A Golden Celebration
R&C Staff Photographer
It was 50 years ago that San Diego came together as a community
to dedicate Sharp Memorial Hospital. A Tapestry of Gold: the 50th
Anniversary of Sharp Memorial Gala was the occasion for 1,000 prominent
San Diegans to celebrate the last half century of Sharp’s
achievements in technology and quality healthcare. More than $1
million was raised toward a $50 million capital campaign planned
to enable the new Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Metropolitan
Medical Campus to provide better healthcare to San Diego for the
next 50 years. – Ana Kessler |
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| Above: Christine Jordan, Colleen
McNally and Betty Burnes |
Above: Elizabeth and Dave MacVean |
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| Above: Mike and Sandy Murphy |
Above: Arlene Bellerini, Cindy Hammond
and Tiffany Erickson |
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| Above: Shirley and Billy Casper |
Above: Jay and Leigh Timmons with
Mary Jane and Jim Wiesler |
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| Above: Dwight and Andrea Wait with
Gordan and Suzanne Witter |
Above: Geoff Stiles and Lorrine
Stanco |
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| Above: Drew Smith and Kari Anderson
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Above: Rick and Debra Dale |
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| Above: Craig and Susan McClellan |
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Above: Charlene and Chris Pryor |
Female
Super Heroes
How do they find the time, energy and heart to do all they do?
We are so very fortunate to have a few women in San Diego who go
above and beyond. For 40 years the annual Women of Dedication luncheons
have been held to salute outstanding volunteer efforts given to
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary. This year, 14 special
women were recognized at the Decades of Dedication event for their
selfless contributions that have been shared by various cultural,
educational, religious, charitable, and philanthropic organizations.
The entire community joins in thanking them for their efforts. – Shana
K. Wilson |
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Casino
Royale
Photography by Jennifer Nelson
It took a little while – a couple of hours, in fact – for
the sponsors, who had contributed $100,000 to this year’s
big Rancho Santa Fe Community Center fundraiser to start filing
into The Inn’s Garden Room for the silent auction. The Sponsor’s
Party, which officially began at 4pm, was just starting to swing
by 5:30, with guests pouring over the bidding lists and vying for
some of the most delectable items offered to date. They also fanned
out onto the patio, where the Black Jack, Craps and Roulette tables
awaited them, to try their luck. That was before they moved into
the vast, magnificent tent on the front lawn to feast on spring
rolls with plum sauce, mixed greens with goat cheese, grilled filet
with Port sauce, and chocolate opera cake. Meanwhile, they listened
and danced to a great rock band and bid on live auction items.
The traditional Golden Retriever puppy fetched $4250. The total
amount raised is still being figured. – Sparkle Stiff |
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| Above: Luba Johnston
and Sandra Schafer |
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Above: Michael and Jeanne Baker |
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| Above: Ulla
Updergraf and Judith Jarcho |
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Above: Bryan and
Lori Brockett with Angela and Keith Arendsee |
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| Above: Wain
and Debbie Fishburn with Carol and Jeff Chang |
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Above: Bill and Donna Herrick |
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| Above: Jinx Ecke and
Dottie Howe |
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Above: Lisa Parnell, Kathy Clark
and Tibe Carter |
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| Above: Vicki Eddy and Kristi
Pieper |
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Above: Jim and Carey Cimino |
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| Above: Jonas, Lyn, Ethan,
Chelsea, Jordan and Stephen Krant |
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Above: Karen and Stuart Tanz |
Oh
Mama!
R&C Staff Photographer
Mama’s Day 2005, Mama Goes Wild, took place on
May 6 and was the most lucrative Mama’s Day to date. The
14th annual event raised $162,000 with the net proceeds from the
event providing over 75,000 meals to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS
in San Diego County. More than 65 of San Diego’s most well-known
celebrity chefs provided some 900 stylish guests with a culinary
adventure. Sponsors included Sycuan Resort and Casino, SAIC, Union
Bank of California, San Diego Magazine, Hyatt Regency La Jolla,
Neiman Marcus, Absolut Vodka, and Pfizer La Jolla. Congratulations’ Mama. – Tera
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A Jubilant Evening
R&C Staff Photographer
Mingei International’s 27th anniversary celebration, was
planned and attended by many of the most revered names in San Diego.
Audrey Geisel, Darlene Davies, and Jeanne Jones were just some
luminaries who shone magnificently.
There were tributes, proclamations — from both the city and
the county — and good feelings all around. Funds from the
celebration benefit Mingei International’s exhibitions and
educational programs. — Shana K. Wilson |
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| Above: Jim Bowers and
Jeanne Jones |
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Above: Linda Hahn and Jennifer St
Amour |
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| Above: Don Caulfield,
Bruce Brainerd, Elizabeth Bergan and Mark Mizrahi |
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Above: Harry and Valerie Cooper |
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| Above: Alberto Cortes
and Bryan Carter |
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Above: Pat and Bob Whalen |
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| Above: Amy and Robert
Butterfield |
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Above: Ruth and Jim Mulvaney |
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| Above: Mama |
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Above: Annika and Gordon Kovtun |
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| Above: Dave Purgason
and Leonard Simpson |
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Above: Erika Horn Pak and Jung Ho
Pak |
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Above: Darlene Davies and Paul Marshal |
Conjuring
Possibilities
R&C Staff Photographer
Magic is a word that is perhaps somewhat overused. But when the
Scripps Cancer Center uses new technologies such as diagnostic
mammograms, ultrasound, or a biopsy to detect cancer in its earliest
stages, there is a significant reduction in mortality rates from
the disease, and that is miraculous. Therefore, when the recent
Scripps Magic of Life gala selected its name, the appellation was
an extremely appropriate one. Even the dessert was clever: a chocolate
top hat filled with a “magical” rabbit and wand received
many appreciative comments. This 14th annual Spinoff Auction was
a well-attended fundraiser that garnered monies to support new
cancer treatments, which will offer hope to those for whom traditional
therapies have failed. No slight-of-hand trick could have produced
a more splendid result. — Shana K. Wilson |
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Saturday Night
Fever
The Gillispie School’s annual spring dinner auction and fundraiser
expertly chaired by parent Kristi Pieper was held Saturday, April
30 at the beautiful Hyatt Regency La Jolla. This year’s theme,
Disco Fever, had parents and friends dancing before dinner was
served and well into the evening. Attendees came to the event dressed
in 70s bell-bottom pants, leisure suits, go-go boots and mini-skirts.
Following a cocktail hour and silent auction, attendees were served
a delicious spinach and goat cheese stuffed chicken entrée.
The children’s magnificent art projects were the focus of
the live auction and were greeted with enthusiastic bidding. The
Gillispie School is an independent, co-educational school for students
in early childhood through the sixth grade. The Gillispie program
is designed to provide an enriching education in a safe, nurturing
environment. The school strives to graduate students who are enthusiastic
about learning, respect diverse backgrounds and talents, and exhibit
strength of character. — Ana Kessler |
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| Above: Dan and Phyliss
Epstein |
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Above: Scott Allen, Kristi Pieper
and Dirk Broekma |
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| Above: Craig and Susan
Biddick |
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Above: Richard and Jennifer Greenfield |
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| Above: Chris Van Gorder
and John Engle |
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Above: Penny and Mike Ryan |
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| Above: Mearle Brodie
and John Trombold |
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Above: Sam and Dawn Maywood |
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| Above: Dana Jacobs,
Karey Cimino, Shelley Stevenson and Ann Marie Gabaldon |
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Above: Wendy and Ron Fletcher |
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| Above: Deirde and Ron
Carlson |
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Above: Alon and Patti Garay |
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