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Family ReunitesBorder with Imperial Beach International Temporarily Firefighters Who Saved His Life

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Stephen and Lori Mahoney reuniting with their heroes in front of the fire truck that saved Stephen's life.

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n Saturday, April 30th, local families of Park the media Receives for coming out to Large witness whatCheck “I wish from I were a pigeon, so I can fly over Imperial Beach’s Pocket IB Beautiful had a rare opportunity to temporarily he considered to be a “historic event.” He was the fence and see you whenever I wanted,” said BY JEANNETTE Sreunite HAMBAUGH with loved ones who have followed byopen Congressman Vargas, held a community house in March to who briefly

another woman, whose family hadn’t been long been separated by international spoke in favor of community immigrationto reform and chosen and was instead forced to slip her fingers get input and ideas from the border restrictions. Around midday, of utilize praised initiatives. On the opposite through the fence to touch her sister’s cheek. IB Beautiful presented a check to the dozens city better theamnesty space on the corner of Date people began gathering side ofDr. theThere fence,were Tijuana Council member of Imperial Beach on Aprilat5,Border 2016 in Field sup- State and Seacoast manyCity creative As family after family approached the small Park, thePocket very south-west corner Dr. of the Marta on Leticia Castaneda addressed the crowd, iron door, crowds of onlookers struggled to hold port ofatthe Park on Seacoast andUnited ideas written the boards as community States, as U.S. Officials to open Date Ave. ThisCustoms is to coincide withprepared their mismembers and business stopped by. thanking themowners for their participation and back tears. Finally, just before 1 o’clock, the door asion heavy iron door into the separating statement: IB built Beautiful is afence nonprofit Thesepraising funds donated by IB Beautiful were her international counterparts for their was once again closed and locked by members of organization dedicated to the beautification raised help frominthe managing the weekly the United States and Mexico. organizing theofevent. U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Toys and of public and organized private lands for Imperial Beach Market held the Fridays The event, by Border Angels,Imperial an AfterFarmer’s much anticipation, heavily corroded snacks were then handed to all children present. Beach residents.human In our commitment to com- group at Portwood Pier was Plaza. IB Beautiful is also international rights advocacy iron door finally pried open by U.S. Customs “While some speak of building walls, Border munity development, also host the border, Impe- holding their annual “Meet and Greet” which operating along thewe U.S./Mexico was Officials, aided by Congressman Vargas himself. Angels opens doors, love has no borders,” stated rial Beach Farmer's Market toChildren’s support public to first the public, April 25. held in honor of Mexican Day. is TheopenThe of manyonfamilies wasThe then invited to the Facebook event page created to help organize nutrition programs offerwith fresh Market isthe alsonewly looking for additionorganization worked and closely theand officeFarmer’s of approach opened passageway in order the event. organic healthyJuan foods.Vargas, The organization was al farmers and vendors. Congressman U.S. Representative to greet their estranged family members. While the opening of the door was itself a approached by Mayor Serge Dedina and City If interested, visiteach IB Beautiful’s website for California’s 51st District, as well as the While family had only atthree minutes rare event, Border Angels, with the cooperation Manager Andy Hall to support the Pocket http://www.ibbeautiful.org/. IB Beautiful the Department of U.S. Customs and Border to interact with their relatives, for many, it was of the U.S. Border Patrol, hosts monthly events Park and other projects in the city. The orgalocal community group that does more than Protection. more contact than they’ve had in years. One at Friendship Park, including the upcoming binization was able to give a check for $10,000 just the Imperial Beach’s Farmer’s Market. Before opening the door, Enrique Morones, woman, who hadn’t seen her mother in almost a for the park and additional $8,000 for addiCity officials with residents and business owners attend the open house at national Mother’s Day celebration, which will founder of Border Angels, addressed the crowd, decade, had the opportunity to introduce her to the pocket park JEANNETTE SHAMBAUGH tional projects. The City of Imperial Beach thanking all the families as well as members her granddaughter for the first time. feature Mariachi’s on both sides of the fence.

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Family Reunites with IB Firefighters Who Saved His Life

BY JEANNETTE SHAMBAUGH

It’s not every day our local Imperial Beach Firefighters stabilized him enough for transFirefighters get to meet someone whose life port and took him to the hospital. It was a they saved. In early March this year, we were miracle that within a year, Stephen would lucky enough to be a part of this incredible make a full recovery. The quick thinking of reunion! On March 7, Stephen and Lori his wife Lori, the dispatcher and IB FirefightMahoney came down to the firehouse to ers, Stephen was able to enter and complete reunite with the local heroes who saved the Tour of San Diego Bike Race earlier this By Jordan Jacobo Stephen’s life just one year ago. It was a beauyear. It was a proud moment for the entire tiful reunion full of tears and joy. The entire family as he crossed the finish line. ccording to a recent reportteam developed by SANDAG, Diego Association of Governments, Imperial Beach boasts was there and they the wereSan able to walk There are many of us who are not trained the 2 nd lowest number of “Tier 1” crimes any Incorporated City within the San Diego County Sherriff ’s Jurisdiction, Stephen and Loriofthrough the entire lifesaving in the basics of lifesaving CPR. It’s one class second only to the City of Poway. process they endured together. that could save you or your loved ones lives. Recently compiled by the In SANDAG Research Division, the bi-annual report collects and analyzes the earlyCriminal morning Justice at 3:52 am on FebruThe Imperial Beach Fire Department is now crime data from around the San Diego ItsLaurie primary include the Automated Regional Justice Information System aryregion. 18, 2015, wassources awakened by Stephen offering these lifesaving CPR Classes with (ARJIS), as well as statistics provided by localin law enforcement Crime Index. flailing bed next to her.agencies She wokeutilizing up andthe FBI open enrollment to the public. Signing up is The report not only covers currentgrabbed crime statistics, but also analyzes and compares San Diego crime rates for the last 36 years, him as he fell limp in her arms. She easy, stop by the Fire department to sign up demonstrating certain trends such asimmediately slight increases in instances motor vehicle theft andlarceny, and a notable decrease in jumped into actionofand reverted at 865 Imperial Beach Blvd. Classes are only arson, aggravated assault and residential burglary. It also appears thatshe theoverall rate for the city of San Diego dropped 1% to her CPR training from work, checkedcrime$60.00 per person and will be held in the by the middle of 2015. for a pulse or a heartbeat but Stephen was community room located behind 825 Impenot responding. She ran to her phone and rial Beach Blvd. All classes start at 9 am and called 911. The 911 dispatch operator Karen, will be held once per month through Decembegan instructing her to begin “By-Stander” ber. The first class will be held on April 23, CPR. She calmly counted with her as she 2016. began to do chest compressions that would Stephen and Lori Mahoney would like to save her husband’s life. Within 7 minutes give a special thank you to the entire team Imperial Beach Firefighters arrived and took who saved Stephen’s life. Without them this over compressions. Stephen’s heart had reunion would not be possible. From the botstopped and they had to take immediate of theirSpecial hearts THANK IB FIRE he community-based San Diego County, where 1,260 tomDiego Agent YOU in Charge action. They quickly inserted a bone marrow HOUSE!! Saving one life at a time! youthJEANNETTE group, South Bay residents died during the five William R. Sherman. “Prescription Firefighters showing Stephen and Lori the tools they used to save Stephen's life. SHAMBAUGH IV and gave him the proper medications.

“DON’T TOSS IT OUT- TAKE IT BACK!” Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Youth 4 Change, was year period of 2010-2014 from seen once again out in unintentional prescription drugthe community wearing bright related deaths. orange pill-bottle costumes to Although 2014 saw fewer such JEANNETTE SHAMBAUGH greet passersby at the drop-off deaths overBYthe three previous location during the recent National years, the San Diego County If you have been out to the beach lately, you Take Back Event. Sponsored by the Prescription Drug Abuse Task will have noticed the newly exposed steps at the Drug Enforcement Administration Forcesays there is still more to do AMERICAN LEGION POST 820Seacoast, directly end of Imperial Beach Blvd. and 1268 Palm CA El 91932 under theAve., ART Imperial sign. WithBeach, these years, Niño in(619) 423-7662 (DEA) and the City of Chula Vista, in terms of prevention. full effect, our beaches have undergone some sericollection took place April 30, Almost half of San Diego As an organization, we are hereYou for Veterans and their ous changes and erosion like never before. 2016 at Castle Park High School. juvenile arrestees reported they families. Thebeaches Post consists of see those members who can walk up and down the in IB and South Bay sites had abused prescription drugs served honorably theplace Armed forces and areFour the effects of have it everywhere. There isinone participated to collect old or and those who had were also more today active It is serving during conthat stands outserving more then all on of the rest.duty. The newly flicts that this organization so worthy to belong unwanted prescription drugs. The likely to report use of street drugs exposed stairs under the make ART sign. Depending on The are that thosethere women are the day or timeto.you go,Auxiliary you can see are and girls thatChula Vista collection site was the such as marijuana and meth. Half daughters, mothers, grandmothers and step more than 22 Wifes, newly exposed steps to the beach. top collection site in San Diego of these youth said it was “very daughters eligiblethere to behave members. American Legion or Historically, alwaysThe beenSons 3 orof4the steps County last IB September, collecting easy” or “easy” to get prescription Connection is your brand new SAL’sexposed. are those sons,lived grandsons stepsons photographer, and long time resiI have in IB forand more than 9who yearshave had a parent over 2100 community pounds ofbased prescription drugs dent without prescription newspaper crewhoand is inhave the American ComeWhere on down the Post home if you of Imperiala Beach. Our Editor never seenLegion. these steps. didtothey drugs. according to a SANDAG report, ated by local IB residents for you, fall into anyfrom? one ofHow thesemany categories. We willWhen let youwere know how to become Stacey Long is also a longstanding come are there? our neighbors, for the purposeJuly of 2014. a member. local resident and newspaper conSan Diego public health they made? Who put them there? That’s why we our have wonderful commu- “The tributor for manyEnforcement years here in need your help IB. Please send in your letters to and safetycelebrating agencies been Drug FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION (FRA) BRANCH 289 nity as well as supporting our local Imperial Beach. Another local resithe editor at ibconnectionnewsdesk@ gmail.com Janine Samaneigo and Sarah Perez, members of the South Bay Youth 4 Change. The South Bay Youth teaming up to reduce the number Administration (DEA) recognizes 659with Silver Strand Blvd.,Imperial Beach, CAtogether 91932 businesses. We would like to take dent, Jordan Jacobo, will be an your information and let’s find for Change youth group works together with community and law out enforcement partners to(619) promote 429-3485 of unintentional prescription the need for contributing the continuation of vibrant,healthy safe communities. It sponsored by the Institute for Public Strategies with the South this opportunity to thank all the ongoing writer, and the story and behind the stairs. drug-related deaths every yearresponded in National Back Day, ” says San BayCommunity Change Project, fundedabynon-profit the County of San organization Diego Behavioral Healthcomprised Services. We are of active local residents who have willTake be helping us with various

