Mission Times Courier - August 2010

August 6, 2010

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Mobile Home Park Residents Still Waiting For Notice To Relocate

'Smart' Meter Installations Under Way SDG&E: Smart Homes of the Future Will Save Energy Your home will soon be smarter. San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is installing smart meters throughout the community this month to help customers track their daily energy usage online in order to save energy.

The 100-year-old technology of the spinning dial meter will be replaced with digital wireless technology that will allow customers to check their energy usage online and make immediate changes to conserve.

"We think customers will save five to 10 percent on their monthly energy bill by tracking their smart meter data, and many smart meter customers I've spoken with have saved even more," said April Bolduc, spokesperson for SDG&E. "Smart meters are all about putting the control of energy usage in the hands of our customers and making it easy for them to make simple changes to save energy and save money."

SDG&E is installing 1.4 million electric smart meters and 850,000 gas smart meters for their 1.4 million residential and business customers by the end of 2011. They have already installed 1.2 million electric and gas smart meters.

SDG&E partnered with Google on the Google PowerMeter and smart meter customers have the option to sign up and view their energy usage online with this new tool. They can see their usage from the day before or over the last week or month to see the trends of how

Fundraiser Planned To Benefit Mission Valley Village Residents

By Jeff Barnes More than three years after learning their mobile home park would be replaced by a 445-unit housing complex, residents of Mission Valley Village are still struggling to overcome a painful emotional and economic hardship while waiting for an offer to move out.

In April 2007, the senior residents learned their 119-space park was sold to a major developer and the park would be closed. In November 2008, the San Diego City Council approved construction of the new development along with a relocation agreement that would enable residents to obtain alternative housing.

Mobile home values immediately plummeted following news of the sale.

Residents were left waiting for their relocation payments and notice on when they have to move. Most residents can't afford Empty spaces are scattered among the remaining Mission Valley Village residents to move on with their lives on their own. It waiting to learn when they'll have to move.

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Lake Murray Playground Project's 'Swinging on a Star' Fundraiser Set For September 25

continued on page 10 Artwork credit: Joe Cordelle

Playground Boosters Plan Evening Of Fun, Food, Fundraising The cache of silent and live auction items for the Lake Murray Playground Project's September 25th "Swinging on a Star" fundraiser continues to grow.

While enjoying food, drink, music and stargazing, attendees will be able to support the Lake Murray Com-

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munity Park playground by placing bids on a three-night getaway to a Julian home with accommodations for up to 10 guests, a dinner party for 10 hosted by private Russ T. Nailz chef Larry continued on page 11

Local Youth Symphony Member Featured In Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream

The new downtown Central Library is scheduled to open in the summer of 2013.

City Breaks Ground On New Central Library

Photo credit: Craig Schwartz.

Historic Project Moving Forward With Broad Community Support

San Carlos resident, Sara Kornfeld Simpson (center, playing flute) appears as the "Indian Child" in La Jolla Playhouse's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare, directed by Christopher Ashley, playing in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre through August 22nd. Sara is one of several San Diego Youth Symphony members and alumni featured in the production. For ticket information, call (858) 550-1010 or visit www.lajollaplayhouse.org.

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders joined a large crowd of library supporters, including State and City officials and three former City mayors on July 28th, to break ground on the new Central Library-a project in the planning for more than 30 years.

"We break ground on a project that was more than three decades in the making - a project that has inspired a truly unprecedented number of people to participate in the civic process," said Mayor Sanders.

"We know it will continue to inspire our citizens for generations to come."

Scheduled to open in the summer of 2013, the nine-story library will be the heart of San Diego's 35-branch library system and will serve as a new regional center for learning and literacy, offering public access to the Central Library's entire collection.

The new library will have more than 400 workstations, laptops and free Wi-Fi. An innovative 76,000 square-foot charter school will be housed on two floors.

Private donors have collectively con-

tributed more than $40.8 million for project construction, including $10 million to cover operating costs when the facility opens.

Joan and Irwin Jacobs have committed $15 million to construction and an additional $5 million toward operations.

"Joan and I are very pleased to join with so many others in our community to finally reach this very special day groundbreaking for our new central library," said Irwin Jacobs. "We look forward to the library becoming a prime focus within the region for civic engagement, educational activities, and pursuit of knowledge in its ever expanding forms."

Library Foundation Chair Mel Katz thanked families who have committed to the library and charter school project thus far and expressed confidence in raising an additional $32.5 million needed.

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Friends of Lake Murray

By Barbara Cleves Anderson For years he's had a presence at Lake Murray. We all know who he is. Reports from lake runners and walkers about his exposure have gone on for a long time. When police caught him, they said he was passive. That seems to be his normal demeanor. At least this is what most of us saw. His actions have escalated recently, and something had to be done.

When he approached, women were afraid. We should be able to enjoy the outdoors without fear.

He needs help and hopefully will get it. He's a son, a brother and probably an uncle. It's a sad situation that should come to an end. What he has done is wrong and on some level, he must know that. There is tremendous relief that he is away from the lake. I'm sorry to write about this, but he is a lake story, and that is what I write about. Our thoughts are with his family.

Every summer, I remind people to be cognizant of their dogs when it is hot. Dogs need to be hydrated more often than we do. If they have long hair, they experience even more heat.

Dogs also expend more energy than their furless caregivers. Their feet get hot on the pavement over long periods of time unless they have booties on them. Also, please pick up after your dogs. More people use the lake road in the summer and might step in the stuff.

Besides, the stench is stronger when it's hot outside.

The trunk sewer exchange on the Del Cerro side of the lake is under way. The project should last three or four months. Things are going smoothly so far with very little grumbling from lake patrons. This work needs to be done, and people realize it.

There will be no Friends of Lake Murray meeting this month. Each August, we take a break because of the heat, and many of us are on vacation. Our next meeting will be on September 16th. Physicist Joe Hughes will talk to us about the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico.

Joe spoke to us last year about the work being done underwater on the Guri Dam. The Guri Dam in Venezuela is one of the largest dams in the world. The work on it was precarious and some of Joe's friends worked on the project. Joe has experience with underwater submarines, ROV's (remote operated vehicles) and hyperbaric chambers.

Remember that September 25th is the I Love a Clean San Diego cleanup. It's a day to clean up beaches and inland areas around the globe. We meet at the Lake Murray boat dock from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. before we disburse and get the lake environs really clean. You may register online at www.cleanupday.org.

For more information about the Friends of Lake Murray's meetings or projects, call me at (619) 463-9706.

Ask The Cop

By Officer Christina Burhans, San Diego Police Department Eastern Division E-mail: AskTheCop@MissionTimesCourier.com Q: I have questions about enforcement of the stop sign at Blue Lake and Cowles Mountain Road in San Diego. I live on Blue Lake and routinely witness vehicles that fail to stop and/or yield the right of way at the Cowles Mountain cross-traffic stop signs. Our neighborhood has heavy pedestrian traffic, and as the mother of a young son I am very concerned that this may lead to a tragedy. Frequently, these drivers fail to even slow down. Just recently, my son and I were approaching this intersection heading to Jackson Drive and witnessed a driver exceeding the speed Officer Christina Burhans limit and never even touched their brakes as they approached the stop sign - they went straight through the intersection like the stop sign wasn't even there. I took down the license number because I was so upset that one of my neighbors would be so careless. Is there anything

that can be done about this?

A: Requests for traffic enforcement can be made two ways. The first way is by contacting the police substation responsible for patrolling your neighborhood. In this case, the substation is Eastern Division. Concerns like this can be directly e-mailed to the substation at SDPDEastern@pd.sandiego.gov or by phone at (858) 495-7943. As time and staffing permits, a patrol officer who works the area may conduct periodic enforcement for traffic violations. The second way is by contacting the police department's Traffic Division at SDPDTraffic@pd.sandiego.gov or by phone at (858) 495-7800. When requesting selective enforcement, please provide the following information: location of occurrence (hundred block and street name), most common day violation occurs and most common time of occurrence. If you witness someone who is a chronic violator of traffic laws please provide the license plate of the vehicle along with a description of the driver with your request. An officer may conduct a follow-up with the owner of this vehicle and inform him or her of the traffic issue. Understand that no citation can be issued. An officer has to witness the violation.

From The Office Of Councilmember Marti Emerald

By Marti Emerald, Councilmember 7th District All of San Diego is talking about new revenues and reforms to fix our city budget. It's been a powerful discussion.

