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Extra copies of the Sandpiper are available at City Hall, the Chamber of Commerce, the TV Station, the Library, the Powerhouse, and The Gym in Del Mar.
Wounded Warriors Deploy in Surf Sherryl L. Parks
EDITORIAL: Del Mar Foreign Policy
Art Pulsing Anthony Corso
ASK Dr. RICH! Rich Simons
Super Voting
Political Scuttlebutt
Who’s Backing the Candidates?
Dave Druker
What’s at Stake
Pam Slater-Price, Third District County Supervisor
Born to Connect Virginia Lawrence
Fair Affairs
Good Neighbor Policy Adam Day, President 22nd DAA; and David Watson, Director 22nd DAA.
Walking the Talk?
Bud Emerson
Council’ s Nuclear Challenge Nancy Fisher
Village Specific Plan
Citizens Speak
Kathy Garcia, Planning and Community Development Director
Merchants Mind Dave Druker
Del Mar-only Ballot Bud Emerson
Butcher, Baker, and Starbucks Ann Gardner
Kilroy Plaza
One Paseo Opposition Swells
Diana Scheffler
It’s a Mall!
Diana Scheffler
Recycling the Tough Stuff Sherryl L. Parks
Courting Decoys
Brian Foster, PhD., Contract Biologist
Who are We?
Interesting Del Mar Factoids from 2010 Census
Bud Emerson
Mahalo Jake’s! Nancy Fisher
Summer Traffic Tactics Sherryl L. Parks
Try it My Way
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For four years our Del Mar Lifeguards have been hosting hundreds of wounded warriors at their “Surfing and Kayaking” program which takes place every Thursday morning from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. Dramatically disabled active military (double and triple amputees) are brought to Del Mar from the Navy Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) as part of their Wellness Program initiated by medical staff and physical therapists.
At first, the military did not believe it would be possible to tend to extremely wounded troops in the surf, since double amputees would have to contend with the shifting sands and would require a beach chair to deliver them to their surfboards. |
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In the June print issue we gave incorrect contact information for Wounded Warriors. Unfortunately, it is too late to correct the error in print. However, the website and the online pdf have been corrected. For more on Wounded Warriors go to: the Naval Medical Center Public Affairs Office at
(619) 532-9380.
To become a volunteer contact Erin Lester at
(619) 532-8156.
The Sandpiper regrets the error. |
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A huge crowd turned out yesterday afternoon, June 27, to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Beach Safety Center. Seen from the balcony after the ceremonies: Carl Hilliard, Mayor, in a Hawaiian print; Barbara Harper, President of the Friends of the Powerhouse, in pale blue with a purple lei; Pat Vergne, Lifeguard Chief, in red; John Kerridge, Del Mar citizen, in gray. Click on photo to enlarge. Photo Virginia Lawrence
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posted 06/24/12
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What a treat to see it this way – and especially as a way for so many others to see as well. [.....]
We, are so proud of each one of you lifeguards, and you Pat Vergne for taking the lead role through all these years to keep those as “Friends” involved and energized. How exciting it is to see it all together!
As one who “has seen it all from the 50s," my best, Chiquita Abbott
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posted 06/23/12
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On June 21, one week prior to its scheduled Grand Opening, Pat Vergne, Lifeguard Chief, treated Nancy Fisher and Tom Nelson to a private tour of the new Beach Safety Center.
In the pictures below you can see that most of the new rooms appear to be empty. Pat assured our reporters that the rooms will be furnished in time for the celebration, due to take place next Wednesday, June 27, at 3pm. We hope you enjoy the sneak preview. Click here.