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ART AROUND ADAMS RETURNS

FOR 13TH YEAR ’It’s the anti-street fair,’ says producer Adam Rosen BY COLETTE MAUZERALLE

Performer from Circus Mafia. (Photo courtesy of Circus Mafia)

ART Art Around Adams, a two-mile-long festival dedicated to art, music and the community, will return Saturday, June 4, for a full day of live music, impromptu art galleries, interactive art and more. Now in its 13th year, Art Around Adams will run the length of its namesake avenue from University Heights through Normal Heights and into Kensington, and will be the largest to date with more than 100 local businesses transforming their spaces — though not the street itself — into pop-up art galleries. “It is the anti-street fair,” said event producer Adam Rosen. “We put all the action on the sidewalks, in parking lots and in existing businesses on the avenue.” More than 10 performance areas along the strip, including multiple family friendly activity zones, will feature performance and projection art, dance, theater and more than 20 local musical acts including Hills Like Elephants and Schizophonics. Upwards of 30,000 residents from across San Diego are expected to attend. Art Around Adams is put on by Exodus Studios, an event production company based in San Diego and founded in 2009 by former North Park resident Adam Rosen, though he first launched Art Around Adams in 2004. From its inception to today, Rosen has seen it all. “When first started it was only a handful of businesses and it wasn’t spread out in any specific direction. It incorporated a few coffee shops and other businesses along the avenue, and it expanded from there, including the spectrum of what is considered art — not just paintings, but performance art and music too,” said Rosen. This year’s Art Around Adams promises a fresh lineup of talent and artwork, courtesy of La Jolla’s Thumbprint Gallery as well as Aesthetigeist, a San Diego-based artist collective. Also new and notable this year will be

An image begins to appear as painter readies a mural for last year’s Art Around Adams.

Circus Mafia, an international circus performance and production company that will entertain the masses with specialty circus acts like tightrope walking, hooping and magic tricks. “We’re hoping this year’s event will bring many new attendees to the avenue to discover art, local businesses and the event itself,” said Rosen. “Every year we hope to have the biggest and best event possible so we’re really pushing that this year, and of the 100 or so participants we have tons of new faces in the mix.” Favorite acts are also returning to the scene, including the Super Awesome Showdown, best described as intergalactic performance art wrestling and now in its fourth year at Art Around Adams. Eventgoers will also be able to rest their feet as they have a laugh at the lineup of standup comedians on board either of two complimentary “Comedy Trolleys” transporting guests along the avenue and key side streets. To maximize participation, guests can stop by Art Around Adams’ info booth during the event and pick up a punch card, with more than 20 businesses along the avenue participating in the card program. Once a visitor’s card has been fully punched, they can return to the info booth to claim what Rosen describes as “thousands of prizes” including gift cards redeemable at businesses along the avenue and elsewhere within San Diego. “The Adams Avenue District is continually evolving, now more than ever. More new restaurants, eclectic shops and friendly pubs are popping up everywhere,” said Rosen. “Continue to expect the unexpected, from start to finish.” Art Around Adams takes place from noon to 8 p.m. and is a free, all-ages event. For event details including a full list of performers and participating businesses visit ArtAroundAdams.org, call (619) 663-9278) or visit the day-of info booth at 3491 Adams Ave.

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Musical entertainment includes local bands, like this one from last year.

Vendors will offer a variety of products for shoppers. (2015 photo)

Super Awesome Showdown. (Photo courtesy of Super Awesome Showdown)

A display of art from last year. (Photo by Jesse Arroyo)

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SOHO Announces People In Preservation Winners Save Our Heritage Organisation is celebrating National HistoricPreservation Month with its 34th annual People In Preservation Awards, which salute San Diego County residents who have excelled in outstanding preservation projects. Thirteen awards will be bestowed on May 19 in the historic Marston House formal gardens on Seventh Avenue in Balboa Park. A catered champagne reception will be held from 5:30 to 6:30, followed by the awards ceremony. The Lifetime Achievement Award is being shared by Charles Kaminski and Jeffrey Shorn, a married couple who have been leaders and activists in San Diego historic preservation since 1975. They moved into a beach cottage in the world renowned compound known as El Pueblo Ribera, designed in the 1920s by Rudolph Schindler, and proceeded to document the place and help save it. Both are architects with knowledge and passion for preserving significant buildings and communicating the importance of historic resources. In 2004, they were featured in the groundbreaking book, “A Passion to Preserve: Gay Men as Keepers of Culture.” When Kaminski and Shorn are not united in protecting the same structure, such as the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, they complement each other. Shorn has focused on preserving some of our most important buildings by successfully nominating them for local and national landmark status. He served on the City of San Diego's Historical Resources Board for eight years and educated architecture students in San Diego’s first courses in historic preservation. Meanwhile, Kaminski has been at the forefront of preserving the historic character of and public access to the downtown waterfront and safeguarding LGBTQ historic sites, cultural artifacts and records. “Jeffrey and Charles have honored the city through their long-standing efforts and perseverance toward preserving some of San Diego’s most treasured resources,” the jury said. Madison Kirkman and Sandor Shapery

Two awards applaud projects that are bringing back innovative modes of transportation. Winner of the “On the Right Track” award is Madison Kirkman, a 17-year-old high school junior from Ramona. His project is a daunting one, even for experienced adults, but he is a third-generation preservationist. Kirkman raised $15,000 through crowdfunding to have the 55-foot remains of a rare motor car moved by barge and flatbed truck from Anchorage, Alaska to his back yard. It is one of three remaining1908 McKeen Motor Cars, an advancedaerodynamic passenger car that originally glided along on the San Diego, Cuyamaca & Eastern Railway. His award is for moving the motor car; his ultimate goal is to restore it and see it ride the rails again. The quaint, wicker Osborn Electriquettes that ferried 1915 Panama-California Exposition visitors through Balboa Park is remembered in historic photographs, but none of the motorized carts survived. Sandor Shapery wanted to reproduce the Electriquette in time for the exposition’s centennial. After Heritage Architecture & Planning created scale drawings, Shapery had the wicker body of a prototype woven in China. Next he turned to a friend and MIT graduate in Massachusetts, who recreated the battery-powered motor and steering bar. The replica made its debut in 2014, with Shapery its first driver in the park. Since then, Shapery, who is a SOHO board member, had 25 more Electriquettes made for cruising Bal-

Awards gala May 19 in the Marston House

remaining example of Art Deco architecture in San Diego. The historic, second-floor ballroom was popular during the big band era. Plans call for a Chinese restaurant and other businesses at street level, at the corner of University and Euclid Avenues. The building’s restoration and reuse will be a boon to the community,” the jury said. Richard Suda

This unit was part of a 12 unit beach complex of concrete and wood originally designed by famed architect Rudolph Schindler in 1923. Jeffrey D. Shorn + Associates Architects was commissioned to reconstruct the unit which had been ravaged by fire. (Photo: Jeffrey D. Shorn + Associates Architects)

boa Park just in time for spring. “Taking a ride is likely to become once again an endearing pastime for park patrons,” the jury said. Tripp Bennett

Architect Tripp Bennett is being honored for the restoration and adaptive reuse of La Jolla’s 1937 Fire Station Engine Company 13 for the Shepherd YMCA Fire House. One of the few remaining historic buildings in the heart of La Jolla, this fire station with a distinctive parabolic archway is back to its original paint color and its steel windows and wood storefront doors have been restored. Interior features that Y members are enjoying include exposed wood trusses, an old jail cell and new access for the disabled. Anna Wilcoxson, Kevin Kravits, Gen Leger and Chris Woods

The devoted and meticulous owners of five homes built between 1916 and 1961 in several San Diego neighborhoods have been selected for awards by the People in Preservation threeperson jury. Anna Wilcoxson restored her 1916 Prairie style home - removing the brick façade and returning it to the original stucco - in the Mission Hills Historic District, and Kevin Kravets restored the exterior of a “remuddled” home designed by master builder Martin V. Melhorn in Inspiration Heights. Gen Léger and Chris Woods restored a 1961 Midcentury Modern home that is the rare product of the brief partnership of Lloyd Ruocco and Homer Delawie, both titans of San Diego architecture. In the process, the owners say they became avid preservationists. Kyle and Tim Malone

In Kensington, Kyle and Tim Malone restored their 1925 Mission Revival bungalow by “unwrapping” the stucco finish, which they repaired and refinished. Nearby, Devin and DeLayne Harmon paid attention to every detail as they restored a grand Spanish Revival-style home inside and out. Like Léger and Woods, the Harmons became ardent preservationists during their extensive restoration project. Richard Bundy and David Chau

Also lauded are the people behind two restored places for socializing. The striking Streamline Moderne Silverado Ballroom in City Heights, owned by David Chau and restored by Bundy & Thompson Architects, is once again a gleaming landmark. This project is especially important because the building is a rare

At Camp Pendelton, the San Onofre Beach Club has come back to life for use by Marines and their families. It was designed in the Spanish Revival style in 1946 by Myron Hunt, also the architect of the Rose Bowl and the Huntington Library. Heritage Architecture & Planning managed to meet both the Secretary of the Interior’s restoration standards and the Department of Defense’s Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection building requirements. The jury praised the architects for “innovative solutions.” Christine Jones

SOHO was part of the group responsible for saving the Aztec Brewing Company’s murals and furnishings before the historic Barrio Logan building was demolished in 1990. With special pleasure we present an award to the city of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture for conservation and restoration of the murals, paintings and painted artifacts. They are now back in the community, on display at the Logan Heights Library. The commission is also being honored for restoring historic artworks in Balboa Park, such as Donal Hord’s “La Tehuana” sculpture in the House of Hospitality’s courtyard and Anna Hyatt Huntington's equestrian bronze, “El Cid.” The jury commended the commission for prioritizing the preservation of artworks “at a time when funds for Balboa Park are hard to come by.”