My staff and I appreciate all of you who have written, called and shown up for public hearings to share your ideas about spending and spending cuts.

These are not easy times. We are beset by a nightmarish Councilmember recession, raids on our city treasury by Sacramento ($100 Marti Emerald million this past year and counting) and a critically underfunded pension, courtesy of our predecessors at the City Council and the Mayor's office. It's a perfect storm, and we're not going to weather it with just galoshes and an umbrella. This will require true leadership, focus and vision.

Meantime, there's a pothole out there with your name on it, and our City crews plan on plugging it! Report these directly to the Pothole Hotline: (619) 527-7500. The City has embarked on the largest public works project in its history… fixing streets and sidewalks in every San Diego neighborhood, including here in District Seven. That includes new asphalt overlays on Blue Lake Drive. Questions? Contact us for details.

There is a new loan program called HELP available to several San Diego communities (Grantville and Crossroads in District Seven) aimed at assisting low-income homeowners with interior/ exterior repairs to fix health and safety hazards, improve energy efficiencies and to preserve neighborhood charm. For more information, visit www.sandiego.gov/help.

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Marti Emerald’s Office, continued from page 2 some important new attention from the City. We know what a great gem Mission Trails is for San Diego with its trails, peaks and wild wonders. Now, the city is investing in Natural Resource Management and Park Master Plans, aimed at protecting and enhancing the park for generations to come.

Speaking of our Park, mark your calendar for September 25th. The Mission Trails Visitors Center will host a fundraiser for the Lake Murray Playground Project at 6:30 p.m.

Local Boy Scouts Travel Coast To Coast To Celebrate Scouting's 100th Anniversary

By Ryan Mortensen, National Jamboree Hometown News Correspondent On Sunday, July 25th passers by at San Diego Airport were taken by surprise as over 200 local Boy Scouts including 40 adults and Scouts from Troop 701 boarded planes and began an all night journey to the 100th Anniversary of Scouting at the 17th National Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill Virginia.

Beginning with their arrival at Fort A.P. Hill, members of Troop 701 enthusiastically jumped into a series of activities designed to showcase all that Scouting has to offer with everything from archery to the trading of patches from different regions among scouts, to the Mysterium Compass an interactive activity designed to test a Scouts morality and teach valuable life lessons.

When one Troop 701 Scout, Robbie Hemp, was asked what he wanted to do most he said "The rappel tower, I want to spend all day at the rappel tower."

The rappel tower along with many other activities including the Armed Forces Adventure Area is actively hosted by the U.S. Army. Scouts also have the opportunity to earn any of the 100 merit badges offered on site which include everything from Eagle Scout Ryan the Plumbing to Computer Science. With all that the Jamboree Mortensen climbs the has to offer and only lasting 9 days, a second idle is a second ropes course at the BSA wasted.

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Visit www.MissionTimesCourier.com to read more of Ryan’s stories from the Jamboree.

Alvarado Hospital Dedicates Catheterization Lab To help improve access to highly specialized heart care services, Alvarado has opened a new cardiac catheterization laboratory featuring the most advanced technology for viewing and treating complex heart conditions. The lab opened officially on July 6.

"The new cath lab has given us better optics, plus the ability to do peripheral vascular studies, as well as interventional cardiology," said Thomas Young, MD, medical director of the cardiac cath lab.

The new cardiac cath lab is 1,290 square feet larger than the previous lab and features a one-of-a-kind viewing theater, which will allow doctors, nurses, students and other professionals to view procedures through monitors and large picture windows into the procedure room. The theater has two-way audio and video communication capability connecting the procedure room to the viewing theater.

As corny as it may sound, all patients should be treated as if they're family. You offer the best solutions and alternatives regardless of the patient's preconceived attitudes towards dentistry, financial issues and their dental I.Q. Patients need to know what a Dental Health Advisor can do for them. It takes working with the patient and being honest in regard to what services they wish to pursue. In addition, a Dental Health Advisor should be a patient's advocate when giving them advice to pursue dental care.

I believe that dentistry has come a long way from what some may naively conceive as a "commodity" service. It's the role of the dentist to serve not only as a technician of the teeth but as a Dental Health Advisor. This allows your dentist to provide important tools and information to support overall good health and well being.

San Carlos Resident Accepts MLB Draft Pick Teen Pitches Perfect Inning In First Professional Appearance Kevin Kleis, Jr. faced the decision of a lifetime - accept a Major League Baseball draft pick or return to school this fall to continue his college baseball career and hold out for a higher draft pick in the future.

The 18-year-old pitcher thought long and hard about the options and ultimately decided to accept the draft pick and play for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Gulf Coast League.

In early July, Kevin got the surprising call that he had been drafted in the 27th round, pick #807. After weighing the options, Kevin signed with the Pirates.

The San Carlos teen made his first professional mound appearance on July 17th against the Phillies. The young reliever pitched a perfect inning facing four batters, which hit three ground balls and a fly out to center. The second baseman made an error, but there were no runs, hits or walks.

Kevin pitched at Grossmont Community College last year where his arm was quickly recognized by an MLB scout. Kevin pitched just 3 1/3 innings in his high school career at Grossmont High. As a Mission Trails little leaguer, Kevin made two trips to Cooperstown, NY to play at Dreams Park, and he also played in a tournament in Hawaii.

Restaurant Sponsors First Youth Sports Network Joining the chorus of the many advocates for the American family adapting a healthy lifestyle is a unique partnership between one of the nation's fastest growing family style restaurants, Original Roadhouse Grill, and the nation's first youth sports network dedicated to the youth athlete, the Kids Sports News Network (KSNN).

To encourage youth to get and stay involved with sports, Original Roadhouse Grill has become a sponsor of Triple Crown Sports Baseball tournaments in Southern California, beginning with tournaments hosted in San Diego County.

The first scheduled tournament event will be August 14th in Santee, Lakeside, Poway, Bonita and San Diego. Additional tournaments are scheduled for the remainder of 2010 and into 2011. Come out with your family and enjoy some exciting baseball, family fun & great food samples from Original Roadhouse Grill. cont’d on page 10

Dr. Thomas Young, Director of Cardiology for Alvarado Hospital is joined by Navajo Community Planners Board Members Cindy Martin representing Allied Gardens and John Pilch representing San Carlos. Dr. Young is holding a limited edition sculpture, "Resilient Heart" by renowned artist Fabio Napoleoni provided by Chuck Jones Gallery in the Gaslamp.

Looking For A Dentist? Try A Dental Health Advisor

By Bradley A. Ross, D.D.S., Mission Trails Dentistry Many people either see a dentist once or twice a year or sometimes, not at all. This approach to dental health can result in some very compromised or potentially disastrous issues for your teeth, gums and oral tissues. Being a dentist who has practiced for 24 years, I have noticed a few things that should be the standard in any dental practice.

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Navajo All-Star Softball Team Earns Spot In Nationals South San Diego District Champs Headed to Tucson After sweeping through the South San Diego District Tournament undefeated, the Navajo Girls Fastpitch 10U team was on a roll going into the Southern California State Championship in Lancaster. Against the best teams in the southern section of the state, the local team, made up primarily of girls from Del Cerro, San Carlos and La Mesa, went 4-2 to qualify for the 2010 Western Nationals in Tucson, Arizona, August 2-8.

Behind outstanding pitching, solid defense and timely hitting, Navajo 10U has compiled an impressive record of 25-7-1 this allNavajo 10U with their South San Diego star season. In addition to capturing the DisDistrict championship banner. Players: trict title, Navajo has won the Corky Russell Amber Allmann, Mariah Altmeyer, and PQ Tournament championships, while also Destiny Bacon, Chloe Camarero, taking second place in the Scripps Ranch and Kimberly Figueroa, McKenzie Flores, Santee tournaments this summer.

Taylor Gingrich, Madison James, The team of 10- and 11-year-olds is curKennedy Labshere, Hannah McEwen, rently working on ways to fundraise to cover Mariana Minjares, Erin Prevo and their expenses for the national tournament.

Breanna Spiewak. Coaches: Pamela They have already held a snow-cone sale, a hitPerettie, Samantha Wilson, Dave a-thon and a a car wash. Tax deductible donaBacon and Alonzo Camarero. tions are also being accepted. To support this skilled group of young softball players, please contact assistant team manager Mike Minjares at (619) 286-9350.

