Mission Times Courier - August 2012

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Art in the Park Mission Trails Regional Park celebrated fine wine and local art in July.

Norma Mouet and San Diego City Councilman-elect Scott Sherman

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Lake Murray Playground

For more than three years, the new playground at Lake Murray Community Park has been a fundraising cause, a “someday” dream, and a rendering on paper.

Greek to Me Dolmades and Souvlaki are just two delicious options at Troy’s on Friars Road.

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A divided Navajo Community Planners, Inc. (NCPI) narrowly opposed approving a zoning change and new conceptual development plan for mixed-use Shawnee/ Riverbend, a 22.9-acre site at Mission Gorge Place and Old Cliffs Road in Grantville, passing the large-scale project along to the city with no group recommendation.

The group’s vote at its July 16 monthly meeting was 8-7 against a motion to sanction rezoning, which would allow residential development and 30,000 squarefeet of commercial/retail space on the existing industrial site, as well as to approve revamped plans to construct up to 999 multi-family units and 24 single-family units See NCPI page 9

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fter a weekend of work by more than 100 volunteers, it’s now something the community can see with their own eyes: two play structures packed with climbing features, slides, monkey bars, and panels that highlight the natural beauty of Lake Murray.

The equipment components arrived and were sorted July 13. On July 14, teams of volunteers put the pieces together, finishing the entire community-build portion of the project by 1 p.m. Marilyn

Olson, co-chair of the Lake Murray Playground Project committee, told everyone in attendance it was perhaps the fastest community-build of a playground ever.

Neighborhood volunteer Ethan Dahlkamp led the community-build under the guidance of professional builders Tot Lot Pros.

There is still work to be done before the playground is open to the public.

Backfill, concrete and surfacing will be poured, and the shade structures, swings

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By Genevieve Suzuki San Diego City Councilmanelect Scott Sherman is a much more relaxed man these days. After maintaining a grueling campaign schedule comprising 14-hour days for 10 months, Sherman is happy to put that hectic lifestyle on hold for four years. “During the campaign, I had no problem falling into a deep sleep after I got home,” said Sherman, who now sports a beard. “It was tough.”

Sherman, who won 62 of the 75 precincts in the district, credits an organized campaign for his success. He said he and his team, which included his wife, Norma Mouet, knocked on 90,000 doors.

“It’s awesome because it’s a team effort. It’s not just a one-man show,” said Mouet, who joked that she told Sherman she was finished after the primary election and wouldn’t participate in a general election showdown.

Sherman also participated in more than 30 coffee talks around the district. “That kind of thing will keep on going, just not as often,” he said.

Sherman said the talks around the community helped him learn more

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LOOKING AHEAD WITH COUNCILMANELECT SCOTT SHERMAN

By Dave Schwab

FARMERS’ MARKET BREATHES FRESH LIFE INTO SAN CARLOS

By Genevieve Suzuki

A Fan’s World Comic-Con 2012 entertained and delighted San Diego and its festive visitors.

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You can learn a lot from your local farmers’ market – much more than you would pushing a cart through narrow grocery store aisles.

The San Carlos Farmers’ Market at Pershing Middle School field is the perfect opportunity to learn everything you ever wanted to know about fresh produce, straight from the farmer’s mouth.

Ranchito Rainbow owner John Gilruth, a farmer from Rainbow, Calif., Mary Shiloff of Meljess Bees

has been with the market since its inception May 31. He also participates in the Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Poway and Solana Beach farmers’ markets.

Gilruth is a wealth of information for any curious shopper. While farmers’ market newbies may wonder whether the fruits, vegetables and food sold at the venue are safe, anyone in the know will tell you they are held to similar standards as the suppliers at your local grocery store.

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COLLEGE VIEW ESTATES WELCOMES SUMMER

By Ann Cottrell

Friends of Lake Murray

College View Estates welcomed summer with a great celebration at its 12th annual block party. More than 170 people came to bounce, climb and taste.

For the first time the party featured a tot lot for our youngest guests, including numerous grandchildren, as well as reflected the changing face of CVE with new families moving in.

The chili and dessert contest are highlights of the party; this year a recordbreaking 16 varied but very tasty chilis were sampled. Kurt Hoeger took the prize for chili with Maddie Filner and Gary DeBusschere close behind. The closely

By Barbara Cleves Anderson Last month I wrote about the Jr. Bass Club. The column had a photo of two boys holding fish. There were five fish total. A man named Dave left a message to tell me that he disapproved of the picture and the fact that the young guys were shown with ”dead” fish. He said he only believes in catch and release.

The fact is the boys had their pictures taken with fish that weren’t dead and the bass were put back in the lake. It was just a quick photo-op for the winners of the biggest catch.

Dave is against killing fish and perhaps he thinks the photo encouraged children that it was all right to do so. I could tell by his voice he was trying to control himself. He asked me to call him, but didn’t leave his phone number. He said he would be my advocate, which I think meant he wanted me to start a revolt of some kind.

I talked with fishermen to get their opinion about Dave’s call.

They told me most people who fish, catch and release. Though they want the bass to survive they said that Lake Murray was teeming with bass.

A reservoir keeper and her assistant told me the fish spawn three or four times a year. Thousands of fish are born with each spawn. That creates an oxygen problem for all fish in the lake, as the babies grow as well as affect the oxygen in our drinking water. There are many bass in Lake Murray according to lake staff and other people who fish. When there are too many fish in the lake there isn’t enough food for them and they become skinny. The object is to have healthy fish and I believe that is what all fishing people want. In calling San Diego bass clubs for information I found See BARBARA page 8

NEW ENTRA CASA CELEBRATES 40 YEARS

By John Peterson, GAG Kiwanis The Grantville-Allied Gardens Kiwanis Club was happy to celebrate the 40th anniversary of New Entra Casa June 23 at the United Methodist Church in Mission Valley.

The luncheon, which attracted more than 200 guests, was not only a celebration, but also a fundraising event for New Entra Casa. New Entra Casa is a faith-based home for female ex-offenders who are trying to turn their lives

contested dessert competition was won by Dana Green with runners-up Sierra Sharp and friends, and Jean Hoeger. Resident DJ Dino Richardson provided music and announcements, and Jean and Kurt Hoeger entertained us on their bagpipes.

Special welcomes were extended to Tim Taylor, representing Council District 9, and to new neighbors. We are thrilled to welcome a dozen new householders who have moved to CVE in the past year. This is quite remarkable considering College View Estates is a small community of just 341 homes.

At the end of May CVE residents participated in a now-annual spring ritual, a special CVE trash collection event which encourages and helps with spring cleaning. The City collected 10.4 tons of waste from us that day, 1 ton of which was recyclable.

College View Estates Association is experimenting with a new meeting schedule, moving from every month to meeting the last Tuesday of odd numbered months only. Meetings are at 7 p.m. in a neighbor’s home.

CVEA’s email is: info@collegeviewestates.org.

around. The GAG Kiwanis has made New Entra Casa the main recipient of our community service projects for the past several years.

New Entra Casa’s success rate of returning the women to productive careers has been amazing. More than 85 percent of its participants have graduated and are now living productive lives as contributing members of society.

The economic downturn has hit non-profit organizations very hard as donations have dwindled substantially, to a point where New Entra Casa is having a difficult time staying afloat. The 40th Anniversary Celebration was a huge success and when the final numbers are in they expect to make a substantial profit from their hard work.

GAG Kiwanis members Tony and Mary Haas, John and Pam Chandler, Bob and Ranelle Wall, Dave Erlanson, Norm and Ruby Townsend, Jeanie Labor, Sandy Vish, Bruce Pastor, John and Norma Peterson, as well as Jim and Wendy Peterson, enjoyed an excellent luncheon prepared

by Suzie Q Catering a business owned by a graduate of the program. Larry and Yolie McLeland, Gen and Derek Suzuki, and Gene and Wanda Elmore also purchased tickets to the event but were unable to attend. Their contributions to New Entra Casa are greatly appreciated as well. Our own Bob Wall was the master of ceremonies for the event.

The luncheon was preceded by a silent auction of donated items. More than 50 items, including a Palm See CASA page 7

Please do not flush prescription medication down the drain. The San Diego Police Department Eastern Division has installed a drop-box in the lobby located at 9225 Aero Drive for quick and convenient use. Residents can bring all types of unwanted medications, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs, for safe disposal.

Please keep medications their original containers and remove or scratch out all personal information, including name, address, and phone number.

The following items can be deposited in the drop-box: Over-the counter medications, Prescription medications, Medications samples, Medications for household pets.

We do NOT accept: Needles, Sharps, Thermometers, Personal care products, Trash, Mail, Empty containers, Business / Professional waste.

This program is for household medications only.

Medical professionals are not eligible to participate as they have other means of disposal.

We are often asked questions about disposing of medications, such as the following: A family member passed away, how should we get rid of the prescription medications?

My medication was changed, where do I dispose of the previous medication?

Sincerely, Officer John Graham SDPD Eastern Division To submit your questions, please email: AsktheCop@MissionTimesCourier.com

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SAN DIEGO GRAND JURY RECOMMENDS CITY STREET REPAIR

By Marc Munic City of San Diego officials may want to start addressing the potholes plaguing city streets.

The San Diego County grand jury investigated the City’s management of its street repair backlog due to “many public outcries and complaints,” and filed a subsequent report April 24. The report states it has been consistently documented that the current state of city streets is the result of years of insufficient funding for street maintenance. The report includes six recommendations based on ten findings to the Mayor’s office and the City Council. The Office of the Independent Budget Analyst (IBA) discredited the data the grand jury used and disagreed with many of the findings.

