July 9, 2010
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Volume XVI – Number VI
Former Mission Trails Little Leaguer Picked In MLB Draft
Local Scouts To Attend National Jamboree, Celebrate 100th Anniversary Of Scouting
San Carlos Teen Surprised With Dream Call
By Ryan Mortensen National Jamboree Hometown News Correspondent In 1910, an American businessman wandered lost on the foggy streets of London, England until a boy found him and helped him get to his destination. When the businessman offered the boy money for his deed, he declined saying, "I'm just doing my good turn for the day." The man was stunned by the boy's polite nature and asked locals until he discovered that the boy was one of Britain's Boy Scouts. The businessman took the idea back to America where he later founded what was to become the Boy Scouts of America. For 100 years, scouts have grown continually spreading to every state in America, providing millions of hours of cheerful community service to a host of local and national agencies. To celebrate 100 years of service, the BSA is holding a 100th anniversary celebration jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia with over 45,000 scouts and adult scouters expected to be in attendance. Fort A.P. Hill will be transformed into the seventh largest city in the state for the event. More than 30 local scouts Ryan Mortensen will depart for Fort A.P. Hill this month as part of the Troop 701 contingent for this 10-day anniversary celebration. The Scouts of Troop 701 have spent the past several months preparing for their crosscountry expedition, with a series of fundraisers to help offset the cost of the trip. Participants have also attended a series of lectures from emergency first aid and CPR to the proper method for escaping from a city bus. Should the time come, the scouts of Troop 701 will be able to handle most emergencies that could present themselves during the jamboree. As July 26th, the first day of the jamboree, draws closer, Troop 701 will be prepared
By Jeff Barnes
Kevin Kleis, Jr. dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player since he started playing on the Mission Trails Little League at the age of seven. Little did the 18-year-old know that after playing just 3 1/3 innings in high Pitcher, Kevin school and pitching for Kleis, Jr. was one year at a commupicked in the nity college, he would MLB draft by get the chance to play the Pittsburgh Major League Baseball. Pirates after his The young, aspirfreshman year ing pitcher was working at Grossmont out at home the first Community week of June when he College. got the call of his life.
An MLB scout with the Pittsburgh Pirates called to let Kevin know he was drafted in the 27th round, pick #807. "I was so excited, it felt surreal" Kevin said. "After I got the call, it really opened my eyes." Kevin's mom was at work when she learned the exciting news. "All of a sudden my phone started ringing. It kept ringing," Lynne Kleis said. "Everyone was calling me - I couldn't believe it." It has taken Kevin years of determination, focus and hard work to earn an MLB draft pick. As a little leaguer, Kevin pitched and played first base. His hard work earned him a spot on the San Diego Stars travel team. Kevin made two trips to Cooperstown, NY to play at Dreams Park, and he also played in a tournament in Hawaii. continued on page 12
Flower Baskets Enhance Local Streetscape The hanging flower baskets, a beautification project that has been in progress since 2008, has come into completion in 2010. In March of 2008, the College Area Business Improvement District's (BID) Design Committee brainstormed projects they could implement to improve the appearance of the District. The idea that received the most attention was that of installing hanging flower baskets throughout the District. The goal was to install 22 hanging baskets in a pilot Flower Baskets hanging from area of the Enhanced Maintenance Assessment District a street pole in front of The EMAD): College Ave. and El Cajon Blvd intersection. Egyptian Team Room on The Committee referenced other BID's that had College Avenue. similar projects and concluded that the best plan of action was to hire a landscape architect to design the baskets, and hire someone to produce/maintain the baskets. After receiving multiple proposals, the Committee joined with David Reed Landscape continued on page 11
City Of San Diego To Change Trash Schedules ‘A New Way of Doing Business’ to Save Taxpayers $4.4 Million Starting the week of July save the City $4.4 million and reduce the 12th, the City of San Diego's workforce by 40 positions. Environmental Services De"This is a new way of doing business partment (ESD) will implefor us as we continue to look for ways to ment new, more efficient streamline our operations and reduce the routes for trash, recycling and yard waste cost to taxpayers without compromising the collection services. quality of service that residents expect from The redesigned routes require drivers us," ESD Director Chris Gonaver said. to work 10-hour shifts each day, which will Trash, recycling and some yard waste
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Kroc Community Center Celebrates Eight Years Facility Serves As 'Flagship And Model' For Other Facilities Nationwide By Jeff Barnes When The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Rolando was dedicated eight years ago, Mrs. Kroc said she hoped the center would serve tens of thousands of people each year. In just eight years, the innovative community center has served more than 7 million people. Captain John Van Cleef said the facility couldn't be happier to have met and exceeded Mrs. Kroc's dream and vision in such a tremendous way. "It's nice to know that it's been that kind of place in the community where people are coming and responding to what the dream and vision of this place is all about," Van Cleef said. "We're providing programs, which are really opportunities that meet the needs of our community." The Kroc Center offers a variety of programs year round including day camps, swimming lessons, a ropes course and rock wall, ice skating, sports, dance, cheer, cooking, stomp and theatre. The day camp program is very popular in the summer months, with up to 350 kids attending each day. Van Cleef said the facility's programs are made possible by an incredible staff and continued on page 13
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Radio Talk Show Host Mark Larson To Headline Navajo Canyon Republican Women Meeting By Judy McCarty Popular radio talk show host Mark Larson will highlight a "Meet, Greet and Eat" evening hosted by Navajo Canyon Republican Women for their members, guests and Republican candidates on Tuesday evening, July 20th, at 5:30 p.m. The event will be held at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church at 6556 Park Ridge Blvd. in San Carlos. Cost is $5 to cover the cost of the buffet, including wine. Spouses are welcome. Please e-mail mcatesfamily@cox.net or call (619) 6972235 for reservations. Mark Larson's San Diego program airs on 1170 AM KCBQ weekdays from 7:00-9:00 a.m. Larson is known for his humor and insight on current political issues, which is what he will be sharing. Mark Larson continued on page 10
Summer day camps at The Kroc Center attract up to 350 youth each day.
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Learning, Service Focus Of SDSU Study Abroad Trip By Gina Jacobs, SDSU Michelle Long will never forget the scene that greeted her and dozens of other San Diego State students as they pulled up to a school in the tiny town of Kongwa in Tanzania. There, on the side of the road, nearly 1,000 students and villagers cheered, played drums and sang songs of praise and thankfulness to welcome them. "It was almost more than I could handle," the liberal studies senior said. "I still get goose bumps every time I describe the event." Long's memorable international experience was part of a university study-abroad, service-learning trip to Tanzania this summer. The Tanzania Experience was a yearlong endeavor that began when SDSU theater professor Peter Larlham visited the Kwonga school he attended as a young boy. During a visit two years ago, Larlham toured his former school and was devastated Michelle Long was one of 15 SDSU to see the condition of the school's library. students who traveled to Tanzania, "(It) consisted of less than 10 books in a Africa to present supplies and tiny, dirty space," said Chris Frost, associate equipment to school children. dean of undergraduate studies, whom Larlham came to with hopes of activating a campuswide initiative. "Peter promised to 'send back a box of books'; little did he, or the villagers of Kongwza, know what was to blossom from that seed of a promise." Larlham sprang into action upon returning to San Diego. Several student organizations, led by Phi Kappa Phi and the Honors Council, took up the cause and collected more than 4,000 books, in English, over the course of the 2009-10 school year. Along the way they also collected art supplies and sports equipment, and purchased an additional 1,500 books in Swahili for the school. Fifteen SDSU students and six faculty members made the 14-day trip to present the books to the school. They spent several days helping to beautify the school grounds and getting acquainted with the children. Students also gave all of the youngsters SDSU backpacks, donated by the Division of Student Affairs, with a book and a treat hidden in each pack. Shipped months ahead of time, the books were held in customs, so SDSU students were not able to put them on the newly painted shelves. But when the school receives them later this summer, the shipping container will be used for additional space, much in the same way Haitians have made shipping containers their homes amid the rubble of the earthquake. The Tanzania Experience is one of many international opportunities offered year-round by SDSU's Office of International Programs. Last year, more than 1,600 SDSU students participated in study abroad opportunities in more than three dozen countries. "We see international experience as crucial for all students-a high impact learning experience for students that extends beyond the boundaries of the classroom," Frost said.
