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Remodel or Move?

any of my customers considered moving before they decided to remodel. Their motives varied from an expanding family to a desire for an upgraded interior. Naturally I am biased on this question—I wish everyone would remodel their home!—but here some of the things to think about when you are deciding whether to remodel or move. The first is the old maxim about what is important in real estate: location, location, location. One thing you will find it tough to get in a new home is an equivalent neighborhood (unless you buy the house across the street!). Whether you are “best friends” with all your neighbors, see them once a year at a block party or only know them well enough to wave, there is something to be said for the fact that you know the character of your neighborhood. Now maybe your neighborhood isn’t all you want it to be. If the neighborhood isn’t meeting your needs, no amount of remodeling will fix the problem. Let’s say the neighborhood is fine, but your house isn’t. If your family is expanding, more bedrooms (and likely bathrooms) will be needed. If you are planning to start working from home, space may be needed for an office. Sometimes the kitchen/dining area isn’t adequate for the family’s entertaining needs. All these are reasons you might be thinking about moving, and all of these are problems that can be remedied by remodeling. Adding a bedroom and bathroom to the ground floor of your home is typically a relatively easy project with a tremendous

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upside. Aside from accommodating that new family member or office, increasing the size of your home can increase its value down the road at resale time. Depending on how long you intend to live in the home, and what the real estate market does, you could recoup almost all of the remodeling investment. If you have been looking at new homes you could be attracted by the “great rooms” or large combination family/dining rooms many of them offer. Chances are if you are living in central San Diego, your home was built before these rooms came into fashion, so your floor plan doesn’t include a large open room like this, just a standard size living room. You might think your lot isn’t large enough to add a room like this to your home. While you could be right about adding to the “footprint” of your home, have you thought about removing some of the kitchen walls and changing up its layout to create a great room? This is a project we've successfully completed in any number of Clairemont/Bay Park homes.

For some people, the idea of experiencing a remodeling project is so scary that moving looks easier. Their fears are that they will be ripped off by the contractor, that the job will drag on for years and/or cost many thousands more than expected. These fears aren’t entirely without some foundation in reality. If you think you have heard a lot of construction horror stories from friends and neighbors, imagine how many I hear! Moving can be just as much of a nightmare as a remodeling job gone bad. Items get lost and damaged in transit, the new house can have problems you didn’t find in the inspection, and you may end up with a neighbor you don’t care for. In addition, your kids may be unhappy at having to leave friends and schools behind—and since I am a parent I can testify to just how unpleasant it can be to have an unhappy kid around the house! What I tell people is this: contractors are like mechanics, or doctors, or any other professional. There are good ones and bad, honest ones and crooks. Your job as a consumer is to do your homework before committing to hiring someone. If you do nothing else, check references! The best way I know to make a decision like this is to do the research, make the list of pros and cons for each course of action, and talk it over with your family. Personally, I hope you will decide to remodel—either the house you are in now, or the one you move to!

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MUSIC HOPPIN’ Adams Avenue Unplugged puts music on your plate Adams Avenue Unplugged is like a 2-milelong walkabout, but with music as the principal commodity. The annual music fest takes place this year on the weekend of April 30 and May 1 along a two-mile stretch of Adams Avenue, from University Heights on the west through Normal Heights and into parts of Kensington to the east. There will be 150 live musical performances. Unlike many other festivals, where performers play on outside stages, these performers will do their musical numbers inside restaurants, bars, coffee houses and galleries. “Being able to pair the Avenue’s unique dining and drinking establishments, each with their own special ambiances and selections, with free musical performances, makes Adams Avenue the place to be on the last weekend of April,” says the sponsoring Adams Avenue Business Association on its website. “The AABA hopes to treat musical aficionados and foodies to the rich neighborhood culture.” Performances will be held from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 1. The business association says some artists will be playing multiple sets, allowing attendees more opportunity to see and hear their favorite performers. Here’s biographical information on some of the performers, courtesy of the Adams Avenue Business Association:

Sam Outlaw

“The music I play, I call ‘SoCal country,’” says Outlaw. “It’s country music but with a Southern California spirit to it. What is it about Southern California that gives it that spirit, I don’t exactly know. But there’s an idea that I like that says — every song, even happy songs, are written from a place of sadness. If there’s a special sadness to Southern California it’s that there’s an abiding shadow of loss of what used to be. But then, like with any place, you have a resilient optimism as well.”