The grand jury report does have a few flaws, including a reference to a September 2010 condition report produced by The Road Information Program, which describes San Diego as having “50 percent of its major thoroughfares in poor condition,” according to the IBA response. A 2011 pavement condition assessment survey concluded, however, only 25 percent were actually in poor condition. With the city’s finances constantly being diverted for competing priorities, the City Council adopted a Five-Year Deferred Capital Program Funding Plan to raise the percent of streets in good condition from 35 to 39 percent.

The IBA’s response was officially recognized by the City Council with a 6-1 vote July 10. This motion was led by Budget and Finance Committee chair Councilman Todd Gloria, who strongly disagreed with the grand jury. “I was on my soapbox on this committee,” Gloria said. “[I had] extreme displeasure with the grand jury and their findings, which I felt were not reflective of the true work this council and mayor have done in trying to repair our roads.”

Councilman Carl DeMaio was the one opposing vote. “I actually was disappointed with the comments from the city directed at the grand jury,” said DeMaio. “I think the grand jury raises a number of serious points, and important issues relating to the neglect of San Diego streets.” DeMaio added the report’s flaws should be overlooked for the sake of trying to fix the infrastructure problem.

“I don’t believe the response is appropriate given the important issues that are raised by this outside group,” said DeMaio. “I think we should revise and be a far more accepting of the recommendations and the findings.” Despite his vote, DeMaio only supported one of the grand jury’s recommendations: the suggestion that the Council provide a weekly update on the five-year maintenance plan – a recommendation Mayor Jerry Sanders has already started developing and plans to post on the City’s website for this December.

Although the majority of the City Council opposed the grand jury report, Sanders has taken the report seriously. The mayor has implemented five of the six recommendations suggested by the grand jury. The sixth, a proposed excavation ordinance, will be presented to the council later this summer.

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Your asking price is often your home’s “first impression”, and if you want to realize the most money you can for your home, it’s imperative that you make a good first impression.

This is not as easy as it sounds, and pricing strategy should not be taken lightly. Pricing too high can be as costly to a homeseller as pricing too low. Taking a look at what homes in your neighborhood have sold for is only a small part of the process, and on it’s own is not nearly enough to help you make the best decision. A recently study, which compiles 10 years of industry research, has resulted in a new special report entitled “Homesellers: How to Get the Price You Want (and Need)”. This report will help you understand pricing strategy from three different angles. When taken together, this information will help you price your home to not only sell, but sell for the price you want.

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ST. DUNSTAN’S GETS CRABBY AUG. 4 St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church and popular San Carlos establishment The Trails Neighborhood Eatery are joining forces to present The Crab Fest, a community outreach and fundraiser, Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. under St. Dunstan’s patio trellis.

The Trails will be serving up snow crab, clams, mussels, peel-and-eat shrimp, veggies, bread and butter, cole slaw, green salad and fruit salad.

Guests will also enjoy a fine selection of home and craft beer, wine, lemonade and ice tea. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased online at online at www.stdunstans.org. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Call (619) 460-6442 with any questions.

St. Dunstan’s is also hosting its highly anticipated annual rummage sale on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 24-25. It’s always a popular event so shoppers are advised to come early for the best selection of clothing for the entire family, furniture, household items, dishware and toys.

Community members are invited to mark their calendars for Celebration Sunday on Sept. 9, which marks the beginning of the fall season with the Contemporary Service, Sunday School, Youth Group, Adult Ed and Alpha.

CHEER UP WITH PHHS

The Patrick Henry High School 2012 cheer squads are hosting their annual clinic for elementary and middle school students Aug. 25 on the main quad at the PHHS campus.

Members of the Patrick Henry High School junior varsity were recruiting prospective cheerleaders for their August clinic at the San Carlos Farmers’ Market July 19. (From left: Mackenzie Lintiaco, Haley Miller, Brandy Wright, Brittany Spiewak, Melissa Ng and junior varsity vice president Liz Wright.)

All children, regardless of cheer experience, are invited to attend the clinic, where they will learn official high school cheers, chants and jumps under the direction of the PHHS varsity high school cheerleaders. Participants will also get a chance to cheer with the PHHS cheer squad during halftime at a fall 2012 varsity home football game.

“Our clinic is a great opportunity for girls and boys who may have an interest or may want to see what cheer is all about,” said Liz Wright, the parent vice president of the junior varsity squad. “Cheer can be expensive, and for parents, it is a way for them to see if their child has a real interest for a small fee. For those kids that have already been involved in cheer, through something like Pop Warner, it’s a little more practice. All who attend have a really fun time learning and hanging out with our cheerleaders.”

Each participant also receives a T-shirt and a certificate. A lunch and craft are also provided. The clinic fee is around $25. Check in is from 8 to 9 a.m. and the clinic runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Interested students are encouraged to sign up by Aug. 10. Email Wright at wmlizard@ hotmail.com for forms or more information.

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COMMISSION DENIES QUAIL BRUSH The proposed Quail Brush Power Plant hit a snag July 19 when the San Diego Planning Commission denied Cogentrix’s application to commence a review of the East Elliott Community Plan.

The requested review would have allowed city staff to study possible rezoning of the area, which opponents said would not be compatible with the power plant. The proposed site would be located approximately 10 acres north of Route 52 off of Sycamore Landfill Road in the City of San Diego. It is surrounded by residential properties and Mission

Mission Trails Regional Park’s Art in the Park event attracted community members with its promise of plein-air paintings, fine wine and chocolate. (From left: Judy McCarty, Carole and Jay Wilson, co-chair Jim Madaffer and Robin Madaffer.)

MISSION TRAILS AND ART IN THE PARK

By Jay Wilson, Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation On July 14, 125 art collectors, artists and art enthusiasts gathered in our Visitor Center for an evening of fine art, wine, cheese, and chocolate. It was an opportunity to meet some of the 14 artists who created the 25 spectacular plein-air paintings for sale in the Visitor Center Gallery.

All the artists are members of the San Diego Chapter of the prestigious California Art Club (CAC), which is based in Pasadena. The honorary co-chairs of Art in the Park were Shawn Styles, Meteorologist/Lifestyle Reporter for News 8 KFMB-TV CBS8, and Jim Madaffer of Mission Publishing Group.

In March 2011, I met with Lisa Cavelier, the managing director of the CAC, at a Starbucks in Fontana as my wife and I were returning from visiting our granddaughters in Las Vegas. We began planning a fund raiser for both nonprofit organizations, including a three-week exhibition of plein-air paint-

Trails Regional Park, and is 2/3 of a mile from West Hills High School. The site was selected because of its proximity to existing electric transmission corridors and an existing natural gas pipeline, and the ability to deliver economic electric generation to the utility system where it is needed, according to the Cogentrix website for the Quail Brush project.

Although the Commission voted 4-1 to deny the application, Cogentrix may file an appeal to the City Council. Visit our website at www.scoopsandiego.com for updates on the Quail Brush Power Plant.

PHHS TENNIS TEAM TRYOUTS BEGIN AUGUST The Patrick Henry High girls’ tennis team will have fall tryouts on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 14-15 at the school courts from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Please bring a copy of your sports physical, a copy of your last grading period, and a copy of your health insurance card. Do not submit originals. Also please bring two cans of Wilson or Penn full pressure tennis balls and a jump rope. For more information, go to the school website or email coach Karen Ronney at kronney@yahoo.com.

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Letter from the Editor

By Genevieve Suzuki

The other day I returned home to retrieve a file for work only to be asked by my mom whether I heard about the massacre at a Colorado movie theater. It shocked her when I said I had been too busy to listen to the news, which had been running non-stop coverage on what is yet another sad example of a senseless killing spree, designed by a madman to wreak havoc on innocent lives.

During the days that followed the news relentlessly delivered on its promise to keep us up to date on story developments. There were in-depth articles about alleged shooter James Holmes’ background and ties to San Diego, as well as snippets from Holmes’ high school classmates and acquaintances, including a guy who shared a beer with Holmes at a neighborhood pub and a woman who was selected as Holmes’ online match on a dating website. We also saw and heard about the horror in the theater at the midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises July 20.

America being America, we couldn’t seem to get enough of it.

Unfortunately, that kind of rapt attention comes with consequences. My mom woke one morning and said she didn’t sleep well, having had nightmares. An avid watcher and reader of all things news, she admitted to feeling bombarded with story after sad story.

The effects aren’t only on our subconscious. Last weekend at my daughter’s

Editorial & Commentary

STRAIGHT FROM JIM TURNING 21 IN STYLE

by Jim Madaffer Pardon the cliché, but it is amazing how time flies. My twin sons Chris and Kyle turned 21 earlier this month. It seems like only yesterday they were in kindergarten at Benchley-Weinberger Elementary or walking precincts with me when I ran for San Diego City Council.

As their 21st birthday approached, my wife Robin and I wanted to make it special and memorable. We decided Las Vegas would be just the right place to celebrate this milestone. As some people say, it is the last birthday we all look forward to.

The morning after Fourth of July, we piled in our motorhome and headed for the “City of Lights.” Over the long weekend, we treated the boys to their own hotel suite, dinners on the strip, rollercoaster rides, the UFC mixed-martial arts fight on DirecTV, and the spectacular show KA at the MGM Grand.

As the clock struck midnight and they were officially 21, we raised our glasses and toasted their special rite of passage. Then Robin and I returned to the motorhome and Chris and Kyle headed out to explore the sights and sounds of Las Vegas. I will leave it at that because as they say…” what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.”

When I witness tragic events such as the recent shootings in Aurora, Colo., it reminds me how important it is to make memories with our kids, even when they are adults. It has been a privilege to raise Chris and Kyle and witness them become fine young men. When they were coloring themselves with Sharpies as boys or when they became Eagle Scouts as members of Troop 53 during their senior year at Saint Augustine High School, I have always been proud to be their Dad.

play date, her best friend’s mom told me she had been counting on seeing The Dark Knight Rises for her birthday, but changed her mind because she no longer felt safe in a movie theater. “You never know what could happen,” she said.