"Not only does the travel widen their scope of their world, but in this case it also teaches students about the value of international public service." SDSU has expanded its global reach over the past decade. Currently, there are 25 degree programs that require some international experience in order to graduate. In 2000, there was just one. For Michelle Long, the adventure abroad is something she will always value. "The biggest thing I will take away from this experience is that every person you meet will have an impact on you one way or another," she said, recalling in particular Vincent, the group's driver. "He was such a great guy and we got along so well that he even gave me a nickname'da da karakacha,'" Long said. "In English, it means 'crazy sister,' but in Swahili it means 'funny or outgoing.' "When he told me that, I felt pretty honored because once a person receives a nickname in Swahili, it means that the person giving the nickname feels a bond with the other person that is deeper than just acquaintances. And since I received the nickname from someone I will always remember, it is even more special to me." During the rest of the trip, the group toured East Africa, making stops at the spice plantations in Zanzibar, the waterfalls at Mikumi National Park and a safari in the Selous Game Reserve. "I would encourage all students to study abroad," Long said. "If you think it's impossible or you can't afford it, you're wrong. For the longest time, I thought I wasn't able to go because of my financial situation, but there are people out there who want to help. So don't give up quickly just because you don't think you have the time or money to go. Of all of the experiences you will have in life, it will definitely be among the most memorable."
Ask The Cop By Officer Christina Burhans, San Diego Police Department Eastern Division E-mail: AskTheCop@MissionTimesCourier.com Q: I enjoy reading your column in the Mission Times Courier, and I think it serves a good purpose. I kind of doubt that this will make your column but here it is anyway! At some point, in my estimation, the motto of law enforcement changed from "Serve and Protect" to "Taxation Without Representation". As a former Kindergarten teacher I used to teach a unit entitled "Community Helpers". A few years ago, in good conscience I had to stop. It has been my experience that police are busy handing out tickets for the express purpose of filling state and local coffers rather than actually protecting anyone from dangerous behavior. I was in the car with my Officer Christina Burhans husband (in Michigan) when he was picked out of a line of cars traveling on the highway together all in the right lane. When the officer gave him the ticket my husband was astonished and asked why he was being given a ticket! The answer? "It has been a slow day". Wow, who was he protecting? Before moving to San Diego from Michigan I was involved in an accident where I ran into a car that was sitting in the middle of the road in a torrential raincontinued on page 3
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Ask The Cop, continued from page 2 By Barbara Cleves Anderson Early Sunday mornings at Lake Murray are people-sparse. The running population was really down on Sunday, June 5th because it was the day of the Rock 'n Roll Marathon. Runners had been training for months for the event. The surprise was that there were very good runners at the lake that day that didn't participate in the marathon. They included Ed who was called "Fast Eddie" (I don't think he is aware that I know that), Corrine, a nurse and others. Some of these runners don't do long runs, but they would tear up the marathon course if they trained with more mileage. Unless someone tells us that they are training for a marathon, it's difficult to know. The way that the lake road is positioned, we can't tell if someone is running two miles for fun or twenty miles to train. I thought about lake runner, David Bagley who ran the marathon and others who must have been battling the heat that day. Everyone I talked with later was disappointed in their times. Once a race is over, one thinks about the course and wonders if they could have cut off some time if only… or maybe not stopped at every stop to get a drink. Maybe they didn't eat the right food the night before, trained too much or not enough. The next day they start thinking of the next marathon and vow to get a better time. That is, forget- David Bagley ting how they felt running the last 26.2 miles. It is always the last .2 mile at the end of the race that's a killer. We are proud of David and the folks that test mind and body in triathlons or road races. It is always fun when one looks back at the race but few are able to spend a lifetime doing them. I quit doing races many years ago, and now I take it easy. I stop when I want to pet a dog or talk with someone and don't berate myself over it. Running is a joy in life and clears one head. You can eat more food without gaining too much weight. That enhances another joy of our lives… eating. Congratulations to all who ran the race - you did it! Don't be hard on yourselves. There's always next year. ***** The next lake road closure is due to be finished soon. The recent closure was at the end of San Carlos Bay to repair the road that sustained a sinkhole during the rainy season. The construction and placement of the concrete form to bring runoff to the lake was done in record time. Reservoir Keeper Gayle Havens, her assistant Ruben Nava and the rest of the staff did a terrific job of directing us around the detour that they created. cont’d on page 10
storm with no lights on. There were animals in the road, all kinds of extenuating circumstances. I went to court to discuss the ticket I received and because I arrived early and was located in the right seat, apparently, I was able to hear the discussion that the police officers had with the individuals there. I heard more than 30 conversations and you know what? Every single ticket (including mine) was downgraded to something unreportable, like blockading. Is it even possible in that room that day that none of those people were dangerous drivers? Who is being protected? All law enforcement really wanted was the money from the fines. Upon moving here, most of the people we met were quick to tell us where the speed traps were and the cost of tickets ($450.00). I am a very good driver and I am afraid to go anywhere because our budget won't allow for a cost like that. It also seems highly capricious. Not surprisingly, this topic comes up frequently because it is so widespread. If there is an explanation for this that could make me feel better about law enforcement I have yet to hear it. Will I hear something from you? I would really feel better about this that I do. A: Most people have experienced the "oh no" feeling after seeing a police car in their rear view mirror. Traffic enforcement is the most recognizable function as a marked police car is easy to see and the majority of the public has been pulled over at some point in their lifetime. But what many do not realize is although traffic enforcement has punitive consequences (i.e. court fees and fines), there are true benefits to the enforcement, like traffic safety and apprehension of criminals. Police officers protect lives and property, identify and apprehend offenders through the enforcement of laws. These laws include enforcement of state laws, city ordinances and violations of the vehicle code. Although money is generated through court fees and fines, that is not the purpose of enforcement. Some laws may seem minor in nature, but they are significant in that, laws protect the public. So the next time you see a car pulled over, remember that law enforcement may be doing more than writing a traffic citation. The officer may be apprehending a felon, child molester, murderer, or removing weapons and drugs from your community.
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More Vandalism To Artificial Turf At Pershing Middle School Vandalism to the artificial turf field at Pershing Middle School has been reported by Terry Cords, president of Crusader Soccer Club. "This is the first vandalism to the field itself in over a year," Cords said. "It occurred in the southeast portion of the field, just off the playing area." The matter has been reported to the police. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Ed Zwibel, the San Diego Police Department's Community Relations Officer for our area at (858) 495-7943. "This is a prime sports field complex we share with the San Diego Unified School District and the City of San Diego's Park and Recreation Department and our community," Cords said. "I'm asking everyone using or living close to the field to be alert and to contact the police department's business office at (619) 231-5000 if they see or hear anything suspicious at the field."
Grantville Vacancy Announced On Navajo Community Planners Mark Rawlins, Chair of Navajo Community Planners, Inc. (NCPI) has announced a vacancy for a Grantville representative. This community organization oversees all land-use issues for Grantville, Allied Gardens, Del Cerro and San Carlos. The term will expire in March of 2011. An election to fill the unexpired term will be held at the next NCPI meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 19th at Temple Emanu-El. To be a candidate, you must be a resident or business owner in the Grantville area. If you’re interested in running, please contact Mark Rawlins for a nomination form at (619) 8889140.
