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Council to Consider Pickleball Play in La Mesa INSIDE Seeks to La Mesa Named THIS ISSUE THIS PBID Sept. 10 Collier Park Tighten Traffic Laws Tree City USA for 33rd Year Movie and a Picnic Catch Wreck-It Ralph for free at La Mesita Park in July. Santee Surprise East County Page 2 destination provides an ideal getaway for lake lovers. Page 6
A Sunny Disposition Pam Crooks meets Tobias Newman and family at EMTD. Page 5 Mind for Music Local music teacher Evans Kontopols inspires and challenges students Take Your Pick to reach their It’s time to vote potential. for your favorites around town! Page 7
By Dave Schwab By Gina McGalliard La Mesa City Council voted unanimously to set By Andy Cohen Everyone’s heard of tennis, ings in revised Collier Park. a Sept. 10 date to consider a controversial DuringJustine his eight years as a La (PBID) Mesa residents paddleball,Based ping-pong and squashDistrict Property Improvement member of the La Mesa City Council, and Timfor Frazee serve as San – but have heard of pickleball? proposal toyou fund streetscape improvements La even Vice Mayor Mark ambassa- Arapostathis has Pickleball, Mesa Downtownwhich Village.has been Diego’s East County regularly fielded theat USA Pickleball Asso- complaints from steadily gaining in The popularity Council dors vote for came constituents about pedestrians ciation. The couple learned about for several decades, is a 11 game its June meeting after propo- occupying the center medians of pickleball from Tim’s mother, a played indoors or outdoors one-PBID, nents ofonthe a funding busy intersections. Most are harmformer professional tennis player. third the size of amechanism tennis court establishing a self- less panhandlers just trying to earn Knowing the game was popular with perforated balls and lightassessed tax district plan to a few bucks. Some are homeless. A among seniors, however, and wary weight paddles. Invented in 1965 improvements, fund streetscape work to earn their donations by it was simply few a watered-down in Washington by stepped Congressman forward to update the entertaining passersby. version of other racquet sports, Joel Pritchard and Council his friend Bill progress. on their simply pay it took them almost Most a year motorists before Bell, the game was named after The Council they also tried voted ittooutthese folks no notice. Others, in the themselves. But Pritchard’s cocker spaniel, Pickles, give leftover funding earmarked spirit of lending a helping hand, are changed on a trip to Tucson, who had a habit offor chasing stray that streetscape improvement only too happy to roll down their Ariz. balls. The first pickleball tournaplanning to the PBID windows and offer up whatever “WeFormawere there for five days, ment was held in tion 1976, and in to assist Committee them pittance they can spare. To some in retaining a consultant to constituents, their presence can reassess their proposal. be downright intimidating. But to In April, PBID opponents, citing a long delay in some city officials they constitute a SB 604, dubbed “The Safe proponents updating the Council on their funding dangerous distraction to drivers on Intersections Act,” allows plan, called upon proponents to do so within 45 days. some of the city’s busiest streets. local governments to enact “All of our members are busy professionals with “Whenever you mix vehicles ordinances that would prohibit heavy workloads,” said Lynn McRea, a La Mesa and pedestrians, it’s not safe,” said solicitors from panhandling on accountant and PBID Formation Committee spokes- La Mesa Police Chief Ed Aceves. medians near intersections. woman, explaining her group’s delay in returning to “This is a public safety issue,” the council with a status report. said City Councilman Ernie Ewin. Noting La Mesa has been chosen by SANDAG, “We’ll have kids setting up lawn cials view as a real problem, the city public works department has chairs and atawningsByatGenevieve El Cajon the Players region’sinterested transportation planning agency, togroup in joining La Mesa's East County can meet A. Suzuki Blvd.until and 11 thea.m. I-8 onramp to promote modified the medians at some of the Collierfunding Park on Palm Avenue Wednesday and Friday mornings receive for capital improvements, McRea For the 33rd year in a row,intersections, La Mesa earned the busiest adding to city’s said, “We’re delighted to hear La Mesa was chosen car washes, and it’s distracting distinction of being a Tree City USA, an honor bestowed additional lanes in some cases and played four out of theThey five days drivers. walk into the lanes to receive grant Pickleball funding forAssociaVillage revitalization.” 1984 the USA upon the city by and the Arbor Day Foundation for its reconstructing the medians we were there. We were hooked and impede traffic.” Get the rest of the story on the by visiting www. tion was formed. By the '90s, pickcommitment to effective urban forest management. away,” said Justine. “Because To help combat what city offiSee Traffic Laws, Page 3 LaMesaCourier.com and enter “PBID inright the search box. leball was being played all around La Mesa achieved Tree City USA recognition by it’s a lot easier [when] you’re the country. playing on one-third the size of a meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board The game has earned a tennis court, and it’s a much more department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual commudevoted following in La Mesa, easier game to play than tennis.” nity forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, an Arbor where players meet to battle it out By Genevieve A. Suzuki See Tree City USA, Page 5 See Pickleball, Page on Wednesday and Friday mornIf Mike McWilliams has his2 way, La dent Tawny Port, for guests. “Everyone is so