Although I also felt – and continue to feel – trepidation about seeing a movie, I was surprised to feel another emotion much more palpable than fear: anger. It is likely the same feeling that drives cornered animals to attack their opponent.

The word “terrorist” is usually associated with extremist groups in the Middle East, plotting the downfall of the free world, but in this case, the word is especially appropriate. What makes a person a terrorist has nothing to do with a difference in political or theological beliefs, even though that can provide tragic inspiration. Rather, a terrorist is someone who strikes fear – terror – in the hearts of others who are frightened of what could happen.

A terrorist wins when we stop doing what we love in order to avoid the awful unknown. We empower our attackers when we relinquish our freedoms.

And while movie theaters may, and should, take similar security measures as SeaWorld or Disneyland, it would be a shame to abandon movies just in case a psychopath with a gun is lying in wait.

The Dalai Lama, an exiled spiritual leader who lost family members and friends to Tibet’s violent takeover, once said, “When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways – either by losing hope and falling into selfdestructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength.”

In our case, we need to honor the Colorado victims’ memories by continuing to live our lives they way we did before the tragedy. Allowing a horrific act to mar one of our country’s favorite pastimes gives the perpetrator power we can’t afford to lose.

So if you’re going to avoid a theater this summer, let it be the outrageous prices of a ticket and popcorn that keep you away, and not the worry that a deranged act of violence will be repeated.

A friend with grandchildren recently told me how wonderful it is to have adult children. I have loved being Chris and Kyle’s Dad at each stage of their lives. Although it is hard to believe they are 21, in college and have jobs, our relationships are still very strong and close. Whether we are celebrating in Las Vegas or hanging out in San Diego, I enjoy Chris and Kyle’s company as father and sons, and friends. Happy 21st birthdays, Chris and Kyle! Love, Dad.

Kyle and Chris Madaffer celebrate their 21st birthday in Las Vegas with their dad.

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DEL CERRO ACTION COUNCIL

SAN CARLOS AREA COUNCIL

By Jay Wilson, DCAC President

By John F. Pilch, SCAC President

Check out the new look of the Lake Murray Community Park Playground. On Friday, July 13, and Saturday, July 14, community members met with tools in hand to assemble hundreds of pieces of new playground equipment. By noon Saturday, all the bolts had been tightened and the playground had taken shape. It is not quite ready for all of the children, but the ribbon cutting is not far away.

The footings need to be poured to safely secure the playground structures, the surface needs to be poured, and the curb around playground needs to be poured.

You can check on the status of the playground at www.lakemurraypark.com.

In December, Councilmember-elect Scott Sherman will officially become the councilmember for the new District 7. Scott is already visiting community groups throughout the District 7. I am a member of the District 7 Steering Committee that is comprised of the chairs or presidents of all the community planning groups and community councils. We will be meeting with Scott the middle of next month to discuss community and council District 7 concerns. If you have a particular city-related concern, post a comment on our website at delcerroactioncouncil.org.

Two weeks ago Del Cerro Action Council (DCAC) board member Michael McSweeney asked me to join him for a walk-through of the playground at the Princess Del Cerro Park. It quickly became apparent the walkway in front of the playground needs immediate attention and not just for aesthetic purposes.

There are major portions of the sidewalk that are true safety hazards. The roots from the adjoining trees are forcing pieces of concrete up several inches.

The area with the paver bricks, some of which were paid for by residents, is also cracking. The condition of the playground area was a major topic of discussion at our quarterly DCAC meeting in July. We will be contacting the city to determine how to quickly fix the problems before someone trips and is seriously injured. There are lots of children running around that area on a daily basis.

Keep in touch with things to do in our community for the whole family by marking the navajoevents.com website as a favorite. The next family event is the “Movie in the Park” on Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Allied Gardens Community Park. The movie will begin at dusk. Check the website for the name of the movie.

The San Carlos Area Council (SCAC) has scheduled a meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. at the San Carlos Branch Library, 7265 Jackson Drive.

The agenda will include an update by the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) about their project in Mission Trails Regional Park and San Carlos, which is scheduled to begin mid-August. We also plan to have an update about the Sycamore Canyon Landfill Master Plan. Neil Mohr, the general manager of the landfill, will provide us with details about the proposed master plan and respond to questions from the audience. We will not have reports from representatives of elected officials at the meeting.

With respect to the SDCWA Pipeline #4 Relining project, it will necessitate Jackson Drive being torn up again, with a 60-foot-by-20-foot portal in front of Keils. Traffic will be re-routed to the bank side of Jackson, with one lane in each direction. The left turn pocket into the shopping center will be unavailable during construction. Patrons of the center will have to enter on Navajo Road or travel down Jackson to Golfcrest Drive and make a U-turn to return to the main entrance on Jackson Drive. Please plan to attend and bring your questions about the project and traffic control.

In the interim, you can view the proposed project on the SDCWA project website at www.sdcwa.org/mission-trails-lake-murray-pipeline-relining.

The City Council race in District 7 has been finalized, with Scott Sherman certified as the winner. Mr. Sherman received 15,575 votes, which was 50.17 percent of the total of all votes cast. Since this exceeded the 50 percent-plus-1 to be automatically elected by 53 votes, he is the councilmember-elect for District 7. Congratulations, Mr. Sherman. We look forward to working with you and your staff, after you’re sworn in in early December.

With respect to the Quail Brush Generation Project, it was on the Agenda for the City’s Planning Commission on Thursday, June 28. Due to a 3-2 vote, with two commissioners absent (4 votes are needed to approve or reject an issue), the project was continued to July 19. By the time this goes to print, the results of the vote will be known and plans made to move forward or appeal See AGCC page 18

ALLIED GARDENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL

COLLEGE AREA COMMUNITY COUNCIL

By Marilyn Reed, AGCC President

By Doug Case, CACC President

The July 9 Special Town Hall Meeting on the Shawnee/ Riverbend Project was well attended and the results of a survey taken after the presentation clearly showed these concerns: overcrowding, traffic, excessive building height and the need for on-site park space. The Shawnee Project is one of several residential developments proposed for the Grantville area. It will consist of about 1,000 multifamily units which will be located between Old Cliffs Road and Princess View, on the west side of Mission Gorge Road and east of the San Diego River. Sherm Harmer, president of Urban Housing Partners, Inc., delivered the majority of the presentation. He revealed new changes to the project since the last time it was presented. The most significant difference was the creation of a 5.3-acre recreational park, instead of the 2.57-acre parcel initial proposed. Fees were to have been paid to the City to offset the requirement of the remaining (approximately) 3 acres. Other significant changes included the deletion of the single family homes (about 23) which were to be constructed close to the San Diego River. This now means that the project will be entirely multifamily residential units consisting of both condominiums and rental apartments. When asked by a member of the audience if there would be affordable housing, Mr. Harmer replied that none would be part of the project.

The results of this survey were similar to those from the previous meeting of Feb. 6, with the exception of one question which specifically asked whether residents were in favor of the entire project as described. Of the more-than-100 surveys returned at the end of the program, only 18 percent approved of the project as presented. The remaining 82 percent did not. As to whether 1,000 multifamily units would be excessive for this area, 89 percent agreed and commented that the community did not have the infrastructure to support such a large project. Regarding building height, 76 percent indicated the

The CACC was initially established in the 1960s to develop the City of San Diego’s first community plan for the neighborhoods near San Diego State College.

After the plan was developed and revised in 1974, the council disbanded. Around 1980, a group of residents re-established the council to deal with neighborhood issues associated with the university. One of those issues was student parking in the community, and the CACC was instrumental in the establishment of the Residential Permit Parking District B. Another major accomplishment during that era was an update of the community plan, completed in 1989.

Many communities in San Diego have two separate, independent organizations – a community or town council and a community planning group recognized by the City. Since its inception, the CACC has served a dual role as both. After the city attorney determined in 2007 that community planning groups must strictly adhere to California’s Brown Act (open meetings law for governmental entities), we decided to form two inter-related organizations to provide for more operational flexibility. Now we are actually two legally separate organizations – the CACC and the College Area Community Planning Board (CACPB) – but we share a common board and meet concurrently.

The CACPB is a community planning group recognized by the San Diego City Council. The purpose of the CACPB is to make recommendations to the City Council, planning commission, city staff, and other governmental agencies on land use matters within the College Area boundaries. Our boundaries are I-8 on the north, El Cajon Boulevard on the south, the San Diego/La Mesa city border on the east and Collwood Boulevard and Fairmont Avenue on the west.

The CACPB has 20 members – 18 elected from the community for rotating 3-year terms, 1 appointed by the President of San Diego State University, and 1 appointed by the President of the SDSU Associated Students. The CACPB

See SCAC page 21

See CACC page 8

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CRUSADERS KICK OFF SUMMER SEASON

By Terry Cords, President, Crusaders Soccer Club of San Diego Summer is usually the time of the year to slow down, relax and enjoy the San Diego weather. For the Crusaders Soccer Club of San Diego (CSC), however, it is our busiest time of the year.

Crusaders Soccer Club has continued to grow in both recreational and competitive areas of youth soccer. Founded in 1971, we proudly have over 2,000 players wearing the Crusaders colors and the CSC logo throughout the San Diego community.

Based in the neighborhoods of Allied Garden, Del Cerro, Grantville and San Carlos, we attract some of the best youth soccer players from all parts of San Diego County to play with our club.