Mission Trails is Alive This Summer If you are looking for something for your children to do this summer, we have two programs specifically for them presented by the Mission Trails Foundation. Nature Adventures with
Linda Hawley is for children of all ages from 9:00-10:30 a.m. the week of July 1418. Each day is a different topic and the cost is $5.00 per child per class. Children may attend one or all five classes. We also have two remaining weeklong programs with Alicia Berg: "The Art of Science" July 19-23, and "Creepy Crawlies" August 9-13. These classes are for children 6-12 and run from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. each day. The cost is $105.00 per child per session. For more information on both programs including registration and child liability forms, visit www.mtrp.org, and click on "Additional Information" under the headline "Children's Summer Classes at Mission Trails." The Visitor Center is a great place to visit this summer. The nearly 15,000 square foot facility is always cool and comfortable and offers a great variety of displays, a nature related art gallery, exhibits and even movies in our 97-seat BluRay vision theater. Learn about the park’s history, the Kumeyaay Indians, natural plant and animal communities, and the various activities and destinations available within the park. In addition to our webpage, www.mtrp.org, where you will find valuable information about all aspects of Mission Trails, you will now also find us on Facebook. Just type “Mission Trails Regional Park” into the search bar to locate the page. You can also sign up for our free e-Newsletter by visiting our web site or Facebook page.
College View Estates Association Hosts Block Party
The College View Estates Association (representing the neighborhood immediately west of SDSU) celebrated 10 years of great block parties in June. The annual block party attracted about 150 neighbors, grandchildren and people who grew up in the area. Festivities included the ever popular chili bake-off (won by Matt Taggert) and dessert contest (won by Marialuisa Kaprielian, pictured right, for her carrot cake with home grown carrots), the six-foot grill for burgers and dogs, watermelon eating contest, water balloon toss, and a 60-foot inflatable obstacle course. Cynthia Harris, representing Councilmember Marti Emerald, crowned Cindy Sharp queen of the block party for her efforts organizing the CVEA block party.
Experience Natural Garden at Mission Trails Regional Park By Chris Axtmann Mission Trails offers a series of walks throughout the summer, each led by a different naturalist. Learn about our wild and natural environment with over 5,800 acres protected here, right in your neighborhood. Morning walks are special, when the air is fresh and still, and our evening walk is positively magical as twilight falls. Trail Guides will connect you to plants and creatures, have you observe scent and motion, identify habitats and 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. Walks are offered Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays, from 9:30-11:00 a.m., starting from the park's Visitor and Interpretive Center, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos. Walks are also offered on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month, from 8:30-10:00 a.m., from Kumeyaay Lake Campground Entry Station, Two Father Junipero Serra Trail, at the San Carlos-Santee border. 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. Free and fun for the whole family! On July 3rd and August 7th, meet at the Visitor Center to track creatures in the chaparral, under oaks and along the river. Birding Walk is on Saturday, July 17th at 8:00 a.m. Join fellow birding enthusiasts led by a Trail Guide expert around the north side of Lake Murray. It's a great way to increase your family's awareness and natural interest in the outdoors and the backyard. Meet at the dirt parking lot off Murray Park Drive at the north entrance to Lake Murray. To increase your skills in using a field guide, binoculars and bird identification, be sure to take our free Birding Basics class at the Visitor Center at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 31st. Twilight Walk on Saturday, July 17th at 7:15 p.m. meets at Kumeyaay Lake Campground entry station. Enjoy this very popular evening walk of discovery to experience the many changes that occur in the park at dusk. A great horned owl was spotted on last month's walk! Visit www.mtrp.org for more information, or call (619) 668-3281. Special request walks can be arranged by contacting Ranger, Heidi Gutknecht at (619) 668-3279 or hgutknecht@mtrp.org.
Fine Art Exhibition Now On Display At Mission Trails Regional Park The Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation is pleased to present "Foothills 5: Five Artists, Five Media", a fine-art exhibition of paintings by five award-winning artists from the Foothills Art Association in La Mesa. The exhibition will be on display through July 16th. The Foothills 5 Artists will be exhibiting in their preferred media. The artists include: L.J. Crowe: Acrylic; Loretta Deczynski: Colored Pencil; Jennifer Meeder: Watercolor; Hazel Ross: Oil and Carolyn Teincuff: Pastel "Foothills Five: Five Artists, Five Media," will be on display in the beautiful Mission Trails Gallery located in the 14,700 square foot air conditioned Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor and Interpretive Center. The Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center is open daily continued on page 5
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continued from page 4 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and is located at: One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, 92119. Admission is free. For more information, contact Shandel Gamer, Art Coordinator, at (619) 562-5791 or Roland Roberge, MTRP Foundation at (619) 668-3280.
so we are looking for someone to take over as Board President. You may also contact her at jhmccarty@cox.net. All of the above programs are free and open to the public. For more information, visit our web site www.sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org.
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San Carlos Friends of the Library June 15th marked the beginning of the Library's Summer Reading Program. This year's theme for our younger readers is "Make A Splash… Read!" Those who read a minimum of 10 books will win two Padres tickets and a bag of goodies. Additional prizes are awarded to those who read over 25 books. Friday mornings at 10:00 bring more summer fun to kids of all ages. Entertainers include (July 2) Hullabaloo; (July 9) Sparkles the Clown; (July 16) Extreme Rahim; (July 23) Craig Stone; (July 30) Mad Science; (Aug 6) Literature Comes to Life; and (Aug 13) Raggle Taggle. Visit our web site www.sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org for a description of these programs. "Make Waves at Your Library!" is the theme for our young adult summer reading program. Ten hours of reading gets you a t-shirt and a bag of swag. Additional hours of reading will reward you with a tote bag and a free book. Also for teens, Wii gaming on our 14-foot theater size screen is available on Wednesdays from 2:00-4:00 p.m., and Series Anime Films are shown on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:30 p.m. Free Cinema San Carlos is shown in the Community Room of the San Carlos Library on a theater sized screen. Family Fun Films are shown every Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Adult and young adult films are shown on Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m. Check our web site for movie titles and a complete description of how to be a part of the Summer Reading Program, which ends August 14th. From July 6th thru August 5th, David Stanley's acrylics on canvas will grace the walls of our Community Room. He’s an "Impressionistic Landscape Artist" and specializes in Western Landscapes. Be sure to place your vote for your favorite painting in the "People's Choice Award" voting box that hangs on the wall amongst the art work. Each previous month's favorite hangs in the main library for an additional month. On Wednesday, July 28th at 7:00 p.m., local author Arlette Gaffrey, will enthrall you with tales of her Native New Orleans. This successful writer of over four novels will also give the budding novelist some insights on how to have your works published. Read her books, Behind the Columns and A World of His Own. Due to the closure of the library over the 4th of July weekend, there was no July 3rd book sale. So save your pennies, and stock up during the August 7th Book Sale. Paperbacks are only 3/$1.00. 45% of our titles are new each month, and we have a large selection of children's books available. The San Carlos Friends of the Library Board meets at 4:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month in the Community Room of the San Carlos Library. New volunteers and members are always welcome and needed. Elections for the new Board will occur in September. Please leave a message at the library for Board President, Judy McCarty with your name, phone number and area of interest. Judy would like to retire from her position,
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Activities for both adults and children are numerous, fun and FREE. The Friends will be underwriting any costs. Adults may enjoy a Hatha Yoga class for all levels, including beginners. The classes began on Tuesday, July 7th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and continue throughout July. Call the library to register. On Tuesday, July 20th, the Friends will present an Oasis class from 1:30-3:00 p.m. entitled "Multiple Intelligences: Which Way Are You Intelligent?" The next class, "The History of Balboa Park", will be held August 17th. Once again, the library will have a summer reading program for young people of all ages. Completion of 10 books can earn prizes. Get all the details and a log on which to list all completed books at the library. Start now! continued on page 10
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ArtReach Visits Gage Elementary for Art, Fun Students Work Together On Dream Quilts With Nature Themes Do you know what a tint is? How do you show perspective in a landscape? What shapes and lines make a butterfly? What are the benefits of collaboration? The students at Gage Elementary School in Allied Gardens discovered the answer to these and other art-related questions on May 24, 25, 27, 28 and June 4 when ArtReach visited the campus. ArtReach is a non-profit visual art education organization that takes artists into elementary schools throughout the county for hands-on art experiences. ArtReach artist, Elizabeth Morton worked with all of the students at Gage (over 400) to translate line, shapes, color and Gage students work imagination into collaborative Dream Quilts. on a collaborative This week of art was funded by a grant from Chairwoman Dream Quilt during Pam Slater-Price. ArtReach uses such grants to work with students an ArtReach at elementary schools that would otherwise have few or no art workshop. experiences during the year. Artists share their own work, teach a lesson that includes California State Visual Arts Standards and encourage students to find the artist within during the hands-on workshop. The Dream Quilt project allows students to practice art principles in a collaborative manner, working side by side on a "quilt" of squares that morph into amazing original art work. To learn more about ArtReach, visit www.artreachsandiego.org.