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Mesa is entering a new era, one in which it’s excited about this. It’s such a great location.” more than good antiquing. Young cites as her favorite San Pasqual Laknown Mesafor Journal McWilliams and his wife, Linda, hosted wine the 2010 Lake County Malbec, which the grand opening of La Mesa’s first winery was recently chosen to go to France as a – the San Pasqual Winery – at 8410 Center representative wine of California’s Malbecs. June A. 22 Suzuki and 23. Around 200 people La Mesa residents Linda Oftedahl and By St. Genevieve celebrated during the Saturday opening, Albie Tuckwell have been members of the Lillian Palmer seems like the and sweet amid music by West Coast Blues Sock hard to believe, however, this organized HOA San Pasqual Winery club for several years. neighbor next door as she walks her dog, Monkeys, and food from Bistro|Sixty, president is a crooning, sensual diva in her Oftedahl was a member of Callaway Winery incarnation. Sparky, a scruffy adopted pound pooch she other Hooleys Irish Pub & Grill, Haritna, Holiday club ship for minutes something Andbefore yet it jumping only takes a few in affectionately “Sparkalicious.” a Inn, Trolleycalls Stop Deli, TrattoriaPalmer, Tiramisu, closer to home. “I live in La Mesa so it’s Palmer’s presence to realize what a force the svelte redhead, waves to her fellow creations4u.com andhappily Sadie Rose Bakery. better support local business,” is. Atotrue entertainer, Palmershe cansaid. vamp residents in her Drive “I hope it’s Baltimore the beginning of atownhome trend,” said lady Oftedahl, a commercial real estate like Vivian Leigh in Gone with the Wind one complex, politelyholding inquiring about events in of McWilliams, a celebratory glass researcher, said she is happy San Pasqual their liveswine. only “We a friend know.changed to minute, perform a scene from Hitchcock’s white got would the zoning movedthe its next, winery fromsuddenly Pacific Beach to Laa before dropping allow this. We some will follow.” Rebecca Because she hope serves asothers the president Mesa. “Ifrom just an love Mesa. It’s line oldindustrial Cheech & La Chong film. is fabulous,” said Holly of her“This homeowners association, it’s Young, not funny Palmer said it all started the family favorite neighborhood,” sheatsaid. a San Pasqual who my surprising that sheWinery would bestaff on amember first-name poured dessert wines, the It’s decaSee Winery, basis with at least half the including neighborhood. Journal,Page Page15 9
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La Mesans in the News
The Beatitudes Society has announced that Kaji Spellman, Yale Divinity School ‘06, has been awarded a $10,000 Beatitudes Fellowship. Rev. Spellman, Senior Minister Elect of the United Church of Christ of La Mesa, is one of eight emerging faith leaders from across the United States selected for the annual award. “We are delighted that Kaji is one of our gamechanging new leaders,” said Rev. Anne Howard, executive director of The Beatitudes Kaji Spellman Society. “We are working toward the day when we will see a thriving nationwide web of courageous, authentic, innovative faith leaders and their
communities who are engaged in the public square on behalf of inclusion, compassion, and the common good, and Kaji will be a vital part of that network.” The Beatitudes Fellowship identifies and equips a select group of young entrepreneurial faith leaders with the resources and relationships that empower them to create new models for church and social justice, and grow vital communities of faith in a pluralistic world.
La Mesa Women’s Club Scholarships
For the past 37 years, La Mesa Woman’s Club has awarded college scholarships to high school seniors from Grossmont Union High School District schools. This year recipients of the five $1,000 scholarships remain a secret until they are awarded during Senior Awards See Noteworthy, Page 15
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Celebrate Independence Day July 4 at 9 p.m. by watching the largest display of fireworks in San Diego. Best places to watch the sparks fly are along the Big Bay (Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Embarcadero and Seaport Village/Coronado Landing), Imperial Beach, Ocean Beach and Pacific Beach. Bring a lawn chair and grab a spot early, though – the event attracts hundreds of thousands of people.
“Sundays at Six” Summer Concert – July 14, July 21 “Sundays at Six” summer concerts are held in the beautiful outdoor amphitheatre at Harry Griffen Park. Bring a picnic and enjoy free music in the park. Catch “Jazz West” July 14 and enjoy ‘70s rock by “Sonic Epidemic” July 21. Both concerts are at 6 p.m.
Free Movie in the Park – July 26 Take in family favorite “Wreck-It Ralph” in La Mesita Park from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and snacks to watch Ralph try to transform himself from video game villain to hero. La Mesita Park is at 8855 Dallas St.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection – July 27 Make a free appointment to dispose paint, electronics, batteries, fluorescent lights, cleaning/pool/yard chemicals, automotive fluids, sharps, and propane July 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. For City of La Mesa residents only. Business waste not accepted. Call (619) 287-5696 ext. 4270.