Kevin Krumdieck and Paul Thometz

Architect Kevin Krumdeick and Cisterra Development’s project executive Paul Thometz are winners for preserving elements of two buildings in Downtown San Diego’s Warehouse District. The cast-in-place concrete, two-story Western Drug Company Building (1927) is now part of Sempra Energy’s high-rise headquarters. Its two historic facades that turn the corner at Seventh Avenue and J Street were saved, as required by SOHO’s 1999 settlement agreement for a nine-block area anchored by J Street. The exterior of the five-story Bledsoe Company Furniture Building (1925) at Seventh and Island Avenue was restored for the Sempra project. Both buildings, said the jury, “help to enhance the sense of place in the Warehouse District.” Jury Members

This year’s People In Preservation jury members are longtime preservationists with a wide range of expertise. Allen Hazard is SOHO’s tours committee chair and a prominent Mission Hills preservationist and historian. He coauthored “Images of America: Mission Hills” (Arcadia Publishing, 2015) with Janet O’Dea. Diane Kane, a vice president of the California Preservation Foundation, has worked on preservation projects for the city of San Diego and Caltrans in Los Angeles. She has taught architecture history and planning at San Diego State University, UCLA, the NewSchool of Architecture and other colleges, and is a volunteer at the La Jolla Historical Society. David Swarens is a past SOHO board member who served as president for two terms twice. He sits on citizen planning boards for Golden Hill and Old Town neighborhoods, and on SOHO’s Preservation Action Committee, where he is part of the team that evaluates projects and proposals with community stakeholders.

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San Diego-Based Caterer Hired for the 2016 Summer Olympics

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Nine time’s the charm for Behind the Scenes Catering A San Diego-based company will head to the Olympics for the ninth time this summer. Behind the Scenes Catering was hired to make all the meals for the international broadcast media, and will manage nine locations providing hospitality services to the athletes and sponsors. John Crisafulli, owner of Behind the Scenes Catering, said he expects to feed up to 16,000 people daily. Over the course of the entire Summer Olympics, his company will serve more than 950,000 meals. Crisafulli, a native San Diegan, said he scored the paramount deal after meeting someone who was connected to NBC, the television company that broadcasts the games. The first Olympics his company catered was the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. But the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this summer presents its own set of challenges, Crisafulli said. Crisafulli said his company, which is 26 years old, began preparing for the Summer Olympics about 14 months ago. “We started about 14 months ago by going down and identifying which vendors we’re going to work with,” Crisafulli said. “We do a lot of background checks with the vendors. Rio is probably the biggest challenge because there is a lot of bureaucracy. It’s hard to get people to agree with contracts.” Despite the challenges, Crisafulli said the most “spectacular” aspect of working at the Olympics is seeing so many people come together.

“We hire travelers, as well as, locals,” Crisafulli said. “It’s such an eclectic mix of people from all different countries, backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. It’s what the Olympics is all about -- bringing people together for a common purpose.” So what will the Olympians and all the behind-the-scenes participants eat? Crisafulli said they’ll serve staples like hamburgers, pizza, salad and baked goods. But they’ll also serve meals typically found in Brazil such as shrimp bobo, farofa and feijoada. He said Brazilian dishes are typically served with rice and beans. “We always introduce the local cuisines,” Crisafulli said. “It will all eventually come together.” – Times of San Diego

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John Crisafulli is pictured in 2013 after receiving the caterer’s contract for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. (File photo)

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By Bart Mendoza May 25 The Lounge Singer Resurrected Resurrected lounge singer Jose Sinatra performs at Java Joe’s on May 25. With a set full of rockin’ parodies of classic songs, Sinatra puts on a great show, high in comedy and decidedly un-PC fun. Expect adult language, but anyone with a sense of humor will find Sinatra’s tuxedo and medallion-wearing over the top persona appealing. Lost among the humor is the fact that Sinatra actually has an excellent voice, with good range, giving his versions of songs, originally by the likes of Petula Clark or John Lennon —appeal beyond the comedy aspect. www.javajoessd.com 1 Jose Sinatra 5 Diana Death of the Gory Details

May 28 Missing Persons in House of Blues It’s almost impossible to believe, but despite having a catalog full of well-known songs, ’80s new wave favorites Missing Persons has never had a Top 40 hit. Appearing at the House of Blues on May 28, topping a bill that also includes Bow Wow Wow, it’s a testament to the power of a good song that in the years since Missing Person’s mid-80s heyday their quirky sync-backed songs, such as “Destination Unknown” and “Walking In LA,” have become standards. These days front woman Dale Bozzio is the only original member, but she’s always been the band’s focus anyway and her current backing group is tight and focused, doing the songs justice. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego

June 6 Diana Death’s Musical Resurgence On June 6, creep rock trio the Gory Details reunites at the Casbah for their first show since 1999. Featuring guitarist Diana Death and bassist “Hellbound” Heather Dobson, the show is part of Death’s musical resurgence over the past few years, which has seen her perform with SDMA-nominated indie rock favorites Flaggs and more recently recording and touring Europe with The Little Richards. In the Gory Details the focus is on her originals, with titles such as “I Love You Death” and “Slasher Drive,” showcasing great reverb and riff-driven garage rockers that will appeal to fans of such storied combos as Deadbolt. www.casbahmusic.com

2 Missing Persons Dale Bozzio

June 3 Keeping The Ramones’ Flame Burning There is no doubt that the Ramones are one of the most important groups to ever take the stage, in the process opening the door for legions of musicians to follow in their wake. While all four original members of the band have now passed away, there are still three of the band’s later members on the road keeping the Ramones flame burning, including Richie Ramone, who will be making a rare appearance at the Salty Frog in Imperial Beach on June 3. Ramone played on three albums with the band between 1984 and 1987, including the classic “Howling at the Moon (Sha-La-La).” But Ramone live performs music from throughout the band’s career, making this show a must for any fan. www.thesaltyfrog.com 3 Richie Ramone x 6 Chuck & Mary Perrin circa 1968

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Saying Goodbye to Danielle and Alicia

Chuck Perrin’s 70th Birthday Performance

June 3 will a sad day in San Diego as the local music community says goodbye to Danielle Lo Presti and Alicia Champion with a special concert at the Music Box. The pair are relocating to the Bay Area next month, and it’s a major loss to the area as they were behind such local staples as the Durga Sound recording studios and Say It Records, all geared to help the greater arts community at large. They also promoted numerous music showcases and staged nine editions of the outdoor Indie Music Fest in various locations around town, giving much needed exposure to both local and international artists. While the occasion may be sad, the concert promises to be a celebration of Lo Presti and Champion’s time in San Diego. They will be missed. www.musicboxsd.com 4 Danielle Lo Presti

There have been several people who can be said to have influenced San Diego’s jazz scene, but none in the new millennium have had the impact of Chuck Perrin, musician and owner of Dizzy’s music venue. On June 18, the room will host Perrin’s 70th Birthday Performance, with cake and presents for all attendees. Perrin has had an amazing life in music, starting with the release in 1968 of a self titled duo album with his sister, Mary, continuing through numerous solo albums and the founding of Dizzy’s in 2000. With the latter he gave San Diego’s jazz musicians a home. This is a great opportunity for local music fans to say “thanks” for one of the best spot to hear music in San Diego. www.dizzysjazz.com