But summertime is youth soccer tournament-time and we at Crusaders have once again successfully hosted the wildly popular Crusaders Cup. This year the Crusaders Cup brought together over 165 teams from all over Southern California in both boys and girls divisions from ages 7 through 19.

Soccer tournaments, such as the Crusaders Cup, showcase youth soccer at its best, allowing teams from different clubs, leagues and cities that do not usually compete, to get the opportunity to compete with each other and create new relationships as well as continuing existing friendships.

This year we once again had the ability to use one of the nation’s great soccer venues for the tournament, the U.S. Olympic Training Center soccer fields in Chula Vista. The teams playing there this year had the rare opportunity to see actual U.S. Olympians preparing for the 2012 Olympic Games in London as well as playing many great soccer games.

Speaking of the 2012 Olympic Games, Rene Miramontes, coaching director for Crusaders Soccer Club spent time last month coaching and preparing the U.S. Paralympic National Soccer Team that will be competing in London. In his second year as coaching director at Crusaders, Rene joined us from U.S. Soccer where he was National Staff Coach. In our next installment we will talk to Rene about his work with the U.S. Paralympic Soccer program, the national U.S. Soccer program, and his vision for successful and safe youth soccer.

CASA, from page 2 Springs condo weekend donated by Gene and Wanda, were auctioned off and included successful bids by GAG Kiwanians. Three awards were made by New Entra Casa to individuals and organizations for outstanding assistance to New Entra Casa. The GAG Kiwanis Club was recognized by New Entra Casa director Hazel Dawson for our efforts on their behalf. GAG Kiwanis vice president Wall accepted the beautiful plaque for our club.

The highlight of the program was a fashion show put on by the women in the program. The theme was out of the red and into the black – appropriate considering their financial difficulties. The models showed off beautiful clothing, some of it from their thrift store, and were the hit of the luncheon.

Two graduates of the program told the stories of their lives from normal childhoods to drugs, prostitution, crime and prison. They described their lives at New Entra Casa, where they went back to school, graduated from the program and became successful business owners. The tears flowed freely in the audience.

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Playground, from page 1 and other free-standing play pieces will be added. Sponsored pavers and signage will likely be the last elements to be installed.

The playground could be open as soon as late-August, according to Tracy Dahlkamp, chair for the Lake Murray Playground Project, who based her estimate on information from the City of San Diego.

“Realistically speaking, we are looking at public access to the playground near the end of August or early-September. I hope to have the ribbon-cutting ceremony in September sometime,” she said.

Support for the community-build weekend came in many forms, including the donation of food and drink from Windmill Farms, FBS Property Management, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, All Things Bright and British, CVS San Carlos and The Trails Eatery. KidsFest San Diego provided activities for the children.

Reverie By G photographer Ryan Gunnells took photos of the event.

“It was really wonderful to see how the community came together to make this playground a reality,” Dahlkamp said.

For updates on the progress of the Lake Murray playground, please see the website, www.lakemurraypark.org, or Lake Murray Playground Project’s Facebook page.

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Barbara, from page 2

CACC, from page 6

out that most fishing clubs have a periodic fishing days for children. The president of the San Diego Anglers, Al Stasukevichof told me Big Brothers and Big Sisters would fish together in October. Once a year they take kids to Cuyamaca Lake and the club brings ocean fish to BBQ after fishing. It is nice for these grown-ups to spend special time with young people and teach them about the amazing outdoors.

For a couple of weeks it was misty in the early mornings at the lake. It reminded me artist James Whistler’s work. Born in the early1800s, Whistler is known best for the portrait of his mother, aptly named “Whistler’s Mother.” I preferred his paintings of misty mornings of fishermen on the water. They are soft pictures of outlined trees on the banks. They are soothing and peaceful. I think his mornings near the water – I think they were mornings – gave him the same feeling we get when we look at his scenes.

Our perky no-hands bike rider at the lake is everyone’s friend. She brightens each day. (I can’t call her one of our homies anymore because Dana’s daughter said old people shouldn’t use that word.

Maybe I should call lake friends “our peeps.”) So when Dana was absent for a week we were very concerned. I heard Rabbi Ben Rosen called her and she told him she didn’t come to the lake because she was tired. What???

That seemed incongruous and even inconceivable. It was true. When she came back, she told me that had hosted 250 children at her Gem and Mineral Store in Old Town. I asked her if she made a lot of money and she said, “We didn’t make money. We made memories.” That’s our peep.

The gnats are on a rampage at Lake Murray. Swarms of these small insects come at one in swarms. Some people wear sunglasses so these little demons don’t fly in their eyes and ears. If a person is working hard and huffing and puffing a gnat can fly in the huffer-and-puffers’s mouth. I’m wearing sunglasses in the dark. Our osprey youngster has left its nest but occasionally comes back and sits with mom on the rim of the nest. The red tail hawk babies are grown up too. Watching the two nests has been a treat for all of us to see. I never did get to see the baby great blue herons this year.

Please come and help us get Lake Murray really clean on Sept. 15. It will be the annual I Love a Clean San Diego and International Coastal Cleanup Day. We meet at the boat dock. The cleanup is from 9 a.m. to noon. It is a fun day, with children and grownups working together. We will have some snacks and water. There will be no August meeting.

I’m hoping to get an astronomer to speak at our Sept. 20 meeting. There are so many exciting discoveries being made by the Kepler Project, possibly finding the “God particle” and the enormous sun flares that could affect us.

Have a wonderful rest of summer and I’ll see you in September. For more information, call Barbara at (619) 463-9706.

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The purpose of the CACC is to promote the public good and welfare of the College Area community by disseminating information and providing a forum for discussion on issues of interest to the community; initiating, organizing or providing support for activities that benefit the community; facilitating communication between the City of San Diego or other agencies and the community; and supporting the work of the CACPB. The CACC and CACPB meet jointly on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the College Rolando Library, 6600 Montezuma Road. (Important note: We do not meet in August.) In addition to reviewing development projects within our boundaries, we also hear reports from our local elected officials and law enforcement agencies including the San Diego Police Department Eastern Division and the SDSU Police. Guest speakers this past year have included SDSU President Eliot Hirshman, County Supervisor Dianne Jacob (who recently had the College Area added to her district after the 2011 redistricting process) and a candidate forum for the new City Council District 9, which includes the College Area.

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NCPI, from page 1 there. A retooled open space proposal for the project doubling the original amount of park space provided to 5.3 acres was also unveiled.

Over the years, the Riverbend site has been utilized as auto storage, auto dismantling, trailer sales, concrete mixing and trucking, as well as recreational vehicle sales yards.

NCPI’s July 16 meeting space at Temple Emanu-El was filled to capacity by residents wishing to weigh in on the Riverbend project, which would significantly redraw the map for development in the area. Attendance was a testament to the significance of the project, which some fear is oversized and would bring overburdening demands on traffic, infrastructure and population density diminishing the overall quality of life for existing residents.

At the NCPI meeting, Sherman D. Harmer, Jr., president of Urban Housing Partners, Inc., development managers for the project applicant, the GarverBradley team that has tenanted and/or owned the Riverbend property for 40 years, presented a revamped vision for redeveloping the current zone.

Harmer attempted to sell NCPI planners and local residents on the new Riverbend proposal, already five-and-a-half years in the making. He contended the project would revitalize Grantville providing direct access to San Diego River for the first time, economic development in the form of shopping and housing as well as jobs, developer fees and tax revenues, in addition to adding much-needed public amenities including park space.

“Mixed-use simply means providing residential live-work space with parks and recreation with the goal of making the living environment once again walkable,” said Harmer during a half-hour presentation.

Noting Riverbend’s development plan fits in with the City of Villages plan to create an interlocking network of self-supporting, mixed-use neighborhood centers where people can live and work, Harmer said Riverbend would be similar in concept and design to two existing projects – Stonecrest in Kearny Mesa on Aero Drive close to Mission Gorge Road and Renaissance La Jolla near Nobel Drive.

Describing the existing Riverbend site as “old and industrial,” as well as being poorly located, Harmer added, “It’s not cool to have all industrial alongside a river. Residential use is much more compatible with the river.”

Harmer also stressed the project is long term.

“Work required to get the project ready to build will take a couple of years and we’ll be back to show you the plans and the architecture to get your blessing on it,” he said adding construction, with project amenities like a clubhouse first and multi-family unit pads last, would commence in 2014 and take “five to seven years to build out.”

The audience seemed as divided as NCPI planners on Riverbend’s revised conceptual plan. “I’d like to be able to take my kids down to the river,” said Mark Harris of San Carlos. “Don’t pay too much attention to the naysayers, provide a positive vote.”

Sam Patella of Del Cerro Heights said NCPI planners had a clear-cut choice between “an underutilized development with minimum economic impact” and a large-scale project providing “tax revenues, public benefits like community parks and libraries and local retail services including restaurants.”

Not everyone agreed with Harris and Patella.

“I commend your putting parks in but there are just too many people that you want to put in this space,” testified Betty Torrey, a 45-year resident.

“Think of (impacts on) our air quality, the water shortage, infrastructure and the quality of life.”

Jim Peugh of the San Diego Audubon Society said consequences from project development on wildlife habitat and other environmental concerns along the San Diego River haven’t been sufficiently considered.

“Wildlife is vulnerable and an [environmental impact report] needs to be done taking into account impact to flood plains,” he said. “Don’t approve these changes until environmental issues are resolved.”

Following public remarks, NCPI board members went around the table asking questions of Harmer and his associates, after which board member Matt Adams of San Carlos moved to approve the project as presented.

Before making his motion, Adams asked Harmer what would be done if the site was rejected for rezoning and mixed-use redevelopment wasn’t allowed.

“The owner wants to take it to a higher and better use,” answered Harmer, adding the owners could hypothetically expand existing industrial uses onsite.