Back to the 50s Car Show – Thursdays The La Mesa Village Merchants Association-sponsored car show takes place on Thursdays in June, July and August along La Mesa Boulevard between Acadia and Fourth streets. Participants arrive no earlier than 3:30 p.m. Fill out the participation form and display on vehicle. By 7:30 p.m. winners will have a certificate placed on their vehicle. Winners proceed with vehicle to the DJ to return the certificate at receive a trophy. Photos are taken for the Merchants Association’s website.
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Traffic Laws, from page 1 with streetscapes that make it difficult and uncomfortable for pedestrians to set up camp. But it wasn’t enough. The City Council members began looking into amending the city’s municipal code. “We approached the City Attorney to see what we could do, and we were told that we cannot pass an ordinance because it’s governed by state law,” said Arapostathis. All laws regarding vehicles and traffic are covered by the State Motor Vehicle Code. Enter Chief Aceves, who took a strong personal interest in the matter. Assuming the lead role in the effort, Aceves, along with members of the City Council, approached State Senator Joel Anderson (R-El Cajon) for help. In February, Anderson introduced Senate Bill 604, which modifies the state vehicle code to allow local governments some leeway to crack down on solicitors at intersection medians. SB 604, dubbed “The Safe Intersections Act,” allows local governments the ability to enact ordinances that would prohibit solicitors from engaging in any activity “while being wholly or partly within any center See Traffic Laws, Page 4
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Traffic Laws, from page 3 median that is within 300 feet of an intersection controlled by a traffic control signal.” Current law prohibits any solicitation or vending activity within 500 feet of a freeway onramp. SB 604 was passed by the State Senate on a 38-1 vote, and is now working its way through the Assembly Transportation Committee. “Chief Aceves submitted the bill idea,” said Anderson. Aceves was then recruited to sponsor the bill, travelling to Sacramento to testify before the Senate Housing and Transportation Committee. Aceves also played a crucial role in getting police chiefs from up and down the State of California to back the bill, including the California Police Chiefs Association and the San Diego County Chiefs and Sheriffs Association. The bill allows local governments the flexibility to adjust the parameters of the law as they see fit. For example, limits See Traffic Laws, Page 5
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The Sun Shines Sooner… By Pam Crooks Last month I wrote about long-time La Mesa resident David Burns, who is 93. Today, I want to tell you about a wonderful 9-year-old boy who also lives here. I met Tobias Newman at last year’s Explore Mission Trails Day when I took a photo of him holding a caterpillar. (I do publicity for that event each year.) He was learning all about the plants, animals and insects that inhabit Mission Trails Regional Park. He also tried his hand at rock-climbing, but most of all, Tobias enjoyed learning how to ride a mountain bike. Then, lo and behold, when I went to take photos of the 2013 event on May 18, there he was in the mountain biking area again! I overheard one volunteer with the San Diego Mountain Biking Club tell another, “That little boy rode almost four hours non-stop last year!” I had to know more and asked his mom, Tiffany, if I could interview him. When we met a few weeks later, he had just finished his third-grade year at Roland Elementary. His favorite subjects are (in this order) kickball, soccer, art, math,
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Historical View
Independence from Cooking
La Mesa Declares Its Independent Pride Some 105 Years Ago By James D. Newland More than 1,000 residents and visitors crowded The photograph featured this month La Mesa’s main street to watch the community is of the 1908 La Mesa Springs parade complete with bands, floats, students, 4th of July Parade, including the veteran-tributes, and civic and business leaders. “Battleship La Mesa” float. Image However familiar, this La Mesa event described courtesy La Mesa Historical Society. above was not the most recent Flag Day Parade of 2013. It was the initial La Mesa community parade – an event that dates back some 105 years to July 4, 1908. It was at that 132nd birthday of our country’s independence that the business and community leaders of youthful La Mesa Springs made their initial “open invitation” for residents, neighbors and guests to engage in the burgeoning town’s hospitality. La Mesa Springs of 1908 was a community of only a few hundred suburban residents, businessmen and citrus farmers. It was the site of the Allison School, the La Mesa Depot, the monthly La Mesa Scout newspaper and a growing number of new businesses. Just a year before, the ParkGrable Development Company had started to actively market the rural community and its suburban potential. Recognizing the need to fully promote the community to the region, Park-Grable along with pioneering businesses such as the La Mesa Lumber Company, and newly formed Bank of La Mesa, came together to establish the La Mesa Improvement Club (later to be incorporated See Historical View, Page 9
