Mission Times Courier - June 2010

June 11, 2010

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Donations Needed For July 4th Music Fest and Fireworks

Wish Granted To Patrick Henry Student

Photos Credit: Bill Resto, Pixel Elegance

By John Pilch, Event Committee Member We still need your financial help to hold the Lake Murray July 4th Music Fest and fireworks event this year!

On behalf of the Music Fest Committee (Don Brennan, Jay Wilson and John Pilch), this message is being sent to the Navajo Community residents who enjoy the July 4th event at Lake Murray. With the economy still in a mess, we are earnestly attempting to raise the funds now to cover our $45,000 budget to allow the event to proceed rather than making a plea at a later date. As this article was sent to the Mission Times Courier, we needed $11,000+ to meet our goal.

The featured band this year is Siren's Crush Show Band, a high-energy group that will have you up and dancing. They will be preceded from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. by "Mobility", the U.S. Air Force band from Travis AFB near Sacramento. Their appearance at the 2010 SpringFest event in Allied Gardens was a hit. The Air Force group will be preceded by Oudeilia, a Latin Jazz ensemble that was such a crowd-pleaser in 2009 that we invited them back to play in the 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. time slot. Please note that the music begins at noon, with a band to be announced for the 12:00-1:00 p.m. time slot. continued on page 10

'Race For The Playground' Nets Nearly $9K The Lake Murray Playground Project also unveiled its pursuit of a $50,000 Pepsi Refresh grant during the fun run.

By amassing online votes during the month of May, the playground project got as close as 37th place in the rankings before ending the month in 71st place.

Considering the stiff competition - 1,314 Jack ideas from across the McSweeney, 5K nation were in the run- Child winner. ning - the Lake Murray Playground Project had a tremendous volcontinued on page 11

Del Cerro Resident Recognized For Efforts To Open National Cemetery at MCAS Miramar Council Proclaims May 25th Brigadier General (Ret.) Robert Cardenas Day Famous for pioneering aviation, including the X-1 Supersonic program, Del Cerro resident Retired Air Force Brigadier General Robert Cardenas was honored by the City of San Diego for his drive to open a National Cemetery at MCAS Miramar.

The City Council proclaimed May 25th Brigadier General (Ret.) Robert Cardenas Day. General Cardenas' family,

friends, and several members of the military filled the council chambers for the presentation.

For the past several years, Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on Point Loma has been forced to limit burials because they've run out of room. The new cemetery at Miramar will allow military families to continue to bury their loved continued on page 10

Councilmember Marti Emerald joins Brigadier General (Ret.) Robert Cardenas along with his family and friends to honor his efforts to open a national cemetery.

Photos credit: Joshua Aull

Community takes active role in fundraising for new Lake Murray playground The "Race for the Playground" fun run on May 2nd drew 415 participants, raising nearly $9,000 toward the construction of a new playground at Lake Murray Community Park.

Special guests who helped kick off the race included Assemblymember Marty Block and City Councilmember Marti Emerald, along with Meghan Rickey and Cheyne Whitney of "The Amazing Race."

While the race was all about fun and fundraising, some came ready to compete.

Winners in each category were: 5K, Male: Ryan Kurtz, 5K, Female (tie): Emily O'Sullivan, Kathryn Kurtz, Camille Jorgenson, 5K, Child: Jack McSweeney and 1 mile, Child: Henry Williams

Volume XVI – Number V

Cancer Patient Surprises Classmates With Generous Wish

By Jeff Barnes A Patrick Henry High School student battling cancer got his wish. Darren Shanks didn't want to meet anyone, get anything, go anywhere, or be anyone in particular for a day. He wanted to surprise his football teammates with new home and away uniforms. On June 7th, the Make-A-Wish Foundation teamed up with Nike and the San Diego Chargers to grant Darren's wish in front of the whole school.

The 14-year-old freshman played on the freshman football team last year as an offensive lineman. Darren was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphona in January and was referred to the Make-AWish FoundationÂŽ of San Diego, a nonprofit organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Darren said despite his difficult battle, it was an easy choice to wish for a Todd Melrose of Nike presents Darren gift to his school.

Shanks with a new football jersey.

"The team helped me, the coaches helped me the entire time I've been going through this," Darren said. "I felt like I could help them - their support has been phenomenal."

Darren's family knew about the wish, but they had no idea how it would become a reality. They knew something was going on when a limousine picked up Darren and his family from their San Carlos home and transported them to school with an escort of six San Diego Police officers on motorcycles. When Darren opened the door of the limo, he was surprised to see 2,000 fellow classmates cheering him on in a spectacular welcome.

Darren walked through a tunnel of teammates and Chargers cheerleaders to the stage where he was presented with a new football jersey. When it was announced that not one team but all three teams would be getting new jerseys and pants, the students cheered in excitement.

The Chargers cheerleaders presented Darren with a bag full of merchandise and a field pass to next season's home opener.