Vice chair Anthony Wagner of Allied Gardens disagreed the project was complete enough conceptually to approve. “This project is in conflict with the community plan amendment you (Riverbend) asked for two months ago,” he said adding, “I’m not going to vote (in favor) of language you’ve proposed this evening.”

The project’s website is at www.riverbendsd.com.

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PHHS STUDENT SERVES UP DETERMINATION Tennis is a pathway for fun, fitness and athletic accomplishment for Lauren Haneke-Hopps at Lake Murray Tennis Club this summer. The 14-year-old incoming freshman at Patrick Henry High School has been honing her tennis skills to prepare for the upcoming girls’ tennis team tryouts with great success at the Mission Trails Tennis Academy this summer. She has a well-rounded game and is learning how to compete on the full court.

Haneke-Hopps is driven and determined to make her high school team.

She is working hard to develop a solid game with a very strong serve. She trains with kids of all ages at the Navajo area club using the USTA’s 10-andUnder program that uses modified low pressure balls, a reduced court-size and light tennis rackets. This method gives players of all ages and abilities more time to react to the ball with less court to cover. Hence, kids have longer rallies and learn to develop strategies for success.

“I love tennis and it’s fun to play with kids my age,” said Haneke-Hopps.

“My goal is to one day compete in the tennis Paralympics.”

Mission Trails Tennis Academy is held at Lake Murray Tennis Club.

The next session will be held from Aug. 13-16. Playing tennis has never been easier!! For more information, contact Coach Karen Ronney at (619) 644-1166 or kronney@yahoo.com or pick up an application at the Lake Murray Tennis Club at (619) 469-3232.

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By Mike Stetz For the past two years, Brooke Dorgan has run in the Free to Breathe 5K Run/Walk to raise money for lung cancer research and awareness.

This year, she won’t. That’s because she’ll be too busy actually running it as the person in charge of the event.

If Dorgan hasn’t stepped in and taken control of the fundraiser, it may have been discontinued. For Dorgan,

it was an opportunity to do something more for a cause close to her heart.

She lost her mother, Linda Dorgan, to lung cancer.

Linda was only 47.

Dorgan also lost her grandmother to lung cancer.

Donna Leas was just 51.

“I’m taking something tragic and making it a positive,” Dorgan said of getting involved in the battle against this disease, the biggest cancer killer of them all. “It’s been cathartic.”

This is her first step taking a proactive role in fighting lung cancer. Dorgan, 33, who lives in the College Area, believes it’s vital to do so.

It’s tough to raise money for this cause because of the stigma that comes with lung cancer, she said. A number of people figure those stricken with lung cancer played a role in getting it. And that’s true to a degree. Smokers make up a large percentage – 90 percent for men; 80 percent for women – of those who suffer from lung cancer.

But that still leaves thousands yearly who acquire the disease who never picked up a cigarette.

“My family got the wrong cancer,” Dorgan said.

Dorgan doesn’t believe that smoking play a role in her mother’s death. She had given up smoking 20 years earlier, when she was only 27. Research has shown that the risk of getting lung cancer diminishes when a smoker quits. Quitting does not, however, completely remove that risk.

Dorgan was in the Air Force and based in Louisiana when her mom, who lived in St. Paul, Minn., was diagnosed. It was not a good prognosis. The cancer had already

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Barden flew more than 50 combat missions over Vietnam as a Naval Aviator with the Seawolves HA(L).3 squadron before flying his final mission in his UH-1 Huey helicopter. The son of a Marine Aviator who saw action in WWII, Korea and Vietnam, Barden was destined to become a Navy pilot, following in his father’s footsteps. He spent most of his early years in Long Beach where he attended Villanova Prep School before his father was transferred to Washington D.C., where he graduated from high school. Upon graduation he was accepted at the U.S. Naval Academy, where he graduated with the class of 1969.

Following his Naval Academy graduation, Barden was sent to Pensacola Naval Air Station, where he took his flight training and became a Navy helicopter pilot before moving on to duty in Vietnam. He earned many medals and ribbons during his tour of duty including the Bronze Star w/ Combat “V”, Purple Heart, Air Medal with three stars, and Presidential Unit Citation, among many others. There is

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(left) Platt College offers students degrees in graphic design, 3D-animation, special effects, digital video production and web design and development (right) The college’s video production curriculum allows students to create short, narrative films and documentaries.

PLATT COLLEGE FEATURES COMMUNITY DESIGNS

By Jennifer Coburn If you’ve lived in this area for even a short time, you’ve probably driven by Platt College, Digital Media Design School in the College Area. You may have wondered what the program offers and who attends.

Platt College opened its doors more than 30 years ago, providing the first computer graphic department in San Diego. Today, the purposefully small media arts school offers 400 students bachelor of science, associate of applied science and diploma programs in such fields as graphic design, 3D-animation, special effects, digital video production and web design and development.

Recently the school introduced a graphic design curriculum enabling students to create publishing applications for tablets and Android devices.

“Students come to Platt College to gain preparedness for very competitive jobs in the film, gaming and graphic design industry and we provide an excellent market-relevant education,” said Meg Leiker, president of Platt College.

“Our graduates have put their skills to work on films like Avatar, X-Men, Ice Age, Mega Mind and many others.”

Leiker said Platt College made a conscious decision to keep its enrollment small so it could maintain a family feeling.

“We want to ensure that every teacher knows his or her students and can spend time on developing their individual strengths. Students know we care about their success and create an environment where everyone receives time and attention they need to reach their potential. No one is ever treated like a number at Platt College,” she said.

As important as it is for Platt College to maintain its small class size and personal setting, dean of education Marketa Hancova says that community engagement is part of the school philosophy.

“Part of our video production curriculum allows students to create short, narrative films and documentaries, and four of our students’ work were shown at the Lyceum Theatre public space where we regularly hold student art exhibitions,” said Hancova.

In addition to holding student art exhibitions at the Lyceum and elsewhere, Platt has featured student artwork at nearly every San Diego public library where also offered a media art presentations for public. Students regularly compete in the 48-Hour Film Festival, participate in Del Mar Fair and other local events.

“We are extremely focused on combining academics with creativity and applying it to real-world settings,” said Hancova, who organizes most of the school’s field trips.

“We take students to Comic-Con every year, which they naturally love, but we also ask them to go beyond their comfort zone and attend the symphony, opera and theatre. Our school has a wonderful relationship with arts organizations in San Diego. We believe that an understanding and appreciation for all See SPA page 16

Sherman, from page 1 about what was on voters’ minds. Sometimes he heard things he didn’t like. He said a constituent once asked him if he were in developers’ back pockets. “I live in this neighborhood, and I don’t want to mess up where I live,” said Sherman.

“For you to think I could be bought for $500 [the maximum campaign donation] is kind of insulting.”

The fact that he was the only one who supported the pension reform measure, Proposition B, which passed by almost 66 percent, may have contributed to his win, according to Sherman. “That was a biggie,” said Sherman, who added constituents seem to share his dislike for government overspending.

As the owner of 5th Avenue Insurance, Sherman intends to go about business as usual until his Dec. 3 San Diego City Council inauguration. His company is thriving, having just added a third location in La Mesa to its existing offices in San Diego and Escondido. Additionally, on July 28, he and a group of “old fishermen from a fishing forum” are taking 30 children from military families on a free fishing day at the bay. “We get out there on a big sport fishing boat – we have a great time,” said Sherman.

Mission Times Courier sat down with the councilman-elect to discuss his immediate past and future.

What did you learn from campaigning?

That it’s very much like the sales business I’m in. It’s all about relationships and relating to people and being able to listen to what’s on people’s minds. And that most people are attuned to the financial issues in the city. ...

With all of the different phone calls, it was interesting hearing what was on people’s minds.

What are you doing to prepare?

Right now I’m gathering resumes and getting ready to hire my staff. Come mid-August I’m going to do interviews and put together the team. I want as many good people as I can get within my budget [of $900,000].

What are your concerns for the community?

Getting our streets repaved. As soon as we get through Prop A and Prop B, I’d like to put money into repaving the streets – you can tell they need it just by driving through them. And just change the culture of City Hall. They seem to think they’ll exist no matter what they ask for. That’s another reason I’m relaxed – I don’t want to run for another office after this. I will do what I have to do. I’m doing eight years and I’m done. I’m a firm believer in the citizen politician.

What are your goals for the year?

I really want to change the whole budgetary culture in City Hall. Get it to where you can provide incentives for people who come in under budget.

How do you want the community to perceive your office?

Open and accessible, just like I am in my [business operation]. I want them to understand I want to make government smaller and more efficient so we can improve the neighborhood.

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TROY’S SOUPS UP LUNCH

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By Jennifer Coburn When Del Cerro author Margaret Dilloway drafted her first novel, How to be an American Housewife, she set the book in the Del Cerro area where she was raised. As readers turn the pages they may recognize local streets, shops and familiar locales. But the strength of the book is not its neighborhood references. It is in the poignant storytelling that portrays multidimensional, emotionally authentic characters in their struggle to connect as a family.

The story revolves around the relationship between Shoko, a Japanese war bride who was brought to the United States shortly after the end of Word War II, and her American-born adult daughter, Sue. Until a mission of finding Shoko’s estranged brother bonds them, the two women See DILLOWAY page 16

Walking into Troy’s Greek Restaurant I was surprised at both the size of the restaurant and that most of its tables and booths were filled. Flanked by a fast-food pizza shop and hair salon, the humble storefront opens to a decently sized sit-down establishment with simple clean décor.

After being greeted by an upbeat host and friendly servers, my dining partner and I settled in for a cozy lunch.