Picnics have become synonymous with the Fourth of July, but not everyone is a god of the grill. Nevertheless, the tradition of gathering on Independence Day to nosh and watch while a designated family member struggles to make the perfect burger can sometimes make a person feel like they’re still being taxed by the British. A solid option for those who want to get together with a lot of friends and family without the hassle of fighting the fire for food is to pitch in for catering. Bekker’s Catering offers a perfect Fourth of July menu aptly named “Red, White and Blue All Over,” which features 1/3-pound choice beef burgers, jumbo all beef hot dogs, vegetarian gourmet garden burgers, fresh buns, all the trimmings, homemade BBQ baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw, potato chips and fresh watermelon wedges for just $11.99 a person. Children 3 to 10 are given 25 percent discount and children under 3 are free. (Just know you need at least 40 to bring in Bekker’s.) The family behind Bekker’s Catering, which owned and operated West Coast Barbecue and Catering on Lake Murray Boulevard in La Mesa from 2007 to 2012, knows barbecue. Navy submarine chef Dale Worm, a World War II vet, started the business when he and his wife, Betty, opened Roadside Bar BQ in 1958. They then moved to a larger location and reopened as Bekker’s Bar BQ in 1978 to accommodate a growing catering business. If you prefer barbecue to burgers and hot dogs, Bekker’s also offers a variety of barbecue-themed menus. Our favorite is the Santa Maria BBQ Special, which offers tri tip of beef, charbroiled chicken, BBQ sauce and natural juices on the side, BBQ baked beans, green salad, pasta salad vinaigrette, garlic bread, tortilla chips with salsa and guacamole, fresh fruit and double chocolate brownies for $14.99 a person. Bekker’s Catering is located along Mission Gorge Road. Call (619) 287-9027 for more information.
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Grossmont High School
Helix Highlights By Jennifer Osborn
Helix Charter High School bid a fond farewell to three longtime faculty members as they headed into retirement: Christine Moretti leaves Helix after an impressive 41-year career at the school. Ms. Moretti taught English and was the coach of the speech team for many years. Rick Ash retired after 37 years of teaching at Helix. He also did his student teaching at Helix. Coach Ash was known primarily as a PE teacher and football coach, but he will also be remembered for his time teaching Drivers’ Education and Social Living. Maya Kruglyak finished her 21-year Helix career. Ms. Kruglyak taught Russian. The Helix community wishes each of these professionals all the best in their retirement. Helix also said goodbye to 466 graduates at June’s graduation ceremony. Eight valedictorians were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in their time at Helix. The 2013 valedictorians are: Kevin Huang (4.76 grade point average); Ryan Chau (4.75); Clayton Judy (4.71); Steven Holman (4.64); Sarah Banks (4.59); Amanda Quang (4.59); Dimas Parish (4.57); and Amber Sonka (4.51). The Grade Level Teams (GLTs) at Helix will spend the summer working with each student on their goals for their remaining time at the school. Every summer, each Helix student meets with a member of their GLT to review their progress and set their schedule for the upcoming school year. A parent/guardian is required to attend, as well. Helix is proud of this personalized service offered to its students. Science teachers Colleen Robinson and Lenelle Wylie and math teacher Will Stuart will spend some of their summer working with San Diego State University faculty and other teachers to improve their teaching practices and to teach others what they learn. Each of these teachers was selected for the prestigious SDSU Noyce Fellowship. It is an outstanding accomplishment to have three teachers from the same school selected for this honor. The offices at Helix will be closed through much of July, with administrative staff returning the first week in August. Please be assured that any messages left during this time will be returned promptly upon the staff’s return. As always, we welcome your questions and comments. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at josborn@helixcharter.net.
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During its 93-year history, Grossmont has had a long and storied history of commitment to excellence, shown most recently by its receiving two prestigious statewide awards. First, Grossmont was designated a 2013 California Distinguished School, selected from 218 California Middle and High Schools who applied this year. The award was based on the school’s signature practices in academic intervention and school culture and climate. This is the second time that Grossmont has been so honored as a Distinguished School. After hearing the news in April, in a memo to the staff, Principal Dan Barnes said, “This award is a direct reflection of the dedication, hard work, and vision of our school’s educational community. This recognition underscores the great work we are all doing to better prepare our students for college, career, and life.” Second, Grossmont High School’s Arts Program was recently honored with the California Department of Education Exemplary Award, which recognizes efforts to promote the arts. Grossmont is the only high school in San Diego County to win the award, and one of only 13 across the state of California. The school was recognized for its illustrious arts program which features 16 arts courses, 5 dance classes, 11 music classes, 4 theater (including technical theater) courses, and 4 media arts courses. Both awards were given following a visit to the school by San Diego County educators who observed the programs in action. Fittingly, Grossmont is currently in the process of planning its new Performing Arts Center and a new twostory Visual Arts Building, both wonderful symbols of the school’s historic dedication to the arts. From its first year, 192021, the performing arts were an integral part of the curriculum. The first drama performance in 1921 was the Senior Class Play, “All of a Sudden
Peggy,” with a cast of 11, which was performed once in La Mesa and once in Lakeside, Grossmont’s temporary home for two years. In 1922, the second year of the school, there were boys’ and girls’ glee clubs as well as an orchestra, despite graduating classes of 30-50 students. We know visual arts were also an early part of the school because the original floor plan of the granite “Castle” designates one room as the Art Department. On display in the Grossmont High School Museum is an original student desk from that classroom, which was donated by Myrtle Pittman Howe, whose father rescued the desk from being lost in 1950. Fittingly, the desk is located under the original framed “Castle” floor plan. To see these wonderful artifacts of our past and more, visit the Museum on the first Wednesday of the month (July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4) from noon to 4 p.m. and on Saturday, July 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. Contact us at ghsmuseum@guhsd.net or (619) 668-6140.