and “Love and Theft”) and John Hammond (“Wicked Grin”). Echoes of the Meyers’ style and sound can be heard in the music of the Doors, the Kinks, the Animals as well as the Beatles, just to name a few. Rolling out of San Antonio, Texas in the early ’60s, the Sir Douglas Quintet, a musical partnership formed with Doug Sahm, brought such hit tunes as “Mendocino” and “She’s About a Mover.” Fusing Tex-Mex, Conjunto and soulful rock along with the power of Meyers’ distinctive Vox organ, is an impact still being felt in rock ‘n’ roll today. There will be a cover charge at the Kensington Club for Augie Meyers’ performance

Augie Meyers’ style and his Vox Continental has become one of music’s most distinctive keyboard sounds around. Augie can be heard with the Sir Douglas Quintet, Texas Tornados, Meyers’ solo efforts as well as on landmark albums by Bob Dylan (”Time Out of Mind”

of metaphors from math, physics, biology, the supernatural, comic books, Tibetan Buddhism, and role-playing games, at coffeehouses and science fiction conventions.”

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Birdy and the Bow Tie

The Cactus Blossoms

“When my brother (Page Burkum) and I started making music as The Cactus Blossoms, there wasn’t a big plan,” says Jack Torrey. “We cut our teeth performing some well known and obscure country songs that were popular or unpopular pre-1960, partly out of curiosity and deep appreciation, but mostly because it was fun. Early on we were given a residency at the Turf Club in St. Paul, Minn. We got a band together and it became our weekly practice-in-public where we would pull out every song we could think of, no matter how well we knew it. It was our first chance to play all night and do whatever we wanted. Over the course of our year and a half at the Turf Club our repertoire had snowballed into an amalgam of original songs and a bunch of gut wrenching, tongue-in-cheek heartbreakers, that were 30 years older than us. Not everyone could tell what was new and what was old, and it didn’t really matter. People just seemed to enjoy it. That’s when the wheel got going and gave the illusion of spinning backwards. We weren’t born in the wrong era. We just got into some music from a different era and found a way to make it our own.”

Allison Lonsdale Augie Meyers

ALSO PERFORMING

“I am a singer-songwriter guitarist,” says Lonsdale. “I’ve been doing this since I was 12, and doing it competently since I was 16. I performed with San Diego Celtic folk band The Wild Oats (not to be confused with the Wild Oats band from the UK) during the 1990s and started performing solo in 1999. I play my original songs about sex, science and God, full

Birdy and the Bow Tie are inspired by early 20th century music, particularly vintage jazz from the 1920s through the 1940s. The duo’s appealing sound is a mix of Alison Marae’s contralto vocals and cheery ukulele with Wil Forbis’ tasty lead guitar and jazzy scat. Thrown into live shows are dreamy harmonies, soft shoe percussion and scat solos. The duo plays vintage acoustic jazz, swing, blues and originals inspired by generations past. The duo hosts community ukulele events and workshops, where people gather to strum and sing along to different ukulele songbooks that they’ve arranged. They also teach ukulele, guitar, voice and piano out of their home studio in San Diego.

Fanny of Fanny and the Atta Boys

Juju Satori

Nathan and Jessie

Britt Doehring

“My name is Brittney Marie Doehring but most just call me Britt. I am 23 years old. I’m caught in between wanting time to slow down and being excited to enter into a new phase of my life. My life… blessed is the most appropriate adjective I can think of to describe it. Whenever I couldn’t fall asleep when I was younger, my mom always used to tell me to try to count my blessings. Of course, I could never possibly do that which always ended up putting me right to sleep. Safe to say, my mom’s a smart woman. Music is where my heart’s been all my life and I doubt that anything will ever change that. My parents have home videos of me at around age three singing my little heart out to “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” and “Can You Feel The Love Tonight.”.I’ve been singing ever since I can remember. I learned to play the guitar when I was fourteen. It started as a jealousy thing when my mom got a guitar for her birthday. I ended up stealing it and haven’t been able to put it down since. . . I love to perform for people. It’s my absolute favorite feeling in the whole world to bring a smile to a face that was once frowning or bring a tear to someone’s eye.”

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BUSINESS

Survey Shows Small Banks Providing Better Rates They’re also gaining young customers BY JEFF MILCHEN

Celebrate Independent Bookstores April 30, 2016 marks celebrations of independent bookstores in both the U.S. (Independent Bookstore Day) and Canada (Authors for Indies).