After the assembly, Darren and his family were treated to lunch at Seau's Restaurant where former Charger Junior Seau greeted Darren and posed for pictures.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation said Darren's wish was extra special because it's just the second "wish to give" in San Diego/Imperial counties in 25 years.

"Usually the kids want to do something for themselves," said Jon Husby, Darren's Wish continued on page 16

Jeff Barnes Named Editor The Mission Times Courier is pleased to welcome Jeff Barnes as its new Editor. The San Carlos resident has lived in the area for more than 27 years and has always had an interest in serving as Editor of a community newspaper.

After more than 15 years of Jeff Barnes, Editor serving as Editor and Co-publisher, Sally Ortega Madaffer has retired from the paper. "We extend a big thank you to Sally for her dedication to the community and 15+ years of service to the paper," said publisher Jim Madaffer.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Barnes and his family moved to San Diego when he was 5. Barnes grew up in Fletcher Hills and attended Fletcher Hills Elementary, Parkway Middle and Grossmont High schools.

Today, Barnes is proud to call San Carlos home, just a 10-minute drive from where he grew up.

Barnes knew at a really young age that he wanted to pursue a career in journalism as he always kept a close eye on current events. At Parkway Middle School, he wrote for the Eye On Parkway and earned the "Outstanding Journalist of the Year" award in 8th grade. In high school, Barnes continued to pursue his interest in journalism and served on The Foothill Echoes staff as news editor and business manager. During Barnes' junior year, he attended the Washington Journalism Conference in Washington, D.C. In high school, Barnes decided he wanted to attend University of Missouri-Columbia and pursue a Bachelor's degree in journalism.

The Mizzou School of Journalism was a perfect fit for Barnes. It's the only journalism school in the world that owns and operates an affiliate TV station and a daily newspaper. Barnes worked as a TV news producer, reporter, photographer, assignment desk editor and webmaster for KOMUTV, the NBC affiliate station in Columbia.

On the print side, Barnes worked as a cops/ courts reporter, copy editor and webmaster for the Columbia Missourian, Columbia's morning newspaper.

After Barnes' sophomore year, he was a summer intern at KNSD-TV, NBC 7/39 continued on page 12

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Explore Mission Trails

Ask The Cop

The 8th Annual Explore Mission Trails Day held on Saturday, May 15th was outstanding judging by the feedback from many of the more than 3,200 visitors.

Councilmember Marti Emerald presented a proclamation officially declaring May 15th as "Explore Mission Trails Day for the City of San Diego."

Some 105 volunteers and staff helped make this the most successful event ever.

Everyone enjoyed a wide variety of activities and demonstrations throughout the day. The discovery station booths and free pony rides at the Equestrian Staging Area brought joy to the children and smiles to the moms and dads. At the Visitor Center, you could look through George Varga's telescope at sun spots, have your face painted by high school students from Art 4 Kids, talk to renowned artist Jack Jordan as he created an oil painting of Mission Trails, and see intriguing live reptiles.

On Saturday, June 12th, world champion decoy and wildlife wood carver Del Herbert will be demonstrating his artistry and wood carving skills at the Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Also on Saturday June 12th, the Patrick Henry High School art and photography students will be hosting a public reception as part of their 45 photographs and paintings on display in the Visitor Center Gallery from May 29-June 18.

On Sunday, June 13th at 2:00 p.m., enjoy the music performed by the popular Pomerado Brass Quintet in the Visitor Center Amphitheater. They will be performing light classical, popular favorites, and patriotic music.

Children's summer fun classes will again be offered by the Mission Trails Foundation.

Summer Nature Adventures with Linda Hawley will run July 12-16 from 9:00 -10:30 a.m.

Each day will be a different subject. Alicia Berg will be teaching three week-long classes from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Growing Up Wild - June 28-July 2, The Art of Science - July 19-23, and Creepy Crawlies - Aug 9-13.

Visit our web site at www.mtrp.org for more information about Mission Trails Regional Park including our educational programs, free Trail Guide Walks on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m., and Nature Walks the 2nd and 4th Saturday from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.

By Officer Christina Burhans, San Diego Police Department Eastern Division E-mail: AskTheCop@MissionTimesCourier.com Q: My neighbors have a fenced front yard. Each morning, including weekends, they let the dogs out into this yard where they bark at anything and everything. I don’t mind so much Monday through Friday, but 7:00 a.m. on Sunday is too much. Isn’t there an ordinance prohibiting barking so early on weekends?

A: Although there are sections of the San Diego Municipal Code and California Penal code prohibiting disturbing the peace, these codes do not address issues involving an animal.

For a situation like this, I would suggest talking to Officer Christina Burhans your neighbor first. The next time the dogs begin to bark use this as an opportunity to talk to your neighbor.

Explain that the dogs’ behavior is annoying, and the reason for your visit is to discuss potential solutions. Over time, some noises like a barking dog can become familiar to a person and therefore are not considered annoying to them. So the owner of these dogs may not be aware of the problem and may not know how to address it. So be tactful.

Once you have discussed your concerns with your neighbor give the problem some “time” to resolve itself. Lastly, acknowledge the small successes and understand the problem may not be solved overnight.