Save these dates: Friday, Oct. 18: Homecoming Friday, Nov. 1: 2nd Annual Retro Helix Football Game, with players from the 1951, 1952, 1953 teams present.
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Just Business
The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce’s 5th Annual Taste of La Mesa was the biggest and best yet. The event, held at the La Mesa Community Center June 10, delivered on its promise of a great gastronomical time. (See event photos on this issue’s back page.) During the evening, guests were able to bid on silent auction items with a total value of over $25,000, as well as enter a free drawing to win an iPad Mini and a Vizio 32-inch HDTV. Ross Adcock won the iPad Mini, donated by Walmart, and Michele Kostedt won the 32” TV, donated by American Medical Response. Next year the Taste of La Mesa will be June 9.
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check out the Riviera Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Featuring a variety of selections and a coffee bar with fresh pastries and fruit, brunch was a completely different creature for the Riviera, according to owner Michael Rammelsberg. “It’s a whole other world,” said Rammelsberg, who had to buy a new stove specifically to create breakfast and brunch items. Rammelsberg said he’s also hired staff specifically experienced with morning meals. Brunch starts at $8 and can go up to just under $14 for the Salmon Benedict. Everything, including the hollandaise sauce for the Benedicts and the decadent rum sauce for the bread pudding, is house-made, according to Rammelsberg.
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Orthodontist Cynthia Jackson just opened a Purrfect Smile office in La Mesa at 6080 Lake Murray Blvd. One thing Jackson’s patients will see upon entering her office is a “Cheshire Cat Tree of Smiles” mural displaying Jackson’s grinning patients and their brilliant teeth. The Cheshire Cat, fittingly Purrfect Smile’s mascot, is also sitting in the tree, wearing – what else? – a great big smile with braces.
La Mesa Reads By Jessie Goodwin, Librarian
Greetings from the staff of San Diego County Library’s La Mesa branch. Summer is in full swing and there’s still time to sign up for the Summer Reading Club if you haven’t already. All ages are invited to participate, and we have a wonderful line-up of programs continuing throughout July and August. Please take a look at www. sdcl.org for more information. Last month, La Mesa residents picked up some popular fiction and non-fiction titles. One of our most checked out items was the runaway bestseller Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. If you missed this breakout novel last summer, we now have copies available on our shelves. Flynn deftly weaves a mesmerizing, suspenseful, and disturbing tale of a marriage gone wrong. 12th of Never by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro was another frequently requested title. In this installment of The Women’s Murder Club series, Lindsay Boxer is investigating two of her biggest cases ever. Nonfiction readers chose The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal and the Real Count of Monte Cristo by Tom Reiss as one of our library’s
most sought-after titles. This biography traces the story of novelist Alexandre Dumas’s father, whose adventures inspired some of literature’s best-known characters. On Thursday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. we are excited to host an Acoustic Showcase concert by Marjit Vinjerui, who is on tour from Norway. This critically acclaimed singersongwriter performed at some other San Diego County libraries last summer to rave reviews. You won’t want to miss this rare opportunity to
hear her soulful, delightful sound in person. Also in July we have two programs of interest to budding locavores. In our “Back to Basics: Canning” class on July 16 at 6:30 p.m. a professional chef will teach you the basics of preserving your garden’s bounty. And both novice and experienced chicken enthusiasts are invited to learn about keeping backyard chickens on Saturday, July 27 at 10 a.m. at our “Getting Started with Backyard Chickens” presentation.