Builders Club Installed At Lewis Middle School The Lewis Middle School Builder's Club, held its annual installation party at Filippi's Pizza Grotto on Thursday, June 17th honoring their outgoing president, Ellen Brown, and welcoming new president for the 2010-11 school year, Briana Pinto. Other officers inducted at the well-attended Pizza Party and installation included Vice President, Kellie Imlay, Secretary Sarah Sawyer, and Treasurer, Rachel Schmeltzer. Nine members of the sponsoring Kiwanis Club of
Grantville-Allied Gardens were present along with many spouses and children, plus many parents of members of the Builders Club. The teacher-advisor to the Builders Club, Mrs. Nadia Enrile Nelson was awarded a special honor by secret ballot of the students to determine who did the most in the community to help the Club and the community. That award was presented by Kiwanis Advisor, Byron Y. Newman to Mrs. Nelson. Many very clever and funny awards were given out Happy Tails Pet Sitting to members like the one to In Home Pet Service Kellie Imlay for being the Joan Farrell Member Pet Sitters International smallest and most talkative member of the club. Licensed and Insured Ellen Brown gave an eloServing Tierrasanta, Allied Gardens, San Carlos, Del Cerro and more... quent goodbye oration, exExperienced Vet Assistant plaining how much being in All Species Care Builders Club for three years 619 871 5583 Satisfied Pet Guarantee had helped her in so many ways.
Patrick Henry High School - Important Registration Dates All Patrick Henry High students should plan to attend Registration on their designated dates: Aug. 24, 8:00-11:00 a.m. or 1:00-2:30 p.m., New Student Enrollment; Aug. 25, 8:00-11:00 a.m., Freshman Registration - A-L; Aug. 26, 8:00-11:00 a.m., Freshman Registration - M-Z; Aug. 26, 1:00-2:30 p.m., New Student Enrollment; Aug. 27, 8:0011:00 a.m., Sophomore Registration; Aug. 30, 8:00-11:00 a.m., Junior Registration; Aug. 30, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Link Crew/Patriot Camp; Aug. 31, 8:00-11:00 a.m., Senior Registration; Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, 1:00-2:30 p.m., New Student Enrollment. Registration is gradelevel specific so students won't be able to switch to a different day. A packet of information continued on page 7
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continued from page 6 and forms will be mailed to homes early in July. Newly enrolled students should also attend Registration but may bypass the first three stations. Registration involves submitting required district forms, verifying your residency, receiving your school ID card, making desired purchases like an ASB sticker, a discounted ticket to the Welcome Back Dance in September, yearbook, and PE clothes, receiving your draft class schedule for the new school year and your textbooks. Also, this is the ideal time for returning students to clear up any school debts to start the year off right! Patriot Camp is a fun and informative orientation for all new students to Patrick Henry which includes a tour to acquaint you with the campus so your first day of school is easier for you. Also, new this year, Orientation will be held for parents of 9th graders and parents of students new to Patrick Henry. Two sessions are scheduled; please attend whichever one best fits your schedule. The first session will be from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 30th, to coincide with the last hour of Patriot Camp. The second session will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on August 30th. Both sessions will be held in the auditorium. All new parents are strongly encouraged to attend to learn important information regarding graduation requirements, attendance, extra-curricular activities, athletics, and much more. We welcome parent volunteers to help us at registration. In fact, 25 parents are needed each registration day. We provide snack bags for our volunteers and instructions at each station. Also, students of parent volunteers may start their registration process at 7:45 a.m. before the rest of their class begins as a token of our appreciation for your help. That's right - no standing in long lines! So please, if you are available to help any or all of these days, contact our parent volunteer coordinator, Mary Vencill at jacksonsmom.phhs@cox.net who will be able to work out a registration/volunteer schedule with you. Questions about Registration? Contact Tracy Williams, Supervising Administrative Assistant at twilliams1@sandi.net. Students who don't attend Registration in August will meet in the amphitheater the first day of school to register before going to their first period class.
Beauty and the Beast At Pershing Middle School Pershing Middle School continues to be proud of its Drama students as they perform play after pay with equal grace and style. The most recent Pershing production was Beauty and the Beast, presented on May 19, 20 and 21. Students from the area feeder elementary schools and the community enjoyed eight performances of this remarkable show. All shows were presented to a full house - a genuine tribute to the Pershing students. Pershing is especially proud of its philosophy of inclusion which welcomes all those who wish to participate. Students have an opportunity to perform on stage, work on the backstage crew or play in the band. They learn that all roles are significant to the success of the production as a whole. Pershing offers Drama classes to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students from beginning to advanced levels. The Drama students participate in various festivals throughout the year including the Technical Theatre and Acting Festivals at Grossmont College, the Improvisation Festival at Clairemont High School and the annual Shakespeare Festival in Balboa Park. They also perform for open house and present class projects to individual class within the school. Selected students move on to specialized high school Drama programs and participate in Drama camps and local community theatre. For further information regarding Pershing Middle School's Drama program, please contact the Drama teacher, Mrs. Terry Miller, at (619) 465-3234 ext. 411
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Home Improvement Feature: Ideal Plumbing - 3 Generations Working Together In Allied Gardens
Del Cerro Designer Recognized By American Society of Interior Designers
In 1960, with their second baby on the way, Don and Barbara Teemsma opened Ideal Plumbing & Heating. Fifteen days later, Don Jr. was born. Now 50 years later, Don Jr. is running the family business, and his son Dustin is involved in the day-to-day operations. Don spent his early years in the family hardware store learning the ins and outs of all kinds of home repair needs. As a teenager, instead of attending the local high school Patrick Henry, Don learned building trades at Wright Brothers Vocational High School. Don's educational foundation has served Ideal well, allowing the company's services to expand and include air conditioning, electrical, plus kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Ideal serves both residential and commercial customers, providing them with a wide range of services like routine maintenance, repair, replacement and new installation. Melissa Teemsma, Don's wife, and Don's brother, Dan Teemsma, work on the daily efforts to manage the 60 to 70 jobs per day. Along with five family members, thirty-four additional employees are part of Ideal's work family. Ideal is well staffed with outstanding, talented people who love the industry and the people they serve. In Ideal's store you will find one of their best ambassadors of good will - fondly known as Mr. Bill. Bill helps those who want to do it themselves. He will get you the right part and if you need it, he will even show you how to do it. On occasion he will say you need to hire Ideal to fix that, but more often he gets you on your way with the right part and knowledge you need to fix it yourself. Ideal supports many local activities and foundations, including the recent Lake Murray July 4th Music Fest, SpringFest, Mission Trails Regional Park, Jacaranda Bowl Irrigation, Allied Gardens and San Carlos Kiwanis, local elementary, middle, and high schools, just to name a few. Ideal is happy to give back to the community who has supported them for over 50 years. Whatever your needs Ideal will help you find a solution. Stop by or call - they're your neighborhood plumbing, drain cleaning, electrical, heating, and air specialist.