Navajo Canyon Republican Women Begin Countdown to November Election

By Judy McCarty Navajo Canyon Republican Women will kick off the fall election season at their September 21st general luncheon meeting at The Brigantine Restaurant in La Mesa (off I8 at Fuerte). Jason Roe, national Republican political consultant, will be the keynote

speaker, and local candidates will be on hand and speaking briefly. Check in at 10:45 a.m.; the meeting begins at 11:00 with a full-course luncheon at noon, followed by the speakers.

Cost is $18, and reservations are required. Contact Susan Cates at mcatesfamily@cox.net (subject line: RSVP) or call 619-697-2235. Please note that this date is the third Tuesday, this month only.

September is also NFRW Literacy Month, and NCRWF is pleased to donate a set of the popular Percy Jackson and the Olympians series for the enjoyment of the youth at the San Carlos branch library.

September 16 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. is the next RAP Session (Republicans Analyzing Politics) at the Allied Gardens home of Debbie Cochran, NCRWF Community Outreach Coordinator. Republican women have a lot of political opinions, and the RAP session is a great opportunity to share them in a casual setting. For directions and to RSVP, contact Debbie at The_Right_Ideology@cox.net (subject line: RSVP) or call 619-889-9922. This month the subject is 'Steps to Success in the November Elections."

"Hope for The Right Change" will be the theme of our annual Fall Fashion fundraiser luncheon at Tom Hams Restaurant on Harbor Island on October 12th. More details will follow, but if you are a business who would like to donate a product or service for our opportunity drawings and have it listed in our program, please contact Andrea Rich at sandsports@aol.com.

We'd love to have you join us! Contact waskahwhelan@aol.com (subject line NCRWF) or 619-222-5268 for more information.

Lake Murray Kiwanis Club News

By John F. Pilch, President The months of June and July have been busy for members of the Kiwanis Club of Lake Murray. On June 10th, the Lake Murray Kiwanis Foundation awarded scholarships to two Patrick Henry High students: Nicole Tan Sala, who plans to attend San Diego State to pursue a nursing career, and Aaron Barranco, who plans to attend the University of California, Santa Barbara to pursue a career in medicine.

On June 13th, members celebrated the 49th anniversary of the club's founding at a brunch at Cottonwood Golf Club. Following some members assisting with Grad Nite teardown, the club held a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser for its Community Service account at San Carlos United Methodist Church. All funds raised will be used in the community.

Several members attended the Kiwanis International Convention in Las Vegas the following week (June 24-27).

On July 4th, LMK members staffed a recruiting booth, complete with coffee drinks, at the Lake Murray Music Fest. They also assisted with the preparation of hamburgers and hot dogs in the booth that was shared with Boy Scout Troop 950, which LMK chartered. We hope you enjoyed the music and fireworks, the food and the glo sticks sold by our members.

On July 10th, LMK members and Troop 950 scouts and parents worked on a cleanup and painting/planting project at Hearst Elementary in Del Cerro.

Sunday, July 18th offered LMK members an opportunity to participate in Veterans Village Stand Down at San Diego High, as we have for many years. We prepared more than 2,000 pancakes for breakfast, with assistance from the Spring Valley Kiwanis Club and the Marine Corps League. For lunch, LMK members prepared more than 1,000 hamburgers for the 900+ attendees. We held another fundraiser on Saturday, July 31st. Again, all these funds are used for community service events locally and to assist our Scout Troop 950 with some of their projects, especially Eagle Scout projects.

Did you ever wonder how the flags that fly on Federal Holidays on Navajo Road and on Sundays on Lake Murray Boulevard get there? The answer is the Lake Murray Kiwanis.

We share the duties with Elks Lodge 168 for the Navajo Road flags and handle the Lake Murray Boulevard flags ourselves. We hope you enjoy seeing them displayed.

The Lake Murray Kiwanis Club meets at Marie Callender's on Alvarado Road and I8 at 7:30 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. On other Saturdays, we try to schedule community service projects, like the cleanup of the Navajo Road median that we did recently. If any of these service projects have some appeal, then Kiwanis may be the right group for you. Please visit our website at www.lakemurraykiwanis.org for more information about Kiwanis and our organization. We invite you to attend our next breakfast meeting on Saturday, August 7th. The guest speaker is Dr. Keith Dolan, whose topic is "Sports Oddities." Contact me at jfpilch@hotmail.com or (619) 462-1408 to RSVP for the meeting or if I can help answer any questions.

Madagascar 2 - Night Out At The Movies, Aug. 7 Come children, parents, friends and neighbors to the 7th annual Night Out at the Movies on Saturday, August 7th at the Allied Gardens Community Park (5155 Greenbrier Ave.). Madagascar 2 is the feature film to be shown on the 15'x20' outdoor screen. Bring a blanket, a low back chair, and enjoy the movie which will begin at dusk. Light snacks will be available, and all proceeds go to the Patrick Henry Instrumental Music program. For more info please go to www.navajoevents.com. See you at the movie!

A Big Thank You From The July 4th Lake Murray Music Fest Committee On behalf of the Lake Murray July 4th Music Fest committee of Don Brennan, Jay Wilson and John Pilch, a huge thank you is sent to all who supported the 2010 event.

Due to last-minute donations, we were able to raise the funds needed to hold the event as planned. With the cooperation of the weather, it was a delightful day. We hope you enjoyed the music, the food and the fireworks.

Special thanks to Scott and Betsy Boney of Windmill Farms for their continuing support as the major sponsor of the event, as they have done since 2005. We also thank County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price for her generous donation and Union Bank, which is a first-time donor.

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continued from page 4 Max Heritage Homes, Dieter Fischer's Mercedes Service, Inc. and the Crusaders Soccer League. We also received sizeable donations from the San Carlos Area Council, El Cerrito Veterinary Hospital, the Grantville-Allied Gardens Kiwanis Club, Benetta Wilson and our Del Cerro Bake Sale Coordinator Pam Melody.

Our kudos would not be complete without mentioning the great folks at San Carlos United Methodist Church. Kim Ports, Director of Families and Children's Ministries, again directed efforts of church members, who provided a "Cool Zone" under their canopies and free cold water to those who attended. She and her crew (including her husband, Karl) also had a shaded play area for children. The following day, Jay Wilson and I were greeted at the park by Pastor Sue Farley and Cody Clark, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries.

They were joined by 18-20 youth and young adults, who helped with the cleanup effort of the park and the Patriot Field nearby. We can't tell you how much all these volunteer efforts were and are appreciated.

Finally, the committee thanks In-Kind Sponsors: Allied Waste Services (for the dumpster), the City's Park & Rec. and Water Depts, Alvarado Hospital (who furnished the ambulance and crew) Patrick Henry HS Cheer Squad (face-painting), Patrick Henry HS Band (for trash and recycling pickup) and the Lake Murray Playground Project Committee (for parking lot security). MME Event Productions ran the event flawlessly, under the guidance of Don Brennan and his crew. We move on to the 2011 event. Visit www.navajoevents.com for photos and information on future community events.

Summer Pops Concert Plays On! The 6th annual Summer Pops Concert was presented by the Grantville-Allied Gardens Kiwanis Club and performed by the Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra (TICO).The orchestra played to an enthusiastic audience of nearly 1,000. David Amos, the energetic and entertaining conductor, put the musicians through their paces playing everything from Victory at Sea to Pop and Circumstance March #4. TICO played on thanks to the financial support of the Allied Gardens and the San Carlos/Lake Murray Recreation Councils, Larry & Gigie Price, Grantville-Allied Gardens Kiwanis Club and Superior Ready Mix. For the past six years, Don Brennan and Jay Wilson have staged this outstanding community event.

A highlight for both men was conducting the orchestra; Don conducted Sousa's Fairest of the Fair, and Jay conducted Sousa's El Capitan. They each received a ceremonial baton and both were very honored to conduct the orchestra.

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new full-time Library Branch Manager, Rita Glick. She comes to us from the Serra Branch Library, and will be joining us sometime within the next few weeks. We would also like to extend our gratitude to Eric Chamberlin who has done a wonderful job of filling in as Acting Branch Manager as well as performing his duties as Youth Services Librarian during this interim period.

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Aztecs were among the approximately 150,000 people who attended the 36th annual San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Parade and Festival.

San Diego State President Stephen L. Weber and Vice President for Student Affairs James Kitchen, along with 30 students, faculty, staff and alumni, represented SDSU during the San Diego Pride Parade on July 17th.

This year's theme, "One World, One Heart, One Pride," brought the SDSU community together. Associated Student executives and members of several fraternities and sororities also celebrated the LGBT community at the two-day event.