You might think economies of scale and ongoing federal subsidies to the megabanks would mean they’d price services lower than community banks. Yet MoneyRate.com’s latest semiannual survey found small banks (holding $5 billion or less in deposits) were far more likely to offer totally free personal checking accounts than big banks (more than $10 billion in deposits). Thirty-one percent of small banks surveyed provide this benefit, compared to 17.5 percent of big banks. Mid-sized banks ($5 – $10 billion) fell in-between at 28 percent. And among banks charging monthly checking fees, small and medium-sized banks charged far less — $11.50 compared to $15.15 at big banks. Ten banks and thrifts in each of 25 large U.S. metropolitan markets were included in the survey, conducted during July-August of 2015. Using your bank card at a non-network ATM always comes with a fee these days, but the charge again varies with bank size. The big banks capture nearly 6 percent more in ATM fees than small banks from non-customers, and they charge account holders using out-of-network ATMs about 17 percent more for the service. Mid-sized banks again fell between. You may find community banks offer unexpected value in this realm, too. Needham Bank (MA), one of just two we contacted for this story, not only offers free checking with no minimum balance, but also automatically reimburses customers for ATM fees charged by other banks! Vice President

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Eric Morse notes this is possible only because Needham is a mutual bank whose shareholders also are customers. Despite the largest banks controlling more assets than ever before, the value and service smaller banks provide may be starting to pay off. According to Accenture Plc, community banks saw a 5-percent increase in account holders aged 18 to 34, while credit unions gained 3 percent. At the same time, large national and regional banking chains lost 16 percent of their millennial-age clients. “Customers appreciate the personal attention they find at community banks, even if younger customers choose to do most day-to-day transactions online,” said one bank president. “The personal attention can’t be replaced.” Of course, there are many other reasons to seek out community financial institutions rather than a megabank. You’ll likely receive more personal service, enable more loans to help local entrepreneurs and keep decision-making power rooted in your community. Bob Marino of BankLocal, an online tool that measures the local economic impact of U.S. banks, noted, “our data demonstrate that smaller banks and credit unions lend substantially more to small businesses. And when you bank locally, a much larger portion of your deposit is reinvested back into your community.” Jeff Milchen is co-director of the American Independent Business Alliance.

How SCORE Helps San Diego’s Small Businesses Succeed BY SALLY BROFF

When one thinks about what drives the economy of San Diego County, the highly visible contributions of defense, biotech, medical, communications technology and tourism quickly come to mind. Small business is often overlooked, possibly because the products and services provided by these entrepreneurs are such an integral element in the fabric of the region. Starting and operating a small business carries the same risks, rewards, challenges and dynamics as major corporations or industries, but without the benefit of the size, scale, and resources enjoyed by the big players. That’s why SCORE was established here 50 years ago. SCORE is a national nonprofit volunteer organization with a clear mission: Use the hands-on business experience of our members to help small business owners succeed. SCORE is a resource partner of the Small Business Administration with 320 chapters and 11,000 volunteers across the country. The national organization started in 1964. What does SCORE’s mission look like in practical term in San Diego? Let’s imagine that you are thinking about starting an apparel business or are looking for advice on how to market to premium customers. Would it be valuable for you to get advice from someone who was one of the original six employees of Tommy Bahama? Interested in doing business with the government? One of our mentors sits on the board of the major supplier council and can guide you through DUNS numbers, NAICS, CCR, ORCA, and the other acronyms used in that world to develop plans and make contacts. Are you more comfortable discussing your business needs in Spanish, or want advice from someone who has experience in Mexico? SCORE has bilingual mentors who have operated businesses on both sides of the border. Financial questions? Applying for a SBA loan? How about meeting with a former Big Eight accounting firm partner, or an officer of a bank that served the needs of small businesses every day? That’s a snapshot of who SCORE is in San Diego County—90 volunteers, a mix of women and men,

current and retired business owners and corporate executives, and a selection of ages spanning six decades. Collectively, the members have worked in virtually every industry and can share experience in all business functions. SCORE volunteers are busy. During 2015 SCORE San Diego worked with 9,091 in mentoring sessions and workshops, and played a role in starting 751 new businesses and creating 1,044 jobs, according to research conducted for the SCORE Foundation by Pricewaterhouse Coopers. Counseling is free, confidential, and customized to the needs of the client. “Having SCORE as an on-call resource has been incredibly important as my business successfully evolved over several years from an idea, through prototypes and manufacturing to active sales,” says Yana Mohanty, founder of Geometiles, an innovative tool for math education. “I use SCORE mentors for reality checks and regular advice and specialized topics including manufacturing, finance, packaging, and sales and marketing. They are consistently accessible and helpful.” SCORE also presents workshops on about 40 topics, ranging from exploring the basic question “Do you really want to start a business?” to topics including how to write a business plan, tax considerations for small businesses, intellectual property, and tools like QuickBooks. There are five workshops on different aspects of the wild world of e-commerce and social media. SCORE San Diego is celebrating its 50th anniversary by telling the success stories of its clients who have contributed so much to San Diego County’s vibrant small business community and the region’s economy. If you can benefit from SCORE’s unique and valuable approach to business success, or think SCORE would be a great volunteer opportunity, please visit www.sandiego.score.org or call us at (619) 557-7272. Sally Broff is president of SCORE San Diego. She has 35 years of experience in the electronics industry. This opinion piece originally appeared in Times of San Diego.