If you are not able to resolve this situation with your neighbor you can file a complaint with Neighborhood Code Compliance. Complaints regarding excessive barking can be made to Neighborhood Code Compliance at (619) 236-5500. Once a complaint is received, a compliance letter is sent to the resident. Note that two immediately adjacent neighbors or three non-adjacent neighbors (in close proximity) are required to sign the complaint forms to establish a violation if enforcement action is to proceed beyond an initial notice.

For this very reason, I would suggest trying to work on this issue with your neighbor first. Although the dogs’ barking is annoying to you, it may not be annoying to the two immediately adjacent neighbors, and therefore no violation and/or enforcement can take place.

State Science Fair Awards Patrick Henry High Senior 'Student of the Year'

By Jeff Barnes One Patrick Henry High senior is marking the end of her high school science career with a new milestone at the California State Science Fair.

Anna Kornfeld Simpson was named the State Science Fair's Student of the Year. The aspiring researcher was awarded a $1,000 cash prize for her project titled "Local Layering of Images with a Natural User Interface." The award is presented to a high school senior who, in the opinion of the judges, best exemplifies the qualities necessary for success in science.

Simpson's project stemmed from her experience at the prestigious six-week International Research Science Institute at MIT last summer. There she conducted research in the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory and centered on an idea of local layering - a brand new concept in computer graphics.

The young San Carlos resident's program allows a user to put parts of an image above and parts of an image below another image. Simpson says weaving images is similar to weaving strips of paper or a basket. Doctors could use the program to pull up the best parts of multiple scans onto one image, or the military could use it to similarly analyze satellite imagery.

"Given these applications outside of computer science, I wanted to make it as easy as possible for any user to be able to locally layer or weave images," Simpson said.

"In commercial image editing software, it's very difficult and complex. In my program, users can locally layer images in a click of the mouse!"

Simpson has enjoyed great success at state and local science fairs throughout her high school career. Last year, she took home the State Science Fair's top prize, the continued on page 11

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Windmill Farms Completes Whole Store Remodel Del Cerro Market Follows Vision, Increases Product Selection Windmill Farms Market has completed its whole-store remodel and now offers more products than ever before. The Del Cerro store is excited about fulfilling its vision of making up to 40% more products available and enhancing the shopping experience for customers.

"We're very happy with the new product offerings," said Matt Mann, Store Director at Windmill Farms. "The remodel will help ensure customers can do all of their grocery shopping in one place."

The highlights of the remodel include a significant increase in the deli, dairy, grocery and beer/wine areas. Customers are now able to shop many new products. While some products were relocated, no products were removed from store shelves.

The frozen food selection has doubled. The beer and wine section has tripled, with more microbrews and a new selection of chilled wine ready to take home and enjoy. The deli case has also seen a three-fold increase in product selection with more quick-serve, grab and go type meal choices. There's a new produce stand, and the store also now offers a self-serve fresh salad bar. The Store Director says the salad bar has already proven to be popular with customers.

In 2007, the store began a multi-phase plan to enhance its offerings and maximize its 18,000 square feet. The checkout lanes were realigned creating more open space at the front of the store. continued on page 11

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City Proclamation Highlights Prevention of Third Leading Cause of Death May was National Stroke Awareness Month and on May 27th, Councilmember Marti Emerald presented a proclamation adopted by the San Diego City Council proclaiming May 25, 2010 as Stroke Awareness Day in the City of San Diego. Emerald presented the proclamation to Darlene Wetton, Chief Operations Officer, and Dr. Curtis McGuyer, Chief of Staff of Alvarado Hospital.

The hospital is the first in the Western United States to earn dual certifications for its stroke acute care and rehabilitation and for being awarded a Gold Stroke Award Winner by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America and the leading cause of severe, long-term adult disability. A very positive point is 80% of strokes can be Councilmember Marti Emerald (center) prevented if people would follow the presented the "Stroke Awareness Day" American Stroke Association prevention proclamation to Darlene Wetton (left), guidelines. More information about stroke Chief Operations Officer for Alvarado Hospital and Dr. Curtis McGuyer, Chief of prevention and treatment, visit www.alvaradohospital.com, and click on Staff for Alvarado Hospital.

"Programs and Services."

On May 28th, Alvarado Hospital honored its "Comebackers of the Year" or survivors of a stroke or brain attack. During the awards luncheon, the Comebacker's Neuro Club honored Terry Matthews with the "Brain Saver Award." This award is given to an individual who acknowledged the warning signs of stroke and took action to promote early intervention and treatment advancing the mission of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.

Friends of Lake Murray

By Barbara Cleves Anderson "Love is above all, the gift of oneself." That is a quote by Jean Anouilh. How about, "The greatest gift one can give is the gift of oneself." "Volunteering is a gift one can give to others, and their gift comes from the heart." Or, "Time is Money."

Unpaid volunteers save millions of dollars for public and nonpublic entities, for profit and non-profit agencies in all venues.

