. In this year’s list, 12 Top Ten Tastes will publish steak was the Barolo Riserva Call (760) 744-2119 for countries were represented, the week of Jan. 1. We con- Batasiolo DOCG 2004. This details. with the average wine score tinue to search for the very wine is made from the Orfila Winery in of 93 on the 100-point scale. best wines for the dollar and Nebbiolo grape grown on the Escondido celebrates with The average cost per bottle will continue to so until the hills of Serralunga d’Alba in Holiday in the Vines, with deadline of Dec. 25. the Barolo District of music, entertainment, wine Piemonte, Italy. It’s aged in and food, Dec. 18 from 6 to 9 Wine Spectator’s Top oak for 3 years followed by a p.m. Classic rock and classic Ten: minimum 2 years in bottle holiday songs from the 1 — Kosta Browne Pinot prior to release ($64). Aftershock Seven. RSVP at Noir Sonoma 2009. $52. Stefano Poggi of Beni di Batasiolo, tastes the Barolo Reserva 2004, Batasiolo also makes Barbera (760) 738-6500 ext. 20. 2 — Kathryn Hall before serving at Vigilucci’s in Carlsbad. Photo by Frank Mangio and Dolcetto, among others. Cabernet Sauvignon Napa See their story at Valley, 2008. $90. 2008. $35. France, 2009. $58. batasiolo.com. 3 — Domaine Huet 7 — Quinta do Vallado Frank Mangio is a renowned wine con- Loire Valley France, 2009. Touriga Douro Portugal, Vigilucci’s Piemonte- Wine Bytes noisseur certified by Wine Spectator. $69. 2008. $55. Inspired White Truffle Bel Vino Winery, former- His library can be viewed at www.taste- 4 — Campogiovanni 8 — Domenico Clerico ly Stuart Cellars in ofwinetv.com. (Average Google certified Dinner 900 visits per day) He is one of the top Brunello Di Montalcino, Barolo Italy, 2006. $90. When the world’s lead- Temecula, has a Jingle and 2006. $50. 9 — Alain Graillot Mingle Holiday Party Dec. 16 five wine commentators on the Web. ing producer of Italian Reach him at [email protected]. 5 — Dehlinger Pinot Crozes-Hermitage Syrah Barolo Wines comes to San from 6 to 9 p.m. Live enter- Noir Sonoma, 2008. $50. Rhone France, 2009. $55. 6 — Baer Ursa Blend 10 — Chateu de St- Columbia Valley Washington, Cosme Gigondas Grenache Egypt may have their pyramids, but Cleveland has the Hall wore on the cover of his “Born opens onto a 65,000-square-foot in the U.S.A.” album; Lead plaza. The melding of several Belly’s 12-string Stella acoustic geometric shapes gives the guitar; and (ta-da!) Madonna’s complex a different look from E’LOUISE “Like a Virgin” bustier. every angle. ONDASH These are only a few of the The open, expansive, relics and artifacts you’ll see at industrial-like interior is no less Hit the Road this architecturally stunning stunning. Egypt has its pyramids, Cleveland icon that sits on Its criss-cross maze of London the Crown Jewels, and Lake Erie’s shore. pipes, chrome, glass and can- Paris the Louvre, but Cleveland Even if there were nothing tilevered spaces is downright has the Rock and Roll Hall of in it, the building itself could dizzying. Warning: If you don’t Fame. stand on its own. Designed by like heights, close your eyes on And while there are no internationally renowned your way up the escalators, but Mona Lisas or priceless tomb architect I.M. Pei, the Rock Hall if you do, you’ll miss the collec- treasures, Rock Hall’s riches is reminiscent of the Louvre, tion of crazy colored, East include Elvis’ purple 1975 and no wonder; Pei designed German Trabant cars from U2’s Lincoln Continental Mark IV; that, too. The Rock Hall’s 162- Zoo TV Tour suspended from the outfit Bruce Springsteen foot rectangular tower supports the ceiling like so many giant a Louvre-like pyramid that ornaments. And yes, that’s a giant hot dog hanging there, too. The 15- foot flying frankfurter was used as a prop by the band Phish. The quartet climbed aboard during a 1999 New Year’s Eve performance on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation in Florida. If you can tear yourself away from the lobby, you’ll find seven levels of exhibition space that includes both permanent and traveling exhibits, each one more fascinating than the other. On the day we visited, we spent more than six hours at the Rock Hall and didn’t see it all. Some advice: There are several theaters within the Rock Hall, but start on Level 3, where a multi-media produc- tion introduces visitors to all of the inductees.

E’Louise Ondash is a freelance writer liv- ing in North County. Tell her about your travels at [email protected].

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