"Pride is always a blast," said SDSU students kick off their march in the Pride AS Diversity Co-Commissioner Parade by blowing vuvuzelas.

Janelle Fejeran. "Associated Students represents all students. I'm glad we could come out to support the LGBT community and have fun as well."

SDSU has sent a contingent to the event for several years. According to SDSU Director of Diversity Aaron Bruce, more people join the group each year.

"I'm delighted to see such a diverse group from the Aztec community participating in Pride this year," Bruce said.

The annual San Diego LGBT Pride Parade is the fifth largest in the U.S. For more information, visit http://SDPride.org.

Grossmont College Plans Grand Opening For Health & Sciences Complex Grossmont College will host a grand opening celebration for its new Health & Sciences Complex at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 17th. The celebration will include a ribbon cutting, plaque unveiling and refreshments. The public is invited to attend.

The 52,000-square-foot, two-story Health & Sciences Complex houses classrooms with state-of-the-art labs and lab preparation areas, as well as indoor and outdoor gathering spaces for studying. It also has faculty and staff offices for Career Technical Education, Forensic Technology, Physics and Health Professions programs.

The Complex features the latest teaching tools and equipment, including high fidelity simulation labs with lifelike mannequins for Nursing, a casting room for Orthopedic Technology, a mock apartment for Occupational Therapy, a blood-spatter room for Forensic Technology and simulated ICU patient stations for Nursing and Respiratory Therapy.

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SDSU Aztecs Show Pride In Community Parade, Festival

The Cardiovascular Technology Program and EKG Training have three specialty classrooms and a dedicated ultrasound scan lab. Physical Sciences labs, a rooftop astronomy lab, two computer labs, and a large lecture hall for health seminars, guest speakers and combined class lectures are additional features of this comprehensive facility.

The $35 million construction cost was financed by Proposition R, which East County voters approved in 2002. Classes will be held in the Complex when the fall semester begins on Aug. 23.

For more information, call the Grossmont College Community Relations Office at (619) 644-7840.

SDSU Research Earns Top Ranking Fourth Year In A Row For the fourth consecutive year, San Diego State University is ranked the No. 1 most productive research university in the nation among schools with 14 or fewer Ph.D. programs, according to Academic Analytics.

This will likely be the last time the university will be ranked in the "small research university" category. Beginning in fall 2010, SDSU will offer two new joint-doctoral programs in evolutionary biology and geophysics, and is expected to launch three additional engineering doctoral programs, exceeding the "small research" category's maximum of 14 Ph.D. programs.

However, SDSU's research effort could never be considered "small" whatever the number of Ph.D. programs offered by the university. In fact, even with just 14 Ph.D. programs in 11 fields of study, Academic Analytics ranked SDSU 35th among all research universities and 15th among public universities both large and small.

"We've continued to develop into a major research university," said Tom Scott, vice president for research and graduate dean. "SDSU's faculty are increasingly committed to original scholarship in addition to our tradition role as teachers, and the administration has nurtured this development, even in times of financial stress."

The ranking is based on the publication of books and journal articles, the citation of those works by others in the field, the number of professional awards won by the faculty and the amount of federal grant funds. SDSU secured a record $150 million in research grants and contracts in the 2009-10 fiscal year. These funds are administered by the SDSU Research Foundation, a non-profit, auxiliary organization chartered to further the educational, research and community service of SDSU. The Research Foundation is currently administering approximately 1,000 active grants and contracts.

Steve Baker Named Grossmont College Dean Longtime instructor will oversee arts, languages and communication department Steve Baker has been named dean of the department of arts, languages and communication at Grossmont Colcontinued on page 7

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lege. Baker began his career with the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District as a music instructor in 1985, and has taught at both Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges. At Grossmont, he was music department chair and interim dean before his latest appointment.

As a dean, Baker is responsible for establishing overall goals and objectives within the department, overseeing curriculum planning and development, instructional planning and assignments and more.

Baker will also be key player in recommending and implementing new department programs.

Baker takes on new tasks at a challenging time of cuts in community college funding due to California's state budget crisis, which has forced GCCCD to severely reduce course offerings. This is happening despite increased demands for classes as students train, or retrain, for new careers and complete general education requirements to transfer to four-year universities and colleges.

The department Baker now heads encompasses studies in fine and visual arts, including ceramics, photography, drawing and painting, sculpture and digital media, as well as foreign languages, humanities, music, theater, dance, journalism and media studies and speech communication.

Steve Baker Baker hopes to bring diverse disciplines together to work collaboratively under a single department, and to seek partnership opportunities in and out of the classroom.

"While the disciplines may all seem very different, what we all have in common is that we have to communicate -- in words, visual images, or sounds," Baker said. "Grossmont College has a well-developed, vigorous program in each of the areas within the department.

Each discipline has developed a high standard of quality."

Baker said an immediate priority as dean is the construction of a performing arts center and the remodeling of the fine arts quad.

"We are proud of Steve Baker's many accomplishments," said Dr. Sunita V. "Sunny" Cooke, Grossmont College president. "He inspires his students and generously shares his academic and artistic knowledge. He will continue to be an outstanding leader on campus and we all congratulate him on this well-deserved appointment."

Grossmont College Foundation Plans Dinner Gala, Fundraiser The Grossmont College Foundation has announced plans for its 2010 Dinner Gala and Auction fund-raiser. The Foundation's ninth annual Gala will be held on Saturday, October 16, at the Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino. The public is invited to attend.

Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a reception and silent auction, followed by dinner starting at 7 p.m., live auction and live entertainment. Judy Garrett, Grossmont College Foundation board member, is serving as event chair.

The 2010 theme is "Griffin Gold Rush: 49 Years of Excellence." The theme anticipates the upcoming celebration of the college's 50-year anniversary to be held during the 20112012 school year, according to Ernest Ewin, Grossmont College Foundation executive director.

Last year's Gala raised $93,000, including $24,000 towards new scholarships, Ewin said.

For info about sponsorship and donation opportunities, contact Alexis Popko at the Grossmont College Foundation office at (619) 644-7109, or e-mail grossmont.foundation@gcccd.edu, or visit www.grossmont.edu/foundation.

The Grossmont College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that directly supports students, faculty and staff through scholarships, educational equipment and supplies, facilities and education programs.

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Smart Meter, continued from front page they consume energy and where they can cut back.

"One customer was noticing a spike in energy usage during the night when his consumption should have been at its lowest," said Bolduc. "He learned that even though he had his computer in sleep mode it was still using energy. He now turns his computer off when not in use and will save quite a bit of over the year."

The environment gets the benefit as well. When customers conserve energy SDG&E can meet the needs of the growing region without having to build new power plants. Smart meters will support new technology that will give customers the choice of connecting to inhome devices and appliances giving them more convenience, greater control over their energy costs, and a chance to do their part to "green" the environment.

"Smart meters are the first step toward the smart home of the future," said Bolduc.

Not only will homes in this area be smarter, but so will SDG&E's electrical system.

"It comes as a surprise to some customers to find out that SDG&E doesn't know there is an outage in your neighborhood until you call us," said Bolduc. "With smart meters we are alerted right away about an outage and that means we can restore get your power back on more quickly and therefore provide more reliable service."

For more information about smart meters, visit www.sdge.com/smartmeter.

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"The partnership's goal is to elevate youth sporting events to a family fun experience," Original Roadhouse Grill Coowner Larry Cimmarusti said.

"KSNN's philosophy is a perfect match to our own - local sports, local involvement with the goal of creating a special event environment for every youth team member."

Original Roadhouse Grill has one San Diego County location at 9816 Mission Gorge Road in Santee.

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continued from page 5 remaining 10 a.m. Friday Morning Family Fun Times: August 6th -Literature Comes to Life and August 13th -Raggle Taggle. To receive the two Padres tickets, children must read at least 10 books and turn in their record sheets to the library by August 14th. Check our web site, www.sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org, for a complete description of the summer reading program for children and teens and the prizes available.

The Friday at 10:00 am Pre-school Reading Hour will resume after Labor Day. Free Cinema San Carlos will continue to be shown throughout the summer in the Community Room of the San Carlos Library on a theater size screen. Family Fun Films are shown every Thursday at 2pm. Adult and young adult films are shown on Tuesdays at 5:45 pm. For teens, Wii gaming on our 14-foot theater screen is available on Wednesdays from Get Results 2-4pm., and films are shown by advertising in the on Tuesdays from 3-5:30pm.