Some people juggle work, home and children to contribute some of their time. Volunteers make their world a better place.

A lot or little of what they give in time contributes to do just that... a better place.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent tens of thousands of people statewide to clean up parks. Their group is called "Helping Hands."

On Saturday, May 8th, they came to Lake Murray and Mission Trails Regional Park. They washed and painted picnic tables, pulled weeds, cut brush and built a fence. Reservoir Keeper Gayle Havens said that 60-70 people worked all day at Lake Murray. In San Diego County, some 3,000-5,000 people participated.

13-year-old Boy Scout, Justin Hendrickson was in charge of the fence project. His group added more fencing along Baltimore Drive. Gayle said that she had never had anyone that young organize a scout project that was that big. He searched out supplies, organized the time and date of the project and enlisted helpers. Justin's aim is to become an Eagle Scout. continued on page 14

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New Stop Signs Calm Traffic Flow On Jackson Drive It's been a long wait, but San Carlos residents are relieved to see a new four-way stop intersection become a reality at Jackson Drive and Twin Lake Drive.

The Principal at Benchley-Weinberger Elementary School and 221 local residents signed a petition three years ago to have the stops signs installed at this very busy intersection.

The Navajo Community Planners approved the request for stop signs in 2007. A flashing light system installed at the intersection in 2007 broke, and the company that made that system went out of business.

Councilmember Marti Emerald met with Senior Traffic Engineer Gary Pence at the intersection in March. Later that month, the Navajo Community Planners re-asserted their support for the stop signs. Councilmember Emerald then authored a memo requesting the installation of the stop signs, which were installed in May.

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Benjamin Branch Friends of the Library Our next presentation for the community will be held June 30th from 1:30 until 3:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the library. Kori Truesdale, a well qualified speaker from Featheringill Mortuary will speak on "Preplanning in the Event of Death." Preplanning can make a difficult time easier. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers.

In addition, mark your calendar for July 20th and August 17th for two presentations

by Oasis. The first will be entitled "Multiple Intelligences: Which Way Are You Intelligent?" The second will be "The History of Balboa Park: San Diego's Crowned Gem".

Watch for further details in the next issue of the Mission Times Courier. All classes are free and are being underwritten by the Friends of the Library.

County Announces "Purrfect" Summer Adoptions Department of Animal Services Waives Adoption Fees for Cats This summer might be just the time to welcome a new pet into your household. The County Department of Animal Services is waiving adoption fees for cats due to an influx of kittens in its animal shelters The fees will be waived thru September 4th for cats six months and older. Only two cats per person can be adopted.

"We don't want to compromise the health of the cats and kittens by holding more animals then we can properly care for," said Dawn Danielson, Director of the Department of Animal Services. "We are looking for new pet parents who know that they want to add a new four-legged family member, but they just haven't taken the time to visit our shelters."

For kittens under 6 months, the Department has a "Better with a Buddy" program where a person can adopt one kitten for the full price of $58 and adopt a second kitten at half price.

All animals will be neutered or spayed, micro-chipped and vaccinated prior to going home with their new family.

For info or to view photos

of adoptable animals, visit www.sddac.com/adoptions.asp.

Enjoy A Guided Nature Walk at Mission Trails Regional Park

By Chris Axtmann Mission Trails continues to bloom in wildflowers of primrose, sunflower, wishbone, nightshade and monkey flowers, attracting beautiful butterflies. A Trail Guide will identify these and more on nature walks through the fresh morning air. Weave through shady groves of oaks, coastal sage scrub, chaparral, grasslands and riverfront - each step a discovery in nature. See a Kumeyaay home site, learn local history and culture, and study up a bit on geography. Our walks are free and geared toward all ages and interests. Sturdy shoes, hat, water and sunscreen are recommended.

Walks are offered Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays from 9:30-11:00 a.m., starting from the park's Visitor and Interpretive Center, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos. Walks are also offered on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, from 8:3010:00 a.m., from Kumeyaay Lake Campground Entry Station, Two Father Junipero Serra Trail, at the San Carlos-Santee border.

Wildlife Tracking walk is an 8:30 a.m. adventure held on the first Saturday of every month for two fun-filled hours of "dirt time." Learn the art of discovering signs left behind by our resident creatures. Free and fun for the whole family! July 3rd meet at the Visitor Center to track a new area.

Birding Walk is on Saturday, June 19th, at 8:00 a.m. Join our resident birder with her knowledge and spotting scope at Lake Murray. It's a great way to increase your family's awareness and natural interest in the outdoors and the backyard. Meet at the dirt parking lot off Murray Park Drive at the north entrance to Lake Murray. To increase your skills in using a field guide, binoculars and bird identification, be sure to take our free Birding Basics class at the Visitor Center at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 26th.

Twilight Walk on Saturday, June 19th, at 7:15 p.m. meets at Kumeyaay Lake Campground entry station. Enjoy this very popular evening walk of discovery to experience the many changes that occur in the park at dusk…perhaps see some of the wildlife that are active during this time.

