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City says no to stench 'cleanser' at La Jolla Cove
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Family remembers WW II hero, A8
Vol. 100, Issue 23 • June 7, 2012
Residential Customer La Jolla, CA 92037 ECRWSS
By Pat Sherman A city employee said it is highly unlikely that a cleanser proposed to rid rocks at La Jolla Cove of their foul stench will be approved. Addressing those in attendance at the May 21 meeting of the La Jolla Parks and Beaches advisory committee, Dan Daneri, a district manager for the city’s parks and recreation department, said he learned of the city’s decision the previous week. Community members had pro-
posed spraying a non-toxic agent derived from pomegranate and chia seeds to clean bird and marine mammal excrement on the rocks, which is causing the pervasive, foul odor. “I just got the word; it’s coming from above me,” Daneri said, noting that a city biologist determined there is no way to spray the agent without potential environmental risks. “It doesn’t matter if it’s safe,” Daneri added. “There’s a huge concern with the environmental impact of
spraying around the water. You really can’t even walk down there and spray fresh water on those cliffs if it’s going to get in the (ocean). It’s storm water. The city of San Diego is on the hook for that. … The liability to the city — that’s what it’s coming down to.” Committee member Melinda Merryweather said she spent four months working with city officials
See Stench, A20
Son hits grand slam with Mother’s Day gift
Happy 60th Anniversary Bird Rock Elementary School Evans School students meet their 'adopted' Marines, A10
By Marti Gacioch Scott Sibley’s gift to his mother, Sandy, took on home-run status after he entered her in a contest to become an Honorary Padres Bat Girl on Mother’s Day. Scott entered his mother Sandy, an 11-year breast cancer survivor and first-grade teacher at Bird Rock Elementary School, in an online contest offered by the Major League Baseball website, in connection with the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Major League Baseball started the contest in 2009 to support fans dealing with breast cancer while “going to bat” to fight the disease. Contest prizewinners throughout the United
La Jolla's Zimmer picked No. 5 in MLB Draft, A21 Joe Parker, president of the Bird Rock Community Council, addresses the crowd at the school's open house. Pearl Preis
B Athenaeum presents sixth annual modern music festival, B1
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ird Rock Elementary School families, community members and alumni came together on May 24 for an open house to celebrate the school’s 60th year at 5371 La Jolla Hermosa Ave. The party included a welcome reception, flag ceremony, classroom tours and cupcakes for all. School recesses for the summer on Monday, June 18.
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See Mom, A14
Teacher Ginny LaRowe hugs a former student as other teachers greet and chat with families. Teachers Heather Polan, Carol Shear, Angela Volk and Dana Lally.
Son Scott and mom Sandy Sibley. Courtesy
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