The San Diego Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers has recognized Christine Diveley of Del Cerro for her unique bathroom design. The design for a condominium in Pacific Beach was inspired by the client's outstanding collection of Asian art. The goal was to create a simple and modern interior with an Eastern flair. The small bathroom located off the den/living room area was essentially used as a powder room. For resale purposes, the client was determined to keep the existing shower. One of the challenges was to create a sophisticated powder room which will include a visually interesting shower. The other challenge was to follow the Homeowners' Association rules regarding flooring specifications: no hard surfaces like tile or stone were authorized. The designer selected a natural material, cork tiles. Design included space planning, finishes, flooring, lighting design and accessorizing. The location of the plumbing was not altered. The only modification was to replace the existing door by a solid mahogany pocket door. The annual competition is judged by design peers from another state (this year, Arizona), making the awards highly desirable and hard to get. "Having the recognition from my peers means so much to me," Diveley said. "This award is extremely meaningful as it is not just a vote from the public but from professionals with an acute vision and experience in this field."
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Friends of Lake Murray, continued from page 3
to proudly represent San Diego County alongside scouts from every county nationwide. Editor's note: The Mission Times Courier is proud to be a media sponsor of Troop 701's trip to the BSA National Jamboree. Eagle Scout, Ryan Mortensen, will be serving as our Hometown News Correspondent. The 17-year-old scout will be writing articles about scouts' experiences during the jamboree. Stories will be posted on our web site at www.MissionTimesCourier.com during the jamboree, which starts July 26th. We'll also be publishing highlights of Ryan's coverage in the August issue of the Mission Times Courier. We look forward to your reports, Ryan!
They kept us safe and informed. We’re now readying ourselves for a much longer closure, but it may be easier to live with. An 18-27" plastic durable sewage pipe will replace a smaller old clay pipe that runs under the diversion ditch. If the old pipe breaks, the effluent would undoubtedly run into the lake - our drinking water source. The construction company is waiting for permits to start work on the City of San Diego Wastewater project. The gate at the end of Del Cerro Bay (the 2 ¾ mark) will be closed to lake visitors. The whole pipe exchange is three miles long from the bottom of Cowles Mountain (under Navajo Road), through the golf course, parking lot, lake road and south through the canyon behind the dam. The work will be done in increments to accommodate
Trash Collection Schedules, continued from front page collection crews will be working longer hours and all collection routes have been redesigned. Many city residents will also see changes in their bi-weekly schedule for recyclables and yard waste collection. Waste containers must be placed at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day. In June, 18-month calendars reflecting the new collection schedules were mailed to residents. The City's trash, recycling and yard waste collection schedule will no longer observe Veteran's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day and Cesar Chavez Day. Trash, recycling and yard waste collection will continue during those holiday weeks on the regular Monday thru Friday collection schedules. Collection will continue to be delayed by one day following Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day holidays. However, in December 2010, collection will occur on December 24th and December 31st allowing employees to enjoy the Christmas and New Year's holidays at home with their families. Residents can view information regarding changes to collection schedules by visiting www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services. The site also provides residents with the types of City collection services offered at their addresses, lists what can and cannot be recycled in their blue recycling bin, and displays the City's recognized holidays when trash, recycling and yard waste collections are delayed by one day. For more info on the schedule, please call ESD's Customer Service at (858) 694-7000.
Mark Larson, continued from front page Republican candidates in the November election will also be on hand to 'meet, greet and eat' with those attending and will have their literature and yard signs available. This fall, we'll begin our countdown to elections with another RAP (Republicans Analyzing Politics) Session on September 16th, our regular luncheon meeting September 21st (third Tuesday this month only) at The Brigantine Restaurant, and our Fall Fashion fundraiser at Tom Ham's Lighthouse on October 12th. We'll also be doing the grass roots activities necessary to support our favorite candidates. We'd love to have you join us! Email waskahwhelan@aol.com (subject line NCRWF) or call (619) 222-5268 for more information.
continued from page 5 A program of utmost interest for children will be Drawing for Kids - Arts and Nature. All supplies will be provided. The classes taught by Ms. Lisa De Mattei will begin on Tuesday, July 13th. Four different art classes, all age appropriate, will be taught on Tuesday afternoons from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Space is limited, so sign up early at the library to learn more and register. There will be no book sales over the summer, but gently used books may be donated at the library for our next sale on October 30th.
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Architects and later with Mission Hills Nursery. David Reed presented his conceptual Drawings and designs to the committee and explained in detail the plant pallet, the equipment information, the conceptual drawing and a cost estimate on production. A City of San Diego Encroachment Maintenance and Removal Agreement was obtained to permit the installation of the baskets along El Cajon Boulevard within the EMAD boundaries. Mission Hills Nursery maintained the flowers, once planted in the baskets, for a month to ensure the plants acclimated. On June 3rd, the hanging flower baskets were installed onto the street poles by Décor Plan, the College Area's current banner installer. The landscape contractor for the area, Valdez Landscape, began maintaining the baskets once they were installed. The baskets are watered once a week or more depending on weather requirements. The baskets have taken nicely to their new locations and add splashes of color to the Boulevard. The pilot area has been and will continue to be an opportunity to discover what works and what doesn't work with the installation and maintenance of the baskets. If the baskets thrive and survive over the trial period, the intent is to expand the flower baskets to other areas down the Boulevard. Steps have already been taken to ensure the expansion runs smoothly in the future.
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Kevin Kleis, continued from front page In high school, Kevin worked hard to get appearances on the mound, but the Grossmont High Foothiller said he didn't get enough opportunities to prove himself. During his junior year, he pitched just 1 1/3 innings and only 2 innings in his senior year. Kevin refused to get discouraged and give up. "I'm very proud to know that he stuck with it no matter what he was told or how much he sat on the bench," Kevin's mom said. "When he did get chances to prove himself, he played really well." Kevin continued to practice hard in high school and focused on staying in shape in hopes that he would get the chance to play professional baseball some day. While some of his high school teammates were awarded baseball scholarships to universities, Kevin stayed local and tried his arm as a pitcher for Grossmont College. About half way through the fall season, MLB scouts were taking notice of Kevin's arm. The scouts were very impressed with the Griffin's abilities as a closing pitcher. As the season went on, Kevin worked harder and continued to demonstrate his abilities on the mound. Scouts stayed in close contact with Kevin and his coaches, and eventually a scout from the Pittsburgh Pirates asked them to fill out a questionnaire. It was just after the end of his freshman year when the call came in, and Kevin learned his hard work had paid off. "I still wonder sometimes when I wake up if it's a dream or not because I never thought this day would ever come," Kevin said. The young pitcher now has a big decision to make - accept the draft pick or return to school in the fall to continue his college baseball career and hold out for a higher draft pick in the future. Kevin is leaning toward returning to the mound at Grossmont College for a second year and then perhaps playing for a university, locally or even back east. It's a decision most 18-year-olds could only imagine. "He had worked so hard and really put forth the effort," Kevin's mom said. "When (the call) happened, I was surprised. But then I said 'Good things come to good people.'" Kevin's younger brother, Connor, hopes to follow his older brother's footsteps. The 13-year-old plays in the Mission Trails Little League's Patriot Division. Kevin has some advice for his younger brother and other young athletes. "Set a goal and try to achieve it," Kevin said. "No matter what happens, never give up. It doesn't matter what other people think or say about you - just give it all of your ability."