Visit www.mtrp.org for more information and the events calendar, or call (619) 6683281. Special request walks can be arranged by contacting Ranger Heidi Gutknecht at (619) 668-3279 or at hgutknecht@mtrp.org.

Allied Gardens Girl Scout Troop Celebrates 13 Years of Scouting, Gold Award Ceremony Girl Scout Troop 3247 of Allied Gardens Service Unit is wrapping up 13 years of scouting in our community. Over the years, 32 girls have participated in the troop which started at Foster Elementary in 1997. Seven girls have continued through their senior year of high school - earning awards, serving their community, inspiring younger girls, camping, swimming, sailing, skiing and more. Congratulations to Clara Townsend, Courtney Wilmers, Cree Kelso, Rachael Jander, Rebecca Koppel, Tanya Camper, and Sydney Boman. Their leaders, Kathy Camper and Tammy Wilmers, have Girl Scout Troop 3247 been proud to watch them grow from goofy, giggling kindergarteners to beautiful, talented young women who take pride in their accomplishments and in their community.

Special congratulations to Rebecca Koppel of Troop 3247 who has earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor in scouting. After completing two years of prerequisites, Rebecca created a girl's lacrosse team to serve Lewis and Pershing Middle Schools. She hired coaches and referees, found practice fields, advertised for girls, enrolled the team in the San Diego lacrosse league, raised funds for equipment and uniforms, and created a Rebecca Koppel, board of parents to ensure the continuation of the team after her Gold Award departure to Wesleyan University in the fall. Her goal was to recipient introduce the sport to younger girls, get more girls involve in physical activity and team sports, and eventually increase the skill level of the existing team at Patrick Henry High. Girl Scout Council approved her project in May, and she will receive her award in a council-wide ceremony to be held on June 13. The Grantville-Allied Gardens and Lake Murray Kiwanis Clubs and Windmill Farms generously supported her with cash donation toward her project.

Temple Emanu-El: The Mishebeirach Tapestry: Celebrating 10 years of Hope, Healing, Community Join us on Friday, June 18th at 6:00 p.m. for a special Shabbat Service honoring Temple Emanu-El members and friends who have participated in the Tapestry's creation. This milestone anniversary affords a rare opportunity to view the entire Tapestry* along with the books containing the thoughts and reflections of participants.

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A remarkable work of art, 10 years in the making, the Mishebeirach Tapestry, is a source for spiritual healing to members and friends of Temple Emanu-El. Begun by Temple member Arlene Miller, the Tapestry now has 162 squares sewn into nine panels. The squares are as individual as "the hearts and hands that created them" says Miller. The techniques used to craft the tapestry squares are widely diverse - from stitchery, crochet and appliqué to fabric painting and photo transfer. Many are trimmed with ribbons, buttons, beads, rhinestones and more. The continued on page 5

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continued from page 4 ideas and sentiments expressed on each square are also one-of-a-kind - from the tongue in cheek "get well' message of a bowl of matzah ball soup to a hand-stitched Mogen Dovid (Star of David) paired with the word Shalom (peace) in flowing Hebrew script. *A single panel of the Tapestry is on view at all times in the Temple Sanctuary (panels are rotated monthly). The full Tapestry is used during High Holy Day services each year.

Smaller versions (2 or 3 panels) are brought to the bema (altar) during Shabbat morning services.

Temple Emanu-El is located at 6299 Capri Dr., just north of Interstate 8 and College Avenue. For more info, call 619-286-2555 or visit www.templeemanuelsd.org.

San Carlos Friends of the Library News On May 12th, San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL) recognized the many volunteers who give of their time and talents to bring you the monthly used book sale and help the library staff with their many duties. About 50 volunteers received SCFOL T-shirts, and pizza was enjoyed by all.

Special recognition was given to Jack Hayhurst for his 15 years of volunteering at the library and monthly SCFOL book sales. He is moving to Sonoma, Calif. to be closer to his daughter and grandchildren. The next SCFOL Book Sale is July 3rd.

Celebrate our Independence by reading a good book! Paperbacks are just three for $1.00!

Penny Severson joins On June 18th, the 10:00 a.m. Friday Preschool story time Jack Hayhurst in turns into summer fun with the kick off of this year's Youth celebrating his 15 Summer Reading program, "Literature Comes To Life". All years of volunteer summer during this time slot, there will be fun entertainment for service to the San kids of all ages. The first four programs are: Wild Wonders, Carlos Library.

Lindley Lopez Circus, Hullabaloo, and Sparkles the Clown. Children who read 10 books will win two Padres tickets among other prizes. Additional prizes are won at the 25 and 40 book reading levels.

For complete program details visit our web site: www.sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org, Kid's & Teen Corner. Last year, over 500 area children and teens participated in the summer reading program.

Starting June 15th, the Teen Summer Reading Program will be on Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. It includes Wii gaming and movies on a theater size screen. See our web site for proOrlie Bard (left), Debi Kues (center) gram details and prizes. and Jim Shields were among the Starting June 24th, Family Fun Films, volunteers recognized by San Carlos sponsored by SCFOL will be shown on ThursFriends of the Library.