The menu at Troy’s offers a variety of options. I skimmed an entire breakfast menu, lunch specialties, and a full menu that boasted more than just Greek cuisine. The lunch menu included tuna and turkey sandwiches, which appeared to be hefty helpings comparable to any area diner and served with ample side dishes.

My lunch date was better versed in Greek dishes and insisted we start with the Avgolemono soup. As an avid fan of all things soup I was quick to oblige her request. She also chose the Dolmades with beef for her entree while I opted for the chicken Souvlaki from the lunch menu. Despite my inability to pronounce any of our choices, we were treated to our warm dishes of food quickly amid the bustling lunch crowd.

The Avgolemono soup arrived first. This creamy soup served up all the comforts of an all-American bowl of chicken noodle soup, but better. The tangy lemon base mixed with rice and chunks of chicken featured layers of flavor.

After adding a dash of pepper I think I found a new favorite soup.

Just as I was scraping the bottom of my bowl our meals arrived. The sizeable portions and assortment of sides were more than enough to please any picky palate.

HAPPY TRAILS – STILL

By Mike Stetz So how long does the magic last?

For Stacey Poon-Kinney and her restaurant, the Trails Neighborhood Eatery in San Carlos, it’s now one year and counting. Last July, the popular Food Network TV show, Restaurant Impossible, did, well, the impossible.

It brought some fairy godmother-like charms to the struggling enterprise by taking Kinney’s business from the brink of failure and propelling it into to success – that good fortune is still cooking.

On a recent day, even as the breakfast hour waned, just about every table was filled. Same goes for the counter.

My plate included a skewer of chicken Souvlaki with large pieces of meat and lightly cooked onions alongside rice pilaf, Greek salad, cooked carrots, pita bread and tzatziki sauce – a staple of any Greek meal. The Dolmades came coated in a lemon sauce which we discovered was the same base for our beloved soup.

Several warm over-stuffed grape leaves came filled with beef and rice.

(For vegetarian fans of Dolmades, the appetizer menu offers a cold version of the dish stuffed with vegetables.)

The Dolmades plate was also served with rice, bread and the chilled cucumber sauce.

My lunch choice at Troy’s ensured my return. A plate that allows me multiple flavors that stand well on their own as well as making tasty combinations – this is what a meal is all about. The marinated chicken of the Souvlaki was tender and tasted great on its own, dipped in the tzatziki sauce or wrapped in pieces of pita bread. The rice was fluffy and moist and the salad was fresh with lots of veggies. Our server returned several times to make sure we were enjoying our meals, which we assured him between bites.

The atmosphere at Troy’s is casual. The affordably priced establishment features simple tables and booths as well as shaded patio seating out front.

With so many other dining options in the area, a restaurant that stays busy during midweek lunch times must be doing something right.

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Kinney expected the early lunch crowd to start fanning in any minute.

“It was literally like a rebirth,” she said of the transformation that took place when the Restaurant Impossible crew, led by chef Robert Irvine, spent two days and $10,000 to redo the family-style restaurant.

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By Cynthia Robertson Two brothers who live in the College area don’t have to live up to the adage that children should be seen and not heard. With the way Dominic Pizarro, 15, and his brother Angelo, 12, play piano, people stop in their tracks so they can watch and listen to these prodigies. The Pizarro Brothers are a dynamite duo playing classical, jazz and Broadway tunes good enough to beat the band.

Each brother plays his own piano, moving about in swift improvisation off each other. Their style is as professional as one would expect from any of the music greats, such as Gershwin, Duke Ellington and Sinatra, all of whom they emulate. They garner the attention of both children and adults for their snappy attire and their good looks.

“The boys are young, talented, passionate, and they entertain their audiences,” said their manager and grandfather, Miguel Pizarro.

The first time people run across them is often at street fairs or festivals such as the Sicilian Festival in Little Italy. People crowd around the brothers, awestruck by the music they create together. The duo plays for everyone, from passersby on the street to affairs such as fundraisers, weddings, retirement services as well as special events at shopping malls and the Rock Church. As a way of giving back to the community, the Pizarro Brothers also play for the young patients and their families at the Ronald McDonald House on Monday evenings.

“The families of the Ronald McDonald House have touched our hearts personally with their testimonies of how our music has touched their lives,” said Dominic.

John O’Hara, volunteer greeter at the Ronald McDonald House, can attest to that. “There are so many things going on emotionally with the families here,” O’Hara said.

O’Hara said it has also been a joy to watch the brothers develop in their talent. “It’s kind of like been watching them grow right in front of me,” he said.

The brothers started playing music together when Dominic was 8 and Angelo 5. The boys would practice their early duets on an upright piano at their grandfather’s photography studio. Miguel remembers Dominic first expressing interest in music while playing on a little toy keyboard.

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TAKE ME OUT TO THE DOG PARK

By Sari Reis In 1979, the first dog park in the United States was opened at Ohlone Park in Berkeley, Calif. Today, there are several hundred of them in cities across the country. In San Diego, we have 15 dog parks and dog beaches to take our furry kids to play, exercise, and socialize with their canine buddies.

Each dog park has varying rules and regulations. For maximum enjoyment for you and your pooch, be sure to follow the rules. Some dog parks offer separate play areas for large and small dogs. If you have a small dog, I highly recommend one of these places. Little dogs, less than 25 pounds, have more fun when playing with pals of their own ilk.

Before you set off for fun and frolic at the local dog park, there are a few do’s and don’ts that are particularly important if you are new to these venues.

• If your dog is not well socialized or is aggressive towards other dogs, do not take him to the dog park. Find other activities for him to enjoy.

• Don’t take puppies under 4 months old as they will not be fully immunized and are vulnerable to disease.

• Do not take very small children. Dog play can often be rough and tumble, and small children who get in the way can get hurt.

• If your dog does not respond consistently to the “come” command, don’t take him to an unfenced dog park.

• Pick up after your dog, and for that matter, after other people’s dogs. It will make for fewer messes on shoes for everyone.

• Bring fresh water and a bowl for your dog. Although many dog parks have a drinking faucet and bowls available, they can be a source of bacteria and disease.

• If it is sunny and hot, be sure there is a sheltered place for your dog to cool down in the shade. Make sure he takes breaks from the activity and drinks plenty of water. Heat-stroke is a very real danger.

• Your dog should be wearing an ID tag, but he should not be wearing a chain or prong collar. Chain and prong collars can be grabbed by other dogs and may cause injury.

• Don’t bring treats or food to the park as that can cause potential problems of competition with other dogs.

• In case of minor injuries, which can happen, keep a pet first aid kit in your car.

• Do not bring unaltered dogs to the dog park. Period.

• Make sure your dog is up to date on all vaccinations and flea and tick treatment.

• Most importantly, watch your dog at all times. Is he being bullied or bullying others? If so, take him out of there.

Dog parks are set aside for dogs to exercise and play off-leash in a controlled and supervised environment. It should be fun and safe for pet parents and their “furry kids.”

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(from left) Nancy Krueger, who provided wine for Art in the Park with her husband, Gary, poured glasses of their finest for attendees.

Meterologist/lifestyle reporter Shawn Styles of News 8 KFMB-TV CBS8 served as an honorary co-chair of the event.

Carole Wilson and Audrey F. Baker flank Steve Haiman, who portrayed prominent East County resident George Cowles.

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Victoria Sotomayor, CAC Exhibition Coordinator and Chapter Liaison, represented the CAC, along with several of the CAC artists who created the paintings. They were also interviewed live by Styles during the CBS 8 evening news. For more information on the CAC go to their website www. californiaartclub.org.

A superb selection of wines and champagne was provided by the Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) Foundation board member Dr. Gary Krueger. In addition to enjoying fine wine, the guests sampled gourmet healthy chocolate donated

by Maryanne Carlin of Xocia Healthy Chocolate (www.mxicorp.com). Stacey Poon-Kenney, propri-

etor of The Trails Neighborhood Eatery in the Keil’s shopping center, catered the gourmet cheese and crackers specifically selected to complement the wine and champagne.

Steve Haiman, a Mission Trails volunteer trail guide, portrayed George Cowles, who was prominent in East County from 1873-83, and greeted all the guests, while San Diego Native American Flute Circle member Tim Romero played an array of Native American flutes. And as night crept up over the Visitor Center, Bill Quackenbush, from the San Diego Astronomers Association, set up his large telescope and guests were able to see the rings around Saturn and even one of its moons.

A big thank you to all the MTRP Foundation board members and the Mission Trails volunteers who helped make Art in the Park a success.

There is always something to do at Mission Trails. The first topic for Linda Hawley’s two-hour “Nature Adventures!” program for children 3 and up is “Reptiles: Leapin’ Lizards, Slithering Snakes!”

Attend only one morning per topic. You may attend on July 31, or Aug. 1 or 2. Check our website for

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Our next concert is Sunday, Aug. 19, and features critically acclaimed, and award-winning jazz guitarist and composer Peter Sprague (www. petersprague.com).

Our new water exhibit is taking shape. In addition to the three new flat screen monitors, there is now a life-size photo of the 8-foot diameter water pipe that goes through the park. See how you measure up to giant pipe that can handle 142,000,000 gallons of water per day.

The San Carlos Methodist Church has joined the Mission Trail family by adopting a trail on the backside of Cowles Mountain. Volunteers from the church met on site in June to begin maintaining the trail and they will continue on a regular basis. The church is the first community group to adopt a trail.

If you have a group interested in adopting a trail, send an email to adoptatrail@mtrp.org.

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Dilloway, a Patrick Henry High School graduate, said when she began thinking about the story, she was reminded of her childhood and how she would collect Jacaranda blossoms that had fallen from the trees in the neighborhood. She also drew on a great deal of personal experience as the daughter of a Japanese war bride and an American serviceman.