Friends of Lake Murray, continued from page 11 fact that this project must be done. We’ll have an uninterrupted round-trip 5 ½ mile run, walk, bike or skate from Kiowa Street to the road closure. We can always double back to get more miles on the lake road. That is not too much of an inconvenience for a few months is it? We can handle it, and we will be kept informed as warranted. ***** Wow, we really enjoyed Dr. Joe Dolan's talk about black holes. The universe is at once an amazing and a scary place. It's so volatile. Kind of like our own planet, some of it of our own making. Our globe is beautiful, but humans make wars and oil leaks. That's why we take a notch of time to enjoy nature and let the stress of problems fade for a bit. ***** Calling on teachers, principals, churches and parents: We need children to participate in the Lake Murray I Love a Clean San Diego Cleanup on September 25th. You will be able to sign up online in August or the day of the pickup. It takes more time if you sign up the day of. We give community service slips to those who need them. For more information, you can call the I Love a Clean San Diego, which is part of JOJO GIORDANO the International Coastal REALTOR® Cleanup Day at (619) 2910103, visit www.ILACSD.org, or call Barbara at (619) 463-9706. California Realty ***** 2830 Shelter Island Dr. We don't have meetings San Diego, CA 92106 in August because it’s hot and DIRECT 619 995-5252 many people go on vacation. Email JoJoG@Prusd.com License No. 01718481 We'll resume our third ThursAn independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Alliance, Inc. day schedule in September and have Joe Hughes speak about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. On July 15th, Dr. Brad Hollingsworth of the San Diego Natural History Museum will talk to us. He is the herpetologist there and will talk Owner: Barbara Naddy about rattlesnakes. We can ask him about Caring For Our Community’s other reptiles, too. I want to Dogs Since 1985 know why lizards do pushups. Richard, a lake runner Only The Owner Grooms Your Dog and outdoors person, said that Friendly, Concerned Service he heard they're trying to get their depth perception. We'll find out. (Call for Appointment) For more information, 7525 Mission Gorge Rd. at Princess View call Barbara at (619) 463We accept competitor's coupons. One discount per visit. 9706.
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Kroc Center, continued from front page community investment. About 1,200 people volunteer at the facility each year. The facility recently completed a successful "Heroes to the Heart" fundraising campaign. From April 13th to May 8th, 126 volunteers raised $68,000 for scholarships. While 95% of Kroc Center members live within a 5-mile radius of the facility, programs such as ice skating, hockey and theatre attract people from across the county and beyond. The Kroc Center couldn't be happier with the impact it's had in its first eight years. The facility looks forward to generating more profound memories and making a difference in the lives of countless people. "When people hear the words 'The Kroc Center,' I'd like people to be able to identify that this is the community's premier center for eternal life change," Van Cleef said. The Kroc Center continues to look for ways to improve its facilities. The facility has put in new lockers and purchased new equipment for the fitness center. Other possible improvements include expanding the fitness center, and making the pool deck and gymnasium friendlier with additional gathering space. The facility's dream improvement would be to add spectator seating to its beautiful ice arena. Spectator seating would enable the arena to host a variety of events. In addition to its program offerings, the facility serves as a venue for outside programs including the youth symphony, ballet, college graduations and theatre. The Kroc Center has served as the "flagship and model" for its sister facilities in San Francisco, Oregon, Idaho, Nebraska, Ohio and Georgia. By 2012, there will be 12 such facilities around the country. To learn more about The Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center's programs, volunteer opportunities and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.kroccenter.org. "This is your community center; we help take care of this and steward it, but this is the community's center," Van Cleef said. "It's a dignified gift to the community."
Allied Gardens Community Council - Grantville Redevelopment By Marilyn Reed, President AGCC The upcoming July 27th Allied Gardens Community Council (AGCC) Town Hall Meeting will feature Dan Monroe, Grantville Master Plan Project Manager for the City of San Diego. Assemblyman Marty Block was scheduled, but issues regarding California's budget crisis forced him to reschedule for our September meeting. Dan Monroe graciously accepted our invitation to speak in July on the progress of the Grantville Redevelopment Project and the issues that are currently confronting the process. Issues such as access to park space for future or present residents, the various scenarios for growth and development, traffic and parking needs, and proposed building heights within tentative redevelopment projects will be discussed. The meeting will be held at the Ascension Lutheran Church, 5106 Zion Avenue at 7:00 p.m. Besides holding Town Hall Meetings, AGCC has been involved for many years in maintaining the Jacaranda Bowl which is located at the base of Waring Road near I-8. Maintenance of this area has required help from the community, for which AGCC is greatly appreciative. Assistance has been generously given by Don Teemsma Jr. of Ideal Plumbing, Boy and Girl Scouts, and churches in the area. These are just a few of the individuals and groups that have been involved with us over the years caring for this gateway to our community. Now, the City has once again joined this list. I would like to thank Chris Pearson, with Councilmember Marti Emerald's office, for helping me contact Steve Lucas, Dept. of Parks and Recreation. Mr. Lucas has been a tremendous help. The cost of preventing the Bowl from being over run with weeds has been an expense that the AGCC Board has struggled to meet. Mr. Lucas has arranged for spraying and clearing of weeds as necessary. The Bowl is lined with Jacaranda trees which are now laden with beautiful lavender blossoms. These trees are a welcoming sight
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when entering our community, and with help we’ll be able to keep it just that way.
Del Cerro Action Council - Community May Benefit From Solar On Thursday, July 22nd, the Del Cerro Action Council (DCAC) will hold its quarterly meeting at Temple Emanu-El at 7:00 p.m. The program will feature a presentation to include Del Cerro in a pilot solar energy project - one that will use savings from solar energy to fund the participant's portion of this project. The DCAC Board and several community members received a briefing on the project and determined it has merit to present to residents to determine the true interest in the project. This would be a voluntary endeavor. Beginning July 1st, the City has cut back the amount of care medians will receive throughout the City. This will most likely have a significant impact on the Del Cerro Boulevard and College Avenue medians as well as medians on Waring and Navajo Roads. The fire season is upon us, and we have already had a couple of brush fires in Santee near Mission Trails Regional Park. Please make an effort to clear brush on your property particularly if you live on a canyon rim. If the brush adjacent to your property is City property, you need a permit from the City. If there are Gnatcatchers nesting in the brush, please note it's virtually impossible to receive a permit until nesting season ends Aug. 15th. If you are interested in purchasing a paver brick supporting the playground in the Princess del Cerro Park, please contact Michael McSweeney, treasurer of the DCAC at JMcswee007@aol.com. The Grantville Stakeholders Committee is set to meet on August 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the Mission Valley Church of the Nazarene. The City will present the traffic surveys that will help determine how many housing units could be built in Grantville as part of its redevelopment. If you have a community or City related concern, do not hesitate to contact me at jwilson2@cox.net. You will also find us on the web at delcerroactioncouncil@wordpress.com.