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| Pat Vergne, Lifeguard Chief, at the opstairs observation deck. |
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posted 06/18/12
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posted 06/17/12
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Del Mar Lifeguard Association is proud to announce that it will be hosting its annual fundraiser on June 23rd, from 7:00-10:00 pm. The event will be held at the Power House Community Center located at, 1658 Coast Blvd, Del Mar, CA, 92014. Live music will be performed by Classic Chrome, and food will be catered by Rudy’s Mexican Food. There will be lifeguard highlights, raffle prizes, and silent auction items. Entrance tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door with a no host dinner and bar. Those interested in purchasing tickets in advance may do so at the 20th Street Lifeguard Headquarters, or from any Del Mar Lifeguard Association Member. details>> |
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posted 06/04/12
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Celebrate Independence Day With the Del Mar Foundation
 Come join the fun at our annual Independence Day parade on Wednesday, July 4th at Powerhouse Park. Decorate your family and your bikes, scooters, wagons, baby strollers and leashed pets and be part of the parade led by the Mayor and City Council Members of Del Mar.
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Date: Wednesday, July 4th
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Place: Powerhouse Park
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Event: July 4th Decorated Bike Parade
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Music: By “Hullabaloo” and Shawn Rohlf
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Featuring: Awards for best decoration by age category ~ Snacks and lemonade ~
Tour of Del Mar’s Fire Engine
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posted 06/06/12
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Torrey Pines Bridger restoration progress as of June 3, 2012.
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posted 06/05/12
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The 2012 San Diego County Fair
starts this Friday, June 8th.
Increased traffic and traffic delays throughout Del Mar, surrounding areas, and I-5 are very likely. Events on the following dates may bring additional traffic to our area:
- Friday, June 8th - Opening Day & $4 Admission Day
- Tuesday, June 12th - $4 Admission Day
- Every Tuesday - Kids Day (kids 12 and younger are admitted for free)
Wednesdays and Thursdays (through June 28th) - Pepsi One Price Ride Days
For more information click here.
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| Sunday, May 26, 8am Photo Virginia Lawrence |
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posted 05/23/12
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We expect the print issue to appear in your mailboxes next week by Thursday the 31st, but that will depend on the USPS. Before then, however, there will be copies of the print issue at the Library, perhaps as early as Sunday the 27th, and on Tuesday the 29th at City Hall, the TV Station, the Powerhouse, and the Gym.
In additon, you can also find copies at the Carmel Valley Library, and in Solana Beach at City Hall and the Library.
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Preview:
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July Print Issue |
Nancy Fisher
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| Flags. Photo Mike Salt |
The flag holidays are upon us…Memorial Day, Flag Day, and the Fourth of July are right around the corner, and we’re certainly looking forward to seeing all of those American flags, pennants, and wind socks festooning beach front homes and the rest of the city – but what were those pesky rules again? At the request of some beach colony residents, we checked into the U.S. Flag Code and offer these answers to the flag etiquette questions that have been keeping you awake at night. more>> |
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Sherryl Parks
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City Council received and approved the annual report and proposed budget for 2012 from the recently organized non-profit Visit Del Mar. As the name implies, this group of six hoteliers in town aims to attract overnight visitors to Del Mar. more>>
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A 2-Part Spread
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Rich Simons
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 That era ended with the unfortunate incident in which I stuffed myself with deep fat fried chocolate pickles, then hopped into a ride called “The Hammer,” and went spinning away in the air far above the madding crowd screaming that I was the Hurling Champion of the World! more>>
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Sherryl L. Parks
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Anthony Corso
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Del Marians were recently invited to attend a series of forums to discuss the formation of an arts council for San Diego County. This session and additional ones will be held in the near future to allow everyone to be part of a growing collaboration between civic leaders, directors of various arts councils, art organizations, artists and individuals passionate about the health or the arts in their community. more>>
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2 Pipe Ups
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... The big developer is waging an astroturf campaign. They are pretending they have grassroots support but it is phony. Michael Durkin, Caminito Beso, Carmel Valley more>> |
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posted 05/11/12
This attempt to urbanize the north county coast will be the single biggest detriment to the quality of life that Del Mar, Solana Beach and Carmel Valley have ever seen. Drew Cady, Stratford Court more>> |
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Arlene Lighthall
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 How many of you have even looked at the 101 bus schedule, let alone ridden the bus? It passes through town every half hour during the week, stopping at 15th, 13th, 11th, and 4th Streets. You’ll be excited to see how many places you can go. All kinds of people ride the bus: students, professors, nurses, some homeless and ordinary people like me.
