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Volunteerism Inspires District 7 Candidacy INSIDE THIs Issue
District 7, which includes Allied Gardens, College, Del Cerro and San Carlos, has quite a decision to make on Election Day 2012. Mission Times Courier met with two of the three candidates for the City Council seat and was impressed with both of their qualifications and motivation for throwing their proverbial hats in the ring. Both men are Patrick Henry High School graduates who attended local colleges. They grew up with family businesses and volunteer with numerous charities. While they differ on several issues, they both seem to have the community at heart. Within the coming months, Mission Times Courier will be speaking with the City Council candidates and reporting back to you with their stances on the issues. Because this is our inaugural article, we’d first like to introduce you to two of the candidates for the District 7 seat.
Patriot Trifecta Patrick Henry High tennis players earn top honors with the power of three.
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Mission Trails Art Seven local awardwinning artists color the month of December.
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scott sherMan
Mat KostrinsKy
Scott Sherman may not be a San Diego native, but he has lived here long enough to call it his hometown, having lived in Allied Gardens for 42 of his 48 years. In fact, Sherman loves the neighborhood so much he bought the house he grew up in. Sherman, an insurance broker who owns 5th Avenue Insurance, said he was approached by several friends to run for the District 7 seat. “My business is helping people and I always wanted to do that with San Diego,” said Sherman, sitting in the Starbucks on Mission Gorge Road. “The time is right – I have to do it in a bigger way.” Sherman already spends a lot of time helping others through various charities, including the Make a Wish Foundation, the YMCA, the Burn Institute, and the Children’s Convalescent Hospital.
Mat Kostrinsky and his wife, Jennifer, a family practice physician with Sharp-Rees-Stealy, have two children, David and Hank. They live next to Patrick Henry High School in Del Cerro, the neighborhood in which Kostrinsky grew up. “Literally, my backyard overlooks the school,” said Kostrinsky, who graduated from Patrick Henry in 1989. “I hear the band practice. … I hear the bells for class changes, but it’s OK – those are our future leaders.” Kostrinsky, 41, has lived in San Diego since he was 12. His family moved here from New Jersey when his mother opened her business in town. He worked for his mom, selling sweat suits at Kobey’s Swap Meet every weekend, from junior high into college. “Every Friday I loaded up our van and trailer and drove down at 10 o’clock in the morning,” he said. “I learned the
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Patrick Henry’s First same-sex Homecoming couPle make History
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Platt College students travel to China for history, the arts and good food.
Although Patrick Henry High School has received “very negative emails” following the nominations of a lesbian Homecoming king and queen couple, it has not received any direct threats, said Patrick Henry principal Patricia Crowder. Crowder said the school has a police officer on staff to ensure the safety of students on campus. She said students, teachers and staff members have “continued their work as usual.” “The students do not understand why adults would be so concerned about whom they select as their Homecoming king and queen,” Crowder said. “We have an
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The People’s Coach Jackie Robinson Family YMCA executive director Michael Brunker embodies the spirit of the season.
High School Cancer Survivor Personifies the Spirit of Giving By Charles Iyoho
Just two years ago, Darren Shanks’ life looked uncertain. “No one really sees it coming,” said the 16-year-old Patrick Henry High School junior, who was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphona in January 2010. “We were not expecting that.” What a difference a couple of years make. These days Shanks – now cancer free – is as vibrant as ever. Since October, he has kept busy with a hat drive, along with his teachers and fellow students, collecting beanies and hats to donate to teen cancer patients who have lost their hair due to undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy. For Shanks, who has praised the efforts of doctors and nurses who took care of him when he was undergoing chemotherapy, it’s the least he can do, he says. “When I was sick… I thought to myself, ‘How do I give back to them?’” he said.
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art exhibit: “Mission trails seven” The Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation (MTRP) is pleased to present an exhibition featuring seven awardwinning artists: Argento, Shant Beudjekian, Loretta Deczynski, Wilma Lopez, Vincent Quaranta, Vita Sorrentino and Pamela York. This exhibit will be on display in the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center Art Gallery from Dec. 3 through Dec. 30. The public is cordially invited to a reception in honor of the artists Dec. 11, 2011 from 1 to 4 p.m.
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About the Artists Pamela York, Photography: Pamela got a late start in serious photography beginning in her mid-40s. She took courses through local adult education courses and has followed up through self-study and mentoring by fellow photographers in the PhotoArts Group headquartered in Escondido, California. Pamela’s stock photography has appeared in several magazine publications, and she has shown her work extensively in San Diego and throughout Southern California. Pamela’s work has been described as bold yet delicate. She is drawn to patterns, lines, especially repeating patterns, rich colors and other worldly appearances. See MISSION TRAILS, page 6
By Barbara Cleves Anderson The weekend of Oct. 22 was awfully warm; too warm for hard physical work outside. But when a Boy Scout’s Eagle project is on the calendar and all helpers are rounded up, forget the heat. Scouts who strive to be an Eagle Scout must be assessed for that designation. Potential Eagle Scouts are required to outline a plan for a project that improves the environment and present the plan to scout leaders. When the plan is approved; implement it. The community of Lake Murray is fortunate to have so many volunteers; particularly the scouts who have done projects at the lake. They have hammered, dug, and painted as they improved the park. Scouts should be recognized by the public who are the recipients of their work. Dominic Maniscalco wanted to do his project at Lake Murray and talked to Reservoir Keeper Gayle Havens. Gayle suggested Dom finish the pole fence that is on the edge of the Lake Murray canyon. It is on the north/east side of Baltimore Drive; across from Lake Murray Reservoir. It happened to be the longest section (220 feet of fencing) that needed to be completed and difficult to build as other fence builders in that area can attest. Anyone who lives in the Navajo area knows that it is hard to find a location that doesn’t have millions of rocks beneath the dirt’s surface. OK… maybe more. The auger that Dominic’s group used to make post holes was inadequate. Dom’s dad, Mike rented a larger auger but it didn’t work well either. The workers needed to dig out 29 rock filled holes and they did. When I drove by, Dominic See BARBARA, page 10
Annual Event Returns to San Diego Bay The best place to see the annual Parade of Lights on San Diego Bay is from the historic ferryboat Berkeley at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. The parade judges are stationed aboard the Berkeley and the brightly decorated boats pull out all the stops when they pass by. Enjoy a delicious holiday buffet and a no-host bar from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday evening, Dec. 18 only. Tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for children ages 6 to 12 and can be purchased online through the museum’s website at www.sdmaritime.org or by calling (619) 234-9153 ext. 101. Children under 5 are free. Tickets to the buffet and parade include museum admission as well. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots program.
shopping safely Around Dear Ask the Cop: It’s December and I recall hearing a list of safety tips once upon a time. Can you let me know some information on tips for surviving the holidays? I’ve received abduction warning emails about masked men hiding in the parking lot under cars, and done the Internet fact checking… What are real concerns? Sincerely, Concerned Holiday Shopper As the holiday season looms front and center, people always seem to request information on staying safe. We in the public safety arena never waste an opportunity to share safety messages so I’ll try to sum up common holiday trends in San Diego.
To bake a bona fide crime, we need some ingredients in the bowl. For starters, we need a victim. We need a location for the crime to occur and we need a suspect willing to take advantage of the victim. With a San Diego County Population exceeding three million people, it’s not hard to imagine a surplus of suspects and a good amount of willing victims. It doesn’t take a crime scene television forensic drama expert, or a Sherlock Holmes type super sleuth to spot how our crimes take place. Quite simply, the mundane carelessness of the common person and the volume of locations in which to commit crimes lead to the vast number of reported crimes. Wherever you patronize a business or attend a function in this season, criminals are doing the same. Malls, religious venues, social events and well lit homes are all common points of criminal activity, taking advantage of volumes of people. The most helpful single tip for the holiday season with regards to malls, parking lots and streets during this season is really quite simple: Clean out your vehicle. Yes, that’s right. It’s time to take out the CD cases, the myriad charging cords, the backpacks, the GPS suction cups, the stereo faceplates, the briefcases and even (gasp) the spare change from the cup holders. A stripped clean car with no visible objects inside is quite frankly astronomically less likely to be broken into then one with an object in plain view. Throw a steering wheel lock on there and you can avoid 99 percent of the crime headaches associated with theft. That backpack in the rear floor area with your week old sweaty gym socks is of no value to you. A car burglar strung out and walking by in the parking lot imagines a bar of gold and the latest electronic device to be in the same bag. And it’s worth breaking your window to find out for sure. Don’t give them the opportunity. At home, work, or in a safe place, lock all valuables or items that could be mistaken for valuable in the trunk prior to parking your vehicle in an area where it can be burglarized. With regards to personal safety, use those eyeballs See COP, page 11
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estate Planning: a giFt to your Family By Madeline Hill, Esq. As the holiday season approaches, people’s minds inevitably become consumed with finding the perfect gift for those closest and most important to them. Sometimes the best gift of all isn’t tangible – it is peace of mind. While planning for your demise may not seem suited to holiday cheer, the season is an appropriate time to think of family and giving to others. People work their entire lives to ensure their families have a good life or to provide the best of everything for their children, but if they haven’t made any plans for what will happen upon their deaths, they have omitted making an important gift to their families. Probate is a legal proceeding used to wind up a person’s legal and financial affairs after death. Formal probate proceedings are required for estates valued at more than $100,000, or more than $30,000 if real property is part of the estate. Many people mistakenly believe a will automatically allows them to avoid probate. In California, however, even with a will, an estate is subject to probate if the property described in the will exceeds the values listed above. Because of the cost and time required, probate is usually undesirable. Depending on the complexity of the issues at hand, probate can take as few as eight months or as many as 18 months to be completed, during which time the beneficiaries cannot receive full distribution of the estate. California has also established statutory attorneys’ fees for probate based on the value of the estate assets. For example, if an estate contains real property worth $200,000 and an additional $50,000 in other assets, the attorneys’ fees are $8,000. Many people wish to avoid probate for privacy reasons because during probate proceedings all of the assets and their distribution become a public court record. Further, in probate a judge decides who will receive the decedent’s assets.
Sign activists pose with their achievement: From left, Ann Cottrell, Jim Boggus, Dan Cornthwaite, Rosary Nepi, Joe Jones, Bj DeBusschere, Don Eidemiller and Roberta Eidemiller.
college VieW estates celeBrates entrance sign By Ann Cottrell, College View Estates Association College View Estates (CVE) neighbors, Councilmember Marti Emerald and representatives from SDSU and College Area Community Council (CACC) gathered on a sunny fall afternoon to celebrate the unveiling of CVE’s new entrance sign. CVEA president Rosary Nepi and Councilmember Emerald both presented Dan Cornthwaite with commendations for his critical role in seeing the sign finally built. The traffic-calming median and community entrance sign are the only project built to date with funds established to mitigate the impact of Viejas Arena traffic on neighborhoods adjacent to campus; and it has been a long, long See SIGN, page 7
See MADELINE, page 7
A New You for the New Year? We’d love to hear about your New Year’s resolutions for our January issue. If you don’t believe in making resolutions – some of us don’t enjoy breaking wellintentioned promises – tell us why! On the other hand, if you like setting an annual goal for yourself, your family or your neighborhood, we’d like to know that as well! Send your New Year resolutions to editor@missiontimescourier.com. Please include your name and your neighborhood.
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san carlos autHor Does anotHer graPe Book San Carlos native Kathryn Cloward has turned out a new “Kathryn the Grape” book in time for Christmas. Kathryn the Grape’s Colorful Adventure, a 44-page hardcover book, written by Cloward and Ginny Hornby and illustrated by Christine Winscott, focuses on helping children understand how to make their true colors shine. “Creating this book has been a labor of love for my collaborative team and me, and we’re confident children will love the story,” Cloward said. “Parents are looking for quality children’s books with enriching messages, and the ‘Kathryn the Grape’ books fit that need perfectly. This story highlights a young girl’s journey to learning about belonging, excitement, trusting, love, expressing herself, seeing what she wants, and being open to learning new things.” Cloward and Jennie Lapointe developed the premise of Kathryn the Grape’s Colorful Adventure during an inspiring walk around San Diego Bay. Their vision was translated into this second book with carefully written text from Cloward and Hornby and colorful art from Winscott, who was pleased to work side-byside on the project with her sister-in-law, Hornby. Kathryn the Grape’s Colorful Adventure is available on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com, but the first 200 books sold on the KathryntheGrape.com website will be autographed by both authors and the illustrator. In addition, $1 from every book sold on KathryntheGrape.com is donated to the Kathryn the Grape Fund, which supports non-profit agencies focused on helping children. Learn more about Kathryn the Grape and make book purchases at KathryntheGrape.com, where you’ll also find the first book, Kathryn the Grape—Just Like Magic, for sale.
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Jerry Coleman is a living legend. He’s a six-time World Series champion, a Hall of Fame baseball broadcaster and an integral figure in the San Diego community. Coleman’s biggest accomplishments, however, lie outside of the baseball diamond, he says. “I’ve done a lot of great things in baseball. There’s no question about that,” said Coleman, who’s served as a radio broadcaster for the Padres for nearly four decades. “But nothing surpassed that day (April 1, 1944) when I became a naval aviator and the second lieutenant in the [U.S.] Marine Corps,” he said, while boasting a smile. Coleman isn’t the only person to have taken pride in his military feats. On Nov. 5, the San Diego Air & Space Museum recognized him, and several others, during its 48th Hall of Fame Induction Celebration, Legends of Flight, an annual event that honors those who have contributed significantly to aviation, space, aerospace innovation, engineering, math, science, technology and medicine. Among others recognized were: Qualcomm founder Dr. Irwin Jacobs; Apollo 7 astronaut Walter Cunningham; aerospace engineering entrepreneur James Raisbeck; combat pilot and aviation record setter Dick Rutan; aviation legend Bill Gibbs, TOPGUN (the squadron); Naval Aviation; and Experimental Aircraft Association and Airshow pilot Tom Poberezny. The event took place at the San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park.