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What’s Cooking with Julie
by Julie White
Potato Salad Recipes Potato Salad is a welcoming, familiar dish enjoyed by most people on the Fourth of July. Here are two recipes that are both winners. The traditional recipe comes from my friend Kendra and the other from my dear, departed friend Nancy Paxton. Kendra’s Potato Salad 4 pounds medium size red potatoes, cut in half 1 cup thinly sliced celery 1/4 cup diced red onion 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish 2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp Lawry’s seasoning 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup Guldens yellow mustard or any yellow mustard 3/4 cup mayonnaise 10 hard boiled eggs peeled and diced Paprika to sprinkle on top of finished dish Cover potatoes in large pot with cold water. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until fork tender. Drain and cool. Peel and cut into bite-sized pieces and then sprinkle with the vinegar. Toss well. Add the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl and mix well. Pour over the potatoes and mix well, but be gentle. Taste for seasoning and add more mayonnaise if salad is too dry. Sprinkle Paprika lightly over salad and chill well before serving. Nancy’s Green Potato Salad 4 pounds medium size red potatoes, cut in half 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar or rice vinegar 8 Tbs good Olive Oil 3 Tbs Dijon Mustard 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 4 minced green onions, white and green parts. root trimmed off 2 Tbs minced fresh Dill 4 Tbs minced fresh parsley 4 stalks Celery, thinly sliced 20 Green olives with pimento sliced Place potatoes in large pot of cold water. Bring to a boil and cook 20 to 30 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Cut into bite-sized chunks. Sprinkle with the oil and vinegar and salt and pepper. Toss well. Add remaining ingredients and toss well. Check for seasoning . If mixture needs moisture, add a bit more olive oil. Chill before serving.
Julie’s tip for perfect hardboiled eggs One dozen eggs 1 tsp salt Place eggs in a deep saucepan and cover with cold water. Add salt (helps the eggs to peel easier), cover with a lid and turn on high heat. As soon as the water boils, turn off heat and remove from heat source. Set timer for 15 minutes. Leave on lid – do not peek! When timer goes off, place eggs into a bowl of ice water for a few minutes. Perfect every time.
Historical View, from page 6 as the original La Mesa Chamber of Commerce in 1912). It was the Improvement Club, led by merchant Edward Light that proposed the parade and its other typical American Independence Day activities. The day opened with the Parade. Extending from the intersection of Lookout Avenue (today’s La Mesa Boulevard) and Date Street east to Palm Avenue (the end of the business district of the time), it was a short but memorable display. See Historical View, Page 11
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Rent Sense: When is a pet something else?
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By Neil Fjellestad, president of Fjellestad, Barrett & Short I have suggested in a previous column that as a rental owner you probably want to consider accepting pets since nearly half of all households have one or more. From a marketing standpoint you can’t eliminate any potential renters in this economy. As an experienced rental property operator I’m not naïve. Accepting pets creates additional management considerations. Now let’s examine for a moment when an animal is not a pet. Many renters want and/or require the assistance and/or support of an animal
in order to function and/or to enjoy a better quality of life. Here is a short list for your consideration when a pet is something elseFair Housing laws indicate that rental owners, operators and managers must provide “reasonable accommodations” for disabled persons. Allowing an assistive animal is a common accommodation. There are numerous labels for animals that assist, serve, and perform specific tasks, offer companionship, support and comfort. Some
of these animals are trained; others may not be. What these animals are not: pets. Therefore animals can be allowed when the rental property is not pet-friendly. They are the “eyes, ears, legs or emotional support” of the disabled person(s). This can include residents and/or their guests. You must consider and determine whether accepting this animal is unreasonable for you. If you believe that the person’s request whether See Rent Sense, Page 15
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Summer vacation is just around the corner. For many families, that means travel away from home. Although most of us consider our pets family members, it is not always feasible to take them with us, so finding the right pet care is essential. Boarding is a good option, but depending on your situation, it is not always the best answer. Here are some very important points on what to look for when hiring a pet sitter. The pet sitter should: • Be insured and bonded, and can provide appropriate documentation. • Have Pet First Aid Certification. • Be a professional and belong to a professional association. • Have species specific experience. • Be able to deal with any behavioral issues your pet may have. If your dog is dog reactive, she should know how to handle him around other dogs. • Be skilled and experienced in administering medication if required. • Be able to provide references. • Come to your home to meet you and your pets. This meet and greet should give you an excellent indication of whether this is the right person by the way your pets respond. Be sure the person who will actually be caring for your animals is there, not just the company owner. • Ask a lot of questions regarding your pets care including: feeding, medications, state of health, behavior issues, favorite activities, etc. • Offer to communicate with you on a regular basis to keep you informed of your pet’s well-being. • Request veterinary information. • Have a written contract for you to sign. • Offer to bring in mail, newspapers, packages, water plants, switch lights and blinds so your home looks occupied while you are away. When making the decision about which pet sitter to use, cost should not be the most important or decisive factor. To avoid having to settle for a less-than-perfect situation, be sure to include the cost of pet care when budgeting for your vacation. Sari Reis is a Certified Humane Education Specialist and the owner of Mission Valley Pet Sitting Services. For more information you can contact her at (760) 644-0289 or www.mission valleypetsitting.com. Contact us Now for a FREE quote now authorized to offer