San Carlos Area Council News - Web Site, Projects Update By John F. Pilch, President The San Carlos Area Council (SCAC) did not meet on July 7th, mainly due to the July 4th holiday. We hope you joined us at the Lake Murray July 4th Music Fest and Fireworks event at Lake Murray Community Park. The SCAC supported the 13th annual family event with a donation and hope you donated too. It's a great neighborhood happening, which has been enjoyed by many residents in past years. In addition, the SCAC will not meet on August 4th, as we continue to work on the web site and the transition to an electronic newsletter. Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 1st at 7:00 p.m. at the San Carlos Branch Library, 7265 Jackson Dr. The speaker will be named at a later date. Please bear with us as the work continues. Many thanks to Craig Balben for his update of San Diego County Water Authority projects in Mission Trails Regional Park and to Martin Coghill for his update on the new Pipeline 4 Relining Project. The latter could once again affect traffic flow and quality of life in our community. The major roadway afcontinued on page 14
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continued from page 13 fected is Jackson Drive, from Mission Gorge Road to the Mission Trails Golf Course. Pipeline 4 runs under the road up the hill and makes a right turn at the golf course. Access portals measuring 20' by 50' are needed, but locations haven't yet been determined. We'll pass along that news when it's available. By way of an update on the projects in San Carlos, the applicant, who wishes to demolish the Valero station at Navajo and Jackson, didn't appear at the Navajo Community Planners, Inc. (NCPI) meeting on May 17th or June 21st. He was to bring the new plans, showing the proposed layout of the site, especially the proposed car wash. 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 been no activity on the application for a CUP for the child care center in a single-family residence at 6261 Jackson Drive. No application has been filed. The SCAC is conducting its membership renewal drive. Annual dues are $7.00 per household and $15.00 for a business in San Carlos. Make checks payable to "SCAC" and send to P.O. Box 19246, San Diego, CA 92159-0246. If you would like to become a member, e-mail 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. If you would like to receive information about speakers, meeting reminders and agendas, e-mail jfpilch@hotmail.com. Rest assured that your privacy will be respected. Finally, if you have an issue you wish us to consider or just have a question about the community, please contact me at (619) 462-1408 or by e-mail at jfpilch@hotmail.com. Thank you.
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La Mesa, Lake Murray Square Off In Little League Championship
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On June 16th, the La Mesa National Little League A's defeated the Lake Murray Little League A's 4-3 to capture the 2010 Tournament of Champions flag for District 33 in Little League baseball. The two teams were among the league champions in D33 that played over 10 days. Both teams had run up impressive records. Lake Murray hadn't lost a game during the tournament, and La Mesa National had only lost once all season including the playoffs. The Championship game was played at San Carlos Little League. Both teams had great pitching and defense all season, and it showed as La Mesa National jumped ahead early and held off a late Lake Murray rally. The game ended on a dramatic double play with Lake Murray having the tying and winning runs on base in the bottom of the 6th inning. On the majors side, the Lake Murray A's beat La Mesa National 12-0 to win the D33 majors Tournament of Champions flag. Now for many of the Little Leaguers, it's on to the All Stars and maybe another trip to the Little League World Series. We can't forget the 2009 Parkview Little League All Stars from Chula Vista winning and going all the way last year. There are 14 Little Leagues that make up District 33. Among them are Allied Gardens, La Mesa National, Lake Murray, Mission Trails, Rolando, San Carlos, Serra Mesa and Tierrasanta.
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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
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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
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IN HOME CARE 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 www.missiontrailsdentistry.com (619) 582-9700
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
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
LANDSCAPE “Water Wise Landscape” Sustainable Landscape, Organic Maintenance Green Design, Xeriscape, Rockgardens Synthetic Turf, Water Management CA Lic #633203 (800) 329-9887 www.aristocratlandscape.com
PAINTING Paint by Mike Interior / Exterior Painting Residential Repairs and Upgrades. Give Your Home a Fresh Look. Quality Workmanship you can Trust. CLSB# 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
Affordable Plumber Complete Home / Business Plumbing / Rooter. Top Quality, 24-hour Emergency. Lic# 696549 (619) 231-6670
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
POOL & SPA SVCS 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
SELF IMPROVEMENT Mathnasium Math Learning Center Math help for grades 2-12. WARNING: Your Child Could Become CRAZY about MATH 6690 Mission Gorge Rd, #Q (619) 281-MATH www.mathnasium.com
TILE CLEANING The Grout Medic Grout Problem? No Problem! “The stuff between the tiles” Clean & seal grout; Stain grout/ Change color; Tile regrouting & repair Remove & replace caulk Repair loose/hollow tiles FREE EVALUATION (619) 819-0262
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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. 8:30-12noon. By Appt.,619-644-3669. (12/ 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) 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. (08/10) 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) Creative Landscape - mowing, edging, trimming, weed control, fertilizer, pruning plants, shrubs, trees. Weekly/bi-weekly service. Cal Lic #736809. 30 years exp. 619-465-2237. (08/10) Gardening, landscape maintenance. Edge, mow, fertilizing, pruning, weeding. Repairs of fences, gates, sprinklers, lights. Planting: shrubs, trees, bulbs, roses, flowers. 33 years experience. Call 858-831-1722. (07/10) Lori’s House Cleaning Service: Reasonable rates, quality service, references. 619-582-9586. (07/10) 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) R & M Signs and Designs. Custom signs, banners, window decals, vehicle magnetics, storefront graphics, team sports, custom apparel. RMsignsdesigns.com. Excellent service. 619-287-8757. (07/10) 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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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). Lawn Maintenance, mowing, edging, trimming, clean-up disposal; weekly-bi-weekly, competitive rates. We install & make all repairs - all irrigation. In business since 1979. Call Darrell, 619-401-9835; 619-972-8744. #399433. (7/10) *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. (07/10) Beginning drum instruction. Graduating from 8th grade. Experienced with jazz, concert and classical honor bands, and rock. Teaching elementary-middle school kids. $10/45 minute lesson in my San Carlos home studio. Contact Carter flyingsticks@cox.net, 619-795-2578. (07/ 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, a bonded, licensed, insured pet & housesitting service offers daily
dog walks, cat care, vacation visits, overnight care, love, care & attention. 619-857-3674. (02/ 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. (07/11) Painting: $60 per average room. Exterior work also. Neat, clean and fast. Call today for your free estimate. 619-280-7752. (07/10) 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. (07/ 10)
FOR SALE Handsome, classy, large sofa. Good condition. Antique. Potential higher value recovered to your taste. $325 or best offer. 619-286-8666. (09/10) Firewood for Sale. 1/8 cord: $70. 1/4 cord: $125. 1/2 cord: $195. Full cord: $295. Call 619282-3562. (07/10) Tru-cut reel mower. 20" 7 blade front throw reel, 3.5 hp B & S engine, power wheels. Good cond. $160.00. 619-501-6522 (07/10) Wine Bottles - for home wine makers. Green or gold - ¾ liter. Clean, no labels, corkable. 20 cases @ $7 ea. El Cajon (619) 447-4117 (07/10) Limited edition DVD of Alan Silva & the Cosmik Originals 2009. Five dollars. Indie rock. Grunge. alansilvamusic@gmail.com (07/10)
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)
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) Palisades Presbyterian Church Summer 2010 KidJam - Children ages 3-12, dinner, games and Bible lesson. Jul 14, Aug 11 & 25 from 5:45-7:30 p.m. Cost: $4. Call 619-582-0852 to RSVP. Pool Parties-Jul 11 & Aug 22 at 12:45 p.m. Beach Day-Aug 8, 12:00-2:30 p.m. For more info, contact Palisades Presbyterian Church at 619-5820852 or www.palisadespres.org. (07/10) 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. (07/10) Junior Tennis Camps, July and August for kids ages 5 thru high school. 619- 644-1166. (07/10) San Carlos Pop Warner Football/Cheer, open to youth ages 5-15. Season starts Aug 2. Register online at www.scppw.net. Volunteers also wanted. E-mail scppw@yahoo.com to learn how you can help league continue to build. (07/10) Backyard Bombers 5-on-5 Flag Football League inaugural season opens with instructional clinics on July 11, 18 & 25 at 12:30 p.m. at Allied Gardens Recreation Center. First clinic free. www.backyardbombers.com. (07/10)