“It’s a reminder of what has occurred,” said Jim Kidrick, president of the San Diego Air & Space Museum. “It’s part of that process where we make sure that we don’t ever forget the greatness and accomplishments of people and groups, and the great explorers, pioneers and the people who were willing to push the bounds further.” The event began with a small reception on the second floor where honorees and guests mingled over wine and appetizers. Honorees later posed for photographs and wrote their signatures on large drawings of themselves, which lay in front of them on a large table. A cocktail reception, a dinner and a large ceremony, where attendees got a peek of each inductee’s lives and contributions, was also slated. Jessica Packard, the museum’s marketing and communications director, said all proceeds from the ceremony would benefit the museum’s educational programs. She said the event was significant in that it could possibly serve as an inspiration for more kids to become scientists and engineers – a thought echoed by Kidrick. “Inspiring kids to undertake tough science and engineering challenges is only the first step,” Kidrick said. “Aviation and space exploration, as embodied by the people we honor in our Hall of Fame, is a metaphor for the American pioneering spirit. It’s a critical part of our legacy as a world innovation and technology leader.” Coleman has a glittering military career. He’s engaged in 120 missions, earned two Distinguished Flying Crosses, 13 Air Medals and three Navy citations and was one of the few baseball players to have served in both World War II and the Korean War. Still, he says, his induction came as a surprise. “I feel great,” said Coleman, who flew up to an altitude of 26,000 feet as a dive bomber. “I’ve had awards in other areas of broadcasting and baseball. I’ve never had anything in flying and this tops them all.” The Padres organization was equally as enthusiastic of Coleman’s feats, calling him a “true American hero” who has continued to “put his country before himself” and inspire others. “We are honored to have him as part of the Padres family,” said Padres vice chairman and chief executive officer Jeff Moorad.
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san carlos Friends oF the library By Sue Hotz Happy Holidays to all of our neighbors and Friends of the Library. Please: Renew your SCFOL membership or join today! Consider giving a gift to the library in honor or memory of a friend or loved one. Renewal forms will be mailed out shortly. If you do not receive one, membership envelopes may be found in the library & forms are on our website. Our library’s parking lot is full every day, so we know our community uses its resources. Please help us show the City Council and Mayor, who use our membership numbers to gauge the community’s support of our libraries, that we use and need our branch library. By joining the Friends of the Library today, you will be adding credence to the SDFPL in their lobbying efforts to maintain and enhance our public library system. Memberships start at $5 for seniors and students, and family memberships are reasonably priced at $20. Memberships need to be renewed annually by Jan. 1 of each year. All programs listed here are free, underwritten by SCFOL, take place in the Library’s Community Room, and are open to the public. For additional information, check our website, www.sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org, or call the library at (619) 527-3430. There is no reduction in library hours this month due to the Holidays. Dec. 6 thru Jan. 5: Our featured artists are members of the UU Art Guild. Works included are by Richard Chau Davis, Petyr Grey Cirino, Hank Gross, Victoria Alexander Marquez, Fred Marinello, and Thomas C. Tirado. Their reception is Saturday, Dec. 17, 12 to 2 p.m. Remember to vote monthly for your favorite piece of art for the “People’s Choice Award.” First Saturdays: The next SCFOL Used Book Sales will be Dec. 3 and Jan. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. At 10 a.m., Cowboy Bob will perform in the Children’s area of the library. Some of our books appear brand new and would make an excellent extra holiday gift. Thank you for your book donations and purchases. Sale proceeds are our main revenue source and buy library books, equipment and programs. New: Third Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m: Open MIC Night. All ages, all talents welcome: sing, dance, comedy, and storytelling. Wednesdays, 3 to 4 p.m.: Big theater screen Wii gaming. The SCFOL Board will not meet in December. Thursdays, 3 to 5:10 pm: Family-PG-Films shown on our theater size screen. This month’s offerings include classic Holiday feature films. Second Thursday, 1 p.m.: Librarian’s Book Club. Dec. 8 selection is Lottery by Patricia Wood. Jan. 12 selection is A Lesson in Secrets: A Maisie Dobbs Novel by Jacqueline Winspear. Feb. 9 selection is The Reading Promise by Alice Ozma. Copies are available at the library. Fridays, 8:15 to 9:15 a.m.: YOGA with Dr. Carolyn Meeks, MD. Meets on both Dec. 23 and 30. Fridays, 10 to 10:40 a.m.: Pre-School Story Time & Songs. New Day and Time: Fridays, 4:30 to 5:30 pm: Children’s Board Games: Ages 6 to 12 years. New Day and Time: Fourth Saturday, Dec. 24, 1 to 2 p.m.: Meditation & Stress Reduction Yoga led by Dr. Funshine. Second Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to noon: The adult “Story Swap Group” teaches oral story telling. Homebound SC Library patrons can call 527-3430 to have books delivered to their homes.
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Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation Awarded $25,000 For Education SDG&E announced the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation and its grant partner, the San Diego County YMCAs, a winner in their 2011 Environmental Champions Awards in the amount of $25,000. This is the second Environmental Champions Award won by the MTRP Foundation. The first award in 2009 allowed the MTRP Foundation to establish a new education program under the direction of Alicia Berg, the Foundation’s Education Program Instructor. Ms. Berg said, “With this grant we will be reaching over 700 children and their parents from Ys throughout San Diego County. This is a four-part program. I will make two presentations at the Ys with live animals, emphasizing preserving the environment, conservation, and animal adaptation. The grant includes transportation costs for two trips to Mission Trails for additional outdoor class programs, a guided hike into the park, a tour of the Visitor Center, and a hands-on service learning project improving and maintaining portions of the park. Parents will be invited to participate in the field trip that includes the hands-on project.” MTRP Foundation executive director Jay Wilson said, “The grant application was successful with the help of Michael Brunker, a board member of the foundation and the executive director of the Jackie Robinson YMCA, and Kathy Wilder, his youth program director.” Sounds Of The Holidays Dec. 18 The Pomerado Brass Quintet returns to the Visitor Center Theater for a special Christmas music concert on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 3 p.m. The concert will be followed by a public reception in the Visitor Center Gallery. Reindeer? No. Mule Deer, Rabbits and Squirrels Linda Hawley’s children’s program, NATURE ADVENTURES!, for Dec. 6, 7 and 8 highlight three animals found in Mission Trails: mule deer, rabbits and squirrel. Ms. Hawley’s two-hour programs are designed for parent and child, homeschooled students, and school groups, ages 3 and up. Register for a morning of NATURE ADVENTURES! by choosing Wednesday or Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The cost ranges from $7 to $10 per class, depending upon the number of classes. Accompanying adults are free. The complete schedule and registration information is available at www.mtrp.org under the heading of Nature Study. Become a Volunteer Check out http://mtrp.org/volunteer.asp for information on all the MTRP volunteer opportunities, including the on-line volunteer application. Visit our Webpage and Join Us on Facebook Post your favorite photographs taken at Mission Trails on our Facebook page. We really want you to like our page. Visit the MTRP website anytime for additional information about events at www.mtrp.org.
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Vincent Quaranta, Oil: Vincent is a local plein air painter. Most of his paintings in this exhibit are scenes from Mission Trails Park painted en plein air. “En plen air” is a French expression that means “in the open air,” and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors. Argento, Acrylic: As a native Californian, Argento has always been interested in the life styles and scenery of the Southwest. She studied art at San Diego State University and upon graduation followed a career of design. With more leisure time, she can now explore the surrounding areas and try to capture its essence on canvas. Shant Beudjekian, Oil & Acrylic: Shant was born in 1971 in the city of Beirut, Lebanon where the practice of art became a way of expressing himself and sharing that with the people close to him. Simultaneously, it was in this time period that Shant discovered that soccer was another passion. After moving to Switzerland in 1984, he gained recognition from the national youth soccer team under the age of 14 and won many trophies and medals at that time. In 1995 after moving to San Diego, California, he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a minor in Ceramics at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles. He also completed a one-year internship at the Rhode Island School of Design in Landscape Architecture. Now back in San Diego, Shant is practicing and creating art as a full-time artist in the local art communities of Southern California. Shant Beudjekian Loretta Deczynski, Multi-Media: Loretta is a self-taught multi-media artist, proficient in a variety of media. Her favorite medium is whatever she is using at the time. Primarily a floral artist, she also loves to paint people and animals. The flowers of California are her favorite things to draw and paint. Loretta loves the beauty of nature. Its fascination never ceases to amaze her. In this exhibit, Loretta will be showing paintings in pastel, oil pastel, and colored pencil. Her philosophy is “Art is good for the soul of both the artist and the viewer.” She wishes that her paintings bring joy to those who see them.
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Wilma Lopez, Encaustic: Award-winning Encaustic painter Wilma first saw a demonstration of Loretta encaustic art or wax painting in a shopping center in Deczynski Maryland. Fascinated, she was determined to teach herself how to paint using this exotic, but ancient medium. Since that time, Wilma has become a nationally renowned encaustic painter who has won numerous awards on both coasts of the United States. Ms. Lopez teaches beginning and intermediate encaustic painting classes from her home in Escondido. Vita Sorrentino, Multi-Media: Vita was born and raised in Italy. She moved to the United States in 1960 and has been a resident of Rancho Bernardo since 1979. While residing in New York, Vita attended The New York Fashion Institute. She took several workshops and was introduced to acrylic and watercolor. Watercolor Vita Sorrentino has become her passion ad medium, but lately she has begun to work with acrylic and gouache to expand her productive creativity. Vita has taken numerous workshops with national and local renowned teachers. Vita’s paintings have been exhibited in many national and local shows and have won numerous awards. They are in many California, Chicago, New York, New Jersey, Florida and Arkansas collections. The MTRP Visitor and Interpretive Center is located at One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119. It is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
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BENJAMIN BRANCH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY By Anne Lee As the New Year rapidly approaches, members of our chapter of Friends of the Library have reflected on 2011 and all that has been accomplished. At the same time, members are planning activities for 2012. So that our chapter of FOL is better able to support the many extra activities at our library, we have had several used book sales each year; however, for 2011 we have added something NEW that will raise even more money. On Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., we will have a Book Fair at Barnes & Noble at 7610 Hazard Center Dr. Scheduled events presented by the Friends tentatively include local violinist D.J. Brennan at 10 a.m., local author Margaret Dilloway at 11 a.m., a story time with Ann Bramble at 1 p.m., local vocalist Renee Brower at 2p.m. and a Nook demonstration at 3 p.m. This will be a marvelous event to begin or end your holiday shopping on this date! Free gift-wrapping will be available (donation accepted). Our FOL chapter will receive a percentage of all moneys taken in on Dec. 10 to Dec. 16, and online until Dec. 14. Benjamin Branch must be mentioned at your time of purchase. Your support of any of our fundraisers is always greatly appreciated! Members of our FOL have sponsored all six Oasis presentations during 2011. All free presentations have been excellent and well attended. In 2012, we plan to sponsor another series of three programs in the spring and probably more next fall. We say a very sincere “Thank You” to everyone who has helped us this year. We always welcome new members who might enjoy volunteering a bit of their time. We have a short meeting monthly, but beyond that, you can select the amount of time you wish to give and what you might enjoy doing. For more information, call Karen Carter at (619) 229-079
UPDATE ON LAKE MURRAY JULY 4th MUSIC FEST LITIGATION By John Pilch, Committee Treasurer At the court hearing regarding the Marco Gonzalez litigation on Nov. 18, the court denied the request for payment of $756,132 in legal fees to Gonzalez, who claims to have created a substantial public benefit by filing and prevailing in his case. Gonzalez had earlier appeared before the San Diego City Council on Nov. 14 and asked councilmembers to settle the case, in addition to opposing the amendments to the Special Events Permit process. This was rejected and the amendments approved by a 5-to-3 vote, with our Councilmember Marti Emerald, voting with Gonzalez, who favors a costly and time-consuming Environmental Impact Report for all fireworks events. We now have to wait until the next court hearing in December to learn if the City must require an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) from Special Event Permit applicants. An EIR would cost no less than $20,000 and take 6-to-9 months of work until the process is completed. In short, it would shut down the July 4th fireworks display at Lake Murray. We’re not sure what impact, if any, it would have on the Music Fest. Stay tuned for more news after the December hearing and continuing settlement talks favored by the judge. For updates about the Music Fest and Fireworks and other events in our area, please visit www.navajoevents.com. While you’re on the site, consider signing up for automatic e-mail updates about all the listed events in the Navajo Communities. The Music Fest Committee (Don, Jay and John) again thanks all who supported the event. We also wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season.
Madeline, from page 3 The most common way to avoid probate in California is to create a revocable living trust. Considering that attorneys’ fees to prepare a comprehensive estate plan are a fraction of the cost of probate, and that a trust allows for a much faster distribution of an estate without court intervention or public record, living trusts are a popular solution to probate. A properly prepared, executed and funded revocable trust can also ensure your assets go to your named beneficiaries, not whoever a judge decides should receive them. Probate can also sometimes be avoided, or the probate estate can be made smaller, by titling assets in specific ways that allow for non-probate transfers to occur, such as holding real property in joint tenancy with right of survivorship or making bank accounts payable-on-death. Estate planning can also help ease the tax burden if you have a sizeable estate. As an experienced wills and trusts attorney, I’ve heard clients say they feel as though a weight has been lifted once they have an estate plan in place, even if it means addressing emotional or difficult end-of-life issues. Estate planning, such as a revocable living trust, is a gift to your family that will save them money and stress during an already challenging time. Since families gather for the holidays, it is a good time to have a frank conversation with your loved ones about your wishes, your estate plan (if you have one), the location of important documents and keys to safe deposit boxes, and any desires regarding care should you become disabled or incapacitated. If you have any questions about wills, trusts, or probate, please visit www. thesandiegoattorneys.com for more information or call 619-462-0995 to speak with an attorney at Suzuki Wuori, LLP. Madeline Hill is of counsel with Suzuki Wuori, LLP. She practices estate planning (wills and trusts), entity formation, business law and contracts, and the drafting of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs).