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Swinging On A Star, continued from front page Abrams, a VIP tour of the KGTV-Channel 10 studios, and a one-year family membership to the Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center.

The event will be held from 6:30-10:00 p.m. at the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor and Interpretive Center. Ticket prices start at $65 per person.

The master of ceremonies and auctioneer for the evening will be comedian Russ Stolnack, better known as Russ T. Nailz.

Food and drink are being provided by The Trails Neighborhood Eatery, Nicolosi's Italian Restaurant, Gaglione Bros. and KnB Wine Cellars.

To purchase tickets to "Swinging on a Star," send a request to info@lakemurraypark.org.

To donate auction items, please contact the playground project's co-chair, Tracy Dahlkamp at (619) 889-3042 or at tracydahlkamp@gmail.com.

Details about the event will be updated at the Lake Murray Playground Project web site, at www.lakemurraypark.org.

The Lake Murray Playground Project is a volunteer effort by neighborhood children, parents, grandparents and community leaders to design, fund and rebuild the deteriorated playground at Lake Murray Community Park.

Mission Valley Village, continued from front page costs about $20-30k to move a mobile home, and vacancies are hard to find at nearby parks.

Some residents who have found vacancies have been denied the opportunity to move their "older" mobile homes into other parks. Others wonder if their homes are even stable enough to be transported to a new space. To make matters worse, residents are unable to pursue financing on a new home.

In March, a lawsuit was filed against ASN Mission Gorge, LLC (Archstone) to clarify the relocation terms residents say they were promised. Residents are cautiously optimistic as their law firm says negotiations are under way and have been very productive.

"The residents are encouraged by the fact that Archstone has shown interest in addressing their concerns and trying to reach a resolution of this matter in a timely fashion," said Timothy Tatro, a partner with Tatro and Zamoyski.

Archstone declined the opportunity to comment.

Residents say the park has fallen into a state of disrepair. On July 5th, residents were surprised to see Mission Gorge Road closed from Zion Avenue to Old Cliffs Road due to a City sewer line leak. They couldn't believe all the precautions taken during the 6+ hour closure of Mission Gorge Road. Residents say they have to breathe such fumes on a regular basis due to sewage discharges on hillsides right next to their homes. Prior to the park’s sale, residents say it’s been a comfortable, safe and affordable housing option since 1959.

Since the park was sold, 16 residents have died, and stress is taking a toll on surviving residents, many of whom are battling serious health conditions. Rent increased by $50.00 in December 2009 despite a previous promise from the developer that rent wouldn't increase. Residents believe they're subsidizing the rents of those who have passed.

City Councilmember, Marti Emerald says it's unfortunate that the bad economy sidelined development, with no date in sight for the construction project.

"I cannot imagine how difficult it is for these residents to live with so much uncertainty about their future," Emerald said. "They don't know how long they have in their homes.

Many also are unable to sell their mobile homes for what they owe on them."

Emerald says her office is in touch with Archstone and continues to advocate for the residents to make sure they're fully informed of the

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"This is an elderly population that's dealing with a tremendous level of uncertainty and insecurity," Tatro said. "It really weights on them in a really substantial way."

On August 14th, park residents invite you, your family and friends to a "Swing - Sing - Fling" fundraiser at Frubble (9628 Carlton Hills Blvd., at the corner of Mast and Carlton Hills Blvd.) in Santee. A keyboard and vocalist will entertain from 4-6 p.m.; Karaoke will follow from 6-8 p.m; live music will close out the evening from 8 p.m.-midnight. Admission is free. 20% of all proceeds will go to park residents. A laptop computer will be raffled.

Residents are very thankful to Frubble owners Mark and Caroline Baker for their generosity in hosting this fundraiser. If you have questions, contact Gloria Hanson at (619) 269-6741.

Park residents are thankful for any and all community support. Donations can be made payable to Mission Valley Village Mobilehome Association, Inc. and mailed to Carolyn Gunnon, President, 6844 ½ Mission Gorge Road, San Diego, 92120. Residents say even "your thoughts and prayers will be most welcomed."

"Our community isn't repeating the circle of life; we're not birthing a new community," Hanson said. "This is a dying community."

continued from page 10 ElderHelp of San Diego, will tell us the details of the program which is a community based senior program dedicated to provide long-term home assistance and care for the elderly.

Learn more at elderhelpofsandiego.org.

There will be no September book sale due to the closure of the library over the Labor Day weekend. So save up! See you in October! We have many great titles for the younger set. We thank all of you who donate your gently used books.

Paperbacks sell for 3/$1.

The SCFOL is sponsoring Oasis programs on Friday mornings starting in September. We're looking for a volunteer to coordinate them.

All of the above programs are free and open to the public.

For more info, visit us at sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org.

Over 100 volunteers contributed 3,263 hours to our San Carlos Branch Library during the past fiscal year. Thank you one and all! We're still looking for someone willing to take over the reins as SCFOL President. If you're interested, please contact Judy McCarty at jhmccarty@cox.net.

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New Central Library, continued from front page ground today," Katz said. "These leaders had the vision and the commitment to make this amazing ceremony possible.”

Individuals interested in supporting the new library can visit www.supportmylibrary.org or call (619) 238-6638.

Private commitments for the library supplement $80 million in redevelopment money, $20 million from a competitive (Prop 14) State Library grant and $20 million from the San Diego Unified School District to lease space for a charter school for a total of more than $150 million. More than 81 percent of the $184.9 million maximum price has been raised.

In 2002, the City Council approved a plan calling for 12 new and 12 remodeled branch libraries. Five new libraries have since been built including the College/Rolando Branch, which opened in 2005, and two have been remodeled.

Library projects rely heavily on private donors in today's bond market. Water/ sewer system upgrades tend to be a higher priority than Owner: Barbara Naddy library projects.

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By Enhancery Jewelers, Kathleen White, Graduate Gemologist, GIA

WEARING JEWELRY IN POOLS AND HOT TUBS CAN BE HARMFUL Stress cracking is a chemical reaction between gold jewelry and chlorine that causes breakdown of the metal causing broken prongs and ring shanks.

Chlorine dissolves the alloys found in white and yellow gold and can cause a perfectly good and often new piece of jewelry to break.

Chlorine is found with increasing use in household "nonabrasive" cleaners and of course in laundry detergents and bleach. It is also used in pool and hot tub water. Hot tub water is five times more damaging due to heat and increased chlorine concentrations.

What can you do to avoid this costly problem? Take off rings while cleaning and try to avoid wearing jewelry in the pool or hot tub.

Rings set with stones, especially with prongs are most subject to damage.When cleaning jewelry use only specifically formulated non-corrosive jewelry cleaners. Frequent cleaning not only will make your jewelry sparkle, but will also remove chlorine residue found in tap water from showering, washing hands, etc. Have your jewelry regularly inspected by us to correct problems ahead of time and prevent costly stone loss.

BIRTHSTONE OF THE MONTH - PERIDOT Peridot is the official birthstone for the month of August. It is also the stone for the Zodiac sign of Libra. A Peridot may also be given as a gem on the 16th wedding anniversary.

The name Peridot is pronounced (Pear- a- doe).

Legend says that peridot was one of the favorite gemstones of Cleopatra and that some of the "emeralds" worn by her were actually peridot. Peridot is thought to bring the wearer good luck, peace, and success.

Peridot is the gem variety of olivine and ranges between 6.5 and 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness.Gem quality peridot comes from Arizona, Burma, Norway, islands in the Red Sea, Hawaii and is sometimes found in meteorites. It's been mined as a gemstone for thousands of years, and is mentioned in the Bible under the name of Chrysolite.

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Rolando Community Council: Rolando Revelations

By Jan Gilmer Our monthly Rolando Community Council used book sale will take place Saturday, Aug. 7th from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. It will be in the Rite Aid parking lot at the corner of El Cajon Blvd. and Art Street. It's an amazing sale, and we encourage you to explore this wonderful resource for books of all kinds.

Just one block south of Rite Aid is Clay Park. During the month of August, Rolando Village is looking forward to two musical programs taking place in Clay Park. The Rolando Community Council (RCC) is experimenting with two local "no-frills" neighborhood picnic/concert events.

The first RCC Summer Music in the Park will be on Saturday, August 21st from 5-7 p.m. A Rolando resident and elementary school teacher, William Patterson, is organizing a musical presentation that will include a father-son drum team, Brazilian jazz, modern folk, spoken word, and original poetry by young students. Bring your chairs, blanket, picnic supper and relax with family, friends and neighbors in Clay park.