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Historical View, from page 9 The San Diego Union of July 5, 1908 reported that La Mesa Springs’ event was: “of remarkable excellence for so small a place, and typical of the business houses and of the zeal with which the people of the town unanimously manifested in making the celebration a great success.” The parade itself featured several notable participants, including the La Mesa Lumber Company’s prizewinning float, the “Battleship La Mesa.” Built onto a horsedrawn wagon, it was an ode to the recent visit of the U.S. Navy’s “Great White Fleet” to San Diego in April 1908 (an important visit in “selling the Navy” on San Diego and its harbor). The 1908 parade floats also included an “autobus” converted into a “tiger cage” featuring a ferociouslycostumed “Bengal tiger and his tamer,” as well as a still somewhat rare horseless carriage, property of the La Mesa Hardware store. One of the other unique participants were the “horribles.” These were eerilymasked marchers who paraded through as “ghosts” of those patriots of the past (veterans and civic leaders)
that were to serve as inspirations for La Mesa’s future. When the parade was concluded, the Improvement Club held a series of foot races for the school age boys and girls of town, as well as an automobile race for those with such exotic machines; all down Lookout Avenue. The highlight of the day was the address of William E. Smythe, the noted author and irrigation specialist (Smythe had published a well-received History of San Diego the previous year). Smythe spoke in the partially finished Baldridge Opera House on the northeast corner of Palm and Lookout (see last month’s Historical View article for more on La Mesa’s Opera House). San Diego Judge W.R. Andrews read the Declaration of Independence to open the presentation. Smythe then lectured on the progress of American civilization before “a glowing tribute to La Mesa Springs on its own wonderful growth.” In his tribute he noted the young community and its backcountry neighbors’ coming development, predicting a future population See Historical View, Page 15
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Oakdale Honors Vets with Flag Ceremony
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By Genevieve A. Suzuki Oakdale of La Mesa is taking time on the Fourth of July to acknowledge what its veterans did for the United States by giving Old Glory a place of distinction. Where the Stars and Stripes once inhabited more barren surroundings to the right of the Oakdale facility, the American flag will now occupy a more central location amid grass and a rose garden, which is anticipated to be completed by July 4. “It didn’t present itself well,” said Paul Marangella, the president of Oakdale of La Mesa. Marangella said Oakdale’s maintenance director, who came up with the idea, is a vet himself. “He said, ‘Let’s clean it up, move it, make it like it should be and have a ceremony to memorialize it,’” said Marangella. “There’s a very special bond between veterans. Any opportunity we have to celebrate that bond is a good one,” said Marangella. “What better opportunity than the birth of our nation?” For members of the military, the American flag does more than represent their country – it’s a symbol of freedom. One of the most poignant photos out of World War II featured American soldiers raising the flag at Iwo Jima. The ceremony for the reinstallation of the flag pole is at 10:30 a.m. and open to anyone who want to participate in the flag’s dedication. Marangella said it is important to celebrate their veterans’ service to our country. “It’s so important. We have a few World War II vets who are still here,” said Marangella, who estimates around ten of their 180 residents are veterans, half of which are World War II vets. “It’s the greatest generation. They’re fabulous people. It’s great to be around them. It’s a privilege to serve the people who’ve served our country.” And while the vets are in their late 80s and early 90s, Marangella cautions against assuming they won’t appreciate the dedication. “Their cognition is great,” he said. The flag ceremony is a surprise for residents, who will be invited to witness it on the date of the event, according to Marangella. After the ceremony, Oakdale residents and their families will celebrate with live music and enjoy the chance to gather with their grandchildren. Marangella said kids will enjoy the facility’s heated pool and adults can appreciate the gardens and koi pond.
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Historical View, from page 11 as dense as Massachusetts. The show concluded with “an excellent flag drill” by the Allison School children and music from the La Mesa Brass Band and the visiting Hopkins fife and drum corps. Baseball, the national pastime and Independence Day tradition followed. The local “Stumps” team (the town team) defeated the local Woodmen Lodge squad 17 to 4. Fireworks were set off in the evening followed by a dance in one of the new business block buildings to close out La Mesa Springs’ first big open community celebration. All-in-all, not a bad showing for a little town of some 250 permanent residents, who used that July 4th to declare to the world its tradition of community spirit, and a warm American-style welcome to all.
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Winery, from page 1 Although the winery hasn’t been completed yet, it opens for tastings June 27. Tastings are offered noon to 4 p.m. Nevertheless, Linda McWilliams said the winery has to be finished before Labor Day. “That’s when the grapes start coming in,” she said. Linda’s husband, Mike, confirms her time estimate. “We’ll be open for crush season – whenever the grapes come, we’ll be ready.” La Mesa Holiday Inn food & beverage manager Robert Chaney said he loves San Pasqual. When Chaney stepped into his position at Holiday Inn a few months ago, one of his first decisions was to go completely local with wines and beers. San Pasqual is now the sole provider of wine to the Holiday Inn restaurant. “I love them,” said Chaney. “I like the idea of offering local.