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Holiday Splendor at Mission Trails Regional Park By Audrey F. Baker, Trail Guide Mission Trails is glistening with “San Diego Snow,” the white, winter blooms on Broom Baccharis and Coyote Bush). Mistletoe is capping the Sycamores, and the waxy Holly-leafed Cherry shines with seasonal deep green hues and that familiar ornamental shape. Our evergreen Toyon shrubs bear abundant bouquets of miniature, apple-shaped Christmas Berries that support wildlife ranging from bird to coyote. All are among the iconic native holiday plants that highlight the winter season at Mission Trails. A walk along the trail is an opportunity to enjoy Nature’s handiwork and experience the natural environment. This holiday season, take a detour from the hubbub and snarled traffic, and find inspiration in Nature by making Mission Trails a part of your holiday tradition. Discover the flora that evokes natural holidays delights. Don’t forget to ask about the real scoop on Mistletoe! Our Trail Guide-led walks are an opportunity to view resident wildlife, study our unique plants and habitats, and learn local history. The walks are free, interesting, and fact-filled, and are geared towards all ages and interests. So...slip into sturdy shoes, get the floppy hat, sunscreen and water bottle, and join us on the trail! Wildlife Tracking Trek, 8:30-10:30 a.m., reveals the secret lives of animals by interpreting the signs they leave behind on the trail. Examine browsing, bedlays, “scat,” tracks and more to gain insight into their survival techniques and habits. Wear long pants for two hours of “dirt-time” fun. On Saturday, Dec. 3, we meet in front of Visitor Center, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos. Winter Season Birding begins with Resident Birder Jeanne Raimond’s Lake Murray outing from 8 to 10 a.m. Dec. 17. Join her in search of the large variety of resident and migratory waterbirds and “land-lubber” sage/chaparral species that frequent this picturesque aquatic environment. Binoculars and bird book are optional. Meet at Lake Murray (east side) in the parking lot off Kiowa Drive, San Carlos. December’s Star Party, hosted by MTRP Resident Star Gazer George Varga, explores the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) and companion M32, Pleiades, the Double Cluster in Perseus and more! George tells us the 5 to 8 p.m. viewing will be enhanced by the late-evening moonrise. On Dec. 17, meet us at the far end of the Kumeyaay Campground’s Day Use Parking Lot, Mission Trails Regional Park, Two Father Junipero Serra Trail, Santee. Our Winter Solstice Hikes provide a unique opportunity to visit a Kumeyaay spiritual site and observe the phenomenon of rays from the rising sun being split in half by the distant Lyon’s Peak boulders. Bundle up for a predawn walk up Cowles Mountain with our Mission Trails Guide and meet us at 6 a.m. on either Wednesday, Dec. 21 or Friday, Dec. 23. We’ll gather at the Golfcrest Drive and Navajo Road parking lot, Mission Trails Regional Park, San Carlos. …and meanwhile, come on out, and enjoy in the park! Visit www.mtrp.org for more information and events calendar, or call (619) 668-3281. Special request 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
College-Rolando FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SANTA’S COMING! Santa will be visiting our library Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. Bring your little ones to visit and get a treat from Santa. Come in and enjoy holiday music with Craig Newton Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. Preschool Story Time takes place every Friday at 10 a.m. in the children’s area. The Book Club selection for December is The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Copies are available for checkout at the circulation desk. The book discussion will take place on Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. in Seminar Room B. No registration or membership required. Zumba Gold/Low Impact Fitness will be held Dec. 17 at 9:45 a.m. in the community room. No reservation required. We are offering Free Kids’ Yoga Dec. 16 at 10:30 a.m. Aryn’s Family Yoga for adults will be held Dec. 6 & 20 at 9:30 a.m. in the community room. No reservation required. Just bring a yoga mat or towel and wear comfortable clothing. Arts & Crafts for Kids with Cheryl will take place Dec. 10 & 17 at noon in the Community Room. Check out our Science Program every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Sign up with Caroline Nasif at (619) 251-1076. Our Friends’ Book Sale room is open every Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Saturday from Noon to 2 p.m. Donations are welcome and can be dropped off at the front counter.
Sign, from page 3 time coming (16 years). The College View Estates Association began discussing ways to deal with the traffic issue back in 1995 when the San Diego State University Arena was completed and the fund established. In 2000 the decision was made to install a median and sign and formal planning began in 2005. This sign is a win-win. CVEA got what it wanted at no cost to the City. When Viejas (formerly Cox) Arena was built, an agreement was signed between SDSU, CACC and the City of San Diego establishing a fund for projects to mitigate the impact of Arena traffic on nearby neighborhoods. One dollar, added to every ticket for public events with over 7,500 in paid attendance, is set aside for a “dollar per ticket fund” for these projects. Although the funding was available, the City does not normally permit construction of medians with monument signs except where a special maintenance assessment district (MAD) has been created to insure and maintain it. Because CVE does not have a MAD there was considerable delay (more than four years) in getting required City approvals. SDSU Associated Students’ agreement to provide liability insurance is a huge contribution. The fund, which is held by SDSU in trust for the community to use for arena traffic mitigation, will expire in 2017. At that time, any remaining balance will revert to the SDSU Associated Students.
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hearst eleMentary school Thank you to all those who contributed their time and energy to the Hearst Fall Festival. We appreciated having such a wonderful turnout for our community event! A special thanks to all our community sponsors and donors: Dave’s Wholesale, Massage Heaven, Dr. Grossmark, Stormberg Othodontics, Zimmerman Property Management, Target, Fiji Yogurt, Mark Stoneking, Dr. Suzy Handler, Foster Freeze, John’s Automotive, Body Evolution, The Rockefeller Center, Indigo, Lang’s Bakery, Windmill Farms, Chevron, El Rodeo, Kettle Korn Cabana, Num-Num’s and KnB. It was a great day, complete with games, food, an amazing cake walk, an opportunity drawing and prizes. This year we were entertained by the SDSU Dance Team, creative class booths and DJ, Knights of the Sound Table. Next year promises to be even more fun for the whole family. Thanks for coming out and making it a great day!
Platt College students enjoyed a four-city tour in China. Their activities included biking on ancient city walls, riding rickshaws, tasting authentic Chinese cuisine and learning about the martial art of tai chi chuan.
Platt college stUdents exPerience history and cUltUre in china Each year, media arts students from Platt College, San Diego School of Media Design, venture to a different part of the world to study art history and culture. The goal is to broaden students’ understanding of how various art forms evolved throughout history and to understand world’s diversity and unique ways of life. Students have traveled to Spain, Italy, Greece, Japan, and most recently, China. A group of students accompanied by the dean of education, Marketa Hancova, recently returned from a four-city tour in October that included Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Hancova said it was the most educational trip the college has taken so far. “We did it all. We biked on 1,500-year-old city walls, took rickshaw through the oldest part of Beijing, enjoyed various tea flavors at a tea ceremony, tried Peking duck, dumplings, and vegetable we have never seen before, took a city speed tram (270m/h), visited the tallest observatory in the world, went to a theatre, walked through museums, hyper-modern cities, visited middle school, gorgeous parks and temples, read many quotes from Tao Te Ching and Confucius’ writing, learned about China’s fascinating history, and saw many beautiful sites from the past,” she said. The group began its educational tour by exploring one of the wonders of the world – the Great Wall of China, 3,000 miles of white stone that undulates through the beautifully colored autumn forest. “This was probably the most impressive part of our trip,” said Hancova. “When hiking on the wall, you feel
history was coming alive, inseparable from the present moment of hiking the handsome wall. It is ironic because its beauty juxtaposes the purely protective function of the wall. Also there was the enormous cost of human lives lost in the construction. In spite of that, the Great Wall certainly represents a celebration of incredible human achievement.” Students also enjoyed walking through the Olympic Village in Beijing and visiting the Bird’s Nest stadium. “We all admired photos of the structure during the 2008 Olympics, but none of us imagined we would see it for ourselves,” said Hancova. In Xi’an, students visited the world renowned Museum of the Terracotta Army, which was a highlight for many of them as it is the most unique and expansive archeological findings discovered in 1974. The site includes, next to other items, more than 8,000 exquisitely detailed, life-sized terracotta statues of warriors and horses. (Not all of them excavated yet.) The sculpture army was created to guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi, founder of the Qin Dynasty and the first to unify China. “No two statues are alike,” said Hancova. “Each has an unique face and expression, which is very inspiring for our students who do a great deal of modeling with clay for their animation work.” Additionally, at the Xi’an Museum of Art, students took a calligraphy lesson. “In everything, we saw how important attention to detail is in Chinese art,” said Hancova. “In the gardens, temples, silk boutiques, tea pavilion and even in the food presentation, but the calligraphy class really drove home the painstaking level of detail that is valued in Chinese culture.” Students then flew to Shanghai, a city that has preserved its Imperial colonial roots on the west side of the Huangpu River and created an ultramodern metropolis on the east. “Students were delighted by the contrast in architecture that you really don’t see anywhere else in the world,” said Hancova. “They were also enchanted by the Buddhist temples and Yu Yuan Garden, which features classical Chinese landscaping that dates back to 1537.” The Jade Buddha Temple, Hancova explains, showcases grand Buddhas that were each sculpted from single pieces of white jade and brought from Burma by a Chinese monk. Students also toured a silk factory where they witnessed the earliest stage of material production to finished product. “We saw silkworms producing threads and creating their cocoons, then being made into silk fabric,” said Hancova. “The students gained appreciation for the art of making silk clothing and items. It’s fascinating to see what goes into making a single handkerchief.” Hong Kong was a treat for the students to visit because of its dynamism and sophistication. “It was like Manhattan times three,” said Hancova, who also notes that the Museum of Art entrance fee was a mere $1. “They really want people to have access to art,” she said. In all of the cities Platt students visited, there were beautiful parks that were meticulously landscaped with brilliant flowers. “We also noticed that the parks were filled with people knitting, playing cards and taking various exercise and dance lessons,” said Hancova. “We took a tai chi class in the park as well and attracted quite a crowd of secretly but kindly laughing Chinese who observed and happily photographed foreigners trying clumsily what is a second nature to many Chinese.” Hancova said the trip was an enlightening educational experience for the students – and for her. As a native of Prague, Hancova was raised in communist-ruled Czechoslovakia and said the only downside of the trip was knowing that the people of China live under some of the same oppression she endured. “It made for interesting dialogue among the students on our trip, which is an integral part of any educational venture, but for me it was bittersweet knowing that with all the hypermodernity and progress, most of the Chinese people cannot have their most basic need – freedom,” she said. “On the other hand, with the advent of media and China’s almost-dizzying move forward, one cannot be isolated from the world anymore. That is significant.”
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gage elementary scHool By Rob S. Ferris, with contribution from Michelle Brum-Orsted Nov. 10 marked a very special occasion at Gage Elementary School. We honored our veterans and their families at our “Bring a Veteran to School Day,” which included a very moving assembly, highlighted by each student introducing their special veteran to the entire school. This allowed our students to recognize not only the brave service of our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines, but also their families. There are no words that can describe a child’s face, looking up and proudly watching, as the entire school cheers in appreciation of their parent, sibling or grandparent’s service. It was truly an event everyone at Gage will remember. Gage proudly continues to support our military families and wishes safe return to all of our service members deployed overseas. In other events, our kindergarten students enjoyed a field trip to the Van Ommering Dairy in Lakeside Oct. 28. The children enjoyed numerous activities, including a hayride, petting corral, and choosing a pumpkin to bring home. We thank the Gage PTA for sponsoring this event. Gage traveled back in time to 600 B.C. with Grossmont College’s Aesop’s Fables assembly on Nov. 15. These timeless classics continued to entertain everyone, in a very spirited and whimsical production. Gage Elementary thanks our neighbor, Grossmont College, and appreciates the hard work and dedication that went into such a spectacular performance. The week of Nov. 14 to 18 each of our fourth- and fifth-grade classrooms hiked to the top of Cowles Mountain and grew in appreciation of Mission Trail’s diverse geology and ecology. As she does every year; Mrs. Elrod made the trip up and back every day! Now that is really going the extra mile for our students! Gage Elementary School has been continuously serving the San Carlos Community since 1963. Did you know that our school is named after Lyman J. Gage (June 28, 1836 to Jan. 26, 1927), who served as the Secretary of the Treasury under Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William McKinley? Please stop by and find out more about Gage Elementary School, or visit us on Facebook. Contact us at gagepta@gmail.com.