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Automotive Museum Opens ‘British Invasion’ Auto Exhibit

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Alan Land (Photo: Dennis Anderson)

The San Diego Automotive Museum in Balboa Park has opened its new exhibit -- The British Invasion. The exhibit, which runs until May 31, highlights British automotive manufacturing since the 1930s. The exhibit is enhanced with the cultural impact the British have also had on our fashion, music, and literature (the Beatles, Harry Potter, Twiggy, Downton Abbey, and such.) Featured in the exhibit: a 1933 Austin Seven, 1937 MG VA Tourer, 1939 Lagonda V12, 1948 Bentley (prototype), 1950 Jaguar Mark V Saloon, 1951 Jowett Jupiter, 1953 Jaguar XK 120, 1955 Triumph TR2, 1958 Austin A35, 1967 Austin Mini Cooper S, 1967 Austin London Cab FX4, 1967 Rolls Royce Phantom V,

1969 Jaguar E Type OTS, 1970 Morgan 4/4 1600, 1971 Jenson Interceptor, 1972 TVR Vixen, and a 2005 Aston Martin. The London taxi was owned and driven by Frank Sinatra. The Rolls Royce Phantom was used by Queen Elizabeth, Princess Grace of Monaco, and several American astronauts. The museum’s annual fundraiser is centered on this exhibit. That event will be Saturday, March 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. Call (619) 398-0301 for information or tickets. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission prices are: $9.00 for adults, $6 for seniors (65 and over), $5 students with ID, $4 children ages 6 –15. Children under the age of 6 are admitted free of charge.

Alan Land (Photo: Dennis Anderson)

Natural History Museum Chooses Smithsonian Veteran as New CEO The San Diego Natural History Museum has selected a 30-year veteran of the Smithsonian Institution and a native Californian to become its new president and CEO. Judith Gradwohl, the MacMillan asssociate director for education and public engagement at the National Museum of American History — the Smithsonian’s third largest museum — will assume the job on July 1, the start of the museum’s fiscal year.

Gradwohl will replace Michael “Mick” Hager, who will retire June 30 after 25 years at the helm of the museum. “TheNAT is a gem -- it has superb staff and collections and is the best possible visitor center for the natural world in San Diego County and Baja,” said Gradwohl. “This role is a perfect fit, as it brings together my work in field biology, environmental conservation, digital outreach, education, and museum

management at the Smithsonian.” Gradwohl has held various leadership positions within the Smithsonian Institution. In 1985, she started at the National Zoo focusing on animal behavioral research, education, and exhibits, and then went on to establish the Smithsonian’s Office of Environmental Awareness where she curated large traveling exhibitions and raised major funding toward operations and projects.

Gradwohl developed the Smithsonian’s first exhibition website, after which she joined the National Museum of American History, the Smithsonian’s third largest museum. There, she supervised the development of the museum’s web presence and, in 2004, became part of the senior leadership team, assuming her most recent role. Judy Gradwohl will assume the post of president and CEO of the San Diego Natural History Museum on July 1.

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Local Musicians Mourn Loss of Jazz Legend Joe Marillo

BY BART MENDOZA

Joe Marillo performing at the 2003 San Diego Music Awards.

San Diego has many wonderful musicians living in its midst, but few have had the impact on our local community as saxophonist Joe Marillo, who passed away on March 26 at age 83. He had been battling cancer. Marillo, who lived in Normal Heights, was far more than a musician; he was a catalyst, a promoter, bringing together musicians and music fans and in the process helping to create this city’s jazz scene. He was also a beloved teacher and mentor to hundreds of local musicians. It’s safe to say his legacy will live on in his recordings and filmed appearances but even more so in his students playing. Marillo moved to San Diego from his native New York in 1974, complete with an already impressive resume. Although known today for his love of jazz, early on Marillo played R&B, first in the Buffalo area with his own band, and then beginning in 1955 with Jimmy Cavallo & The Houserockers. It would be Marillo’s first taste of national fame as he and his band caught the initial wave of rock ’n’ roll and performed for legendary DJ Alan Freed, appearing in his 1956 movie, “Rock, Rock, Rock!” and scoring a recording contract with Coral Records — the same label as Buddy Holly — in the process. It didn’t take long after his arrival in San Diego for Marillo to become an integral part of the music community, booking national talent at the Catamaran and bringing jazz to venues such as La Jolla’s Elario’s and Chuck’s Steakhouse, helping establish music as a draw locally. He also released several albums on his own and with pianist Mike Wofford, as well as guesting with numerous locals, including playing on several abums by guitarist Buddy Blue, who even recorded a track, “The Joe Marillo Story,” on his 1999 album, “Dipsomania.” “I met Joe two years ago,” said Joe Flammini, owner of famed coffeehouse Java Joe’s, where Marillo held a residency. “He walked into Java Joe’s one day and said, ‘I want to play here.’ I