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June 8-July 1, Barbara Stewart will be our featured artist in the Community Room of the San Carlos Library. Stop in any time, and be sure to vote for your favorite "People's Choice Award" painting. Last month's winner is on display in the main library. Barbara's artist reception will be on Saturday, June 19th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room. She Get rresults esults b y by specializes in watercolor and pastel seascapes. Come on by and meet the artist. ad ver tising in the adv ertising Would you like to be a volunteer or board Mission Times member? New members are always welcome and Courier Courier.. needed. Elections occur in September. Please leave a message at the library for Board President, Judy McCarty with your name, phone number and area of T he Mission interest. We are looking for a new Newsletter Editor Times Courier is or assistant.

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Patrick Henry Art Show On Display At Mission Trails Visitor's Center The Patrick Henry art classes are presenting a show at the Mission Trails Visitor's Center thru Friday, June 18th. The show, titled "Looking Forward", features work from Art 1-2, Photography 1-2 and AP Studio Art classes.

The Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center Gallery regularly features work from many of the region's top artists. Patrick Henry's art students are very fortunate to have the opportunity to have work presented in this wonderful venue. A reception for the show will be held Saturday, June 12th from noon until 3:00 pm. All are invited to attend.

Leadership Camp A Life-Changing Experience for Patrick Henry Students

By Stephanie Baron Every year, the Mission Valley East Rotary International sponsors students from Patrick Henry High to attend the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) Conference/Camp in Idyllwild, Calif. The student candidates, who are juniors, are given the opportunity to develop and practice leadership skills while interacting with stu- Ryan Silva Relax Refresh Renew dents and community leaders from throughout Southern California.

This year's camp was held April 16-18, 2010. The students selected to attend were Ryan Silva, Duyen Trang, and Eric Wittgrove.

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After a 90-minute bus ride to camp, the students were divided into 7 to 10 person families, each having the name of a university.

The family would be the group that one eats with, has discussions with, sits with and listens to. The Henry students found that over the Eric Wittgrove course of one hour at camp, the social barriers that they had spent years building were easily being broken down little by little with their family; everyone wanted to get acquainted, take spontaneous photos of each other, and just enjoy the surrounding company and environment. As Eric put it, "It is these individuals to whom I

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Magnolia Science Academy students race for the gold!

After weeks of preparation and a grueling week of testing, Magnolia Science Academy students participated in the school's Second Annual Olympics on May 28th. Representing one of 11 countries, every student participated in a series of events including the 400-meter race, agility relay, jump rope, free throw shootout, soccer ball juggle and the standing broad jump.

One of the top highlights was the 400-meter relay, where qualifying students raced within their grade levels.

give credit for the crumbling of my insecurities." He continued to note that there was a demonstration of "honest friendship" in their smiles, tones of voice, and laughter.

The first night was a "Culture Walk" which was a time of shedding inhibitions and confronting the truth about who each was as an individual. The participants were male and female, rich and poor, disabled, former drug abusers, etc. What inspired the Henry students most was how some had persevered to become better people - to become student leaders.

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once nervous, extremely shy, and very quiet now expressed the realization that she can have a tremendous influence on the school, community and world. She couldn't say enough about how inspired she was to live up to the Rotary model which is "service before self"; how inspired she was to become a better person and how much gratitude she had for being fortunate enough to have had such an experience.

We are exceptionally proud of our young people and know that they will make a tremendous difference in the Henry community and beyond. Together with them, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to Mission Valley East Rotary International for this incredible opportunity.

SDSU Graduates Poised to Make a Difference When she began her education at San Diego State, Stephanie Pena was an undeclared student, unsure of the field she wanted to pursue. It wasn't until she saw a flier for a psychology research lab focusing on bullying that she found her calling.

"In elementary, middle and high school, I was a victim of bullying and saw many of the disabled children that I worked with suffer from bullying," said Pena, who attended Bonita Vista High School. "Because of that, I always had the drive to bring awareness to this topic."

She soon joined the lab, and two and a half years later, obtained a bachelor's degree in psychology during SDSU's commencement ceremonies held May 21-23.

Pena was one of 10,492 students approved to participate in commencement, the highest number of graduates in at least a decade.

SDSU awarded two honorary degrees to U.S. Ambassador Charles Hostler (College of Arts and Letters) and former SDSU head football coach Don Coryell (College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts).

Another special moment came during the College of Arts and Letters' ceremony on May 21, when one SDSU student received a surprise video message from her older brother deployed to Djibouti, Africa.

Over the past several years, Army Staff Sergeant Edward Monroe had promised his sister, Kristin Monroe (B.A., social sciences) that he would be at her graduation. Since he couldn't attend in person, he wanted to do something special to surprise her. Monroe filmed a video message that aired at his sister's commencement ceremony, during a portion that honored those who are currently serving or have served in the military.