ask Doug tHe it guy Computers: Friend or Foe? Are computers your best friend or worst enemy? You make the call! Opinions change at any given moment of any day and they usually do. We live in a world that thrives on technology and the truth is we can’t survive without it. For the everyday user, that means instant messaging, email, photo editing and storage, informational internet searches, blogging and your source to the world of music. For the savvy technology connoisseur, it can be bookkeeping, sales, marketing, business development and financial survival. My name is Doug Ronney and I am your local IT expert. In my new community column Ask Doug the IT Guy, I hope to help you with some questions, answers and advice that I offer my family, friends and clients each day. I’ll write about problems that plague everyone and perhaps being aware of a few IT tips each month will make your computer a friend for life! I welcome your computer questions and concerns. Please feel free to email questions or problems regarding computers, technology, fixes to problems, software suggestions, spyware issues, slow or frozen computers, blue screens, and much more. See DOUG, page 25
Homecoming, from page 1 accepting, caring school in which students and teachers encourage tolerance.” San Diego Unified School District superintendent Bill Kowba recently voiced his frustrations over the flurry of negative messages that were sent to Patrick Henry after senior student Rebecca Arellano was voted the school’s first female homecoming king during the homecoming football game and Arellano’s girlfriend, Haileigh Adams, was announced homecoming queen during the dance, according to school officials. The couple made history, becoming the school’s first same-sex couple to win the nomination when they were elected Oct. 28. During a recent news conference, in which officials were scheduled to discuss the district’s financial troubles, Kowba addressed the backlash. “What is essentially disappointing is that adults who have contacted the school, many not even San Diego residents, are demonstrating such a lack of tolerance and such a negative role model for children with their hateful comments,” said Kowba, describing the adults as “bullies.” Despite the alleged hate messages, Arellano and Adams have received a lot of support from friends and colleagues. On Patrick Henry High School’s Facebook page, many proponents described the election results as “amazing” or “exciting.” Arellano said students also chanted her name when she was announced the Homecoming king at a pep rally. “It was one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had,” Arellano told abcnews.go.com, also noting her delight over her girlfriend’s nomination as homecoming queen. “Thanks to every single one of you! You guys made this happen and we are all part of something huge,” she wrote on her Facebook page. “I can’t fully express how grateful I am. I am in completely shocked that this happen.” But not all of the feedback was positive. Arellano said the couple had also received negative messages as well. “We have a lot of support, but there are also a lot of people who are angry about it,” she said. “Anonymous Patrick Henry students are saying they’re embarrassed and that it’s wrong for a girl to take the spot of king. But there’s no other way for us to run as a couple. It’s not really fair for us not to have the right to run as a couple.” In an additional statement to her opponents, Arellano also stated on her Facebook wall: “For all the girls who think tradition should be continued, go back to the kitchen, stop having sex before you’re married, get out of school and job system, don’t have an opinion, don’t own any property, give up the right to marry who you love, don’t vote, and allow your husband to do whatever he pleases to you. Think about the meaning of tradition when you use it in your argument against us.” Adams and Arellano came out during their freshman year of high school, according to an abcnews.go.com report. The two students said their parents have been supportive of their decisions to come out and remain as a couple. Kowba said any students behind the harassment would face disciplinary action. “I look forward to the day when all students can come to school, free of harassment and bullying,” he said. Officials from San Diego LGBT Pride, a support group for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders in San Diego, could not be reached for comment.
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Barbara, from page 2 was giving instructions to his crew. There was a lot of sweat going on but the scouts were very focused on the job. The project was successful and looks great. Thanks to Dom, the community is enhanced by his project and safer with the fencing as a barrier to the canyon below. Dom and his helpers worked hard, even dad Mike. Dominic’s work will be judged and he is sure to be an Eagle Scout soon. Those to be thanked are Scouts Branden Smith, Chris Rodieck, Robert Monroe, Blake Brubaker, Gavin Laird, Nic Kishaba and Braden Untiset. Young Grownups: Michael Leimback, Caleb Adkins, Camden Long, Josh Wakeland, Nick Centera, Austin Smith and (oldster dad), Mike Maniscalco who probably felt tired for a few days. Not all helpers worked two full days. Some worked part days or one day but they all worked hard. They came to the aid of Dominic he is grateful. Dom thanks Ken Hanken who paid for all of the materials for the project. Ken is a neighbor who wanted the fence to be completed. Thanks guys. By the way, I once wrote about bike rider Mike (Dominic’s dad) who rode the Solvang Centennial Bike Ride with two friends. As the bike guys were approaching the end of the 100-mile ride, it started snowing. That was one March Saturday.
Dominic Maniscalco and his friends worked on his Eagle Scout project in October. Maniscalco aimed to finish the pole fence on the edge of the Lake Murray canyon.
Frank Garafalo and I were running when I told him about the great horned owls that roost at the Lake Murray Dam. I said that a few mornings when it was dark, I have been startled by a soft “swoosh” sound close to my head; a little scary. Looking up I would see the outline of a great horned owl. One would think that my foot smacking the ground like an elephant would differentiate me from a rabbit or other rodents. The owls are almost as silent as they are stealthy. Their wingspan can get to be over 4 feet wide, which can be unsettling. Frank was excited when he told me, a couple of days after our owl talk, that he was surprised in the dark by a great horned. The raptors are beautiful but when their big yellow eyes are focused on you it is disconcerting. I remember when a young owl was found hanging by fishing line and was dangling from a eucalyptus tree. He was taken down and a Project Wildlife woman was taking care of him while he healed. She said every time she walked in to the room where she was keeping him, she would say, “Don’t look at me.” She released him back to Lake Murray and it is hoped that he survived. Updates: San Diego Fire and Rescue Helicopters have had 36 rescues (year to date) on Cowles Mountain. It costs the city over $3,000 every time the copter goes up…Every two months rainbow trout will be stocked at Lake Murray. There have been two drops. The last was 1,800 pounds. The Reservoir Keeper said that they are good sized…The concession stand is not getting much business. If one wants to rent a boat or get permits and snacks, they are open Wednesday through Sunday…The road on the golf course side of San Carlos Bay is constantly wet. It is not known why. It is possible that there is a spring underground. A small ditch will be made on the side of the road to catch the water. If that doesn’t work, the road may have to be dug up to fix the problem. There will be no friends meeting in December. Because of the holidays and so many events we don’t meet in December. Our next meeting will be on Jan. 19, 2012. Our speaker will be David Velasco who works for a company that monitors water all over the world. The title of his talk will be “South America’s Inland Sea.” It is about the great Amazon River. For more information, contact Barbara at 619-463-9706. Happy Holidays everyone.
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Cop, from page 2 attached to your face and look around while you walk. Keep your keys in your hand; wait to text until you are safely in your car with the doors locked. Keep aware of your surroundings and always play the “What would I do if” game. Have a plan for when someone approaches you and know the quickest way to get to a safe spot, open business or other people. Don’t do your online shopping from your phone, pad or laptop while at coffee on a common wireless server, rather wait to be on your own secure connection or network at home /work. If anything is so valuable or irreplaceable to you, etch or carve your driver’s license number in it somewhere, so we can return it to you once we recover it. At home, please feel free to display a tree in the front window. You may want to consider not arranging boxes and wrapped gifts around it in advance. The same principle applies as with the gold bar in the backpack example previously. A criminal will imagine all those gifts are highly valuable, and it has motivated burglaries in residences. Please use your perimeter lights, lock all side gates and keep your windows closed when not home. If you are visiting family and friends away, please hold your paper delivery and mail. Invite a trusted and known neighbor with a key or your information just in case the police respond to your alarm activation or other incident. Take advantage of the SDPD vacation house checks by calling your local police station. It may seem like common sense, but just by following these simple steps you can make yourself a quite unattractive target. We can do little about how many suspects and locations exist, but we can certainly remove a victim from the recipe. A clean secure vehicle, a well-lit secure house and a heads up citizen will cause the suspect to move on to the next car, the next house and the less vigilant person. You stand an excellent chance of entering the New Year with all the blessings last year brought you. Have a happy holiday season and thank you for another great year. Sincerely, Officer Edward Zwibel SDPD Community Relations Officer
sherman, from page 1 Sherman also contributes time to the Wounded Warriors, an organization that provides unique programs to injured service members returning from conflict overseas. Sherman strives to bring a “business attitude” to City Hall. One of his goals is to inspire volunteerism within the community to help overcome budget shortfalls. “I guarantee you could put a volunteer group together for the [Fiesta Island] fire pits,” said Sherman. “There are some [liability] issues there, but I’m an insurance guy so I know there are policies for that sort of thing.” Sherman describes himself as a fiscal conservative. He has the Republican Party’s endorsement even though the position does not require party affiliation. Having been a small business owner for several years, Sherman believes city government could profit from adopting a similar business-minded mentality. Sherman’s father, George, actually started 5th Avenue Insurance, hiring his son to work for him to learn about the family business. “There were no benefits for being the boss’s kid,” said Sherman, who attended Grossmont College after graduating from Patrick Henry High School in 1981. “It was kind of the opposite.” Nevertheless, Sherman stuck it out and wound up taking up the reigns. He’s realized success within the industry, sitting on the Board of the Insurance Brokers Association for nine years and serving as president in 2008. Sherman was recently voted Agent of the Year for 2011, just before he declared his City Council candidacy. When he’s not working, Sherman enjoys tinkering around his yard, which includes a sizeable koi pond. He and his wife of six years, Norma, also spend time with his grandchildren, Sherman’s daughter’s children, Kayla and Nathan, on a weekly basis.
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The Brunker Family
Michael brUnKer: a coach For all seasons By Genevieve Suzuki Michael Brunker is a believer. As the executive director of the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA in southeast San Diego, Brunker needs to have faith in his fellow man and the strength to make things happen. Luckily for the organization, he doesn’t lack either quality. Brunker, who lives in the Knolls of Del Cerro, first came to San Diego as an assistant men’s basketball coach at San Diego State University. “It’s just a great, great neighborhood – a great community,” said Brunker, who has lived in Del Cerro with his wife, Maria, since 1981. “The schools have been awesome.” Four of his five children – Maria Angela, Michael, Mario and Marianna – attended or attend Patrick Henry High School. His daughter, Michelle, went to The Bishop’s School in La Jolla. Born and raised in Detroit, Mich., Brunker isn’t unfamiliar with underprivileged neighborhoods. Nevertheless, Brunker is a Detroit native who made good. In 1974 he helped guide Birmingham Brother Rice High School to the Michigan Class Boys’ State Championship. It was actually a great year for Brunker, who also met his wife that year at a popular local haunt while on the way with friends to the Indianapolis 500. “I’d just graduated from college,” said the University of Detroit alum. “I was just mesmerized – infatuated – that she said yes. It was a great night for me.” Brunker, who went on the coach at the University of Detroit and for the NBA Detroit Pistons under Dick Vitale, celebrates 36 years of marriage with Maria in August. He credits his wife with turning out five great kids. “When I was with the [Detroit] Pistons, I was never home,” he said. Brunker’s decision to join head coach Smokey Gaines at San Diego State University was partly influenced by his desire for more personal time. “He made me an offer I couldn’t refuse so we opted to make that move,” said Brunker. Even so, Brunker said away games still kept him from spending a lot of
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santa PaWs is coming to toWn By Sari Reis
DID YOU KNOW? In the John Wayne movie “Big Jake,” the name of Big Jake’s dog is “dog.”
You anticipate your children’s excitement when they find their special new friend waiting to greet them as they scramble down the stairs to open their presents Christmas morning. Of course when they see this little bundle of fluff, they will hug you, kiss you and tell you how much they love you. They will also promise to walk him, feed, him, play with him and give him lots of loving. Unfortunately, those promises are often kept for only a few weeks. When the novelty wears off and caring for the dog or cat seems like work, they abandon their promises leaving the animal’s care entirely up to you. At this point, many Christmas pets end up in the animal shelter because no one has the time to care for them. Don’t get me wrong, I think getting a new dog or cat, bunny or bird at Christmas time is a great idea – but adding a new member to your family requires a great deal of thought, planning and discussion. Confer with those involved in the responsibilities of caring for a new pet. Be clear about the time commitment, the financial commitment, and the emotional commitment you are about to undertake. If, after careful consideration, your family has decided to add a puppy, kitten or adult dog or cat to the family, go to the shelter first. There are so many animals waiting for their forever home. If you can’t find the right one at the first shelter, then try another one or contact rescue groups or checkout petfinder.com. Do this together as a family so that everyone agrees on the choice. After all, you will all be part of the animal’s future care. Find out as much as you can about the animal’s ongoing needs and then decide who is going to be responsible for each aspect of the animal’s care. Don’t ask or expect children under 8 to walk the dog without you accompanying them and be sure to supervise young children in all facets of the pet’s care. Thinking of surprising a sister, girlfriend, aunt or grandmother with a new kitty or puppy for Christmas? Bad idea! Although you may believe it would be a wonderful gift, the responsibility of caring for that new life will be theirs, and See REIS, page 22
HoW can We keeP our Pets saFe During tHe HoliDays? As the pages of the calendar flip and we move closer to the holiday season, pet owners should be aware of common – but hidden – dangers to their pets as we transform our homes for the celebrations to come. “The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy for our families, but in preparing for the season, many pet owners run the risk of exposing their pets to household dangers that could present potential life-threatening hazards to their pets,” said veterinarian Lori Pasternak, of Helping Hands Affordable Veterinary Surgery and Dental Care (www.helpinghandsvetva.com). “These latent hazards could derail a family’s holiday season if their pets become ill as a result of these hidden perils.”