Joe Marillo 1932-2016 agreed without even knowing who he was. He had that vibe.” He played a weekly afternoon gig. “I don’t remember which day it was, because he showed up five times a week to practice,” Flammini with a smile. “So every day was a gig for Joe. What did I enjoy about his music? It was his enjoyment when he nailed a song. Which he would often do.” Marillo was also a mainstay at local jazz venue Dizzy’s. “Joe loved everything about jazz,

the history, the process, the practice and the presentation,” said owner Chuck Perrin. “It’s hard not to like someone as passionate about the music as he was.” “I got a chance to record Joe Marillo for Buddy Blue’s album, Dipsomania,” said producer Sven Erik Seaholm. “Buddy had gotten quite inspired by the idea that Joe was an amazing jazz musician whose genius had somehow not been given its due. So Buddy wrote a whole

spoken word piece that pretty much hit the bullet points on Joe’s resume, including his appearance in the Alan Freed film and his tenure in Buddy’s own band some years later.” Blue called up Marillo and very respectfully asked if he would play his saxophone behind his words on the recording. “Not only was Joe totally on board with the concept, but his reply was so cool that Buddy added it into the piece word for word and had Joe speak it on the recording,” Seaholm recalled. Violinist Jamie Shadowlight worked with Marillo in various projects for many years. “I loved his tone,” she said. “Strong and breathy and very much like Stan Getz. I most admired the fact that he was a totally unique human being, in every way. He was Joe Marillo and there is only one Joe Marillo, He lived outside of the system. He was a challenge and pleasure to work with, a lot of laughs, a lot of personality and a lot of helping others get their start. He was a true character. I met so many musicians through playing with Joe, most notably, Mikan Zlatkovich and Gilbert Castellanos. Joe was always giving people a chance to play.” “He was history on the hoof,” noted Rebecca Zearing, owner of Rebecca’s Coffeehouse, where Marillo was a regular. “He spoke of Stan Kenton and Miles Davis as friends. He was like Jack Webb on the old ‘Dragnet’ TV show. No bull, just fact. He was a treat for me to talk to and if it was about music and history he was easy. I always loved him the most when he played his saxophone. It was rich, and the instrument looked heavy as heck,” she said. “When he played sax, he let go and went somewhere else, maybe to his younger days?” Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in sdnews.com, San Diego Community Newspaper Group. Reprinted with permission.

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By Bart Mendoza April 23 Shadowlight: Accompanist of Choice There’s prolific and then there is violinist Jamie Shadowlight, who appears at Java Joe’s On April 23. The sheer number of artists she has performed with is staggering. Gifted at everything from classical to hard rock, in addition to her own groups, Shadowlight has been the accompanist of choice for dozens of performers ranging from jazz heroes Joe Marillo and Gilbert Castellanos to country combo, The Palominos and rocker Joey Harris. A beloved lynchpin of the local music community, this intimate performance at Java Joe’s will confirm that Shadowlight is truly one of San Diego’s musical treasures. www.javajoessd.com Subways

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The music world is still in mourning over the recent passing of iconic musician David Bowie, so the appearance of tribute group, Holy Holy, at the Music Box on April 24, offers a wonderful opportunity for fans to get together and celebrate his life and music. But this is no mere gathering of players. A true all-star band, on hand will be Woody Woodmansey, original drummer for Bowie’s famed backing band, The Spiders from Mars, as well as famed bassist/producer,Tony Visconti, frontman Glenn Gregory, best known for his work with synthpop combo, Heaven 17, and Terry Edwards, who is a founding member of the UK group, the Higsons. Holy Holy, plays a changing set list that includes hits, but also deep catalog cuts, making this show a Bowie fanatics dream come true. musicboxsd.com

Solid Blend of Punk, Glam Stomp and Powerpop Hooks British rock trio The Subways returns to San Diego for a show at the Casbah on May 2. Touring behind their new, self-titled album, the key to the band’s sound is down to their manic energy and the vocal interplay between guitarist Billy Lunn and bassist Charlotte Cooper resulting in a solid blend of punk, glam stomp and powerpop hooks. The Subways rock hard enough to have been asked to open for AC/DC, but still pack enough hooks into their songs, such as “Good Times,” to appeal to crossover pop listeners. www.casbahmusic.com