For our second gathering, neighbor and SDSU professor Richard Burkett is bringing his bluegrass band, Gone Tomorrow, to Clay Park on Saturday, August 28th from 5-6:30 p.m. Richard has gathered five of the best acoustic musicians in San Diego for his band. They enjoy playing an eclectic blend of music that ranges from old time Appalachian fiddle tunes, to the banjo-driven bluegrass music of Bill Monroe and the Stanley Brothers, and on to Texas swing tunes and more. You can preview their music at http:// gonetomorrowbluegrass.com.

We thank the musicians who are generously donating their talents for our enjoyment.

Great family events are happening in Rolando Village.

Del Cerro Action Council: Navajo Crime, Renewable Energy Pilot

By Jay Wilson Our quarterly meeting was held Thursday, July 22nd. Our first order of business was San Diego Police Community Relations Officer Ed Zwibel. He reported on an on-going crime series in the Navajo area that began about the first week of July. Unlike most crimes, the two primary suspects are ransacking homes. To date there have been six crimes and the majority of the time, they're entering through an open window or door. The suspects are a white and an African American male who have been posing as solicitors and are in their mid 20s. A woman may be driving the get-away vehicle which is a 90s burgundy sedan. Officer Zwibel also referenced a scam where a third party is ordering checks on-line in your name.

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Finally Officer Zwibel stressed the importance of establishing a Neighborhood Watch. It works; he'll provide information and come to your organizational meeting. You may reach him at Zwibele@pd.sandiego.gov or (858) 495-7943.

Our main program was presented by Scott Miller with the Resource Reduction Group, an LLC. They're proposing to make Del Cerro a

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model community to secure funding from several sources such as stimulus dollars and from SDG&E as the utility company must be purchasing 30% of their energy from renewable sources by 2020. By using scientific analysis of homes and applying that data to the economic benefit of retrofitting, and determining return on of investment on renewable energy, Del Cerro could realize the positive aspects of saving money through conservation and renewable energy. A web site, www.reducemyresources.com, has been established to begin gathering data and to seek interested residents who would like to become part of this pilot program.

Contact me at jwilson2@cox.net or www.delcerroactioncouncil.wordpress.com. Our next meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El. Enjoy the summer!

San Carlos Area Council: Mikvah and Education Center

By John F. Pilch, President The next meeting of the San Carlos Area Council (SCAC) is scheduled for Wednesday, September 1st at 7 p.m. at the San Carlos Branch Library, 7265 Jackson Dr. In lieu of a speaker, we'll feature a presentation by Scott Maas, of Safdie Rabines Architects, who have designed a San Diego Community Mikvah and Education Center to be constructed at Tefereth Israel Synagogue, 6600 Cowles Mountain Blvd. NCPI/SCAC Directors, who heard the presentation at the July 19th Navajo Community Planners, Inc. meeting, felt the San Carlos community should also hear about the project and the SCAC meeting is the appropriate venue for this news. Rabbi Daniel Lawson of Temple Emanu-el in Del Cerro (and a San Carlos resident) is excited about the Mikvah being located in our community.

Currently, the closest Mikvah for ritual bathing is in Los Angeles. Please join us for an informative evening about the project and what it means to the Jewish Community in San Diego County and to us.

The SCAC didn't meet on August 4th as we continue our summer hiatus and work on our web site and online newsletter. We hope you attended the Lake Murray July 4th Music Fest and Fireworks event at Lake Murray Community Park. The SCAC is please to have supported the 13th annual free, fun and family event. It's a great neighborhood happening, which has been enjoyed by many residents since its inception.

There's been no further activity by the applicant, who wishes to demolish the Valero station at Navajo and Jackson. He hasn't returned to the Navajo Community Planners, Inc. (NCPI) for a recommendation since the April 19th meeting. He is to bring new plans, showing the proposed layout of the site, especially the proposed carwash. Please recall that the SCAC opposed the alcohol sales portion of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP), and the applicant didn't pursue it further. We can only wait to see what happens next, especially regarding the noise permit and water quality permit that the City is requiring for the project.

On another note, there's still no further activity on the application for a CUP for the childcare center in a single-family residence at 6261 Jackson Dr. JOJO GIORDANO The SCAC is still conREALTORÂŽ ducting its membership renewal drive. Annual dues are $7.00 per household and $15.00 for a business in San California Realty Carlos. Please make your 2830 Shelter Island Dr. San Diego, CA 92106 check payable to "SCAC" and DIRECT 619 995-5252 send it to P.O. Box 19246, San Email JoJoG@Prusd.com Diego, CA 92159-0246. If you License No. 01718481 would like to become a memcontinued on page 14

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continued from page 13 ber, please send an e-mail with your name and address to jfpilch@hotmail.com, and an application will be sent to you.

Please consider signing up for the Area Council "Interested Persons" e-mail list to receive information about speakers, meeting reminders and agendas and other local news.

Send an e-mail to jfpilch@hotmail.com, and you'll be added. Your privacy will be respected, and neither your name nor your e-mail address will be shared with anyone.

Finally, if you have an issue you wish us to consider or just have a question about the community, contact me at (619) 462-1408 or e-mail jfpilch@hotmail.com. Thank you.

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"While many older adults are comfortable using computers, others are not, often finding computer technology to be intimidating," said Sherry Fusco, Director of Older Adult Services - College Avenue for Jewish Family Service. "Even when older adults have computer know-how, they may not have easy access to a computer."

Now, thanks to a $10,000 grant from Supervisor Ron Robert's Fourth District Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund, Jewish Family Service has additional funding for computers, a DSL line and furniture which will be used to create the new Cyber Café at the College Avenue Older Adult Center (4855 College Ave).

The Cyber Café will offer classes in Brain Fitness, Judaic web sites, searching the Internet, Skyping and more. The grand opening celebration will take place on Wednesday, September 1st from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Fusco emphasized that it's important for seniors to have regular mental exercises that strengthen reasoning, memory, language, visual skills, and spatial skills, preventing or slowing the deterioration in memory, focus, and thinking that often accompany aging.

"Everyone wants to stay sharp, vital, independent and in control," she said. "Now, participants at College Avenue and are other two Older Adult Centers have this opportunity."

For more information, call (619) 583-3300 or visit www.jfssd.org/caoac.

AIR CONDITIONING/HVAC Tin Man Mechanical/HVAC “We Have A Heart For Our Clients” Your Local HVAC contractor (SC, DC, LM, AG, GV). Installations, Replacements, Service, Repairs. Serving SD since 1989, 24-Hour Service (619) 741-4275 CSLB # 703423

BOOKKEEPING/TAXES Mallett & Barnes Tax Service Business-Self employed to Corporations Individual-all states-efiling Trust returns-Bookkeeping Connie Mallett, Enrolled Agent BS-Accounting 6136 Mission Gorge Rd, Ste 125 (619) 326-0840 www.mbtax1.com

CARPENTRY Best-Rate Carpentry Repairs: Decks, Balconies, Patio Covers, Stairs, Doors, Dry-Rot and Termite Damage.

License #700811 FREE ESTIMATES! Member BBB Insured Visa/MC (619) 229-0116 www.Best-Rate-Repair.com

CARPET CLEANING Truly Clean Carpets Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Area Rug Cleaning, Pet Stains/Urine Damage Corrections and Odor Control Tile & Grout Cleaning and Sealing Trusted Member of the BBB (619) 772-4764 www.trulycleancarpets.com

$15 Room / $35 Sofa Professional carpet/upholstery cleaning. Spot Treatment/Steam clean. Truckmount & Portable. Carpets look & smell great!

Rug/mattress cleaning. Pet Odor/Urine Removal. Licensed & Insured. 10+ years in the business. 100% Satifaction Guaranteed (619) 218-5568 www.bestcleancarpet.com

COMPUTER SERVICES Repair - Setup - Speed Up Your Computer PC Help for Families, Seniors, Home Offices. TRUSTED in HOMES for over 25 YEARS (619) 992-5882 CA Lic #81527

Affordable Plumber

LANDSCAPE DENTISTS Mission Trails Dentistry Bradley A. Ross, D.D.S. Jim Salazar, D.D.S. Family and Cosmetic Dental Care Perfecting smiles for over 20 years!!

Call for a free consultation or stop by and visit us today!