Pasternak’s list of prospective risks include: Decorations – While holiday decorations can make a home feel more festive, they can be tantalizing traps for pets. Pet owners should keep decorations and ornaments higher up on trees so they are not consumed by pets. If a pet decides the colorful garland or tree trim might make a tasty snack, they can and will get stuck in your pet’ intestines, necessitating immediate surgical removal. Moreover, exposed cords from electric lights can cause electrocution or oral burns if chewed. Gift Wrap – When it’s time to pull all the gifts out of hiding to be wrapped, take care that your pet isn’t in the room as you spread out all the wrapping paper, bows and ribbons. If a cat should starting gnawing on the ribbon, it will literally “stitch” the cat’s intestines together as it is being passed through the gut. Surgery is one holiday gift you don’t want to give your family pet. Holiday Feast – While turkey and ham make up the majority of traditional holiday meals, turkey and ham bones can become lodged in the intestines if swallowed in large pieces. Be careful that your guests don’t give in to the holiday spirit too much and choose this time to offer table scraps to your pets. Your pet could become seriously ill or even choke to death. Flowers – The poinsettias many choose to use as holiday centerpieces are also toxic to most household pets if they are chewed and swallowed in large enough quantities. The level of toxicity is completely proportionate to the size and weight of your pet, but instead of doing the math on that equation, it’s better to choose other types of floral arrangements that don’t endanger your pets. “The holidays should be a time for fun, not an unscheduled trip to the animal hospital,” Pasternak added. “If something does happen, don’t hesitate to take your pet to the nearest animal hospital, and know that if you come to ours, we work with our pet owners on affordable payment structures in emergency cases. But we’d rather not see you this season. The best holiday gift you could give your pet is a hazard-free household so they can enjoy the warmth and joy of your celebrations safely and soundly.”
rent sense: Pet Friendly reqUires ManageMent By Neil Fjellestad and Chris De Marco Fjellestad, Barrett & Short While advertising “pet-friendly” certainly makes marketing sense for an apartment community and individual rentals there needs to be a well thoughtout management strategy, reasonable policies that are enforced, pet owners that are responsible and willing to be held accountable. Pet ownership in a rental setting works when the renter understands that a “pet-friendly” rental policy is a privilege. From the beginning this situation must be controlled with clear communication between responsible parties. It begins with an application that identifies a specific pet. There should be accompanying paperwork and a photo that stays with the resident file to clarify the size, breed and proof of licensing. There should be references provided that can verify that this pet is a good fit and that the pet owner should be considered. At lease signing a Pet Addendum should be reviewed and signed which is incorporated into their lease. Property ownership can require restrictions by breed, by size, by gender and such restrictions should be detailed in this addendum and reviewed with the pet owner. Ownership can require agreement to abide by community policies that preserve the quiet enjoyment of neighbors. The property condition inside and out must be maintained, which will require specific care by pet owners. Other residents and guests must be protected and respected in common areas that require strict leashing behavior by pet owners. All of these expectations should be spelled out in the addendum. Required attendance to community pet owner meetings can be added to the pet addendum. Note: These should be well-planned with a pet focus utilizing pet suppliers, pet professionals, others that can inform, entertain and remind attendees how important their pets are to them and to you. Caveats of preserving our “petfriendly” community include a strict adherence to what has been previously agreed to in their respective lease documentation. Property management is clear communication and experienced implementation.
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soirée sdsU-style The School of Music and Dance at San Diego State University presents Soirée 2011, a musical extravaganza featuring students in the SDSU Symphony Orchestra and Combined Choirs. The performance takes place Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Don Powell Theatre on campus. The centerpiece performance will be Mozart’s “Coronation Mass.” Also on the program are works by Benjamin Britten and G.F. Handel. Conducted by Matthew Rowe and Patrick Walders, the concert features more than 150 performers in the School of Music and Dance. For tickets, please visit the School’s website at www.music.sdsu.edu or call (619) 594-1017.
san diego WoMen’s chorUs sings oF “heaven and earth” The San Diego Women’s Chorus, under the direction of Christopher Allen, presents its 24th Annual Winter concert “Heaven & Earth” Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. at the Mission Hills United Church of Christ, 4070 Jackdaw Street, San Diego, CA 92103. “Heaven & Earth” will treat the audience to entertaining and emotionally uplifting winter-themed music suitable for all ages. SDWC will showcase its vocal diversity in songs including “We Are . . . ” by Ysaye M. Barnwell, “Firework” by Katy Perry, and the Buddhist-inspired “A Prayer for Peace.” The audience can tap into childhood holiday memories with “Mr. Santa,” “When You Wish Upon a Star” and selections from “The Nutcracker Suite.” Both concerts will also feature songs by Melissa Etheridge and Eric Clapton, as well as a Carole King medley, arranged for SDWC by their Artistic Director, Christopher Allen. ASL Interpretation will be provided at the Dec. 11 concert. Tickets for “Heaven & Earth” are available now at www.sdwc.org or through chorus members. General admission tickets are $15 and children under 12 admitted for free. For more information about “Heaven & Earth” or to purchase tickets, please visit www.sdwc.org, send an email to info@sdwc.org or call (619) 291-3366.
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AIR CORYELL
The Coryell offense is the name given to the scheme and philosophy developed by former San Diego Chargers Coach, Don Coryell. Air Coryell was initially a nickname given to the offense of the San Diego Chargers under Coryell from 1978–1986, but now has come be used interchangeably with the term Coryell offense or the less common vertical offense as a descriptive term for the offensive philosophy Coryell developed. With Dan Fouts as quarterback, San Diego Chargers’ offense was among the greatest passing offenses in NFL history. The Chargers led the league in passing yards an NFL record 6 consecutive years from 1978-1983 and again in 1985. They also led the league in total yards in offense 1980-1983 and 1985. Fouts, Charlie Joiner, and Kellen Winslow would all be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame from those Charger teams
Wide Receiver Vincent Brown Charges Forward By Genevieve Suzuki
The San Diego Chargers may be out of the playoffs this year, but one bright spot to a rather disheartening season was watching San Diego State University alum Vincent Brown step into the spotlight. The rookie wide receiver debuted his game Nov. 6, getting a touchdown and introducing Bolt fans to another talented Vincent, Brown continued to impress Nov. 10 when he caught a ball between two Oakland Raider defenders, allowing the Chargers to get back into what had been a sluggish game. (Charger fans will also argue Brown was robbed a second touchdown when a catch was ruled an incomplete pass.) “It’s been cool,” said Brown a few days before the Chargers faced – and lost to – the Chicago Bears. “It’s my opportunity to step up and contribute to the team.” The California native said he is happy to have been able to stay in San Diego, just an hour from his family in Rancho Fontana. Brown scored a four-year contract with the Chargers. Brown, a.k.a. “The Other Vincent,” has had to change his nickname since signing with the Chargers. To avoid any confusion with Pro Bowl wide receiver Vincent Jackson, Brown, who was once called “V.J.” for “Vincent Jr.” is trying to get used to “V.B.” “Everyone’s got their nicknames,” he said with a smile. Brown said he was a San Francisco 49ers fan as a child because he idolized Jerry Rice. Charger fans needn’t worry about his loyalties being divided – he said he’s “definitely for the Chargers all the way.” In addition to football, Brown is also passionate about music. Brown, who has played the drums since he was 6, said he grew up playing in church with his musically inclined mom. “I’m all right,” he said. “I haven’t been playing in a while.” Brown cites Dennis Chambers, Aaron Spear and George “Spanky” McCurdy among his favorite drummers. Nevertheless, if he had more time, Brown said he’d love to return to music. Although he doesn’t have his own set, he said it would be nice to find one under the Christmas tree at his Mission Valley home. Brown, who has a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, is rather philosophical about his first season. “Everybody grows up wanting make it [into the NFL],” he said. “I’ve come on the scene and want to do whatever I can do.”
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games. The team has been a pleasure to work with. Winning our first three games was terrific. Getting them to believe in themselves and what they could accomplish if they set their minds to it was more than you could ask for. To see the team, school, and community get excited about Henry football was a thrill. This team has been a real pleasure to work with. MTC: I understand a new stadium was supposed to be built by October, but it never was, essentially cutting the season short. How have you and the team tackled and adjusted to this challenge? Jacobacci: We focused the team on the task at hand. We made the best of a situation that we had no control over. We didn’t dwell on the field situation. MTC: How has the team’s morale been? Jacobacci: The team’s morale has been excellent. They have responded to the situation and tried very hard to do well on the football field. By Charles Iyoho From a coaching change to overcoming a number of issues on the field, Patrick Henry High School football players have had to battle through a lot of obstacles this season that most teams have been fortunate enough not to face. Fresh off of the team’s hard fought 3-7 season, coach Stephen Jacobacci took some time out of his schedule to discuss the season’s obstacles and positives and the future of Patrick Henry football. Mission Times Courier: What have been some positives out of the season? Jacobacci: The kids have worked hard this season. With the way the season started, (change in head coach and no field) they have persevered in the face of adversity...never complained and remained focused on getting better and trying to win football
MTC: Can you describe to me what exactly is happening with the construction of the new stadium? Jacobacci: The construction is part of a school bond proposition. Many schools around the district are having either new fields installed or existing one refurbished. Ours was to be started right after graduation last year but due to permit problems they didn’t get started until September. The field and track are to be completed by mid-December and the rest of the stadium next year. MTC: What are your thoughts on the building of the new stadium? Jacobacci: Our field was installed in 2001 and has had a lot of usage. It was due to get replaced. For players’ safety it is definitely needed.
MTC: What advantages will the new stadium have over the old stadium? Jacobacci: Besides the new field and track, there will be some changes and upgrades to the stadium to address some accessibility/security issues. The entrance will be redesigned at the south end, and a new concession stand at that end. Aluminum bleaches will be installed over the concrete stadium for comfort and ease of access. You might want to check with our administration on the exact details. MTC: Where is the team practicing now? Jacobacci: We have been practicing on the baseball outfield. MTC: What are your thoughts on next season and where do you see your team in the future? Jacobacci: The city conference is establishing a new league and PH will move out of the eastern and into that one. That should give us a better chance to do well. As always, we need to replace our [21] graduating seniors. The JV and freshman teams have done well, so they should help out next year. MTC: Historically, how have the Patrick Henry football teams performed in the past? Jacobacci: Patrick Henry has typically been represented well in the past. We have made it to the final game in Division I, losing to Morse 13-to-0 in 1994. Since 2003 we have made the playoff only once. High school football goes in cycles and I believe we are on an upturn. MTC: You took over from (former coach) Mike Martinez, who was let go last season and was a popular figure. When did you officially take over and what has taking over his position been like? See JACOBACCI, page 26
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A championship sports tradition is a blessing, source of pride and a responsibility. Just ask the Patrick Henry High girls’ varsity tennis team. The Lady Patriots are nearing the end of their regular season with a 14-0 overall record, and they are 11-0 in the eastern League. Piggyback this amazing accomplishment with a recent history of being three-time defending league champions since 2008. The Lady Patriots do not take their leadership roles lightly as they face their final league opponents and prepare for post-season play. “Most of us have been together on this team for a few years so we know how important it is to try our best in every match,” said senior Co-Captain Ashley Hayashi-Osorno, a three-time All-Eastern League scholar-athlete with a 4.5 GPA. “We don’t take other teams for granted because we know anything can happen if we let our guards down. We have to give 100 percent every day to keep improving.” Hayashi-Osorno is one of the top singles players at Patrick Henry and an important part of the teams’ senior leadership. She is joined by senior co-captains and All-Eastern League doubles specialists Juliette Diveley and Nicole Deeb, and senior co-captain Leila Rastakhiz. The Patriot quartet has been a critical part of the teams’ success as outstanding role models with high academic standards, a strong work ethic and tennis talent. “It is so important to keep a positive attitude no matter what happens,” said Diveley, who leads the team academically with a 4.6 GPA. “Whether you win or lose you have to be a great sport, try your best and always cheer for your teammates.” Said Deeb, an engineering major with 4.5 GPA, “We always support each other and that’s one of the reasons our team does so well.” Patrick Henry Head Varsity Coaches Karen Ronney and Jay Gelbart have been at the Patriots helm for four years. Since 2008, the pair have guided the teams to a 47-0 league record, and the Patriots are currently 67-5 overall. The Patriots have qualified for 4 straight CIF team championships and have been proud to honor 27 current and former players with All-Eastern League and CIF honors. However, the senior squad is only part of the equation. Kudos to talented sophomore All-League singles player Lindsay Brown, who is undefeated this year with a 24-0 league record. Three-time All-League Brooke Ronney, also the two-time defending Eastern League Doubles Champion, rounds out the Patriots singles trio with an 18-3 personal record. Those leading the Patrick Henry’s doubles lineup are All-League sophomore Maddy Kleine and sophomore Hanah Ratican, Deeb and Diveley, and sophomore Whitney Chiraboga and Rastakhiz. Other strong contributors to the varsity program are junior Madelyn Pownceby, and sophomores Rachel Griffith, Charlotte Kleske and Sara K. Simpson “These girls know the bar is high when they come out for our team,” Gelbart said. “They are playing with some of the best in our area and it is tough competition to even make the top nine. Most of our players would be the strongest on most teams in our league. ” Since 2009, the interest has grown in the Patriots girls’ tennis program and the number of participants have doubled in size. As a result, the coaches instituted a no-cut policy and started a junior varsity program now led by Coach Hamilton Collins and Coach Cheryl Gilbert. The Patrick Henry JV hosts junior Co-Captains Liniel Leong and Kayla Velloso and sophomore Co-Captain Kalee DeHamer. The roster also highlights freshmen Courtney Gilbert, Jessica Sweiss, Alex Kelly, Vina Nguyen, Tina Ke, Jenna Juliano, Caitlynd ContrerasOlafson, and Andrea Ochoa. “We have reached the first of our goals which is to stay at the top of our league,” Ronney said. “Next we’ll strive to do well in the upcoming Eastern League individual singles and doubles tournament, as well as CIF team and individual competition later this month. As always, our results will depend on quality practices, 100 percent effort and a ton of Patriot team spirit!
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Fever is our Friend Despite popular belief, fevers ranging between 100 – 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit can be beneficial to the immune system, and can allow for a faster resolution of illness. Allowing the body to appropriately respond to invaders by mounting a fever is one of our best defenses against viruses. Researchers at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine report that temperatures above 98.6 degrees can keep some viruses from replicating, reducing ones viral load. Additionally, the World Health Organization released a bulletin in 2011 stating that reducing a fever of less than 102.2 degrees F with medication is not advised, as suppressing fever with Tylenol and other feverreducing medications can prolong illness.
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Prevention and hygiene Colds and flus are primarily spread through respiratory droplets and secretions from the nose and eyes, often before other symptoms are present. Tips for preventing the spread and reducing exposure to viruses include washing hands frequently with soapy warm water, avoid sharing utensils and cups with others, coughing and sneezing into a tissue or elbow crease and avoiding rubbing the eyes and nose with unwashed hands.