April 28 ’60s Rock with a Touch of Punk Energy Rock ‘n’ roll fans will want to check out Gone Baby Gone, appearing at Bar Pink on April 28 on a bill with Bad Kids and Big Bloom. The event celebrates the release of their latest album, “Love Stories,” but it’s live where the band excels, turning in their own cool garage rockers such as “Miss Bossy” alongside occasional covers by the likes of The Animals or Johnny Kidd & The Pirates. Led by Dynamic frontwoman Dizzy Collins, the group is perfect for anyone who likes their ’60s-influenced rock infused with a touch of punk energy. www.barpink.com Modern English Gone Baby Gone

May 17 April 28 Warm Vocals and Cryin’-in-Your-Beer Weepers San Francisco Indie Pop/Americana duo Sugar Ponies performs at Lestat’s on April 28. Touring behind their second album, “Its A Sign,” the pair’s music is built around the warm vocals of Suzanne Kramer, with a broad palette of influences, including a pop edge that matches rock elements to country flourishes, infusing songs such as “Happy Is For Humans,” with melody to spare. Particularly striking is their sparse, crying-in-your-beer weeper, “Give A Girl A Break,” but anywhere you drop the needle on the Sugar Ponies latest will bring up a winner. www.lestatscoffeehouse.com

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Chance to See and Hear Modern English Tunes Live Although relegated to one-hit-wonder status, ’80s new wave favorites Modern English, who appear at the Hideout on May 17 were in truth more of an album band, their dense, guitar-led indie rock sound leading them through four now classic albums in their initial run. Testimony to the power of a great song, their signature tune, “I Melt With You,” actually never charted higher then No. 76 in the U.S., but the ensuing years have seen it become a standard, covered by bands worldwide and heard on soundtracks galore. Only drummer Richard Brown is missing from the original lineup, which continues to release new music so longtime fans will be thrilled for a chance to see and hear Modern English’s classic tunes live. www.thehideoutsd.wordpress.com

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A Fun Parents Night Out that Supports Bay Park Elementary By Erin Blair Kluzak

he parents at Bay Park Elementary had a fantastic “Parents Night Out” on Friday, March 11th at The Bay Park Fiesta and Auction! Along with local business owners, teachers and staff, they set out to raise money for Bay Park Elementary. This is the largest fundraiser of the year for the California Distinguished School and the proceeds from the event will directly fund various educational programs, social events and school wish list items. The 2015-16 Bay Park Elementary School Year has already seen the return of Choir and Art Classes funded by the PTA with the support

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Electriquettes Coming to Balboa Park A small fleet of the Electriquettes is coming to Balboa Park in the spring. The dapper gentleman in the photo is riding an Electriquette, a replica of the same motorized wicker carts widely used during San Diego’s 1915 Panama-California Exposition. The fleet of electric carts was supposed to be introduced to the park for the 2015 Balboa Park centennial celebration, but it, and many other ideas and proposals, fell through when the big civic party infamously imploded. “The city did take a while to

get the agreement going,” said Kim Keeline, who’s doing the marketing for the Electriquettes. “But we’re thrilled that we’re able to get them to the park now.” Keeline said the carts, the brainchild of San Diego developer Sandy Shapery, will be available for the public to rent out possibly as soon as March. She said folks will only be allowed to cruise up and down El Prado pedestrian walkway and on the sidewalks in front of the Botanical Building. For now, a ride on one of the carts will cost you $10 for 15 min-

utes or $25 for an hour. Part of the delayed roll-out of the carts was because the city had to put out a public request for proposals for “battery-powered wicker cart concessions.” It released the request last March and — big surprise — Shapery was the only one to respond. Keeline said the carts, designed by architect and historian David Marshall to be historically accurate, were quite popular during the PanamaCalifornia Exposition. “So, we hope they’ll be as popular today,” she said.

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EDUCATION

Changing the Future

MID CITY NEWSPAPER GROUP | APRIL 2016 |

BY ANTHONY KING

Helen Griffith leads the ‘most innovative’ high school in San Diego’s Central Library

The e3 classrooms promote discussion. This room shows small-group tables, while others can be arranged in more traditional classroom style.

Helen Griffith had little interest in a career in education when she came to the UC San Diego campus as a transfer student. There was no way, she said, she would work around the clock like her mother did as a teacher and principal. But one thing stuck: a passion for reading and, hand-in-hand, libraries. She grew up loving the iconic Geisel library at UC San Diego. Even as an adult, there is something about the learning possibilities offered by a library that excite Griffith. Today, the 1981 Department of Communication graduate is the founding and current executive director of e3 Civic High School — located, ironically, in the unique and beautiful Dr. Helen Griffith, UC San Diego Department of Communication alumna 1981, now heads e3 San Diego Central Library Downtown. Also the founding principal of Millennial Tech Civic High School. Middle School, Griffith reflected on how she made it to where she is now, balanced on a foundation she built at UC San Diego: “The experience that I had as an undergraduate student gave me the strongest base, especially in communication, to go anywhere. It also provided me with a strong, strong base that I was able to later go to graduate school and be successful.”