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Mumolo as Dandelion Mom BY JERI JACQUIN Helen is completely insane and the showdown with Michelle is nothing short of Matrix action. Coming to theatres this Friday from direcLabine as Mike is what most would consider tor/writer Ben Falcone, Melissa McCarthy and the average nice guy who really does have a Steve Mallory along with Universal Pictures are crush on Claire. His "hitting" skills could use a the rules of knowing who is THE BOSS. little work but then again the fact that he doesy Life eri hasn't acquin always been easy for Michelle Darn't have those skills would make me take notice. nell (Melissa McCarthy). Being turned away There is a scene that Labine had me falling out from families, she made it clear early on that of my chair and I want to thank him for being oming theatres Friday she was going to becometo something all on this her such a goodfrom sport aboutnow, it. Yes, the you'llmore know it he doesn’t like it. own. Becoming the 7th richest person in Russo, the when see it. directors Anthony JoeyouRusso Johansson as Natasha is a character that world, she has no problem telling people what Other cast include: Cecily Strong as Dana comesMary theSohn asbarely she thinks orand feels.Marvel Entertainment Dandridge, Jan Keller,touches Eva Peter- on anything really. Never sure Especiallybattle to her assistant Claire (Kristen son as Chrystal, Simonsside as Stephan, of CAPTAIN AMERICA: CivilTimothywhat she is on I must conclude that she Bell) treating her roughly and not really caring Aleandra Newcomb as Mariana, Presley Coley War. no side about her life. What Michelle doesn't realize is as Hannah, Kathy Bateschose as Ida Marquette and and does what ever she wants in that watching her from afar is the Renault (Peter Ben as Marty. the moment. Stan as Barnes is a dark character The fallout toward Avengers hasFalcone brought Dinklage), a former lover and co-worker who onis pressure allgrudge. sidesIn as (William with noTHE chances TUBSHurt). OF POPCORN: I give BOSS of ever cracking a smile. still holding a from 25-year old an act a half tubs of popcorn outrest of five. of revenge, Renault to callswhat the authorities When it comes is besttofor four theand country The of the cast gets a chance to throw This must be the year of jaw dropping and report Michelle for insider trading. the Sentenced arguingto time between the superheroes begins. punches and have opinions. Renner as Hawkeye thoroughly hilarious inappropriate comedy in prison, Michelle bides because I cameJr.) home with myhappy sides hurting. I there. Bettany as Vision is a vision her time. Claireaka findsIron a new job working with Tony Stark Man (Robert Downey, isn’t to be love that McCarthy delivers her lines with disMike (Tyler Labine) who has a tad bit of a crush is confronted by a grieving mother for the fight thiscancharacter try and understand what tain, snap, straight facedwatching and a stare than on Claire. Keeping herself busy raising daughter kill. Rachel (Ella Anderson), she is surprised to that happened in Sokovia with Ultron. it truly means to be human. The audience couldn't contain themselves home from work to find Michelle on her Bcome Y JERI JACQUIN Hitting himthere hard, Stark gathers My peeves andsupporters the laughter got very, very loud! Okay, I are Olsen as Maximoff, I mean doorstep. Knowing is no place for her to wasoverseeing part of that which makes it even more fun. go since her assets had been Claire agrees who have agreed to seized; the government seriously. You have powers but don’t know how to From the start of the film to the very end I to let her stay until for a while. of their activities and toalso agreealmost to wanted sign thea theatre to turn up theCome volAsking Michelle to take Rachel her Danuse them? on! That battle scene wouldn’t ume the film because there were very few delion meeting, comes up with acalled wild document ofMichelle accountability theofSokovia even be happening if she just stepped up to the moments where people weren't laughing and I idea and a way to make money again. Using Accords. didn't want to miss anything! Claire's brownie recipe she creates her own plate. Then again I have that same opinion of all I also loved that Falcone, McCarthy and Maltroop of girls and sells the brownies! Steve Rogers aka Captain America (Chris the ‘supers’ This character was just a-n-noying. lory had no problem bringing the male.jokes The problem is Michelle still has to deal with Evans) thatto steal he what's would doinginhumanity for the ladies a to enjoy. Of she coursewasn’t it made alone as Boseman’s Black Panther Renaultfeels who wants hers,be dealing But jaws completely drop (pun intended) and I with feelingsby of family and keeping crazy Dandisservice signing the government agreement. didn’t hitmethe mark with me. knew that that alone was cause for to tell delion Mom Helen (Annie Mumolo) - what's The riftginger between friends begins everyone except to seefor it. Hey, it's time the guysas gotAnt in Man is hilarious and Holland as a bossy to do? Rudd the jokes. McCarthy as Michelle is ato sharply Natasha who seems be dressed playingonthe neutral Spider-Man is a young man who is just thrilled As much as I enjoy Bell as well, it is McCarthy rich lady with a bad attitude about life and famrole! who steals the entire show and Iasked personally ily. Thinking only of herself it is inevitable that to be to be a part of the fight. I knew don't is haveto a problem that in the slightest. looking down (sorrywhere Peter) on the someone will In Vienna document be with Holland going to rise fast in Hollywood and She looks great too! I want to throw was a shoutcatch up. McCarthy is just brilliant in this role signed, a bomb rips that through out tobuilding Kathy Bates who it haswill a smallbe roleinteresting in the giving straight forward comedy truly did the to see Peter Parker again film. Yes Ms.King Bates I think everything you have have everyone in theheads theatre laughing hysteri-including killing many of state Holland done and continue to do with is just frakken fantasticspinning the web. cally and shooting an asner or two. Never eat T’Chaka of Wakanda. The Kings T’Challa so thanks and it is great to seeBrühl you outside a or drink during a McCarthy movie is what I'm son is ofanother actor that just keeps getting horror story. think. That being said there isn'tBoseman) akabeginning Blackto Panther (Chadwick vows better and better. As Zemo he can wrap his So if you’re looking for a whammy of a good anything about this film and her role that I didrevenge. akathenBlack head out this weekendaround for THE being a Marvel bad guy. n't like. When Natasha Romanofflaugh resume lots of friends. Bell as Claire is a little less flamboyant but Widow (Scarlet Johansson) looksBOSS...take into what TUBS OF POPCORN: I give CAPTAIN In the end - watch your assets! instead doing the 'television-sweater-loose-bra-

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Coming to theatres this Friday from director/writer Ben Falcone, Melissa McCarthy and Steve Mallory along with Universal Pictures are the rules of knowing who is THE BOSS. Life hasn't always been easy for Michelle Darnell (Melissa McCarthy). Being turned away from families, she made it clear early on that she was going to become something all on her own. Becoming the 7th richest person in the world, she has no problem telling people what she thinks or feels. Especially to her assistant Claire (Kristen Bell) treating her roughly and not really caring about her life. What Michelle doesn't realize is that watching her from afar is Renault (Peter really happened, the video Bucky Barnes Dinklage), a former lovershows and co-worker who (Sebastian Stan) responsible for the bombing. is still holding a 25-year old grudge. In an act When Bucky is found, theythe quickly learn thatto of revenge, Renault calls authorities Helmut Zemo (Daniel Brühl) has brainwashed report Michelle for insider trading. him with a code word that sets him off into Sentenced to time in prison, Michelle bides destruction mode. herAs time. Claire findsRogers a new has job Sam working with sides divide, Wilson Mike (Tyler Labine) who has a tad bit of a crush aka Falcon, Clint Barton aka Hawkeye (Jeremy on Claire.and Keeping raising daughter Renner), Scottherself Lang busy aka Ant-Man (Paul Rachel Stark’s (Ella Anderson), sheofisJames surprised Rudd). crew comprises Rhodesto aka War Machine Vision on (Paul come home from (Don work Cheadle), to find Michelle her Bettany), Peter Parker Spider-Man doorstep.and Knowing thereaka is no place for(Tom her to Holland). go since her assets had been seized; Claire agrees The is also to let hergroup stay until for afighting while. over Wanda Maximoff aka Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) Asking Michelle to take Rachel to her Danand how best to protect her as she learns to use delion meeting, Michelle comes up with a wild her powers. idea and a way to make money again. Using While there is infighting, the bigger picture is Claire's brownie sheRogers creates own about to be revealedrecipe as Stark, andher Bucky troop of girls and sells the brownies! return to Siberia to discover what Zemo’s plan problem is Michelle still hasoftothe deal with hasThe always been and why. Now each super Renaultmust whoonce wants to steal what's heroes again decide wherehers, theydealing are to with feelings of family go from this moment on.and keeping crazy DanRDJMom as Tony Stark(Annie has made the role -ofwhat's Iron delion Helen Mumolo) Man totally his to and a bossy ginger do?until my last breath I can notMcCarthy imagine anyone else playing this role. RDJ as Michelle is a sharply dressed in this film shows deeper and harder sidefamto rich lady with a bada attitude about life and his character realizing that the battles the group ily. Thinking only of herself it is inevitable that participates in has a rippling effect that he doesn’t looking down (sorry Peter) on someone will quite know what to do with. It doesn’t matter; catch up. McCarthy is just brilliant in this role RDJ can do no wrong for me. giving straight forward comedy that Evans as Rogers is a man trying to truly provedid a have everyone in the theatre laughing hysteripoint. I’m not sure what that point is by refusing cally shooting that an asner Never eat to signand an agreement holds or himtwo. accountable. or drink during McCarthy movie is what I'm Personally, I thinkathey all should be accountable beginning think. Thatchaos beingand saidmisery there isn't when their to antics cause for people who didn’tthis askfilm for it. That’s anything about and herthe rolefrustrating that I didpart of watching super heroes – they are always n't like. jacking upClaire someone’s town less andflamboyant walking away. Bell as is a little but Evans plays this character from a by gone era and instead doing the 'television-sweater-loose-brait seems the longer he hangs with the here and

AMERICA: Civil War three tubs of popcorn out OF POPCORN: I give THEfor BOSS of five.TUBS I am going to get so much garbage four a half popcorn of five. what I’mand about to saytubs (andoftrust me myout family willThis get in on the grumblings) but this film is and must be the year of jaw dropping such a hot mess.hilarious There areinappropriate to many characters thoroughly comedy doing too many things andwith taking toohurting. long I because I came home myway sides to do them! love that McCarthy delivers her lines with disTwo the most annoying characters the can tain, of snap, straight faced and a starearethan Black Panther and the Scarlet Witch, I personally kill. thought they both could have been eliminated The audience couldn't contain themselves from the film and I wouldn’t have missed them. and the laughter got very, very loud! Okay, I Yes, I read comics that belonged to my was part of that whichkids makes even more brother when we were butitcouldn’t tell fun. From the start of the film to the very end I you today what they were about. I do know the almost wanted the theatre to turn up the characters and what their powers are and that’s volume the film because there Iwere very few about allof I care to know. Obviously am team moments people weren't laughing Stark but onlywhere because I adore Robert Downey,and I didn't wantortoRDJ missjust anything! Jr. as Iron Man as an actor period. The highlights forFalcone, me where the snarky I also loved that McCarthy and Malremarks because that’s the kind of humor enjoy.jokes lory had no problem bringing the Imale I looked to Rudd and Holland providing in forforward the ladies to enjoy. Of course it made some relief from all the other drama going on jaws completely drop (pun intended) and I with a group acted likewas highcause schoolers. knew thatthat that alone for me to tell Will that change anyone’s opinion going to everyone to see it. Hey, it's time the guys got in the film? Nope, not one little solitary soldierly on the jokes. bit. Fans are going to go in willingly, hand over As much as I enjoy as for well,a itticket is McCarthy their wads of hard earnedBell cash and who steals the entire show and I popcorn spending 147 minutes in happypersonally land. have Marvel a problem that in the slightest. Isn’tdon't that what filmswith are all about? She looks great too! I want to throw a shoutMarvel is all about taking iconic characters to Kathy who a small in the andout putting themBates on the big has screen to seerole what film. Yes Ms. I think everything you have mayhem they canBates cause. Succeeding admirably means notisajust huge fan of fantastic this donethat andalthough continueI’m to do frakken particular film,and it doesn’t mean I’myou not outside a fan of of a so thanks it is great to see thehorror Marvelstory. Universe – and I have an Iron Man actionSo figure on my desk tofor prove it. if you’re looking a whammy of a good So go my young at heart intelligencia andTHE laugh then head out this weekend for have fun at the movies! BOSS...take lots of friends. InInthe stand and divided theend end– -united watch we your assets! we fall!