Diet Eating foods that are rich in nutrients necessary for a healthy immune response is crucial in improving the duration of cold or flu. Such foods include those that are rich in carotenoids, zinc, selenium, vitamin C, amino acids, beta-glucan, and antioxidants. Include foods such as lean protein, mushrooms (shitake, maitake), cabbage, pumpkin, broccoli, kale, spinach, collard greens, carrots, pumpkin seeds, parsley, garlic, ginger, oregano, thyme, rosemary and broths. Limit intake of sugar, refined carbohydrates, caffeine, alcohol, and dairy, as these foods are thought to be inflammatory and can have a negative effect on the immune system, prolonging illness.
Mushrooms have been used medicinally in Asia for centuries for their immune boosting properties. Mushrooms, specifically shitake, maitake and reishi are rich in betaglucan, selenium and iron. Betaglucan has recently gained notoriety for its immune enhancing effects. Specifically, shiitake mushrooms have been widely used in Asia for the treatment of respiratory viruses. Beta-glucan found in shitake mushrooms may stimulate the immune system by enhancing production of interferon, providing antiviral protection. The reishi mushroom, another Asian fungus, may help to prevent and treat secondary bacterial infections which may cause extended illness after infection with the flu. These mushrooms can be included in the diet or purchased as a capsule in higher concentrations.
Black elderberry Sambucus nigra berry, commonly known as black elderberry is a popular cold and flu remedy for its pleasant taste and immune-enhancing effects. Elderberry has been shown to be active against human bacteria and flu viruses, leaving it a promising treatment for sore throat, colds and flu’s and other respiratory infections, according to a study published in the February 2011 issue of BioMed Central Complimentary and Alternative Medicine. The fruits of the elderberry plant contain large amounts of vitamins A, B, C and B6. Additionally, elderberry contains flavonoids and carotenoids, antioxidants that can help prevent tissue damage that occurs with viral infections. Elderberry is available as a liquid, syrup, tincture, capsules and lozenges. Visit the nutrition department of Windmill Farms to choose immuneenhancing formulas that are right for you
See you at The Farm! Joel Detjen, BSc is a graduate of SDSU and is a nutritionist at Windmill Farms in Del Cerro. He has been in the industry serving San Diegans for 21 years. Dr. Danielle Schwaderer is a California board-licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) practicing in San Diego. Visit www.SymmetryHealthChiro.com for more information about Dr. Schwaderer.
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Allied Gardens Community Council By Betty Torre, AGCC Holiday Festival Chair and Marilyn Reed, AGCC President
San Carlos Area Council By John F. Pilch, President On behalf of the Officers and Directors of the San Carlos Area Council, we hope you had a Happy and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday. In case the next edition of the Mission Times Courier is not published prior to Dec. 31, we also wish everyone a Merry Christmas, happy New Year and a happy holiday season. The next San Carlos Area Council (SCAC) meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012. We had hoped to have County Supervisor Dianne Jacob as our guest speaker, but her schedule had a last-minute change. Ms. Jacob is now scheduled to address the SCAC at our March 7, 2012 meeting. Since San Carlos has been moved back in County District 2, we’re anxious to hear from our new County Supervisor about her plans for the district and our area in particular. In the interim, we’ll continue to work on the program for the Jan. 4 meeting and will send out that news when a speaker is confirmed. On Nov. 2, the SCAC considered an application by AT&T to add more antennas to their existing telecom site at the Masonic Lodge on Tommy Drive and Cowles Mountain Blvd. They already have antennas in three light standards in the parking lot, with Verizon occupying the faux pine tree closest to Tommy Drive and Cricket in the flagpole nearest Navajo Road. The outcome of the straw poll taken at the meeting was 9-to-4 in favor of the new antennas on the site. At the NCPI meeting on Nov. 21, the vote was 9-to-6 in favor of recommending that the site be allowed to move forward. Following the vote, AT&T made a commitment to the residents who attended to meet with them to enhance the look of the 30-foot tower at the entrance to the building The SCAC will work with all parties to make sure this occurs. Also on the local front, we continued our efforts to have SDG&E re-route their water trucks from Jackson Drive to a more direct route to SR-125 and I-8. With the retro-fitting of hydrants on Bisby Lake (north of the post office) and on Lake Murray Blvd. (adjacent to the Walgreens Center), trucks are now filling up faster and using Navajo Road only to get to the freeways to make the trip to the East County construction sites for the Sunrise Power Link. We were recently advised by the City Water Dept. that the sale of potable (drinking) water for dust abatement is legal since the City is not in a Stage Three Drought Alert. That said, it’s still 500,000 gallons of potable water being used daily for See SCAC, page 26
The 14th Annual Allied Gardens Community Council Holiday Festival will be held Friday, Dec. 9, beginning at 7 p.m. The AGCC is proud to sponsor this musical event at the Lewis Middle School Auditorium. The Festival is not solely a musical presentation but also includes several dramatic readings, all of which showcase the talents of our local students. After the welcome by AGCC President Marilyn Reed, the Lewis Middle School band will perform under the direction of Mr. Josh Prout. Throughout the evening, both the concert band and the jazz band will play various popular holiday songs. Students from Mrs. Ann McCarthy’s English class at Lewis will give the dramatic readings. Those students are: Sabrina Ortega, Brianna Pinto and Ben Shapiro. Foster and Marvin Elementary Schools will also be represented at the festival. Mrs. Jenny Stanfill’s second-grade students from Foster Elementary and Mrs. Sharon Johnson’s students from Marvin Elementary have worked hard in preparation for their part in the program. During the Festival, prizes, such as gift certificates to Barnes & Noble donated by the Optimist Club of Allied Gardens, will be raffled off. Every student participating in the performance, as well as each child in attendance will receive one free opportunity ticket for the drawing. Refreshments of cookies and hot cider will be served in the cafeteria immediately after the program. The Holiday Festival follows the Tree Lighting Ceremony, which is held Thursday, Dec. 8, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Triangle on the corner of Zion Avenue and Waring Road. AGCC is grateful to the Allied Gardens Kiwanis for their yearly donation of a tree for this occasion. Students from our elementary schools have the honor of turning a switch to light the decorated tree. An enthusiastic group of neighbors and parents also present will help to close the evening with a brief community sing-along accompanied by students from the Lewis Jazz band. Finally it’s with great appreciation that the Allied Gardens Community Council wishes to thank all the teachers, students and parents who generously gave of their time to prepare for both of these events. On behalf of the Allied Gardens Community Council Board-Best Wishes for a Happy and safe Holiday Season!
Brunker, from page 12 free time with his family. “[Maria] put the time into it when I was out on the road,” he said. After his stint at San Diego State, Brunker ran the San Diego Regional Police Athletic League for ten years before receiving a letter from Dick Chapel, the chief operating officer of San Diego County YMCA, asking him to nominate someone for the executive director position in 1997. Rather than toss it aside, Brunker responded promptly by recommending they find someone who really knows the community and submitting a list of nine names. The next Monday he received a call and a request that he apply for the job. “I asked, ‘Should I be interested in the job?’” he said. Chapel met with Brunker and educated him about the organization’s history and mission. Until Brunker accepted the position most executive directors lasted a few years – this October marked Brunker’s fourteenth year as executive director. He’s received numerous overtures from local and national headhunters, but Brunker’s always kindly declined. “It’s tough to compete with the Y,” he said. Brunker took his YMCA from just eight people on payroll to more than 100 employees. The annual budget has also expanded from $450,000 to $2.7 million and the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA is in the middle of a $16-million capital campaign to completely rebuild the facility in its current location. Brunker has also steadily increased the number of college scholarships awarded to youth who frequent his YMCA. “We’ve got a chance to serve this community…in a profound way,” he said. Brunker, like a good coach, again passes off much of the credit to his amazing staff and “awesome people” who support the YMCA’s mission to impart qualities, such as honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, on local youth. Brunker also holds his YMCA’s namesake in the highest regard. “Jackie spent most of his life connected with the YMCA,” he said. “Jackie’s life didn’t end on the baseball field,” Brunker said. He paraphrased Robinson: “A life is not important except for the difference it makes on other lives.” Brunker has identified critical needs of the YMCA’s young members. He said they need to enhance the stability and influence of family; develop values in a complex, changing world; and help kids go to school and behave while addressing the learning gap. He said there is a lot going on in children’s lives these days, whether it’s struggling with drugs, gangs or teenage pregnancy. “These kids are carrying a gorilla around on their backs,” he said. Brunker, who has coached every level of basketball, takes a simple approach toward the challenges confronting his YMCA and its students: “Failure is not an option.”
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saranac-moHaWk community grouP neWs By Gale Susan Barlow, Group Member Pre-Thanksgiving, slenderer versions of Saranac-Mohawk residents gathered on Nov. 16 to catch up on non-menu topics of neighborhood news. A guest appearance by Eastern Division Lt. Ken Stewart and tea service provided by Friends of the College-Rolando Library and Library Clerk Leonardo De La Cruz added to the festive mood of the meeting. Lt. Stewart answered residents’ questions about the realignment of the College Area, including most addresses in the Saranac-Mohawk community, to the SDPD Eastern Division. He encouraged residents to use the SDPD general number, (619) 531-2000 to report all nonemergency incidents. The Department uses these call logs when determining levels of service to a particular neighborhood. Neighbors were proud to proclaim that the Dec. 10 Beautification Day event has branched into a tree-pruning demonstration and other urban forestry activities set in the Tubman School orchard. The Saranac-Mohawk Community Group and the Harriet Tubman Village Charter School are pleased to invite the public to expert presentations from urban foresters, master gardeners, and rare fruit growers. Robin Rivet, certified arborist from the California Center for Sustainable Energy and Administrator of the Advice and Technical Assistance Center for Urban Forestry, is the guest organizer for this special event. Join us between 10 a.m. and noon for a beautification party and from noon to 2 p.m. for educational programs at the Tubman School orchard at 68th and Mohawk Streets. Please contact Troy at (619) 303-0505 to volunteer materials or labor for planting and weeding. The Tubman School is donating hot dogs for work party volunteers. November brought an encouraging word, or rather a phrase, regarding the future of the Tubman joint-use park. The Saranac-Mohawk Park Advisory Committee learned that the joint-use park is a candidate for City funding through a process known as individual action. Neighbors and community leaders immediately embarked on a vigorous letter-writing campaign to Mayor Jerry Sanders. Individual action would allow accelerated approval of the allocation of funds for the park. For now, the potential park remains chain linked and locked, only dirt and dust, its views of Cowles Mountain so near and yet so far. Group Chair Terry Shirley announced that the Urban Corps has recently taken on responsibility for graffiti removal. An effective way to respond to neighborhood graffiti is to email a photo to Arlene Concepcion of Urban Corps at: aconcepcion@urbancorps.org. Graffiti spotters may also phone in the address and exact location (wall, curb, sidewalk, etc.) to 1-800-829-6884 or (619) 525-8522. The next meeting of the Saranac Mohawk Community Group will be Dec. 21. The Saranac-Mohawk Community Group is a neighborhood of the College East District, comprising residential and business neighbors from the north side of El Cajon Blvd. to Alvarado Rd. and from Reservoir Dr. to 70th St. Monthly meetings are open to the public on the third Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the College-Rolando Library, 6600 Montezuma Rd. The Group hosts speakers and advocates for public safety, beautification, traffic calming, and park development projects. For more information, please contact Terry Shirley, Chair, at tshirley@cox.net.
del cerro action coUncil By Jay Wilson, President
The holiday season is upon us. Ed Zwibel, our Police Community Relations officer, and our Fire and Life Safety Department are reminding all of us to be safety and security conscious. When out shopping please put your packages in the trunk and not in plain view. If you are putting a lot of packages in your trunk, but plan to continue shopping, it is not a bad idea to move your car so it is not a target. Remember, a thief can usually get into your car as quickly as you can with a key. Every year Christmas trees, candles and overloaded circuits cause homes to catch on fire. Play it safe. The undergrounding of utilities continues in Del Cerro in the area known as 7CC. The area is primarily east of Madra Avenue, and includes Hillgrove Drive and all the homes south of Hillgrove Drive. When completed in 2013, 3.8 miles of utilities will have been undergrounded positively impacting 422 Del Cerro homes. Fifty-six streetlights will be installed and 67 new shade trees will be planted. When the project is complete, all the impacted streets will be slurry sealed or resurfaced. If you want more information, and to learn when your street will be undergrounded, visit www.sandiego.gov/undergrounding or call the information line at (619) 533-3841. If you plan to purchase a Christmas Tree this year, don’t forget the Grantville-Allied Gardens Kiwanis tree lot at Glenroy and Zion Avenue. This is the 23rd year this Kiwanis Club has sold Christmas Trees to help fund the many community programs they support throughout the Navajo Community. The Christmas Tree lot is open everyday. The District 7 Steering Committee, made up of the presidents of all the planning groups and community councils within the new Council District 7, will be sponsoring candidate forums most likely in March in cooperation with the respective community councils. The respective communities are Linda Vista, Mission Valley, Navajo, Serra Mesa and Tierrasanta. Plans for the Patrick Henry High Arts, Media and Entertainment (PHAME) Academy continue to move forward. Please check out the website www.phame. us/. As you may know, PHHS was built 44 years ago without an auditorium. To quote from the webpage: “Rarely is there an opportunity to change the direction of a school, and the heart of a community. At Patrick Henry High School, that time has arrived, but to see it through to completion will require an entire community.” It is going to take more than a village to raise the bricks and mortar to complete this much needed project. The DCAC webpage/blog is doing well. Take time to visit the site at delcerroactioncouncil.org. Your input, comments and suggestions are always welcome. The DCAC board is always seeking input on how to improve our community. Our next quarterly meeting will be Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. in Temple E-manuel. I have asked our Police Community Relations Officer, and the crew on duty from of our own Fire Station 31 to give a presentation on home security and fire safety. On behalf of the Del Cerro Action Council Board, season’s greetings and happy holidays to everyone!