The Del Cerro author says her first novel is a work of fiction, though there are parallels between her novel and real life. For example, in both cases, young Japanese women are advised by their fathers to marry an American serviceman after the Second World War. Like Shoko, Dilloway’s mother was a great beauty who proposed to her father while he was stationed in Japan. Sadly, both women suffered serious health issues that were likely caused by the bombing of Nagasaki. Dilloway’s mother passed away at age 61 while the fictional Shoko benefits from today’s advances in heart surgery.

Dilloway has a new release due in August. The Care and Handling of Roses with Thorns is not set in the Del Cerro area, but it plays a major role in the author’s work off the page. “A walk around Lake Murray or Mission Trails is the best writer’s block cure,” she says. “I have often worked out story prob-

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The Care and Handling of Roses with Thorns, the story of a prickly biology teacher, whose life is forever changed when her teenaged niece Riley appears on her doorstep unannounced. While 36-year-old Gal Garner struggles with kidney disease, she also dreams of winning Queen of Show in a major rose competition.

“Gal is inspired by my sister-in-law, Deb, who had three kidney transplants,” Dilloway said. “She was diagnosed at age 4 with reflux of the kidneys, which ruined them. Throughout her life she accomplished more than most healthy people do, holding down a full-time teaching job, earning a Master’s in Chemistry, traveling extensively, and volunteering for her favorite baseball team as an usher. She passed away in December 2011.” She was 43 years old.

“The caretaking storyline comes from similar situations we had in our family,” said Dilloway.

“When I was only 23, my husband and I assumed temporary guardianship of my husband’s 13-yearold nephew. … It was an experience to suddenly be a de-facto parent to a teenager after not being a parent at all, so that’s what I tried to get across in the novel.” The author will launch her book at Warwick’s in La Jolla Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. For more information about Dilloway and her novels, visit www.margaretdilloway.com.

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SCAC, from page 6

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the ruling. If appealed, the issue goes to the full City Council. Stay tuned . . .

More information is available at www.energy.ca.gov/quailbrush. You can also call (800) 822-6228.

The Navajo Community Planners, Inc. (NCPI) held its monthly meeting July 16 at Temple Emanu-el. Two action items involving San Carlos were on the agenda. The first was a proposal by City Traffic Engineering to increase the speed limit from 25 to 30 mph on Wandermere Drive, between Park Ridge and Golfcrest. This is in the area of Green Elementary School, where we successfully fought for All-Way Stop signs on Wandermere at Belle Glade several years ago. The second was a proposal by Traffic Engineering to increase the speed limit on Cowles Mt. Boulevard, from Navajo north to Rainswept Lane.

SCAC opposed the proposed increases and were joined by residents of both areas. The NCPI Board voted unanimously to keep the speed limits at their present designation, even though it means the speed limits are no longer radar enforceable. We plan to work with NCPI and the City to change the antiquated law that forced these proposals to occur. The SCAC thanks the NCPI Board for listening to the San Carlos community residents who testified and rejecting the proposed increases.

The major action item was the proposed Shawnee/Riverbend project on Mission Gorge Rd. and Old Cliffs Rd. in Grantville/Allied Gardens. The applicant asked for a change of zoning from industrial to mixed-use and a variance in the height limit, up to 85 feet. The project would consist of 995 residential units, mainly condos and apartments, with 5.3 acres of parkland along the San Diego River. Opponents expressed their concerns about the density of the project, the height of the structures, the traffic impacts, lack of infrastructure and the impact on the San Diego River. The applicant responded to these concerns and lowered the height of the buildings to 75 feet, plus 5 feet for rooftop structures. In response to a suggestion to leave the property as industrial, the applicant advised the group that this could result in about 1,600 vehicles, mainly trucks, visiting the site each day.

After much discussion by residents and board members, both pro and con, the motion to approve was defeated by 8-7 vote. Before a counter-motion could be made and voted upon, the meeting was adjourned, due to a time deadline.

The bottom line was “No Recommendation” by the NCPI Board, as the project moves forward to the Planning Commission for a hearing July 26 at a time to be announced. Check the City website, www.sandiego.gov, and click on Planning Commission for more information about the agenda.

If you would like to receive information about speakers, meeting reminders and agendas and other local news, please send an e-mail message to jfpilch@ hotmail.com and request your name be added to the SCAC Interested Party e-mail list. Rest assured your privacy will be respected and neither your name nor your e-mail address will be shared with anyone. Messages are sent “Bcc” to prevent you from being spammed.

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.

out, she said. Of course, Kinney is thrilled. It was like winning the restaurant lottery, getting that kind of exposure and expert business advice. But when it comes to the lottery, many people blow through their winnings fairly quickly.

Kinney said that was not going to happen. Immediately after the makeover, she held a staff meeting and told her crew that the responsibility of success was on all of their shoulders. “We got this great gift,” she told them. “And now it’s up to us.” That meant providing top-notch service and top-notch food and doing it consistently – not just in the days following the program’s September premiere. Kinney, a married mother of two, took a gamble buying the restaurant five years ago with the financial help of her father, who is a partner in the business. For one thing, the location is kind of dicey – the restaurant almost blends into a strip-mall type shopping center. She took another gamble by more than doubling the size of the restaurant soon after.

It also turned out the timing was bad. The recession was kicking in. She began losing money. Her business was on the ropes and she feared she was going to lose it. Layoffs, at the very least, were a distinct possibility. And then she applied to be on Restaurant Impossible. Cue the magic. The interior was changed markedly. A dinner menu was added even though Kinney had reservations about that, given the stress she was already under. She was working nearly 100 hours a week and was rarely seeing her husband and children. But it had to be done to put the restaurant on the path of vibrancy.

Kinney hasn’t looked back since. “The show changed lives and not just mine. I was able to hire people and give them jobs in an uncertain time.”

The past year has flown by, she said. And while business has leveled off from the craziness in the beginning – when all the hoopla for being chosen for the show was at its highest – the restaurant is still doing well. Kinney has even hired a part-time manager, which has lifted some of the burden from her.

She’s now working about 60 hours a week, which, she noted, “is nothing for a small-business owner.”

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Aviator, from page 10 a memorial plaque for Barden on the Mount Soledad Memorial Wall, next to the plaque in memory of his father.

The military ceremonial flag was donated by Barden’s stepmother, Elaine Barden, a San Carlos resident, who wanted to honor Barden for his service to our country by flying his flag on the Allied Gardens Community Flagpole.

Donated flags are flown, removed, folded in a triangle and then taken to the VFW where they are burned in a military ceremony.

If you have a flag that you would like to donate and flown on the Community Flagpole contact John Peterson at 582-2920. The flagpole was donated to the City of San Diego by the Kiwanis Club of Grantville-Allied Gardens.

Triumph, from page 10 taken a huge toll. Her mother had tumors in her brain and other parts of her body as well. Dorgan was able to fly up monthly to see her, but her mother would die only eight months later.

“I had to grow up quickly,” Dorgan said.

Despite her family history, Dorgan smoked too. When her mother was diagnosed with lung cancer, she asked her daughter to stop. Dorgan did so, but started again when her mother died. It was from the stress, she said.

When her tonsils needed to be taken out later, Dorgan quit again – this time for good.

Now she’s at battle with the notion that only smokers get this terrible disease and that smokers who get it somehow don’t deserve compassion and understanding for their plight.

“Cancer is cancer,” she said.

Dorgan is amazed at how the funding for lung cancer is woefully lacking when compared to other types of cancers.

For instance, even though lung cancer is the biggest killer, it gets the least amount of funding from the National Cancer Institute, according to a New York Times analysis. On a per death basis, it gets $1,630. Breast cancer by comparison gets $13,452.

Why? Advocates blame the stigma that comes with lung cancer.

Dorgan is fighting for both more funding and an early detection screening for lung cancer. Many people, such as her mother, aren’t diagnosed with lung cancer until it’s reached a terminal stage, she said.

“My mother was a phenomenal person,” she said. “Anything I can do to make the world a better place in her name is an honor.”

She’s doing that this month by chairing the Free to Breath 5K Run/Walk.

Such races are run nationally to help the National Lung Cancer Partnership.

San Diego’s race will take place on Saturday, Aug. 18, at Liberty Station’s NTC Park.

For information, go to the San Diego Free to Breathe Facebook page or to the National Lung Cancer Partnership website at www.nationallungcancerpartnership.org. You can also get information via email by writing to free2breath_sd@hotmail.com

SCAC, from page 6 height should remain at the 30-foot limit. However, 24 percent disagreed and suggested an alternative height requirement of 55 feet or about 5 stories.

The two final questions on the survey pertained to amending the Navajo Community Plan for construction closer to the San Diego River and allowing “in lieu” fees for park space. Respectively, 93 percent and 94 percent of the audience responded to these questions with an answer of “No.” Comments written on the surveys expressed skepticism that the traffic study represented current conditions as well as those projected for the future, especially after the project’s completion. However, one point stood out and pertained to the year 2030, when development is completed in Grantville with a possible 8,000 to 11,000 residential units. At that time (if not before), all intersections and roads in Grantville will be significantly impacted. In fact, many of the comments were as follows: “Traffic effects presented are unbelievable. Greenbrier, Zion and Princess View will be greatly impacted” or “. . . Mission Gorge is already a problem. That should be fixed before one more car is added to the traffic!”

Pizarro, from page 13 “They’ve always been encouraged to strive for their best and learn from their errors,” said their grandfather. Excellent local musicians have also played a role in the boys’ development as professionals. Daniel Jackson and Lee Galloway have been tutors. The brothers hope to one day be picked up professionally. Pianist and composer Marvin Hamlisch has recognized the abilities of the brothers. “After listening to the boys perform, he said, ‘How can I follow an act like that?’” Miguel said.