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Thrill Seekers, continued from page 5 Join us on November 6, 2010 and experience a breathtaking 360 view of San Diego from atop the west coast's tallest waterfront building, and push yourself to the limit by rappelling from the 33rd story of the hotel.

Participants will descend a height of approximately 357 feet in roughly 10 minutes from the hotel's Harbor tower. Friends, family and supporters can cheer on participants from the poolside Landing Party, featuring food, music, games and family-friendly entertainment.

Funds raised support Kids Included Together (KIT), a San Diego based non-profit that supports recreational, child development, and youth development programs that include children with and without disabilities.

Participants need to get a minimum of $1,000 in pledges to reserve a place on the rope.

For more information or to create a personal fundraising page, visit www.overtheedgeforkit.com. If rappelling is not your interest, you can also pledge to help someone else (including our very own Jeff Barnes, Editor of the Mission Times Courier).

which reads in part: Whereas, General Cardenas embarked on a long and distinguished military career in 1940 and served the United States in multiple wars as a combat leader, eventually attaining the rank of Commander of Air Force Special Operations Force and ultimately serving his country as Brigadier General; and …

Whereas, General Cardenas played an important role in the X-1 supersonic project and later served as the Officer in Charge of Flight Test Division Projects at Muroc Air Force Base in Riverside, California as well as Chief Air Force test pilot of the YB-49 flying wing project; and …

Whereas, General Cardenas' most recent accomplishment was the groundbreaking of Miramar National Cemetery in January 2010, a proud achievement being realized today thanks to the General's eight years of hard work; and …

Now, therefore be it resolved, by the Council of the City of San Diego, that this Council, for and on behalf of the people of San Diego does hereby proclaim May 25, 2010 to be "Brigadier General (Ret.) Robert Cardenas Day."

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Lake Murray Fishing Derby Attracts Young Anglers Forty-six children participated in the annual Lake Murray Kiwanis Fishing Derby at Lake Murray on Saturday, May 22nd. Paul Woolery and his San Diego Fly Fishers (who meet every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the San Carlos Rec Center) assisted with everything from baiting hooks and repairs to fishing pools to serving as contest judges.

10-year-old Kaylee Croft caught the largest fish, a 1.6 lb, 16 inch Red Eared Sunfish. Six-year-old Aerien caught the most fish (7) and won for her age group as well as the grand prize for the most fish. Prizes were awarded by age, for most caught and Kaylee Croft biggest fish. Every participating child received a prize. Sponsors of this year's event included Target, Wal-Mart, Bass Pro Shop, Anglers Arsenal, Lakeside Bait & Tackle, Barnacle Bills Bait & Tackle and Sports Authority.

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We suggest you arrive early, as parking is at a premium. Better yet, walk to the event if you can and avoid the traffic afterward.

You can assist us to hold this free, fun, family event at the lake by sending your check in any amount you wish to Lake Murray Music Fest, P.O. Box 191522, San Diego, CA 92159-1522. You can also make a donation through Pay Pal on the Lake Murray Music Fest web site (www.navajoevents.com). For donations of $250 and above, the check can be made payable to the Lake Murray Kiwanis Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization and our fiscal event sponsor, and sent to P.O. Box 19283, San Diego, CA 92159. For larger donations and sponsorships, please contact John at 619-462-1408 or jfpilch@hotmail.com. Your business banner will be placed on the stage for a donation of $1,500 or more. Banner space is limited, so contact us ASAP. All this being said, we need your donations now, as we are committed to holding the event as planned. Please consider sending a check when you finish reading this article. In addition, we need volunteers to assist with day of the event activities. If you have some time to assist on the 4th, please contact John at the phone # above or by e-mail. Thank you!

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Anna Kornfeld Simpson, continued from page 2 Patricia Beckman Project of the Year Award, for her "Mobile Autonomous Chemical Detecting Robot."

"I was unbelievably excited to win the 2009 Project of the Year Award with that (Chemical Detecting Robot) project and then to return to the state fair with a new project and receive the Student of the Year Award this year was just amazing," Simpson said. "It is a wonderful honor and a really special way for me to finish my final science fair."

Simpson has had other projects recognized at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair each of the past five years.

Anna Kornfeld Simpson received a 2010 marks the second consecutive year Sweepstakes Award for her project Simpson has earned a trip to the International "Local Layering of Images with a Science and Engineering Fair.

Natural User Interface" at the Since her freshman year, Simpson has Greater San Diego Science and conducted research in the laboratory of ProfesEngineering Fair. sor Michael Sailor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, at UCSD. It took over two years of research there for Simpson to create the chemical detecting robot that she presented at the state science fair last year.

"So much of the study of science is spent memorizing facts, which is not fun," said Jeffrey N. Rudolph, President and CEO of the California Science Center. "When students can experiment and explore by creating their own projects, they're doing what science is all about and they love it."

Simpson says her state and local science fair experiences have clarified her career goal of being a researcher.