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Occupy Wall street Lives On
Darren, from page 1
After nearly eight years of non-enforcement of environmental regulations (indeed, lax regulation enforcement across the board) the Bush administration presided over the biggest economic meltdown since the Hoover administration. The claim that the EPA is primarily responsible for the consequent loss of jobs is preposterous. The real job killers are the bankers with their subprime mortgages (disguising them as sound investments when they knew that they were not) and the businesses that take bailout money and use it to pay large bonuses to their CEOs while continuing to shift their operations offshore to sweatshops in places like Honduras and Bangladesh where they don’t have to pay a living wage. Democrats and Republicans alike should take notice. The Occupy Wall Street movement is not going away. It is spreading. The 1 percent is getting worried, as well they should. Don Cole, San Diego
Since the drive’s inception, Shanks has remained active, hanging up promotional fliers on classroom windows and hallways, talking to students on campus and extensively promoting the cause to neighbors around his San Carlos home. Shanks hopes to donate the items to Rady Children’s Hospital patients by Christmas. “I just hope we can get as many beanies and hats as we can to give to the children,” said the former Patrick Henry offensive lineman. “This is the way I’m giving back to my community.” In 2010, Shanks’ willingness to put others before his personal needs didn’t go unnoticed. While battling through Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphona, Shanks catapulted to the national stage after the Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego, a nonprofit organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions, honored his wish of supplying his Patrick Henry football teammates with new home and away jerseys. The donation was only the second “wish to give” in San Diego/Imperial counties in 25 years and allowed the school to replace the teams’ older uniforms which had been worn for more than 20 years. “The team helped me, the coaches helped me the entire time I’ve been going through [cancer],” said Darren, who was recognized during the Sixth Annual Dick Vitale Gala Honors in September for his charitable act. “I felt like I could help them – their support has been phenomenal.” For Shanks and his family, every day with cancer was a test. Shanks suffered from numerous side effects from his chemotherapy, including nausea, achy bones and mouth sores. At one point, the pain had gotten so bad that he was unable to eat or drink anything for almost five days, said Shanks. “You’re sick every day,” he said. “Some days are worse than others.” But he battled through the ordeal the best way that he could: through laughter and by staying positive. “You have to laugh… even if it’s the most stupid thing,” said Shanks, who’s been free of cancer since May 2010. “It always made the days better.” Shanks’ resilience is no surprise to many community residents. Jill Pankow, a longtime family friend whose son is Shanks’ classmate, said she’s always known Shanks as a caring and special individual. “Anytime you talk with Darren, the first thing you see is his smile and great outlook on everything,” she said. “He has such a warm personality and you can’t help but enjoy being around him. He sees a need and he sets out to fix it. He is a unique young man that sees far beyond what we see.” Brenda Ferich, who has known Shanks since he was 5, said she is particularly impressed by his confidence, leadership and poise. Shanks is a senior patrol leader for the local Boy Scout Troop, a group in which her grandson is also a member. “He has always been very well mannered and a pleasure to be around,” she said. “We all owe him a debt of gratitude each and every day for showing the community and the nation the difference one person can make in the lives of many.” Steve Jacobacci, a retired educator at Patrick Henry and the school’s football coach, describes Shanks as a “very caring, pleasant, unselfish” and “supportive individual,” who possesses an unwavering support for his teammates and a willingness to help others in need. Jacobacci has known Shanks for two years. “He is genuine,” said Jacobacci, also referring to him as “a person of high character.” “That’s typical of the type of individual he is.” Shanks hopes to become a nurse in the future and assist others much like the nurses and doctors helped him during his battle with cancer. “There are no real words that can express my emotion. Darren’s achievements in his short life have been amazing,” said Vivian Colmenero, Shanks’ mother. “Our lives have been forever changed. We are stronger and whatever life has to throw at us, we know it will be nothing in comparison to what we’ve already been through.” On Nov. 14, the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge San Diego Chapter will award Shanks with its annual George Washington Honor Medal Plaque. While the future looks bright, Shanks says he’s focused on “trying to get back to normal” and taking things one day at a time. “That’s how I live,” he said. “I don’t worry about tomorrow. I’m just worrying about today.”
What are your thoughts on happenings in the community? The Mission Times Courier welcomes Letters to the Editor. Letters can be e-mailed to Editor@MissionTimesCourier.com or mailed to Letters To The Editor, 6549 Mission Gorge Road #199, San Diego, CA 92120. We look forward to hearing from you!
reis, from page 13 it is unfair to place that on their shoulders without their prior agreement and the right to choose which pet they want. I know what you’re thinking: What could possibly be more endearing than a cute little puppy or a furry little kitten with a big red bow wrapped around its neck sitting under the tree Christmas morning? But bringing a new “furry kid” into your family should not be an impulsive act. This is a lifetime commitment you are making and if you are not prepared for that, please, buy the kids a stuffed toy instead. Wishing you and your family members, both two and four-legged, a wonderful holiday season and the happiest and healthiest of New Year’s Days. Sari Reis is a certified humane education specialist and the owner of Mission Valley Pet Sitting Services. For more information you can contact her at 760-644-0289 or go to her website at www.missionvalleypetsitting.com.
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Painting. Quality work int. & ext. neat clean & fast, average size room, just $70.00. Call now for free estimate. 619-280-7752 (12/11) Landscape maintenance, installations, repairs, sprinklers, shrubs, lighting a specialty, residential & commercial. Business since 1979. Call Darrell 619-4019835 or 619-972-8744 (12/11) Just ask Crystal - specializing in odd jobs for seniors, but ALL ages welcome. Organizing home & yard. Grocery shopping, errands/meal preparation. Caretaker assistance & reprieve. Moving? Downsizing? Help before, during, and after. Holiday help for parties & decorating. Too many jobs to list, just ask! Gift certificates available. San Carlos resident with local references. Call Crystal 619-887-1211 (12/11) san Carlos Handyman service: reliable, affordable , licensed and insured. No job too small. Call Dan @ 619-994-5680 (01/12) Wallcovering Contractor-enhance the beauty and value of your home! Removal, prep and installation. Precise, superior workmanship by Mr. Elisha Blatt, Lic.# 644396. Discounts on wallcoverings available. Free estimates. 619-582-4449 (07/12) Gardening service: Lawns, hedges, weeding, trimming, we do it all! 25 years experience, Allied Gardens resident since 1983. Weekly/bi-weekly service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates. 619-287-6947 (07/12) Quality exterior carpentry. Decks, Fences, Patio Covers and Termite Repair. Lic 365241 www. aactionbuildersofsandiego.com Bob 619-275-1493 (04/12) Pet/Housesitting services. est. 1983, Bonded. Pet-tenders offers feeding, walking, plant care, housesitting-and above all...spoiling...in your own home! www.pet-tenders.com 619-298-3033. (03/12) Flute/Piano Instruction. 30 years experience. Beginner to advanced. Music Education. B.A. Degree. Reasonable rates. Available for teaching in your home or mine. Rick, 619-286-8012. (03/12) Professional Power Washing. We specialize in cleaning driveways, patios, tile roofs, stucco, wood decks, rain gutters. Call 619-460-8177 www. sandiegopowerclean.com. (03/12) save water, save money. Take the hassle out of irrigation scheduling, and upgrade your irrigation system with a ‘smart’ controller or timer. Your watering schedule will be adjusted as the weather changes. Rebates available. Call 619-251-3775. (02/12) Contractor/handyman, small jobs ok. Plumbing, carpentry, electrical, doors, roll up garage door repair, laminate floors. Licensed and insured, Bill #701783. 619-698-0375. (01/12) Linda’s Puppy Love. Bonded, licensed, insured pet & housesitting service offers daily dog walks, cat care, vacation visits, overnight care, love, care & attention. www.lindaspuppylove.com 619-857-3674. (01/12) Keith everett Construction and Handyman service: All phases of home remodeling and repair. Window and door replacement specialist. Repair or build any style of fence, deck, or patio cover. Kitchen and bath remodels. Senior discount, references. No job too small. Lic #878703. Call 619-255-3499. (01/12) The big deal: 7 rooms or areas of carpet cleaned plus a sofa and loveseat just $349 – you’re saving $150 for details. Call 619-772-4764. BBB Member www. trulycleancarpets.com. (1/12)
Painting int. & ext. 32 years. Ceilings, floors, cabinets. Quality work, reasonable, clean. LC# 620471. Call 619-674-6373. (11/12) roy L. schwarz Tree service. I.s.A. Certified Arborist. Dependable service since 1977. 60-foot aerial truck. WE-6180A. Lic #775662. 619-282-3562. ARoyLTreeSVC.com. (10/12) roofing, licensed, bonded, second generation Allied Gardens roofer. Over 100 homes in Allied Gardens roofed. Repairs, all types of roofing. Free estimates. Call 619-287-7149. (12/11) Professional roofer, Lic #863660, bonded, honest, reliable, Allied Gardens raised, repair termite damage, install skylights, no job too small. Free Estimates. Call Jim Walford (619) 992-7508. (12/12) Jenna’s Barber shoppe. styling for men, women & children. Wheelchair friendly. Old time expert haircuts at affordable prices. Colors & perms. 7424 Jackson Dr.#1A (across from Keil’s in Bank of America lot) Tues-Fri., 8:30-3:30pm; Sat. 8:30-noon. By appt., 619-644-3669. (12/11) Bathtubs refinished. Fiberglass & porcelain. Bathtubs – kitchen sinks – washbasins. Fiberglass crack support and repairs. Over 25 years experience – same owner. Lic #560438. Call 619-464-5141. (12/11) Let stronger, safer seniors improve your strength, balance, stamina and confidence! We offer you fun and invigorating personalized workouts in the privacy of your home. Call Pam Melody, Certified Personal Trainer, at 619-962-7144 or email to pkmelody@sbcglobal.net to schedule your free consultation. (12/11)
screens On Wheels. Professional mobile screen service. Re-screen or replace window and door screens. Fast courteous service. Service central San Diego. Call 858-271-7579. (12/11)
Adobe Falls condo for sale. upstairs unit. 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms + balcony with view. 1,100 sq. ft. Remodeled kitchen. Chuck Oursler Realty Headquarters 528-9773. (12/11)
Custom embroidery. Prefer small orders but will negotiate. Fast turnaround and the cost is comparable to other shops. Bill and Dorma 619-466-9210. (12/11)
Allied Gardens for sale. Custom-built home @ 6076 Crawford. Awesome views of Mission Valley. Gigantic size living room & big dining room. Chuck Oursler Realty Headquarters 528-9773. (12/11)
really want to learn the nuts & bolts of accounting and bookkeeping? Enroll in our hands-on, real-world, practical career training program and be job-ready in five months. The Accounting Academy. Call 858-8361420. theaccountingacademy.com. (12/11) retirement concerns – Licensed investment advisor provides safe money solutions. How to not run out of money during your lifetime or lose money on investments. Call 619-964-9453. (12/11) Web Page help. Would you like to make your own web page? But don’t have hundred of dollars to spend on software or books. I can teach you how. Call Bill at (619) 466-9210. (12/11) Babysitting services available by young energetic Patrick Henry High School graduate, dependable and trust - worthy, local San Carlos/ Del Cerro resident reasonable rates. Call (619) 286-3939. (12/11)
Hardy’s Tree service. 858-278-2963. since 1965. Complete tree care - large or small jobs. Fully insured. State lic 665064. Brush management. Fire safety. (01/12) Commercial-quality floor buffer. 15-inch diameter with buffing pads. $50. 619-501-1888. (12/11) Lori’s House Cleaning service. reliable, quality work. Reasonable prices, references available. 619-5829586. (12/11) Tutoring – english. Credentialed teacher trained in the writing process. Special talent motivating and inspiring students to learn. 619-795-6149. (12/11)
Holiday Bazaar, Christ Church unity of el Cajon, Sat., Dec. 17, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., 311 Highland Avenue. For information call Bonnie at (619) 442-6031. (12/11)
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refrigerator - Large white G.e. Crosstop Freezer, absolutely frost free. Great condition/$200. Call me at (619) 286-0201.
sing! sing! sing! Grow your voice! Take voice lessons with Susan Simmons, New Expressions School of Music, 4434 30th St. Call 858-349-8490 for appointment. (12/11)
Come enjoy a wonderful Holiday Music show performed by the S.D. Choraleers! Sat. Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. at Patrick Henry High School. Santa Claus will appear for the child! TIX $3.50 – children and $7 – adults. (12/11)
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Locksmith – Discount Deadbolts & re-keying – security door viewers, patio door locks, simulated alarms, magnetic door stops. Cliff Henderson 619-8403327 – Lic #LCO4353 – Bonded – Never a trip charge! (12/11)
rob Halweg’s yard clean up, hauling, landscaping, sprinkler systems and repairs. Small trees & shrub removal OK. Fences & handyman. Call 619-847-0939 (12/11)
NOTICES
The Mission Basilica san Diego de Alcala’ Choir presents the 35th annual Candlelight Presentation of Lessons and Carols. Dec. 17 & 18 at 7:30 p.m. Call (619) 283-7319 for more information.