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Virginia Lawrence
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 When asked what single word would best complete the three-word title Born To ... for a hypothetical autobiography, Dr. Kalina replied instantly, “Connect. Born to Connect. It’s all about community!”
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A 2-Part Spread
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Brian Foster, PhD, Contract Biologist
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 It’s May and that means it is nesting season for the endangered California Least Tern. As these birds return from their migration they will have four newly reconditioned sites waiting for them just across the river from the Del Mar Fairgrounds and overseen by the 22nd Agricultural District.
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Nancy Fisher
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 On May 9th, in preparation for a presentation to Council at the upcoming June 18th Del Mar City Council meeting, representatives from SDG&E and Southern California Edison (SCE) gave a briefing/presentation on the current status of the troubled San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) to interested Del Mar Council Members and staff. more>>
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Once again the Del Mar Garden Club has stepped up to the plate to give back to the community. With the help of a grant from the Del Mar Foundation, the Garden Club has just completed the additional rockwork and plantings in front of the Post Office. The first phase of this project was completed in 2004.
The Garden Club was established in 1988 and their very first fundraiser was to raise money for a garden at the Post Office. With the completion of the recent rock work the garden is finally complete. The Garden Club still maintains the Post office garden on a weekly basis along with many other gardens around our village.
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Nancy Fisher
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 You’d think a restaurant as popular as Jake’s Del Mar would be too busy putting umbrellas in mai tais and serving their famous Hula Pie to become a role model for civic involvement,
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Saturday, June 9
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Shred Recycling
Drop off location is upper lot of City Hall
Included: papers, household batteries and cell phones CFL bulbs and no-controlled medications
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full archive going back to December 2007 |
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05/01 ... Just curious ... Is the article by Art Olson published on April 1, 2012 an April Fool’s Day joke or is it real? Claudia Job Kennedy more>>
05/01 ... Such a manifestation of a “Del Mar Correctional Center” is certainly a “brain #@*&” of huge proportions... simply ghastly! Richard White. more>>
04/08 ... Since Camino Del Mar acts as an alternative bypass when there is an accident or similar blockage on I-5, how will the increased traffic be handled through Del Mar? Don Coordt more>>
04/08 ... Ostensibly, the "revitalization" of the commercial area has been relentlessly pushed over the past 10
years by various interests, many of which are not even community
residents. Ralph Reisner more>>
03/30 ... Configure Camino del Mar as a one-lane one-way road with the direction changing every two hours Bruce Astarita more>>
03/30 ... I wonder why you keep publishing garbage like that “Ask Dr. Rich” column. Come on, his answers seldom seem to have anything to do with the questions. Dick Silsby more>>
03/30 ... I recently attended a City Council meeting where the Planning Director made a presentation on the development standards that are being proposed for the Village Specific Plan. Mark Stuckelman more>>
03/30 ... Kudos to the Del Mar Garden Club for donating Frank Mando’s ‘Flock of Birds’ sculpture to the City. Virginia Lawrence more>>
02/01 ... In January 2012, the Del Mar School Board shut down a fully parent-funded Spanish program at Del Mar Heights School. Katherine White more>>
01/14 ... Reading the Sandpiper editorial (here) you probably wonder what in the world Carl Hilliard is thinking. I certainly would from this dispatch except for one thing: The information isn’t true. ... Carl Hilliard more>>
12/23 ... To borrow words from The Economist editorial writers, the idea is "barking mad" from their standpoint. ... Bob Ringland more>> |
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