Elizabeth Norby, left, shows Helen Griffith artwork Norby created to represent an element on the periodic table.

Students Monica Randolph, left, and Tracy Ray study in the high school’s common area, called ‘the park.’

Finding Passion

Innovation at its Core

In 2015, the charter high school Griffith directs was named to the first “Most Innovative K-12 Schools in America” list by Noodle, a website that provides educational resources to families. Noodle examined 140,000 schools to come up with its list, honoring those with “visionary methodologies” who challenge “well-established notions” of education, the site says. “Innovation means doing whatever’s necessary to meet the end result and not being tied to the old way of doing business, but also being free to incorporate the old way if it meets the goal,” Griffith said. “Innovation to me really is thinking about, by any means necessary, achieving the goals for the students.” The school was recognized, in part, because it is located within the Downtown library. It sits on the sixth and seventh floors, with a separate, private entrance, and Griffith calls the library the school’s “chief partner.” Not only does the location give these students fingertip access to a worldclass system, but it also serves as a partner for cutting-edge technology initiatives: for example, students are helping to test an augmented reality program, for example, as well as training and working in computer program internships. What’s more, Griffith and the e3 Civic High faculty are teaching these kids to change the world. “Within everything that we do, we try to weave in an element of civic engagement, giving back and leadership,” Griffith said, who was named

e3 Civic High School is located in the Downtown San Dieo Central Library, helping to earn it a ‘Most Innovative School’ honor.

one of San Diego’s 50 people to watch in 2013 by San Diego Magazine. Among her other honors are the 2010 – 2011 Educator of the Year award from the California League of Middle Schools and the 2007 Outstanding African-American Educator of the Year from Pi Delta Kappa. “In our project-based learning, there’s always an element of giving back,” Griffith said. “There’s this relevance — this authenticity — that we like to build in. It’s not a college requirement for service; it’s a way of life.” Representing STEAM

With a goal of providing an education alternative for the downtown San Diego core, e3 Civic High School enrolls students primarily from underserved and underrepresented communities. Almost 90 percent of the students are of color and 77 percent are below the poverty level, Griffith said. With a curriculum focus on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics — STEAM, not just STEM— the school has grand plans. “We want to create the next generation of underrepresented students and female students in the STEAM professions,” she said matter-of-

assessment. “We were attracted to the school because it was a bit different from other high schools,” Yu said. The medical students also recognized that Griffith was a strong advocate for her students Now a fourth-year medical student having completed the clinical foundations course, Yu returns to e3 on her own time to tutor students in math. She said she hopes to work with underserved populations in the future, including at-risk youth. “The administration wants to ensure that these [high school] students have the tools to succeed after graduation, and this includes planning, leadership and critical problem solving skills,” Yu said. “Above all else, they support each and every individual student in achieving their dreams.” Griffith has the option to take the community assessment findings and apply them directly to her school, similar to what she did with the curriculum from the first interaction with Yu and Egnatios that addressed nutrition and health, bullying, gender inequality and the communication that divides teens, among others. The high school students participated in a School of Medicineled “Doc for a Day” program, and even came to campus for a behind-the-scenes look at the school. Griffith said she hopes to have an e3 Civic High graduate as a UC San Diego med student one day. “Our vision is really to put [students] in their place of passion. Not everybody’s going to be a teacher, or an executive director, or a principal, or an author, but if that’s what gives you pleasure and drive and passion, then you need to be there,” Griffith said. “We need to create the fertile ground by which they can grow and thrive.” So far, the results have been phenomenal, she said. Now in their third year, the first graduating class will get their high school diplomas this year: more than 70 students who took a gigantic leap of faith in 10th grade to come to a charter school with no history. Griffith said that at the time, she and the team were “selling a promise” to the children and their families. When that first group of students arrived at e3 they were, for the most part, doing poorly in their classes, with some outright failing. But Griffith said her school provided a place for students looking for a second, or better, chance. “To see how they are thriving, speaking, performing, communicating, creating and owning their selves,” she said of those original students. “They are taking ownership for their future.”