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Imperial Beach Hosts San HONU BJJ Jiu Jitsu holds ribbon Ysidro Woman’s Club cutting ceremony BY JEANNETTE SHAMBAUGH

By Jordan Jacobo

SBUSD Visual and Perfuming Arts Program (VPA) Accepting Applications B J S Y EANNETTE HAMBAUGH

HONU BJJ Jiu Jitsu held their ribbon cutting ent BJJ lineage umbrellas, they fused together ceremony he andpicturesque joined theshoreline ImperialofBeach brandserved that would notideal only backdrop incorporatefor where Imperial aBeach as the Chamber oftheCommerce on Saturday, March they live, their commitment to family, Second Annual San Ysidro Women’s Club Wine & Cheese Fundraiser.their 13th. Honu BJJ Jiu Jitsu specializes in Brazilian lifestyle, but also the vision they want others The event, which took place on the afternoon of Sunday, May 1st, was held Jiu Jitsu classes for kids ages 3 and up. Children, to see. HONU BJJ is located at 631 9th Street at a beachfront condominium south Seacoast Drive.Wednesday and teens, women and men from beginner on to theand theyend areof open on Monday, The afternoon-long event, presided over by Friday Alice De la 5:00 Torre, of the advanced levels are welcome and in a safe, clean, from pmPresident to 8:00 pm. StopSan by and professional and family fun environment. try a free class. If you are interested or would Ysidro Woman’s club, was held in order to raise money for San Ysidro students who HONU BJJ was created in December of 2012, like more information, you can visit their webhad been recognized by their teachers for their academic achievements. The primary when two longtime friends and training partsite at www.honubjj.com or call at 619-365beneficiaries of theofscholarships be 8thgraders, were encouraged to submit ners tossed a series ideas aroundwould ultimately HONUwho (4668). Photo by Jordan Jacobo an essay HONU detailing their upcoming goals for high-school, as well as 12th grade students, The SBUSD has many wonderful pro- the students, teachers, parentvolunteers and forming BJJ. Coming from two differgrams to offer and one of them is the Visual VPA Assistant Mrs. McCoy.Each year the who submitted essays describing their plans to pursue higher education after graduating. Instead of a check, Middle School students would receive a $100 bill, with High and Performing Arts (VPA) program students put on a variety of performances Aside from the fee for the event itself, the club raised money by encouraging School Studentsreceiving $500, in recognition of their academic achievement, with the housed at Mendoza Elementary School. It leading up to their feature show. This year’s attendee’s to bid on a series of luxuryitems donated by both private citizens, as well understanding theapproximately money be used96students toward anyVPA expenses while afurthering is madethat up of featureincurred “Once Upon Mattress” was as local businesses such as the Baja Duty Free store, San Mex Enterprises and various their education. and consists of oneof 4ththese grade,kids onehave 5th grade funny and full of Grace talent and “Many never breathtaking, seen a $100 bill before,” said and one 6th grade class composed of stusurprises! Students created a magical shops in the Las America’s Outlet Center. Items up for grabs included fine art,craft Kojima of the Woman’s Club. “We want to make a strong impression on them in orderworld dents their from studies.” all over the South Bay Union and put on a show where they invitedthe jewelry and even a handmade leather travel bag. to encourage School District. These classes are selectively audience to join them in a magical kingdom assembled with a specific rubric and all stu- fit for a queen. The VPA students performed dents enrolled must submit an application, the play for each and every student in our essay of intent and a letter of recommen- entire district.One by one each and every dation from their current teacher. Students school in the South Bay came and watched receive rigorous Common Core Academic students as they performed. By the final By Jeannette Shambaugh instruction as well as concentrated lessons show students performed the play over 28 in Choral Music, Basic Musicianship, Dance times in just 2 weeks. They do all of this acoboSet Design and during the school day while stillkeeping up and By Jordan hat’s right Children’s Hospital. Krystopher, his mom Combinations, Fine JArt, Imperial grandma will spend the next 3 months livingDramatic between Performance and artistic disci- with the district’srigorouscurriculum. It is B e a c h the Ronald Mc Donald House and the hospital under plines are integrated within each and every truly is a remarkable program inspires Photo by Jordanthat Jacobo on April intensive chemotherapy and lifesaving interventions. school day. At the beginning of the year the Arts into the school day. If you are 20, 2016 the Kristopher’s doctors have decided to also use the aVPA new teachers Mrs. Wahamaki, Mrs. interested in enrolling your student or Paldi family stem cell therapy that is not FDA approved along Cappadona with and Ms. King, select a produc- would like more information you can visit found out that the bone marrow transplant. It has been tion andto they begin the laborious process their website at www.mendoza.sbusd.org or shown there was a bone of creating help with the effects of chemotherapy and to help with a professional quality set, full of call 424-0100 and ask for Mrs. McCoy in Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce welcoming HONU BJJ to our community. JEANNETTE SHAMBAUGH marrow match for the recovery process after the transplant. Thedrama, creativity and art. All of the the VPA Department. family music, is Krystopher! stages, props and the sets are created from very scared but excited to get the process started. Krystopher Paldi is The family is very sad to have to leave Imperial Beach the amazing little for a while and worried about everything that comes boy that Imperial along with it. When Krystopher was born and he went Beach has been through this for the first time they lost everything fighting for. Back including their home while they were gone. With your in March hundreds BY JEANNETTE SHAMBAUGH help and love and especially the good Guy up above, of residents from all over the community came and the big prizes were given out. This year they are going to be ok and we will not let this happen. togetherfrom and all swabbed to find him a much needed Families over Imperial Beach there were two new additions to the event, The family is not sure the exact date they have to go but bone marrowfor match. After months of testingthe over 130 and the adult raffle prizes. IB joined together the yearly Easter Egg Tot-Lot will be within a month. The doctors are coordinating family can now proudly announcePosse that they Huntswabs at thethe Portwood Pier Plaza on March came out and built a beautiful Easter everything except the trip up there, that will be left for neededcommittee bone marrow match to hissculpture for families to enjoy. It 26th.have Thethe IBmuch Egg Hunt spent eggsave sand the family to provide. This is where you can help and ust before noon on Saturday, April 23rd, dozens of local Bernie life. Not only can they report that been onea beautiful countless hours filling up hundreds of there eggs haswas truly way to kick off Easter. I support the Paldi family through this very rough time. Sanders supporters gathered around the “Spirit of Imperial Beach” confirmed match therethe arehunt 4 confirmed for kids to collect. Before began, matches! caughtThis up with Sha-Ron Cobb, chair of the The family is on a very limited income and with all of statue to kick-off a political rally for Democratic Presidential is nothing short of aon miracle. the Easter Bunny arrived the fireFinding truck a match IB Eggcan Hunt Committee and she said We the hospital bills, travel and expenses every little bit Candidate Bernie Sanders. months or even years and in just 2 months withtake Imperial Beach Firefighters escorting owe athey very big thank you to our wonderful helps. Please visit their You Caring page and donate The event was organized by members of “San Diego for Bernie have 4. Thebeach. familyFamilies can notalso disclose who theand matches him safely to the enjoyed very giving community. today. I spoke with Kry+stopher’s mom Jaymie Paldi Sanders 2016,” an online political action group dedicated to sharing where they are from due tobyHIPAA afreeare artsorand crafts booth sponsored the regulations She would like to give a very special thank and she would like to tell everyone in our community articles and organizing events in support of their candidate. to thank entire Boysbut andwould Girlslike Club. Everythe child alsocommunity you to for all of the hard working committee Supporters waved official campaign posters as well as home-made thank you for all of your swabs, prayers, support and received free raffle ticket forfind the his big match. raffle Without theira efforts in helping the Aaron Ruiz, James de la Cerna, members banners with the slogan “enough is enough” painted on them. One donations and please pray that our family can handle at thecommunity end. Exactlyofat Imperial 10:30am Mayor Rauch, Josie Hamada, Evie Ramisier BeachDedina this wouldShawna not have man wore an oversized mask of the political candidate himself. and everything is going to be ok. and the Easter Bunny said GO! Children ran and Elizabeththis McKay. Also IB Possee, all of been possible. The rally proceeded on-foot from the iconic statue down Seacoast keep updated story or if you with This excitement and step filledintheir baskets full and thedifficult countless To volunteers and all ofon theKristopher’s sponis the first a very daunting Drive, stopping at every corner to illicit support from pedestrians and would like to make a donation, of eggs. It wastotruly magical and exciting IB without you events like please visit https:// process savea Kristopher’s life. Within sors. the Thank next You passing vehicles.The group finally made their way toward Veterans www.youcaring.com/krystopher-paldi-503321/ time2-4 for the kidshalf of IB. When all ofwill the be eggs thisupareand not possible. -Jeannette Shambaugh weeks of the family packing Park, where the event concluded early that afternoon. wereheading collectedout thetobig raffle Washington contest beganto go to Seattle update/463380 Seattle,

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Families in IB celebrate Easter at the Beach

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Imperial Beach Hosts 1st Annual Fiesta Del Mar

Photo by Jeannette Shambaugh

By Jeannette Shambaugh

mperial Beach held its 1st annual Fiesta Del Mar Event on Saturday April 30th at Portwood Pier Plaza. It was a cross border celebration with Rosarito and Imperial Beach to celebrate the MexicanAmerican culture. It was held in honor of the official Friendship Agreement Imperial Beach has with Rosarito. It was a day full packed with family filled fun, live performances, amazing food, art

and culture from both Rosarito and Imperial Beach. Fiesta Del Mar featured cultural artisan, musical and dance groups distinct to the culture and culinary offerings unique to Baja California. In cooperation with the Rosarito Beach Art Fest, the celebration featured artists and musicians from across the border and cuisine, beer, and wine from Baja. Pier South Resort and its Baja Mediterranean oceanfront restaurant Sea 180 sponsored and catered the event. They had a variety of offerings everything from Baja Grilled Lobster dishes to Kobe beef bacon wrapped hot dogs. IB Posse came and built a beautiful demonstration castle for event goers to enjoy. Festivities started at 12pm when Mayor Dedina welcomed everyone to the event and introduced the Mar Vista High School Ballet Folklorico Nahualtan. The stage filled with performers throughout the day including the City Heights Mariachi Group, A gustin Sanchez Sandoval, Jarabe Mexicano, Mediodia and to finish it up an outstanding performance by Todo Mundo.