Noteworthy, from page 2 Assemblies at each of the schools. The 2013 $1,000 scholarships are being awarded to Joshua Munoz from Grossmont High School; Katherine Moses, Allison Edmonds and Gabriel Smith from Valhalla High School and Rosalinda Diaz from Mt. Miguel High School. Winners are selected on the basis of grade-point average, scholastic aptitude test scores, quality of essay, class ranking, extra-curricular activities, community involvement, employment, types of courses taken and future goals.
Good Citizens, Great Scholars
Three graduating seniors from Grossmont High School and one from Helix Charter High School have been awarded $1000 scholarships from the San Diego County Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation. These scholarships are for local students to attend accredited colleges and universities in San Diego county. The San Diego County Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation was started in 1963 with a $25 donation for one scholarship. With additional contributions and prudent investments, the foundation now administers a $1.2 million fund. In cooperation with other foundations, it now awards over 100 scholarships annually. Grossmont High School awardees include Tanya Albeer, Arwa Yousif Kassab, and one who wishes to remain unnamed. Helix Charter High’s awardee is Danielle Renee Williams.
Graduate Congratulations
Olivia Rugee received her bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Gonzaga University May 12. Spencer Gobar graduated Villanova University with a Bachelor of Business Administration May 19. Megan Wheeler graduated from Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, Calif. May 19. Wheeler earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematics and computational biology, and graduating with Distinction and departmental honors in biology. Wheeler attended Grossmont High School. Alain Raymond received a Master of Medical Science degree at the 162nd Commencement exercises at Saint Francis University May 5. Several La Mesans graduated from the University of San Diego May 26: Fereti Eddie Faamaile (Finance); Colleen Meghan Sevier (Mechanical Engineering); Arjan Jooyan (magna cum laude; Political Science and Theology and Religious Studies; and Natalie Larraga (Philosophy and Theology and Religious Studies). Madeline Lisa Rehm of La Mesa graduated Cum Laude from Clemson University May 10 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Rehm was also named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2013 semester.
Dean’s List Honors
The following students have earned placement on Gonzaga University’s Dean’s List for spring semester 2013: Steven Kleist and Jason Lakis.
Rent Sense, from page 10 … We have a lot of travelers who are looking for something they can’t get every day.” San Pasqual’s 2009 Cabbiolo Blend is the Holiday Inn’s bestseller. Everything that went into building the 4,500 square-foot San Pasqual Winery came from within half a mile of its new La Mesa location. In the meantime, the La Mesa Boulevard San Pasqual Tasting Room will also remain open. “We want to be the Cheers of La Mesa,” said Mike McWilliams before stopping to hug a guest. “It’s just kind of a friendly neighborhood spot.” Luci Duncan, who was pouring at the party, said it couldn’t happen to a better couple. “[The McWilliams] are so humble. I like them so much,” Duncan said. As for the winery opening on Center Street, Duncan exclaimed, “It’s about time!”
verbal or written is unreasonable, be prepared to defend your position. Don’t stall with your response hoping that the problem will go away. No response in a timely fashion can be construed to be an unreasonable denial. It would be wise to consult a fair housing attorney before you answer. Do not try to apply pet deposits, pet policies, extra rent or security deposit. You can request verification regarding the need for the animal if the disability and/or need is not obvious but be flexible about who the verifier is; it might be the resident himself/herself, a relative or friend that is aware of the circumstances and is willing to attest to these in writing. Establish and maintain reasonable policies of conduct. Since the animal(s) is/are an extension of the resident(s) well-being these policies will help to hold the resident accountable for problems and damages that can arise as a result of this accommodation. Any damages caused by the animal(s) can be taken out of their deposit and he/she can be required to solve problems as a result of allowing the animal including being asked to remove the animal or move. The disabled renter is not exempt from being a good tenant. Don’t be surprised if you get requests for untraditional animals. Remember that breed restrictions, bans on exotic animals and farm animals were all developed as pet policies. New studies substantiate the assistive value of monkeys, parrots, miniature horses, pigs, goats, etc. Therefore, categorical denial for such requests needs a fresh look on a case-by-case basis.
A note of thanks has to go out to Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP. Their Fair Housing Training and Defense Department as well as their latest edition of The California Fair Housing Encyclopedia have been a legal resource to me and my staff for years. Analese Snyder was Also, Rebecca Skloot extensively researched and wrote a great named to the spring 2013 piece on this specific subject for The New York Times Magazine Dean’s List at Creighton (Jan. 4, 2009) entitled “Creature Comforts.” University. Isidor Pollak earned a spot on the Loyola Marymount University Dean’s List for spring 2013.
Lucky Winner
Someone is $943,604 richer after purchasing a POWERBALL ticket at local La Mesa store Excalibur Liquor, located at 5575 Baltimore Dr. The winner matched five of the six numbers.
The August issue of the La Mesa Courier will be published Friday, July 26. The advertising deadline is Tuesday, July 9.
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