6902 Navajo Road at Jackson Drive (619) 582-9700 www.missiontrailsdentistry.com

DENTAL ARTS Ronald S. Lessem, DDS Dentistry - Implantology, Cosmetic, Oral Surgery, Endodontics, Sedation Dentistry Evening, Sat. & emergencies, TLC 4990 70th Street, San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 255-7480

ELECTRICAL Fischbeck Electric Inc. For all of your electrical needs. Solar systems, Green energy savings, panel upgrades and changes, remodels, recessed lighting, etc. CA Lic. #900788 (619) 749-7105

HANDYMAN Handyman-Construction-Repair of Plumbing Electrical, heating, fencing, decking, roofing, installation of doors, windows, flooring. Free estimates, 17 years in the construction field. Raised in Allied Gardens, References.

Dan Paterson (619) 481-9978

IN HOME CARE Nurses of St. John Non Medical Home Care Dementia, Parkinson's, Stroke, MI, Rehab, Respite Care. Reference (619) 286-4209 Joel Gamache, Owner (619)450-3729

“Water Wise Landscape” Sustainable Landscape, Organic Maintenance. Green Design, Xeriscape, Rockgardens. Synthetic Turf, Water Management. CA Lic #633203 (800) 329-9887 www.aristocratlandscape.com

Payless Tree Service Pruning, Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding. Fully Covered with Commercial General Liability and Workers Comp.

Insurance for your Protection. 35% OFF All Tree Services, Additional Senior Discount Available. Call for FREE Estimates. CA Lic #800853 (619) 938-1559 (858) 568-0689

Pac West Land Care Design, Green Design, Tree Trimming and Removal, Decking, Fencing, Stamped Concrete, Rock Gardens, Flagstone and Pavers, Patio Covers, Water Features.

Over 30 years’ experience. Call for FREE Estimate. CA Lic #855731 (800) 464-7952

PAINTING Paint by Mike Interior / Exterior Painting. Residential Repairs and Upgrades. Give Your Home a Fresh Look. Quality Workmanship you can Trust. CSLB# 710547 (619) 540-6946 paintbymike@cox.net

PLUMBING Ideal Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical Water heaters, Garbage disposals, drain cleaning. Video pipe inspections, water softeners & filtration. Visit our Showroom!

Serving our community since 1960!

(619) 583-7963 Lic #348810

Complete Home / Business Plumbing / Rooter. Top Quality, 24-hour Emergency.

Lic# 696549 (619) 231-6670

Native San Diego Plumbing Plumbing Repairs and Remodels Commercial/Residential ‘Family owned and operated in the community since 1967’. Over 50 years’ experience. Water Heaters, Disposals.

We do it all! We beat competitors’ rates.

20% off First time customers. San Diego’s Best Plumbing Value. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. CSLB# 642924 (619) 778-0630

POOL & SPA SVCS Blue Line Pool & Spa Service Specializing in Spas. Custom Spa Covers, Repairs and Supplies, Drain & Cleaning, Acid Washes. Member of BBB SD County (619) 466-1999 16 years of quality service

SwimQuip Pool & Spa Supply Sales, Service & Repairs. $85 Pool Maintenance. Buy 3 Get 1 Free Liquid Chlorine. Serving this Community since 1965 619-282-2722

REMODELING Builders Express Kitchens, Bath, Room Additions, Painting, Dry Rot and Termite Repairs, Fencing, Decks, Patios. 30 Years Serving You. Affordable Quality. License# 490616 (619) 297-2280 www.BuildersExpressUSA.com

WINDOW CLEANING Glassic Window Cleaning Residential / Commercial, Interior/Exterior, Cleaning/Screens/Tracks, Free Estimates Call Chris Rinder (619) 318-5051

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SERVICES Jenna's Barber Shoppe. Styling for men, women & children. Wheelchair friendly. Old time expert haircuts at affordable prices. Colors & perms. 7424 Jackson Dr.#1A (across from Keil's in Bank of America lot) Tues-Fri., 8:30-3:30pm; Sat. 8:30-noon. By appt., 619-644-3669.(12/10) Handyman - Construction: Repair of plumbing, electrical, heating, AC service, fencing, decking, roofing, appliance repair. Installation of doors, windows, millwork, cabinetry, flooring, paint debris removal. Free estimates; 17 years in the construction field. Raised in Allied Gardens; references. Dan Paterson, 619-481-9978.

(10/10) Quality exterior carpentry by Bob. Decks, fences, patio covers and termite repair. Free estimates, reasonable rates, insured and reliable. LIcense #365241 since 1978. Phone: 619275-1493. (06/11) Smart Irrigation Upgrades - Save water, money and upgrade to a weather-based irrigation controller. Rebates available for homeowners, businesses. Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor #58247. 619-251-3775.(09/10) Keith Everett Construction and Handyman Service: All phases of home remodeling and repair. Window and Door replacement specialist. Repair or build any style of fence, deck or patio cover. Senior discount, references, and member of the BBB. No job too small. Lic #878703. Call 619-255-3499. (09/10) Wallcovering Contractor - Enhance the beauty and value of your home! Removal, prep and installation. Precise, superior workmanship by Mr. Elisha Blatt, Lic.# 644396. Discounts on wallcoverings available. Free estimates. 619582-4449. (07/11) Flute/Piano Instruction. 30 years experience.

Beginner to advanced. Music Education. B.A. Degree. Reasonable rates. Available for teaching in your home or mine. Rick, 619-286-8012.

(03/11) Pet/Housesitting Services. Est. 1983, Bonded.

Pet-tenders offers feeding, walking, plant care, housesitting - and above all...SPOILING...in your own home! www.pet-tenders.com 619-298-3033.

(03/11) Roofing, licensed, bonded, second generation Allied Gardens roofer. Over 100 homes in Allied Gardens roofed. Repairs, all types of roofing. Free estimates. Call 619-287-7149. (09/ 10) Honor Guard Roofing since 1993. Allied Gardens, family owned, repairs and all types of roofing. Free estimates. Call 619-229-9112. (10/ 10) German Setter Tile and Marble: Professional marble/tilesetter with 26 years experience. European craftsmanship. Punctual & dependable.

License #872804. Contact Jens Sedemund: 619415-6789 or via email: jens@germansetter.com.

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Locksmith: Discount Deadbolts & Re-Keying. Door viewers, patio door locks, simulated alarm. Never a trip charge! License #LCO-4353.

Cliff Henderson at 619-840-3327. (08/10). *Sing! *Sing! *Sing!* Grow your Voice! Take voice lessons with Susan Simmons, New Expressions School of Music, 2852 University Ave. Call 858-349-8490 for appointment. (8/10) Computer Services for home and office by a seasoned IT Pro: Networking, upgrades, data migration, system tuning, training & more. Ed your Computer Shrink - 619-517-7153. (8/10) Be Clutter Free - seniors and elderly, purge and shred unnecessary paper, pay bills, reconcile medicare statements, review insurance policies. Resources to keep you safely in your home. References, licensed, reasonable. (619) 987-4682. (09/10) Hauling: construction & yard cleanup. Demos.

Light maintenance. Call Carlos at 858-495-0548; cellular 619-813-9988. Tierrasanta resident. Pls contact via email: chiripas1@aol.com. (03/11) Mobile Auto Mechanic: Dealer trained, AA Degree in auto tuneup and diagnosis. Servicing brakes, engine electrical and body electrical.

Window regulator replacement, timing belt replacement. Auto body repair; free estimates; raised in Allied Gardens. Dan Paterson, 619481-9978 (cell). (08/10) Paul R. Smith Complete Home Improvement.

Complete bath remodel for $7,200. All home repairs & remodeling. 43-year Allied Gardens resident. In business & serving the community for over 20 years. Lic #692972. BBB Member.

Call Paul 619-818-7880. (11/10) Professional piano teacher for all ages. Private lessons include instruction in theory, performance and history. Located in San Carlos.

(619) 838-7659, lovleysmusic.com. (01/11) Linda's Puppy Love. Bonded, licensed, insured pet & housesitting service offers daily dog walks, cat care, vacation visits, overnight care, love, care & attention. 619-857-3674. (2/11) We want safer, stronger seniors! Let's improve your balance, flexibility, strength and stamina. Personalized workouts in your own home are fun and private. Call Pam Melody, Certified Personal Trainer with Stronger, Safer Seniors Fitness Training, at 619-962-7144 for a free consultation. (09/10) Lori's Housecleaning Service. Reliable, great references, quality work at reasonable prices.