Photo by Jeannette Shambaugh

Fiesta Del Mar was a huge success, a family filled day full of culture, art, music and fun. The City of Imperial Beach looks forward to hosting it again next year.

IMPERIAL BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LAUNCHES LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES —Inaugural Event to Feature LinkedIn Photo by Jeannette Shambaugh

Guest speaker City Manager Andy Hall and Board Members of the Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce at the monthly networking breakfast held at the Dempsey center.

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he Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce is launching a new quarterly Lunch and Learn series to bring quality, relevant tips and tools to its members. The first event in the series is slated for 11:30 a.m., May 6, 2016 at Big Kahuna, 600 Palm Avenue. This first event in the series is free to all IB Chamber members and lunch is included. Seating is limited, so members are requested to RSVP to Candy Unger at (619) 4243151 or info@ibchamber.com. Sponsored by Sam Calvano of Sam Calvano Home Loans, Angela Frank and Palm West Realty, this inaugural event will feature a presentation by sales strategist, trainer and coach, Brian Traichel on growing your business and creating brand awareness using the LinkedIn platform. “This series is an exciting new addition to the Chamber’s ongoing effort to bring real, rubbermeetstheroad value to our members,” said Mike Simms, chair of the Lunch and Learn committee of the Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. “We are committed to providing news, information and tips to our members that will make a lasting difference for them in the running of their businesses.” LinkedIn is one of the least understood of the major social media platforms, yet it has huge upside potential for growing businesses. Attendees at the May event can LUNCH AND LEARN 222 expect to take away useful information and tips that they can put into practice immediately to leverage the LinkedIn platform as part of their current marketing strategies. About Brian Traichel: With more than 18 years of experience in professional sales, Brian Traichel is a master connector, sales strategist, sales trainer, coach, and presenter. He has worked with well-known authors & speakers such as Brian Tracy, Tony Robbins, and Michael Gerber as well as thousands of real estate & mortgage professionals. Brian focuses on assisting sales professionals, business owners and senior leadership teams to grow their businesses and brand visibility to create a top of mind awareness using the LinkedIn platform. Brian’s personal motto is “Moving Your ideas into action.” About Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce The Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau is dedicated to the advancement of the general welfare and prosperity of the Imperial Beach area so that its citizens, organizations and businesses prosper. Chamber programs and events are designed to provide real, lasting value to its members as well as to the community as a whole. For more information about the Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce visit, http://ibchamber.com.

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Unknown Artist, Wrapping Cloth (Furoshiki), 19th century, Meiji period, Japan, banana fiber (bashofu), indigo and natural dyes. Gift of Barb Rich. (Photo by Katie Gardner)

Mingei International Museum focuses on everyday Japanese arts and crafts in its latest exhibit, “Mingei of Japan —Treasures New and Old from the Museum’s Collection,”which opened April 2. The beauty in the “everyday” stems from the handcrafting of objects, reflecting a respect for tradition and culture which can be lost when mass-produced products become the standard for daily use. Visitors to the exhibit will appreciate the designs and details in the museum’s textiles, paintings, and ceramics, many from Mingei’s past Japanese collection. Several new acquisitions complement the experience. “Mingei,” meaning art of the people, was recognized by Soetsu Yanagi almost 100 years ago as valuable because of the care and attention each individual piece is given by its crafter. Celebratory for fine workmanship and quality, the collection blends practicality and art, as seen in tea and sake cups, fans, brooms, banners, futon covers, and sleeping garments. The cultural and religious practice of painting wood plaques with images of deities and animals inform us about Shinto and Buddhist traditions. Significant artists such as Keisuke Serizawa, Shoji Hamada and Tatsuzo Shimaoka are represented in the exhibit, displayed on the upper level of the museum. In conjunction with the “Treasures New and Old” exhibit, many toys and dolls, puppets, and kites are on view in the Doll and Toy gallery. Balboa Park’s museums are just a short drive or walk away from North and South Park neighborhoods. Fine and contemporary art, photography, and history are just some of the attractions, and Mingei International Museum, open for free to San Diego County residents on every third Thursday of the month, brings a global perspective on folk art which appeals to people of all ages. The museum was founded in 1978 by Professor Martha Longenecker of San Diego State University. She was inspired to share her studies of Japanese pottery and oversee what would be become a well-respected collection of timeless and iconic artworks and crafts. The 41,000-square-foot museum is found on the southwest corner of the Plaza de Panama and includes a coffee bar and gift shop. Continuing to showcase objects from Japan, the museum will open a unique exhibit in October called “Layers of Brilliance — The Journey of Japanese Lacquer Tools.” Kendall Brown, professor of Asian Art at California State University Long Beach, curated this upcoming event, bringing together small tables and tools used in the lacquering process. Not only will privately owned lacquer items be shown, but also evidence of the craft — surfaces covered with drops of residue resulting from the work done by crafts artists over the years. Still, in April of next year, more Japanese art will be in Mingei galleries with its premier of “KANBAN,” — Traditional shop signs from Japan. Meanwhile, contemporary Japanese pottery on loan from San Diegan Gordon Brodfuehrer, exhibited three years ago, will go on tour. These works are popular because of the connection we have with ordinary objects and the appeal of seeing objects from a different country and culture. While the recent “American Icons” exhibit drew many visitors to the museum, visitors to Mingei may also admire the foreign, “exotic” crafts outside of our national identity. Rob Sidner, director of Mingei, has long appreciated the “quiet beauty” of Japanese folkart. He sees a commitment to preserving tradition and unwavering quality as crafters create beautiful, utilitarian art for the people. For the people within reach of Balboa Park, it is an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of “mingei.”

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Unknown Artist, Sakiori-obi, early-20th century, Japan, silk, cotton. Gift of Barb Rich. (Photo by Feeney+Bryant Photography)

Shoji Hamada, Cup, late-19th century, Japan, glazed stoneware. Gift of Betty Bass. (Photo by Feeney+Bryant Photography)

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Forum Public Relations Opens in Hillcrest

San Diego’s Top Baby Names Liam came close, but it did not quite make the top of the list of most popular baby male names in San Diego in 2015. There were 272 Emmas born in the region in 2015, but another female name reigned supreme. According to the County Health and

Human Services Agency, which records all births and deaths in the region, more than 45,000 babies were born in San Diego County last year, and the most popular boy and girl names were just a few babies apart. Here is the list of top 10 baby names parents chose for their children in 2015.

Forum Public Relations has officially launched in San Diego. The firm is a woman owned, full-service public relations and communications agency centered on science and the arts. Led by Allyson Markey and Monte Ward - whom both started their careers in the sciences -- the company is dedicated to helping scientists, artists, innovators, entrepreneurs and explorers promote their work and inspire their communities. “It is not enough in 2016 to simply do good work and put out an excellent product,” said CEO Allyson Greazel. “Every market is flooded with competition, and you are only going to get your efforts noticed by aggressively pursuing visibility and actively managing your attention. It can be extraordinar-

Three Earth-Sized Planets Found Orbiting a Tiny Star An international team of astronomers, including UC San Diego astrophysicists, has discovered three Earth-sized planets orbiting near the “habitable zone” of an ultracool dwarf star, the first planets ever discovered around such a tiny and dim star. The discovery is detailed in a paper published this week in the journal Nature. The planets are so close to Earth — only 40 light years away — that astronomers should eventually be able to study in greater detail the composition of each of the planets and their atmospheres as well as look for chemical signals of life. “The kind of planets we've found are very exciting from the perspective of searching for life in the universe beyond Earth,” said Adam Burgasser, a professor of physics at UC San Diego’s Center for Astrophysics and Space Sciences and a key participant of the international team. Using a telescope called TRAPPIST (TRAnsiting Planets and PlanetesImals Small Telescope) at the La Silla Observatory in Chile, the astronomers traced the star’s light moment-to-moment over the course of 62 nights last September through December. When the international team, led by Michaël Gillon of the University of Liège, Belgium, analyzed changes in brightness of the starlight, they saw periodic dips as three planets traverse its face casting shadows. The TRAPPIST telescope of the University of Liege, located at the La Silla European Southern Observatory in Chile, was used to

Ask Dr. Z Break a Rib, Save a Life

The first time I did CPR, I didn’t do it right. I was too afraid I was hurting the patient beneath my hands, too afraid I’d damage his heart. And then I was shoved aside and a

burly ICU nurse started using his entire body like a piston to do compressions. I heard a crack —“there goes the first rib!” he said with a smile. I was horrified, and then was told, “that’s the way to do it right!” It seems strange to cheer the breaking of a rib, so brutal, but in reality it is what is needed to save a life. Recently I was reminded of that again

ily challenging, but it is the world we live in, and there is no going back.” Based in Hillcrest, Forum Public Relations cites over a decade of experience working in and with the sciences, journalism, the defense industry, the technology industry, and the arts. The company offers the following services: Contact marketing, publicity, website design, branding press and media relations and social media. “We have a range of experience on both ends of the media world,” said Greazel. “This situates us well for showing our clients the most effective and efficient ways to get their message and their brand out in the public marketplace and having it generate significant returns.”

as I felt a rib give way with a crunch while performing CPR on a colleague. He’ll forgive me, I thought. At some time in your life, you may be next to someone who collapses. I want you to be prepared in case you are called upon to help save a life. My first advice is always — take your own pulse. Calm down, and make sure you are in the moment. Don’t panic. Second, call for help. Then begin the ABC’s. Airway (open, or choking?), Breathing (any? None? Wheezy?) and Circulation (heartbeat?). Once help is on the way, you can assess and see if you feel a pulse or see them breathing. The weirdest thing is that a pulse can be hard to find — use the neck if you can, or put your head on the chest and listen.