factly. It’s not just talk. Griffith can discuss any number of ways they are innovating the way these students interact with the arts and sciences. They have a robotics program, a Central Libraryfocused partnership in computer programming, a mentoring program with engineers in the community and a multiple-year project with the UC San Diego School of Medicine. UC San Diego medical school students Denise Yu and Jeremy Egnatios initially developed and helped secure the partnership with Griffith three years ago. The pair worked closely with Griffith and her students, ultimately providing a “Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Living” curriculum to implement. Based on the success with Yu and Egnatios, the relationship was then incorporated into the School of Medicine’s clinical foundations course. One of the concepts for the course itself is for the School of Medicine Academic Communities to engage with outside, non-UC San Diego communities to look at social determinants of health, environmental and occupational health, cultural humility, and disparities. In this instance, groups From UC San Diego News Center — Photos of medical students engage with several high schools in the region to perform a community by Erika Johnson/University Communications)

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MID CITY NEWSPAPER GROUP | APRIL 2016 |

Farm to Table – Local Organic Farm Fresh Produce

Bulk Foods Section

Everything in the market was family designed.

For 50 years and three generations, the Stehly family has farmed with hard work and love. For the past 15 years, their passion for growing organic food is seen in the smiles and faces of brothers Jerome and Noel Stehly. Recently I met with Jerome Stehly, to talk about the history and the goals of the family farm in Valley Center. He invited me to join him in the restaurant section of their beautiful new grocery store on Adams Avenue in Kensington. The corner building which houses the Stehly Farms Market, is newly built and has never before been occupied . . . rather like a blank canvas upon which the artist can paint and create. The “artists” in this case are Jerome and Noel. The specific tone of paint for the ceiling, different shade for the walls, the type of lighting, the construction of shelving and aisle units, are all family designed and built. As Jerome says, “farmers today have to know how to do everything!” The result is a store with a warm, friendly ambiance, much like shops I have seen in Paris. The artistic way the vegetables and fruit are stacked on the shelves ,

the beautifully prepared food to take out or eat on the premises, visually draws the customer in . . . like a beautiful painting. I asked him what his favorite part of the entire store was: “The kitchen,” he laughed. “I taste everything first! Food is a fun thing to play with . . . it can be beautiful and it appeals to four senses. I love to cook!” He did admit, however, that he cooks very little now, because his wife rules the kitchen at home. Stehly’s other market at 1231 Morena Blvd, San Diego, has the same excellent organic produce and products, but you have visit Kensington to enjoy their restaurant. Since graduating from culinary school, Stehly’s Executive Chef, Craig Madden, has worked at four restaurants in Kensington and as a sous chef at a fine dining restaurant in Rancho Bernardo. This is where Jerome discovered him, and brought him back to Kensington, much to everyone’s delight. “We have a ‘from scratch’ kitchen, everything is prepared by hand,” Craig informed me, and also added that the food selections are his personal creations. Chef Madden is planning to have demonstrations and cooking classes. The first demon-

Executive Chef Craig Madden

Entrees, Sandwiches, Salads

BY HEATHER R. FRIEDMAN

Fresh Organic Produce

stration will be with their family-made Meyer Lemon Preserves and a class for pickling cucumbers at home. More recipes? Ask the chef. He will be delighted to talk with you. Inside Stehly Farm’s organic, gourmet market, you will find not only fresh foods but also aisles of canned, boxed, frozen, and packaged items. They have everything and anything that you could want, from specialty chocolate bars to bulk seeds and grains, from pasta and cheeses to beverages and breads. It is all here. Stehly Farms has been very planet conscious for some time, not only on the farm but also energy efficient in the store. I asked Jerome about the changes in the history of Stehly Farms. “Originally we were egg farmers, but 30 years ago we got out of the chicken business and 15 years ago we became organic; clean products — no nitrates, no preservatives and hormone free meats. We also diversified our products on the farm to need less water. Water is our biggest problem.” Whatever products Stehly Farms doesn’t grow, such as apples, they buy from other local farms who farm as organically and efficiently as they do.

I wondered how they were able to keep their prices down, and Jerome told me that they only buy at good deals, passing it on to the consumer, so that their products are better priced than many other organic stores. Jerome enjoys meeting his customers, so next time you come in, say hello. Parking on Adams Avenue can be a challenge, but I am happy to say that there is plenty of parking in back of the market. Stehly Farms Market 4142 Adams Ave. No. 101. (619) 280-7400 NOTE: There are three very special events held each year at the Stehly Farm in Valley Center. Strawberry Picking in March, Blackberry Picking in June, and Pumpkin Patch Day in October. Each event is family friendly with a playground, petting corral, tractor driven tours of the farm, and good food. If your school or organization wants your own special event at the Stehly Farm, please email: Jenn@stehlyfarmsorganics.com.

Fresh Organic Produce

Brothers Jerome, left, and Noel Stehly.

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