No matter what his grandsons choose for their vocations, Miguel’s hope for them is that they be happy and prosperous in whichever direction they choose.

“Their biggest strength is their ability to be diverse and their discipline in what they aspire to do,” he said.

For Dominic, that might be a career in the military. “Although music is one of my greatest passions, my current aspirations are to become an aerospace engineer for the Air Force,” he said. His younger brother Angelo, whose hobbies include chess, composing music and teaching younger students at his school, plans to stay totally engaged in music. “I see myself attending Julliard or Berkley School of Music to study jazz and music composition,” he said. “I also plan to travel the world performing my music.”

Their grandfather and mother, both with whom the boys live, could not be prouder. “We feel blessed and privileged to see the end results of their hours of practice,” Miguel said. Whatever career track the boys take, there is no doubt they will continue to thrive under the guidance of music greats, the applause of audiences everywhere and the blessings of their family.

The Pizarro Brothers’ website is www.thepizarrobrothers.com.

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Market, from page 1 “At a farmers’ market, you cannot sell anything you do not grow,” said Gilruth, who is quick to point out his certified producer’s certificate, a state Department of Agriculture requirement for participating venders. “The public doesn’t understand that a certified farmers’ market is controlled.”

Gilruth has been a full-time farmer for five years and a grower for 16 years. He offers Hass and Fuerte avocados, a variety of citrus fruits, succulents, proteas, flowers and plants.

Farmer Gilbert Quintos’ booth sits across Gilruth’s. Quintos retired from the U.S. Postal Service only to work that much harder as a farmer with acres of land. Quintos, who sells beautiful bunches of flowers for a fraction of the cost at your local flower shop or grocery store, takes a very practical approach to his inventory.

“It’s a farmers’ market – whatever we grow we should sell,” said Quintos with a shrug and a smile.

Perhaps one of the best things about the San Carlos Farmers’ Market is its friendly, open vibe. Farmers and venders freely offer tips to anyone who wants to know how to prepare their produce and other food products. For instance, nopales, or prickly pear cactus, isn’t exactly on everyone’s regular grocery list.

Quintos, who was selling the vegetable for just $2 a tray July 19, suggested several uses. “You can grill it or even sauté it,” he said, carefully removing spines off a pad with a knife. “See? It’s easy.”

A few booths down from Quintos sat Cindy Hilliker of Hilliker’s Ranch Fresh Eggs, which also provides eggs to Windmill Farms and Sprouts.

For $2.75, you can pick up a dozen large brown eggs laid by high-end fed hens. Those eggs would probably cost at least a dollar more down the street. Jeff Ledbetter, a regular farmers’ market attendee, went straight to Hilliker’s booth to pick up his usual dozen. He said he prefers the brown over the white. When asked for the difference between the two, he laughed, “Color.”

San Carlos resident Ledbetter said he used to wonder why there wasn’t a farmers’ market closer to home. “And then this popped up,” he said, gesturing the row of booths.

Pershing Middle School principal Sarah Sullivan is happy to have the market at her school. “It’s a little quiet with school out, but we’re really excited about it,” she said.

Sullivan said the market took months to open because it needed to get approval from the San Diego Board of Education and safety issues had to be resolved. “This is great for the community because it’s essentially a community promenade,” Sullivan said.

The market is also a nice source of money for Pershing Middle School, which receives 25 percent of the market’s proceeds.

Farmers’ market manager David Klaman of Community Crops is proud of the San Carlos spot. He and his wife, Diem Do, live in the area, and are credited with bringing the Pershing market to life.

“All of these are local farmers,” said Klaman, who also manages the Ocean Beach farmers’ market. “I wanted one of these in my own neighborhood.”

Klaman stops at almost every booth to check on his merchants. When a farmer is busy selling to a customer, Klaman happily pitches in by taking care of other waiting buyers, as was the case with Dennis Exline of Rose Cottage Fruits. Exline, who sells freshly squeezed juice, amazed several customers a couple of weeks ago with sweet limes that looked a lot like lemons. Exline encouraged everyone standing at his booth to take a taste before judging. “You can believe your eyes and think that it’s a lemon or believe the farmer and know that it’s a lime,” he said.

Everyone has a good story to tell at the market. Dutch Farmers George and Cora Hylkema came to the United States 19 years ago from Holland to run a nursery. After their original business fell to a bad economy, they decided to try their hands at organic farming. (from left) Market manager David Klaman, left, is happy to have “Everybody has to eat,” said Cora. brought farmers and vendors, such The Hylkemas have one of the cutest as Dennis Exline of Rose Cottage setups at the market – fresh tomatoes, herbs Fruits to the San Carlos Farmer’s and fruits are presented in baskets with their Market. • FRüTZELS inventors Christina Kremers, left, and Skyler own individual chalkboards.

Gilpin have been marketing their “We really like it here,” said Cora. “And organic sweet treat since Feb. 24, the good thing is we are supporting the 2012. • The San Carlos Farmers’ Market features a variety of fresh school.”

In addition to fresh fruits, vegetables, produce, eggs, flowers, plants, eggs and flowers, market visitors can also food booths and handmade items.

You can also find exotic treats find fresh seafood courtesy of Poppa’s Fresh such as lumpia and ceviche.

Fish Company; Grandmas’ Favorites, a collection of decadent preserves made by San Carlos resident Pat Jackson-Fassett; savory barbecue from Ranchwood BBQ; ethnic cuisine, such as Gabina’s lumpia, prepared by Emily Estanislao, and refreshing ceviche from La Isla Ceviche; sinful rum cake by Gayle Reid; Meljess Bees’ sweet wildflower honey; the ingenious FRüTZELS; and stylish JustPeachyKeen purses and bags by Melissa Ditalo.

The San Carlos Farmers’ Market is at Pershing Middle School’s field Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m.

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COMIC-CON DRESSES UP SAN DIEGO

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By Audrey F. Baker, Trail Guide Have you seen the “well-dressed” active blackand-white tuff-headed bird that skims backyard pools and bobs about patios? He’s our only blackbreasted flycatcher. In the natural setting, the Black Phoebe (Sayornis nigricans), enjoys perching in shady places, and dining on flying insects. The nickname “Tuxedo Bird” depicts his formal dress – a white belly surrounded by black attire. He’ll aid in identification by voicing his own name, “Fi-bee, Fi-bee!” At MTRP, look for him along streams and Kumeyaay Lake.

Our trail guide-led walks are an opportunity for chance encounters with multiple bird species, wild-

to get smaller every year, still offered impressive talent, both independent and big company names.

Our personal favorites were the Ugly Doll booth, up-and-comer Jerome Lu’s Hyperactive Monkey and the very cool Marvel artists who were more than happy to sign sketchbooks free of charge. Although Comic-Con attracts a very mainstream crowd these

days, with its movie premieres and Twilight panels, it continues to be on the bucket list of fanboys and fangirls everywhere. Even if you weren’t able to score tickets to the actual event, people watching around downtown San Diego during the convention was likely just as entertaining as attending the Big Bang Theory panel.

life and other natural wonders. Unique landscapes and habitats enliven local history and support abundant plant and animal life. The walks are free, interesting, fact-filled and geared to all ages and interests.

Morning walks are offered every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. You’ll start from the Visitor and Interpretive Center, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos. The walk beginning from the Kumeyaay Lake Campground Entry Station, Two Father Junipero Serra Trail, at the San Carlos-Santee border, gives a different perspective of the park and its diverse habitats.

These walks are offered from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, and take in historic Old Mission Dam. Wildlife Tracking is an 8:30-to-10:30 a.m. adventure teaching classic techniques used by trackers of Olde California and modern enthusiasts. Tracking team members aid you in identification and interpretation of animal signs, and give insights into critter habits. On Saturday, Aug. 4, meet in front of the Visitor Center, One Father Junipero Serra Trail.

Our August Discovery Table presents an opportunity to learn about “Owl Pellet Science.”

Drop by on Saturday, Aug. 11, between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lobby of the Visitor Center), dissect a pellet, or just pick up some fun facts about the iconic hunters of nighttime skies.

Shush! Birder Jeanne Raimond’s Adults Only Owl Prowl takes you on a night-time adventure in search of owls and other nocturnal critters. The

outing is limited to 40 total participants. Sign up in advance at (619) 668-3281. Bring jacket and flashlight along for the Friday, Aug. 17, 7:30-9:30 p.m. event. We meet at dirt lot, Bushy Hill Drive and Two Father Junipero Serra Trail.

Take the Summer Twilight Walk on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. and experience Mission Dam under dusk and evening light. The park’s transition into night is active critter-time, enhancing chance sightings. Bring along flashlight and jacket for cooler night temperatures. Meet us at the Kumeyaay Lake Campground Entry Station, Two Father Junipero Serra Trail.

Our Family Owl Prowl is slated for Friday, Aug. 24, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Join Birder Jeanne Raimond, “whoooo” will search for owls, poorwills, bats and other night-time flyers. Advance sign up, limited to 40 total participants, is at (619) 668-3281.

Remember your jacket and flashlight. See you at dirt lot, Bushy Hill Drive and Two Father Junipero Serra Trail.

Birding Basics is a 90-minute presentation by MTRP resident birder Winona Sollock that teaches five simple techniques to identify birds “at a glance” and offers tips on field guide use. Bringing one is optional. Class meets, inside the Visitor Center, Saturday, Aug. 25 at 1 p.m.

Meanwhile, come on out and enjoy the park!

Visit www.mtrp.org for more information and our events calendar, or call (619) 668-3281. Special walks can be arranged for any club, group, business or school by contacting Ranger Heidi Gutknecht at (619) 668-3279 or at hgutknecht@mtrp.org.

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