FOR RENT 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)
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NEIGHBOR NOTABLES Patrick Henry Girl Scouts Go For The Gold Four Patrick Henry High School students are among the 56 local Girl Scouts who earned the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award during 2010. Just 5.4% of Girl Scouts nationwide achieve this honor, the culmination of their Girl Scout Leadership Experience Each Girl Scout Gold Award recipient spends two to three years completing a seven-step process that includes exploring career interests, colleges, internships and jobs. It culminates when the girl plans, executes and evaluates a major service project based on a personal passion and that addresses the needs of a specific community. Cherise Goode of Patrick Henry's Class of 2010 is the daughter of Don and Cheryl Goode of San Carlos. She was a 13-year member of Cherise Goode Troop 3053, led by Barbara Lincoln. For her Gold Award project, Cherise collected 55 prom dresses and related accessories for disadvantaged girls and held a drive to provide school supplies for the homeless and at-risk upperclassmen at Monarch High School. Cherise will attend UC Berkeley in the fall. Third generation Girl Scout Jordan Hart of Del Cerro is the daughter of Emily Hart. Developing a Gold Award project around her love of children and interest in healthy eating, Jordan taught students at Ascension Lutheran Church's Children's Center to grow and prepare organic vegetables. Valerie Barnes, Gina Blizard and Beth Martin were Jordan's leaders during her 11 years of Girl Scout membership. Jordan Hart She plans to major in history at UCLA next year. Tom and Pam Koppel of Del Cerro are the parents of Rebecca Koppel. Rebecca introduced local middle school girls to lacrosse as a way to build their confidence and encourage them to be active. She hired coaches for a San Diego County league team, which she managed, and organized a board of parents to manage the team in the future. Diana Torres and Kathy Camper were Rebecca's leaders during her 13 years as a Girl Scout. Rebecca will soon enter Wesleyan University in Connecticut. Amanda Purcell will be a PHHS senior next year. She is the Rebecca Koppel daughter of Joseph Purcell and Leslie Purcell, who co-leads Amanda's Troop 3959 with Cindy Prodor. For her Gold Award project, Amanda created the Art 4 Kids Club that allowed Patrick Henry students to share their love of art with younger children at the Ronald McDonald House. Club members also helped those children do service projects so they, too, could experience the joys of aiding others. Girl Scouts, San Diego-Imperial Council President Solveig Deuprey and Chief Executive Officer Jo Dee C. Jacob presented the Gold Awards during a recent ceremony at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center. Former Girl Scout Beth Burns, San Diego State Amanda Purcell University's women's basketball coach, delivered the keynote address and met privately with the Gold Awardees to exchange ideas about leadership and perseverance. SDSU hosts Girl Scout nights at home games, and Coach Burns and her team volunteer at Girl Scouts' New Day 5K and other council events.
Del Cerro Residents Among Graduates Of Bishop's 100th Class Commencement 2010 was unforgettable for The Bishop's School's 100th graduating class. The Class of 1960 walked with the Class of 2010 to celebrate the School moving into the second century. As a special tribute, former Headmaster Michael W. Teitelman honored the Class of 2010 by awarding the Michael W. Teitelman Loyalty Cup and congratulating the seniors after they received their diplomas. The following Del Cerro residents graduated and received awards from The Bishop's School in La Jolla on Friday, May 28, 2010: Natalie Alvarez, daughter of Josie and Rafael Alvarez, received a Stephanie Blankenship Award, given to students who attend Bishop's for six years and made the honor roll each semester during those years. Caroline Earlier this year, Alvarez was inducted into the Cum Laude Society. Clowney She will attend University of Southern California. Caroline Clowney, daughter of Patricia and Frank Clowney, received a Stephanie Blankenship Award, given to students who attend Bishop's for six years and made the honor roll each semester during those years. She will attend Haverford College. The Bishop's School is a coeducational college preparatory independent day school consisting of grades six through twelve. Founded in 1909, the School is located in the center of La Jolla and affiliated with the Episcopal Church Natalie Alvarez
Patrick Henry Mentors - People Who Make A Difference By Candace Pauchnick It's with great pleasure for me to introduce community members Shelly Buono, Bob Dorren, Gail Hubbard, Paul Knowles and Pat Mountain who have made a difference in the lives of Patrick Henry High School students. These compassionate people came to our school in October 2009 and asked if they could take time during this school year to work with and mentor high-risk students who may not pass their required Senior Exhibition. The committee members said that during the previous year they enjoyed being on panels who listened to the seniors give their presentations. During this time one particular student didn't pass the exhibition, and they realized that some students need extra mentoring to prepare for this event. So they formed a mentoring committee this year to work with students to help prepare them for this special event. The committee worked with 10 struggling students and met with them twice, and sometimes three times, each month. Our dedicated Yvonne Walden, Patrick Henry's Outreach Specialist, organized the details of how, when and where the mentoring committee would meet with students. She provided places with computers since the students needed these for completing their exhibition requirements. She would e-mail teachers to remind them to send the students to the meeting place, and then she would physically hand out passes to each student for each
mentoring session. Without her faithful dedication, the mentoring project may have incurred many difficulties. Of the 10 students who began the mentoring program, seven of them passed with high scores. One student moved to another high school, and two didn't have enough school credits to graduate so they didn't do the Senior Exhibition at this time. The mentoring committee asked the students to complete an evaluation of how they felt about the program, and all of them felt it really helped them. My own students in the program told me how much these people made a difference to them, and they felt much more prepared for their Senior Exhibition. They also made comments of how much they liked the mentors. They felt a bonding and really enjoyed working them. It's people like Shelly Buono, Bob Dorren, Gail Hubbard, Paul Knowles, and Pat Mountain who truly make a difference in this world. They are reaching out and helping our future generation. Thank you, Mentoring Committee! You're awesome!
Patrick Henry Student Awarded SAIC National Merit Scholarship Congratulations to Kathryn Mogk, a graduate of the Patrick Henry High school class of 2010, who was awarded a Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) National Merit scholarship. Kathryn was named one of about 8,200 National Merit Finalists. SAIC gives the $4,000 scholarship to children of employees who earn this outstanding academic achievement. Kathryn's father, Seth , is a systems engineer in who works in the Marine Operations Division of SAIC in San Diego. Kathryn graduated from Patrick Henry High with Academic Distinction. She was awarded a Bank of America Achievement Award in English and an Outstanding Achievement Award in Band. She also received a $1,500 Martin P. Cassell scholarship from USA Fed Credit Union and won a laptop in the 2010 Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)/Coca Cola Company High School Laptop Scholarship essay contest. Kathryn will attend Pepperdine University, where she was awarded a scholarship of over $100,000 to participate in their Regents' Scholars Program. She plans to major in English and Kathryn Mogk perform as a flutist in woodwind ensembles.
Soaring Eagle Stanford Bound Throughout grade school, Chandler Hood participated in the San Diego Unified School District's American Indian Education Program including its popular performing Native dance troupe, Soaring Eagles. Now, he has soared all the way to Stanford University. Hood will attend the prestigious private university next fall majoring in environmental policy and aiming for law school. His plans include a career addressing environmental problems plaguing the Navajo Nation, his own tribe, as well as those at other tribal reservations. "My academic success is the result of the constant support of my parents and the American Indian community," says Chandler. He also credited his success to summer college-prep academies for Native American students sponsored by College Horizons, UC-Irvine, and SDSU. His specialty is Grass Dancing, a tradition among Northern Plains' tribes as a way to give thanks to Mother Earth upon arrival at a new encampment. As the oldest member of Soaring Eagles, he became a role model and leader for the younger dancers. The weekly Pow Wow practices and potluck suppers at the Ballard Parent Center provided Chandler Hood a place to learn about his culture from participants of all ages. "