Artist’s impression of the system as seen from the surface of the outer planet. (UCSD)

make the discovery. Follow-up observations with larger telescopes indicated that the planets have sizes very similar to that of Earth. Two of the planets have orbital periods of about 1.5 days and 2.4 days respectively, and the third planet has a less well determined period in the range 4.5 to 73 days. “With such short orbital periods, the planets are between 20 and 100 times closer to their star than the Earth to the Sun,” said Gillon. “The structure of this planetary system is much more similar in scale to the system of Jupiter’s moons than to that of the Solar System.”

Not sure if you feel a pulse? Then there probably isn’t one. Trust that, and start compressions. You should use your whole body, arms mainly straight, using shoulders and back in a back and forth rhythm. The patient’s belly should push up every time you push down. Hands over the sternum (breast bone) about three fingers width above the lower edge of the sternum. Remember, you are trying to squeeze the heart between the ground/spine and your hands in order to push the blood forward and to the brain. So the compressions have to be strong and deep — not wimpy. No stomach movement? Push harder. The rhythm is fast but not frantic — think of the song “staying alive” and you’ll have

it. 30 compressions and then give a breath. Nowadays the compressions are considered the lifesavers, and the breathing less so. I recommend a CPR class to solidify what I’ve said. But now you are ready to get to some bonebreaking, lifesaving CPR in case it’s needed. And yes, my friend thanked me later after his ambulance ride and heart bypass. Dr. Tara Zandvliet welcomes your questions. Send them to questions@ southparkdoctor.com. She practices at 2991 Kalmia St. Phone: (619) 9290032.

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Engineers and Visual Artists Transform Education

Visual arts student Jessica Buie holds up an open source hardware logo that she 3-D printed in the EnVision maker studio. (Photo by Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego) BY DANIEL KANE AND CYNTHIA DILLON

Engineers and visual artists at UC San Diego are collaborating on final projects, even though they are in different classes. This is just one of the many projects happening in the EnVision Arts and Engineering Maker Studio at UC San Diego. The new 3,000-square-foot studio on the third floor of the Structural and Materials Engineering building provides a wide range of design, fabrication and prototyping tools from 3D printers and welding stations to a sophisticated laser cutter. It’s a creative, hands-on, experiential space where visual arts and engineering communities converge; where students are empowered to think, design, “UC San Diego is one of the few places where this kind of integration between visual arts and engineering cannot only happen, but can be sustained and expanded,” said UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla at the EnVision dedication event Friday. In its first quarter of operation, more than 400 students in engineering and visual arts worked in the maker studio through handson classes and labs as well as a few creative, independent projects. “The spirit of collaboration and innovation, plus the skills that students gain through these unique courses are transferable to their careers well beyond their university years,” said Cristina Della Coletta, Dean of the UC San Diego Division of Arts and Humanities. “The cutting-edge curriculum aligns with our division's intellectual priorities and the intersection of perspective, skills, tools, creativity and rigorous interdisciplinary research supported by the university.” “Our engineering and visual arts faculty

are creating fantastic hands-on courses that take advantage of the maker studio’s powerful mix of design and prototyping facilities,” said Albert P. Pisano, Dean of the Jacobs School of Engineering. “We are giving students new opportunities to gain the confidence and motivation they will need to succeed in classes, internships, faculty research projects and, ultimately, their careers.” Transforming Education

The EnVision maker studio is a key component of the Jacobs School of Engineering’s Experience Engineering Initiative, a schoolwide project that aims to give every engineering and computer science undergraduate student a hands-on or experiential engineering course or lab each year— starting freshman year. In recent Experience Engineering classes, students have built robots, 3D-printed knee cartilage, and designed fuel-cell-powered cars. Every project is tied to a concept or theory they will learn later in more advanced classes. In the spring quarter, visual arts students interested in the new speculative design major will take classes in the new maker studio. Speculative design uses several different design technologies and methods, combining them in innovative ways. Visual arts graduate students in a working critique class will also be in the maker studio during the spring quarter. A listing of recent and upcoming classes running in the maker studio can be found on the EnVision maker studio website. A Slam Dunk In the case of the artists and engineers with the same final project, students in Structural Engineering 1 and Visual Arts 40 worked

Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla inspects the sculpture and support building created and tested in the EnVision maker studio by an arts-and-engineering team. Structural engineering undergraduate William Jablonski (pictured) is one of the team members. (Photo by Farshid Bazmandegan)

Students in an electrical engineering class in the EnVision maker studio. Their final project: building linefollowing robots. (Photo by Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Publications)

shoulder-to-shoulder during the winter 2016 quarter. Together they created “whole objects” that merged sculptures with engineered support structures. Lelli Van Den Einde taught the structural engineering class while Brett Stalbaum taught the visual arts course. “We had lectures, homework and labs, but this project was the slam dunk that I needed,” said structural engineering freshman William Jablonski. After struggling on the midterm, he found himself deeply engaged in his team’s interdisciplinary final project. The team had to figure out the conditions under which the sea dragon sculpture their visual arts teammate designed and 3D-printed would—and would not—damage or destroy the building the engineers designed and built. “Going into the final, I had an understanding of what the theory actually means,” said Jablonski. Visual arts student Jeszica McPeak is part of a team that created a physical representation of a collection of pixels. She liked working with her engineering team in part because interdisciplinary teams are everywhere in the professional world and in part because the collaboration allowed her to expand and realize her artistic vision. “The maker studio is our saving grace,” said McPeak, referring to both the access to 3D printers and other building tools as well as technical expertise from her engineering team, the teaching assistants and EnVision staff director Jesse DeWald. While the engineering students on the teams gave oral presentations and wrote lab reports, the visual arts students got real-world curation experience by preparing, launching and running an exhibit showcasing the sculp-

tures. The exhibit’s final day is today. It is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in galleries 201 and 202 on the second floor of the Structural and Materials Engineering building. Unleashing Creativity

The EnVision maker studio is not just for hands-on classes. It will be a space where student-organization teams and artists create; where student entrepreneurs build, prototype and innovate. Details on the tools in the maker space as well as information on scheduling time and upcoming workshops is on the EnVision website. The goal is to open the space to as many student groups and entrepreneurial students as possible, though first priority during the school year will go to the classes running in the maker studio. Winter 2016 classes in the maker studio included the structural engineering and visual arts classes with the combined final project, a making, breaking and hacking electrical engineering class, an experience nanoengineering class and an introduction to bioengineering. The EnVision maker studio is part of a campus wide strategy, borne out of the UC San Diego Strategic Plan, to integrate design with innovation and better support “making” on campus. “Our work to strengthen design at UC San Diego and our investment in the maker studio are both part of a larger move to build and support the innovation capabilities of all our students, which includes giving freshmen opportunities to unleash their creativity,” said Chancellor Khosla.

Students connect theory and practice through hands-on projects in the EnVision maker studio. Photo by Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Publications)

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Several Mar Vista High VENDORS AND ARTISANS SOUGHT School Instructors arrested FOR THE SUN & SEA FESTIVAL for Sexual Assault Sun & Sea Festival Organizers Want B J J y ordan acobo

Specialty Booths for Saturday July 16

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aw enforcement officials are urging Mar Vista High School students to come forward with any information regarding the arrests of three separate instructors earlier this month. On Saturday, April 9, the San Diego County Sheriff ’s Department announced the arrest of 48 year old Martin Albert Gallegos on five counts of sexual conduct with a minor. Gallegos, a Navy Junior ROTC instructor, has been accused of carrying on arelationship for the last several months with a female student. Shortly thereafter, Sweetwater Union High School District spokesman Manny Rubio released a statement assuring the public that the district was "reaching out to the families and reaching out to our students to see what’s going on and if there’s anything else that potentially happened on campus." The following Tuesday, April 12th, the Sheriff ’s Department arrested 27 year old Edward Aaron Mendoza, a walk-on assistant football coach at Mar Vista High School. Mendoza has been accused of engaging in an ongoing inappropriate relationship with a 9th grade female student. A statement later released by the Sheriff ’s Department stated that "Detectives discovered Mendoza had fostered an ongoing relationship with the victim and engaged in sexual activity with her at school over a period of about six months." The very next day, the San Diego County Sheriff 's Department publicly announced that there had been a previous arrest of a Mar Vista instructor a month earlier. On March 9th, authorities arrested 20 year old Alejandro Rodriguez, an in-school tutor at Mar Vista High School. Rodriguez has been charged with multiple counts of sexual conduct with a male under 18 years of age. It is not yet known if the victim was a student of the school. Towards the end of the month, a fourth Mar Vista staff member was removed by the administration. On April 25th, it was announced that an ROTC instructor had been placed on paid administrative leave. Since the school has not released the instructors’ name or filed formal charges, it is believed that the individual may be part of an ongoing investigation, possibly regarding the case of Navy Junior ROTC instructor Martin Albert Gallegos. What is known is that the unnamed instructor has had their work computer removed from school grounds. At this point, it isn’t clear whether any connection exists between any of the four incidents. Anyone with information regarding these cases is strongly urged to contact the Sheriff 's Child Abuse Unit at 858-9742310. If you or someone you know has been a victim of abuse, sexual or otherwise, we encourage you to reach out to the following resources: Rape/Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline: (888) 385-4657 (800) 640-2933 South Bay Community Services: Women’s Resource Center: (760) 757-3500 San Diego Youth Services: (619) 221-8600 Casa Familiar (Spanish): (619) 428-1115

un & Sea Festival organizers are seeking food and small business vendors as well as artisans to sell handmade items at the one-day, family-friendly and no alcohol event. Smaller, handmade items or specialty booths are the ideal fit for this type of event which also features a Farmer’s Market and International food booths. The vendor area has been expanded for this year’s Sun & Sea Festival. Booths will be placed along Seacoast Drive from Pier Plaza to Palm Avenue. “This is Imperial Beach’s most well-known event and offering vendor variety and quality is good for both our visitors and for vendors,” said Shirley Nakawatase, event co-chair. “Also, new this year for vendors is an easy online process where they can apply and pay for their booths.” Food booths serving dishes are authentic and nutritious serving quality food such as lobster rolls or international flavors are a good fit for the festival. Organizers prefer healthy, family alternatives but there will be a balance of vendors to avoid duplication. The one-day fee for open food vendors is $675 and prepackaged food vendors $550. Artisans who make their own crafts produce one-of-a-kind items are also attractive to festival organizers. The handmade Artisan booths will also be scattered around the festival area and kept in balance so that the handmade items will not be competing with each other. The Artisan Booths pay $155 to sell at the festival. Vendors can apply online at the Sun & Sea Festival website. Submit application and payment online or print the PDF document and mail it through the U.S. Post Office. Commercial vendors are $550 Children-specific items should be identified as there is a specific children’s area. Vendor link to apply: http://sunandseafestival.com/vendor-application-request/ Questions: vendors@sunandseafestival.com , fax: 619/793-4715, phone: 619/851-3397