More than 200 western paperback books. no duplicates. In new and good condition. $1 each. Buy one or all or ?? Bill (619) 466-9210. (12/11)
Flute Lessons. sDsu Flute Professor, emeritus. 35 years experience. BM, MM, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees. Partial scholarships available. musicwest@ septemberflute.com. (12/11)
Lake Murray Laughter Yoga Club. Fridays 10-11 a.m. Meet to the right of the boat dock. Free. All are welcome. Diane Shalom 619.462-7233; 619-972-7234 cell (12/11)
estate planning services. Quality personal service. Compassionate, competent legal representation for wills and trusts. Call Suzuki Wuori, LLP for a consultation. 619-462-0995. (12/11)
Honor Guard roofing since 1993. Allied Gardens, family owned, repairs and all types of roofing. Free estimates. Call 619-229-9112. (10/12)
German setter Tile and Marble. Professional marble/ tilesetter with 26 years experience. European craftsmanship. Punctual & dependable. License #872804. Contact Jens Sedemund: 619-415-6789 or jens@germansetter.com. (10/12)
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HELP WANTED Ad rep needed for this newspaper! Great pay and casual atmosphere. Call Lionel at 619-283-9747 ex-128 Local filmmaker seeks camera person for low budget, high quality art, music and family projects. $10/ hour. G-rated. alanLsilva@gmail.com. (11/11)
REAL ESTATE Del Cerro stunning 4 bedrooms/3 full ba, 3,070 sq. ft., completely remodeled inside and out. Professional landscaping, with gorgeous panoramic view! Lynn Dasteel, Casa Pacific Realty DRE#01392134. Call 619-287-7777. (12/11) Del Cerro 4 bedrooms/3 ba. With pool, 2,047 sq. ft. gorgeous NEW hardwood floors, family room with fireplace, open and warm. Lynn Dasteel, Casa Pacific Realty DRE#01392134. Call 619-287-7777. (12/11) Princess Del Cerro 4 bedrooms/ 3 full ba. 2,042 sq. ft. on a huge lot with great backyard! Completely remodeled inside, chef’s dream kitchen. Lynn Dasteel, Casa Pacific Realty DRE#01392134. Call 619-287-7777. (12/11) Thinking about selling or buying in Del Cerro or Allied Gardens and surrounding neighborhoods? I live here, work here and love our community! Lynn Dasteel, Casa Pacific Realty DRE#01392134. Call 619-287-7777. Visit my website at www.LynnDasteel.com. (12/11)
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Hanukkah Rocks! Be a Light in the Life of a Child Sunday, Dec. 11
5 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El Featuring renowned musician Dan Nichols 1st Annual Grayton Allen Artist-in-Residence Concert to benefit preschool and Torah/Hebrew school scholarship funds Tickets through the Temple office: $5 members/preschool families; $10 non-members; free for children under 3
San Diego Women’s Chorus Sings of “Heaven and Earth”
What the coming of Jesus means for us today. Sundays, November 27 – December 25
The San Diego Women’s Chorus, under the direction of Christopher Allen, presents its 24th Annual Winter concert “Heaven & Earth” Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. at the Mission Hills United Church of Christ, 4070 Jackdaw Street, San Diego, CA 92103. “Heaven & Earth” will treat the audience to entertaining and emotionally uplifting winter-themed music suitable for all ages. SDWC will showcase its vocal diversity in songs including “We Are . . . ” by Ysaye M. Barnwell, “Firework” by Katy Perry, and the Buddhist-inspired “A Prayer for Peace.” The audience can tap into childhood holiday memories with “Mr. Santa,” “When You Wish Upon a Star” and selections from “The Nutcracker Suite.” Both concerts will also feature songs by Melissa Etheridge and Eric Clapton, as well as a Carole King medley, arranged for SDWC by their Artistic Director, Christopher Allen. ASL Interpretation will be provided at the Dec. 11 concert. Tickets for “Heaven & Earth” are available now at www. sdwc.org or through chorus members. General admission tickets are $15 and children under 12 admitted for free. For more information about “Heaven & Earth” or to purchase tickets, please visit www.sdwc.org, send an email to info@sdwc.org or call (619) 291-3366.
“The miracle of Christmas isn’t the birth of a baby, but the reclaiming of human flesh, the declaration that humanity is an appropriate and honorable abode of almighty God.” Gene Robinson
11:00am Christmas Cantata December 18, 2011 7:00pm Christmas Eve Service December 24, 2011 10:00am Christmas Day Service December 25, 2011
United Church of Christ of La Mesa An Open and Affirming Congregation 5940 Kelton Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 619-464-1519 www. ucclm.org
Saint Therese Parish 55+ Club The Christmas Luncheon is in the Social Center, 11:15 a.m., Dec. 21, with gifts, door prizes and entertainment. Reservations are needed prior to Dec. 17, so call Pam, (619) 462-5254. Four tickets are available for the Palm Springs Follies trip on Dec. 28th; call Ginny, (619) 287-0394, for details. The bus will depart from the church parking lot at 8 a.m. New members are always welcome!
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cHristmas at tHe uniteD cHurcH oF cHrist oF la mesa Pacific Men’s Chorale Presents Its Christmas Concert “Jubilate Deo…Shout with joy to God.” Heeding the opening charge of Psalm 65, the celebrated songsters of the Pacific Men’s Chorale will share the glorious music of Christmas in a concert in the sanctuary of the United Church of Christ of La Mesa (UCCLM) at 7 p.m. Dec. 9. Directed by Christopher Allen and accompanied by Valerie Victor, they will sing such beloved favorites as “Adeste Fideles,” “Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella,” “Enatus Est Emmanuel,” “On This Shining Night,” “Silver Bells,” “Still, Still, Still” and “Some Children See Him.” Come celebrate the season with them. Bring your family, neighbors and friends. The church is located at 5940 Kelton Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942 ,(619) 464-1519, www.ucclm.org. A free-will offering will be collected.
“Tapestry of Light”: A Celtic Christmas Celebration The Chancel Choir of the United Church of Christ of La Mesa (UCCLM) invites you to rejoice with them in the music of Christmas: traditional carols from the British Isles, angelic acclamations and delicate lullabies woven together with the scriptures and stories of the season into the wondrous “Tapestry of Light,” a cantata by Joseph M. Martin. A Celtic consort of flute, violin, cello, percussion and piano will accompany the vocal ensemble. “Tapestry” will be presented at the 11 a.m. service Dec. 18.
Christmas Eve 7 p.m.: Come worship with us…Celebrate with us…Await the coming Babe of Bethlehem with us…A coffee and cookies gathering will follow. Christmas Day, 10 a.m.: Share the beauty and warmth of this season of joy as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.
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Doug, from page 9 This question comes from Kathy E: Question - I had a popup on my screen warning me that my computer was infected with viruses and that I needed to purchase a security product to remove the infections. I already own anti-virus software so I closed the warning, but it kept coming back. I shut down the computer, but now when I turn it back on I see a flash of blue screen and then the computer restarts. Is my hard drive going bad? Answer: The problem is probably not your hard drive. It is most likely one of a growing number of rogue security programs called Scareware that are actually Malware. These programs can disable your real security software, nag you to purchase their product, install software to steal personal information, re-direct your web browsing and block installation of software that could remove them. Another critical problem is the Scareware can infect the system with a rootkit, which may replace and/or hide operating system files. This can cause Windows to crash and give the illusion that your hard drive is bad. The damage caused by fake security products can be extensive and difficult to fix. You may need to hire someone with experience in removing them. There are some free products that can help. I usually start by booting the computer with a CD that contains Kaspersky Rescue Disk. Kaspersky usually removes the rootkit and repairs enough damage to allow booting into Windows. I follow up by installing the free version of Malwarebytes and running a full scan. There may be additional steps required to get Windows back to full operation. Q- Now that my computer is cleaned how do I prevent this from happening again? A- The key is to use a good security product like Kaspersky Internet Security. Many of the antivirus programs are fine for preventing most viruses or malware that are picked up from traditional delivery systems such as email attachments. They may not detect Scareware imbedded in websites that masquerade as a search result. For example, if you looked for a consumer product review you will receive a list of results that match your search. Scareware developers create false websites that appear to be product reviews, however they are actually sites infected with Malware. You may see a warning that your system is infected and the solution may read “click here to scan or clean your computer.” Tip of the month: Don’t do it! Close the webpage immediately. To submit your questions for Doug the IT Guy, email dougtheitguy@ rcrcomp.com. Doug Ronney of Ronney Computer Resources is a local independent IT Consultant with over 20 years experience in building, repairing, networking and maintaining small business, home and office computer systems.
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San Carlos United Methodist Church Traditional Service – 7:00 & 9:00pm Kid’s Service 3:30 & 5:00pm
Christmas services
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PART I: December 4 & 11 PART 2: January 8 & 15 Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Childcare available.
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Jacobacci, from page 16
Kostrinsky, from page 1
Jacobacci: Mike Martinez was pink-slipped by our district at the end of last year. He had to resign with the Sweetwater school district and started teaching in mid-July. As it became apparent he wasn’t going to be rehired by San Diego Unified, something had to be done with the football team and the start of the season Aug. 10. So as not to be too disruptive to the team, I was asked to be the head coach just before the two week dead period July 25. I have been a head coach before so the transition was fairly easy. With no assurance of Mike returning, we had to do what we were comfortable with. The assistant football coaches and I wanted to make sure the team had the best opportunity to succeed. Our main focus was the kids. Yes, it was challenging but also rewarding. The kids responded really well. They improved and it was great to see their growth as young men and football players. It has truly been a pleasure coaching this team. MTC: Have you spoken to Martinez for advice? Jacobacci: When he returned to school we became co-head coaches. I continued as the on-field coach and Mike has taken more of an administrative role. He helps us during the week and game nights up in the booth. MTC: Talk to me a little bit about your football background. How long have you been playing? Jacobacci: I was too small in high school and [University of San Diego] at the time had no football team. All we had was intramural football and I played on our fraternity team. I got involved with coaching at the university level in 1978. I started as a volunteer freshman coach and eventually worked up to varsity assistant. I left uni in 1985 and went to PHHS and coached JV and varsity until 1990. I became the Madison head coach from 1990-1995. In 1995 I returned to PHHS, assisted at the varsity level and eventually became head coach in 1999. I retired from teaching in 2003. I left PHHS and was a volunteer assistant coach at USD in 2003 and returned to PHHS in 2004 where I have been since. For more information on the Patrick Henry High School Football team, go to http://www.phhsfootballboosters.com/.
business inside and out, from balancing the budget to ordering the product. It was a fantastic experience.” Kostrinsky has been drawn to public service for a while. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science with minors in history and psychology from San Diego State University. He went on to work as an aide for U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein before the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce hired him to help local businesses and develop more cost efficient energy supply solutions. Kostrinsky is now a home health advocate for In-Home Support Services, a program created by President Ronald Reagan to assist Medicaid recipients who require help at home. “It saves tax payer dollars and it preserves quality of life,” said Kostrinsky. In addition to his past and present employment, Kostrinsky can – without pause – list the various organizations for which he’s volunteered. He has even founded or helped found a couple of them, including the Latino Coalition and a mentoring association for underprivileged students. Kostrinsky is perhaps proudest, however, of his efforts on behalf of the Lake Murray Playground Project. The project was launched in response to the City’s inability to put money toward its renovation, according to Kostrinsky. “This is what inspired me to run,” he said. “Too often people tell us we can’t do this in our community.” Kostrinsky, in conjunction with City Councilmember Marti Emerald, community leaders and parents, helped raise $185,000 for the playground. “We walked house to house, getting $5 at a time; held two fun runs at Lake Murray; and did a fundraiser where we sold bricks to local businesses who could then get their names on bricks [around the playground],” he said.
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SCAC, from page 20 purposes other than delivery to households and commercial businesses. On the plus side, the Lake Murray Blvd. West Frontage Road has been repaired. Now all we need is the repair of the roadway damage on Jackson Drive at the Stop sign at Twin Lake and the damage to the roadway on Cowles Mountain Boulevard before were successful in getting the water trucks re-routed from using that street as a shortcut to Navajo Road. We’ll keep after SDG&E to mitigate the nuisance and inconvenience from truck traffic to the community of San Carlos. In addition, SDG&E appears to be in violation of their Environmental Impact Report, which was approved and allowed them to move forward with the construction. The company alleges that it is working with the City of San Diego to obtain reclaimed water from the Otay Plant, but that won’t happen until sometime next year, by which time the project is expected to be 75 percent completed. At the Nov. 2 meeting, only Scott Sherman, one of the two announced candidates for the new District 7 City Council, attended. Please know we are working with other community groups and the new District 7 Steering Committee to schedule candidate forums prior to the June 2012 Primary Election, probably in March and April next year. 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 that your name be added to the SCAC Interested Party e-mail list. Rest assured that 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.
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THE IDEALFromCONNECTION Don & Melissa Teemsma A Holiday Greeting Ideal wishes all of our friends and neighbors a very happy holiday season.
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Come see Mr. Bill in our store for a holiday gift and a friendly smile. If you haven’t met Bill, he’s one of our ambassadors of friendly help and service. Whether you’re hoping to remodel a kitchen, find a missing piece for a bathroom fixture, or if you just need good advice from a seasoned veteran of the Plumbing Industry, Bill will be the first person you run into, and may be the only person you need. Bill is more than just a showroom assistant, he is a wealth of knowledge and can help solve your household troubles. If Bill isn’t your friend now, he will be.
We are grateful for the many relationships that have grown over 51 years of service throughout the communities this newspaper serves.
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Each year we welcome new customers and retain existing customers whose happy service experience is our goal. Ideal’s mission of having happy customers has been most satisifying for those who work at Ideal and results in strong relationships built in trust.
In the spirit of gratitude, all of us at Ideal thank you for letting us be part of so many wonderful communities and the lives of those who live and work here. Sincerely, Don & Melissa Teemsma, & your Ideal Service Team
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Physical Rehabilitation Services Close to Your Home
Conveniently located, the San Diego Rehabilitation Institute offers easy accessibility combined with quality inpatient and outpatient physical rehabilitation for those living in Central San Diego and East County.
Getting You… Back To Work Back To Play Back To Life!
Upon admission, the treatment team directed by a physiatrist, evaluates each patient’s needs and develops an individualized treatment plan. Patients may be referred by their primary physician or specialist. Most insurance plans, worker’s compensation and Medicare are accepted.
Inpatient: 619-229-7380 / Outpatient: 619-229-7216
6655 Alvarado Road, San Diego 92120
www.AlvaradoHospital.com/rehab
800-ALVARADO