(619) 582-9586 or (541) 212-8299. (08/10)

Albert's Painting. Exterior only. Small jobs ok. 35 years experience. Licensed. (619) 2873198 or (619) 665-1284. (09/10) Handyman Maintenance & Remodel. (619) 277-2077 Lic B762615 John Irwin. Local 50 years, independent, full service remodels. Expert moldings, tile, maintenance, remodel and all the little projects. (12/10) Healing Touch Therapeutic Massage. Nationally certified massage therapist offers massages for rehabilitation and/or relaxation at licensed home office (only). Introductory one-hour massage $35 (reg. $50). By appointment only. Call Suzy (619) 767-8866. License #92010781. (12/ 10) Gardening Service: Lawns, hedges, weeding, trimming, we do it all! 20 years experience, Allied Gardens resident since 1983. Weekly/biweekly service. Licensed/Insured. Free estimates. 619-287-6947. (07/11) Barbara Miller Massage Therapy - Holistic Health Practitioner & Licensed Massage Therapist. Reduce stress & pain. $50 first-time client special.www.bmillermassagetherapy.com. 858717-5142. (08/10) Roy L. Schwartz Tree Service. 55 foot aerial truck. I.S.A. Certified Arborist #WE-6180A. Dependable service since 1977. Lic.#775662. 619282-3562. www.ARoyLTreeSVC.com. (07/11) Senior in-home care services: Transportation, personal care, cleaning, cooking, laundry and more. Insured/bonded, hourly rates. Call 858-750-2079. San Diego Senior Care Services.

(10/10) Hands & Knees Gardening. Hand weeding, mow trim & blow, other yard work. Local reference.Troy,619-316-0635or handsandkneesgardening@gmail.com. (09/10)

WANTED Fair prices paid for vintage costume, pocket watches, sterling silver flatware and old San Diego historical memorabilia. Free in-home appraisals. Call Erik, 619-887-8762. (10/10) Wyland-marine/ocean prints (large) for our oceanfront condo. Also seeking McDini's Diner and Entertainment, National City, historical memorabilia private party.619-501-1883 (08/10)

NOTICES Republican Women are welcome to attend our monthly Navajo Canyon Republican Women, Fed. luncheon meetings. Our program meetings feature informative speakers. We generally meet the 2nd Tuesday at The Brigantine Restaurant located in La Mesa. Come join us! Please call 619-697-2235. (12/10) St. Dunstan's Annual Rummage Sale, Aug. 27-28, 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, 6556 Park Ridge Blvd. For more information call (619) 460-6442, or visit www.stdunstans.org. (08/10) Scandinavian Festival: Sat., Sept. 11th, 5-9 pm. Authentic Scandinavian Smorgasbord representing foods from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Silent & live auction, festive entertainment. Ascension Lutheran Church, 5106 Zion Ave. SD, 92120. $25/person ($10 tax deductible). Call 619-582-2636 for reservations now! (09/10) Allied Gardens Little League Fall Ball, Register by Aug 15. Early registration closes Aug 1.

Kids 7 and up. For more information, visit www.aglittleleague.org. (08/10) Junior Tennis Camps, for kids ages 5 thru high school, 619-644-1166. (08/10)

FOR SALE

FOR RENT

Handsome, classy, large sofa. Good condition. Antique. Potential higher value recovered to your taste. $325 or best offer. 619-286-8666.

(09/10)

Senior Living - San Carlos small & large 1 BR’s starting at $660. Pool & spa. No dogs, no smoking. 7717 Tommy Dr. 461-4111. (9/10)

Beautiful six piece Oak Wall Entertainment center. Must see to appreciate. Suitable to display collectibles, books, CDs, plants, DVDs, TV, etc. Dimmer lights, storage compartments. 619286-8152. (08/10) Wine Bottles - for home wine makers. Green or gold - ¾ liter. Clean, no labels, corkable. 20 cases @ $7 ea. El Cajon (619) 447-4117 (08/10)

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Creative Landscape Irrigation/sprinkler repair. Drip/drain/valves/timer/upgrades/installation/landscape lighting. 30 years experience.

Cal Lic #736809. Call 619-465-2237. (08/10)

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Computer Repair - Setup - Tuneup. PC help for families, seniors, home offices. Trusted in homes for over 25 years. Call 619-992-5882. CA Lic #81527. (09/10) Tait’s Tree Service. Trimming, shaping, lacing, removals. Quality work, affordable prices.

Lic # 777395. Bonded & Insured. Dan, 619-5835771. treemandan63@yahoo.com (08/10) New Handyman Service in San Carlos. No job too small! Honest, Reliable, Insured. Call Dan at San Carlos Handyman Services, 619994-5680. (09/10) Bonvino Painting - interior/exterior, affordable & reliable. Allied Gardens resident with local references. Lets make your home beautiful. Lic #884353. Call Roger, 619-726-6012. (08/ 10) McCue Remodeling and home services since 1976. Kitchens, baths, drywall, painting, tile, electrical, plumbing, doors, windows, decks, patio covers, roofing, ideas/advice. Lic # 477587.

619-850-7744. (08/10)

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San Carlos UMC Dedicates New Youth, Adult Education Building During the past few months you may have noticed quite a bit of construction taking place at San Carlos United Methodist Church on Navajo Road. The construction was for a new Youth and Adult Education building, which was dedicated on Sunday, July 18th.

This is a very exciting time for San Carlos UMC as they hope the new will be a location of support and outreach to the people in the community.

Some of the programs they hope to include are a school study program, computer lab, and adult computer literacy program.

The new building includes a new kitchen, in which the congregation donated "shower gifts" to stock the kitchen with supplies. These items are now unpacked and the kitchen is ready for Wednesday night youth dinners.

During the dedication, Pastor Sue Farley reminded everyone that while the construction is done, the congregation's real work begins as they increase their focus educating youth, adults and creating new ministries to meet vision goals.

From left, Jim Barta, Cody Clark, Pastors After the dedication all ages gathSue Farley and Brent Ross, and Bob ered to celebrate with an ice cream social Zentmyer cut a ribbon dedicating the new in the new building and surrounding patio Youth and Adult Education Building. area. Pastor Brent Ross promised to initiate the carpet by being the first to spill food, but surprisingly another adult beat him to it.

There were construction stories, questions about the media, oohs and ahs about the new kitchen, children playing and laughter as 100 people gathered to celebrate.

The building is open on Sundays. Come in and walk around. Cody Clark, the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, is glad to answer any questions you have about the building and our youth ministries.

For more information about San Carlos United Methodist Church ministries, visit www.sancarlosumc.org or call (619) 464-4331.

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parking lot at Bushy Hill Drive and Father Junipero Serra Trail, across from Kumeyaay Campground.

Twilight Walk on Saturday, August 21 at 6:45 p.m. meets at Kumeyaay Lake Campground entry station. Enjoy this popular evening walk of discovery to experience the many changes that occur in the park at dusk. We hope to observe crepuscular and the emerging nocturnal activity of the animals that call Mission Trails home.

Budding bird watchers can increase their skills a free Birding Basics class at the Visitor Center at 1 p.m., Saturday, August 28.

Visit www.mtrp.org for more information or call (619) 668-3281.

Experience Nature's Natural Garden At Mission Trails Park

By Chris Axtmann Mission Trails Regional Park offers a series of walks throughout the summer, each led by a different naturalist. Learn about our wild and natural environment protected right here in your neighborhood. Trail Guides connect you to plants and creatures, have you observe scent and motion, identify habitats, and help you understand ecozones surviving the arid weather. Our walks are free, very interesting, and geared towards all ages and interests.

Sturdy shoes, hat, water and sunscreen are recommended.

Morning walks are offered every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday from 9:30-11:00 a.m. while the air is fresh and cool. Start from the park's Visitor and Interpretive Center, One Father Junipero Serra Trail. Or enjoy a different perspective of the park with a walk starting from the Kumeyaay Lake Campground Entry Station, Two Father Junipero Serra Trail.

These walks are offered on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month, from 8:30-10:00 a.m. and take in the historic Old Mission Dam. Wildlife Tracking walk is an 8:30 a.m. adventure held on the first Saturday of every month for two fun-filled hours of "dirt time." Learn the art of discovering signs left behind by our resident creatures. We meet at the Visitor Center.

The Owl Prowl is a real hoot, Friday, August 20, at 7:30 p.m.! This is a fantastic evening walk in search of owls emerging at dusk. Listen for their calls, but not their wings which are adapted for silent flight. Learn more about these fearless hunters. Meet in the dirt

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