COMMUNITY EXPO REFLECTION

onths and months of game planning from advertisement creation, constant communication with different contributing parties, ironing out all logistical details, day-of-event itinerary creation and booth placement, are all just a small sample size of the many responsibilities in formulating the first ever Imperial Beach Community Expo at the Sports Park Recreation Center. All the behind-the-scenes work of sacrifice and dedication finally brought us to the day of the event. Now that I can now reflect, all that preparation put in made it feel likeit was the first football game of a regular season. All the hard work from the off-season led to this point, game day. About 70 booths flocked in to set up shop throughout the complex. We maximized the amount of space to the best of our ability. Going into an event that was the first of its kind, you do not know what to expect because you do not have anything to fall back on from the previous year. But months of advertising and constant communication, not only did I finally get to meet the vendors, but also got to see the hardwork pay off, as hundreds and hundreds, if not a total of thousands throughout the 4 hour window, showed up with us and enjoyed the day filled with plenty of festivities. The day included booths in relation to all things, we felt strongly impacted“community.” Community is a group in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. Boys & Girls Clubs of South County wanted to highlight the things that impact the individual so that ultimately, we can come together as a whole for a common cause in further uniting as a community.And in doing so, we broke the term “community” into 7 categories: emotional, environmental, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, or spiritual. At the event, we had booths that were able to engage with folks in a visually interactive way in regards to “community.” Booths were nestled throughout, whether it was in the picnic area, the big grass area, or within the gym, this place was nearly maximized. There were also live band performances (special thanks to Nick Isham), fitness challenges and competitions (special thanks to CrossFit IB and The Foundry Athletics and Nutrition), wrestling matches performed throughout (special thanks to Finest City Wrestling), plenty of food vendors, information booths, recreation class demonstrations, raffle giveaways, free samples, and to top it all off, it was a free entry event for those to come and enjoy. None of the day’s success would have been possible without the help of many different businesses, groups and people. Special thanks to the Boys & Girls Clubs of South County staff and being able to be leaders for different responsibilities throughout. Special thanks to San Diego Small Business Forum for their big help in the event by providing vendors and information booths.Thank you to all the fitness demonstration instructors for doing 15 minute performances. Thanks to those vendors who provided health screenings for those who were wanting to get some health information. Also thanks to our volunteers from Mar Vista High School and the ROTC program for providing much needed dayof-the event help. Special thanks to IB Calvary for helping us with set up and take down from the event. Special thanks to IB Printing for logo design and Sticky Wrapz for assisted printing. Thank you to Imperial Beach Little League and Imperial Beach Girls Softball for helping us make this event happen. Special thank you to the City of Imperial Beach for allowing this event to come to fruition.Thank you to all the vendors in attendance, and last but not least, thank you to the residents of Imperial Beach for showing up and checking out what we had to offer. Be sure to follow us for further updates and we hope to see you all again for next year’s event! Boys and Girls Club South County Facebook.com/ImperialBeachCommunityExpo

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oys & Girls Clubs youth basketball league just ended with the championship game played at Webb Gymnasium between Oneonta elementary and Sports Park. Oneonta would ultimately come out victorious by a score of 34-18. A total of 15 teams competed in the league, and the next sport coming up is soccer. Season is supposed to start Friday May 6th. At the main Boys & Girls Clubs of South County Clubhouse here in Imperial Beach, kids continue to flock in to the after school programming throughout the week. School is getting ready to wrap up the first week of June, and some big announcements are set to be released soon for summer camps and programs and the Boys & Girls Clubs of South County, so be on the lookout and follow up at: F a c e b o o k . c o m / BGCSouthCounty or Facebook. com/IBSportsPark.

At the Sports Park Recreation Center, our Spring/Summer recreation class schedule has been released, and the new courses will begin the first week of May. Some new courses included tumbling and gymnastics, hip hop, ballet, arts & crafts, and skate school. Not only have there been some adjustments made such as pickle ball days and times, but also classes have continued to flourish. Tae Kwon Do has seen increase in numbers;

zumba, kickboxing, and guitar have also continued to do very well. Feel free to stop and by try the classes out at a walk-in rate before potentially committing to a monthly. Sports Park Recreation Center has also been doing well with the adult leagues. Men’s basketball just restarted back up with 6 committed team participating. Co-Ed softball is in the process of beginning the 2nd week into May, and teams are beginning to sign back up for the Spring/Summer league. Events have been going on throughout Boys & Girls Clubs of South County. April 30 is Underground Konflict, where Finest City Wrestling will return to showcase a plethora of wrestlers who will compete against one another and entertain an audience. If you cannot make the April 30th showing, stop by and make it the June 18th showing with FCW.

student of the month/ writer of the month Monique Tovar, Boys and Girls Club student and writer of the month tell us in her own words what her dreams are and what she would like to be when she grows up. “When I grow up I want to be an Architect. I love to design and draw. Also, The show fixer upper is my favorite! I thought I could Be one of those people one day. I want to design a mall, houses, hotels and much more. I know that I will grow up and become an Architect with the Boys and Girls Club.”

RELAY FOR LIFE of IMPERIAL BEACH

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ur Hometown, RELAY for LIFE of - IMPERIAL BEACH is COMING SOON, July 30-31, 2016 at Mar Vista High School, at MAR VISTA HIGH’s Football Field!! THANK YOU MAR VISTA!! Relay For Life is a 24 hour fundraising event for The American Cancer Society! Did you know that RELAY began in May 1985 by one doctor who spent 24 hours walking a track in Tacoma, Washington, and rose over $27,000, and showed that one person really can make a difference! Since then, Relay For Life has become the largest fundraising event for cancer in the world. RELAY is an inspirational overnight event that empowers and unites local communities to fight cancer. In 2007, Imperial Beach Little League began their fight against cancer by forming their very own Imperial Beach Relay for Life. It began small at Sports Park. Since then IB Relay has gotten progressively larger and now with a very accommodating Mar Vista High School, the event is held on their Football Field and its track. This year so far there are 16 teams. Their goal is 30 teams and $30,000.00!! If you have a passion and want to make a difference, it’s NOT too late to form your team today! IMPERIAL BEACH RELAY INVITES YOU to ATTEND RELAY this Year. It is an Event that welcomes the public and not just walkers and teams. We honor our Cancer Survivors with Breakfast and a ceremonial Survivor first lap then there are local bands throughout the day and a Luminaria Ceremony at night. JOIN them and MAKE A DIFFERENCE! There are games to play, kid’s activities and Food to eat. Bring a buck or two and have a great day while experiencing what RELAY is all about! By forming a team, you can join in on more fun like Theme laps, like the crazy chicken, and the infamous Mr. and Mrs. RELAY. IMPERIAL BEACH IS A Community that Cares––and Acts. Relay For Life is a life-changing event that brings together more than 3.5 million people––to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer; remember loved ones lost to the disease; and fight back against a disease that takes too much. HOW CAN YOU HELP? • Form your team today! • Be our Guest and join as a Survivor and proudly walk the Lap of Hope as a cancer survivor. • Volunteer your time. • Be a corporate or individual sponsor. • Dedicate a luminaria. IMPERIAL BEACH RELAY for L-I-F-E 2016 EVENT SCHEDULE MAY 7th; 3-6pm BUNCO @ St. James Lutheran Church; $15.00 ticket; ALL TEAM FUNDRAISER Also look for our booth at the Hello to Spring event also May 7th JUNE 18th, 11am to 2:30pm; SURVIVOR/CAREGIVER SOCIAL @ St James Lutheran Church JUNE 11th; 10am to 2pm; PAINT THE WORLD PURPLE @Pier Plaza; DJ and Face Painting – Learn about Relay; on site sign-ups! JUNE 25th 4:30 to 7pm; SPAGHETTI DINNER (location to be determined) St. James or Boys & Girls Club $10.00 per ticket; ALL TEAM FUNDRAISER IB 4th of July Bike Parade – All RELAY Members are invited to participate. USA RELAY SPIRIT JULY 9th; 9-11am; PANCAKE BREAKFAST @ St James; Adults $7.00/10 and under $4.00 - ALL TEAM FUNDRAISER JULY 16th; SAND CASTLE PARADE Relay for Life Participant; All Teams; Getting Groovy w Sun & Sea RELAY FOR LIFE! JULY 30-31, RELAY FOR LIFE!! 9am to 9am. Mar Vista High Football Field For EVENT INFO contact Colleen cdessert@cox.net/ 619.792.6540 or Karan ibkbug@gmail.com / 619.792.9639 Join us at this year’s Relay For Life of Imperial Beach! There is no finish line until we find a cure!

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