"The opportunity to present my work at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair has been an invaluable experience in developing my passion for research because it has given me the opportunity to share what I am working on with professional scientists and engineers." Simpson said. "I would especially like to thank Phil and Wendy Gay and Shirley Miranda, the Directors of the San Diego Science Fair, for their support."

Simpson will begin her college career at Princeton University this fall where she will pursue a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and major in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. She's also considering graduate school.

"Ultimately, I hope to do computer science research and development," Simpson said.

"I want to help make and apply technologies that will make the world a safer and better place."

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Race For Playground, continued from front page ume of community support.

So where does fundraising for the playground go from here? This month, the Lake Murray Playground Project plans to release a fundraising toolkit that playground supporters can use to turn some of their own events into fundraisers. This will include step-by-step instructions for building personalized fundraising pages, and hosting gold or wine-tasting parties.

Furthermore, a fundraising event to benefit the Lake Murray Playground Project and Mission Trails Regional Park is scheduled for 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, September 25th at the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor and Interpretive Center. The evening will include wine tasting, food sampling, a silent and live Limited tickets will be available.

Local Girl Scouts led the pack of runners in the Lake Murray 'Race For the Playground'. auction, live entertainment and stargazing.

Windmill Farms, continued from page 2 "Over the last few years, we've listened to our customers," Mann said. "By re-thinking how the store flows, we've added more products store wide while still keeping the light and airy feel throughout."

Windmill Farms is owned by Scott Boney, part of the Boney's family, who is famous in San Diego for the growth and development of the Boney's Marketplace chain of stores. Windmill Farms opened in 2003 as a healthy and fresh alternative in the Del Cerro area, offering a less expensive alternative to traditional grocery stores.

The Del Cerro market is a proud supporter of community events including SpringFest and the Lake Murray Play- A self-serve fresh salad bar is among the ground Project. new additions at the remodeled Windmill "We love being a part of this com- Farms Market in Del Cerro. munity," Mann said. "We look forward to continue serving our customers."

For more information or to speak to a qualified grocer, baker, butcher or nutrition specialist, visit Windmill Farms at 6386 Del Cerro Boulevard or on the web at www.windmillfarms.net, or call (619) 287-1400. Windmill Farms is a locally owned grocery store specializing in only the freshest produce and highest quality meat and poultry.

Their staff of trained professionals can help with meal planning, nutrition and more. San Diegans are also encouraged to try new food choices such as locally baked bakery goods, bulk items like nuts, grains, and candy and other nutritional supplements. The store is open 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sundays.

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Jeff Barnes, continued from front page here in San Diego. There he watched countless sporting events logging every play, including one of his most memorable Padres baseball plays, Tony Gwynn's 3,000th hit.

During Barnes' junior year, he was accepted into the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund internship program. Barnes worked as a summer intern in Austin, Tex. for Austin360.com, the former web site of the Austin American-Statesman newspaper.

After graduating from the Mizzou School of Journalism in May 2001, Barnes moved to Reno, Nev. to take a job as the weekday 11:00 p.m. producer for KRNV-TV, NBC 4.

Given the close proximity to Lake Tahoe, Barnes had a great time exploring the area.

Just four months later, Barnes returned home to San Diego and accepted a job with KNSD-TV, NBC 7/39 as an associate producer of the weekday 11:00 p.m. newscast. Barnes was later promoted to producer of the weekday 6:00 p.m. newscast.

Barnes has a lot of great memories working at NBC 7/39. Elections were definitely among the memorable nights in news, including a town hall meeting with former Governor Gray Davis, shortly before he was recalled.

And then there were the stories that Barnes somehow managed to become part of.

When San Diego hosted the Super Bowl in 2003, Barnes noticed a rather embarrassing typo in the roman numeral of the Super Bowl logo that was posted on all buses and trolleys. It was Super Bowl 37, but the logo read roman numeral 38.

Barnes field produced stories in the Carrizo Gorge, home of the infamous "impossible railroad" and even got the chance to ride in a train over the Goat Canyon trestle. He later developed a special tie to the Carrizo Gorge after discovering some 50+ year old cans of Coors beer in the Carrizo Gorge that survived a derailment in the 1950s. Everyone thought the beer had long been recovered, but Barnes and his friend proved everyone wrong when they discovered the rancid brews.

In May 2004, Barnes decided to take a break from the sensational side of the news business and transition his career into public relations. Barnes has worked for several public agencies since. After a six-year hiatus from news, Barnes is excited to be back in the news business, providing our readers with news coverage that matters most - local, community news.

"Community newspapers are for you, about you and by you," Barnes said. "I look forward to meeting new people and sharing their stories with the community."

When Barnes isn't working, there's a good chance he's enjoying the outdoors - from hiking and rock climbing in Mission Trails Regional Park to sailing and SCUBA diving off our coast. Barnes is also a big college sports fan and enjoys traveling back to Columbia each year to catch some Mizzou football and/or basketball games.

Barnes also enjoys volunteering in the community.

As an Eagle Scout, he's still active in Boy Scouts as a rock climbing instructor. From Lake Powell to the Florida Keys, Barnes has also led a variety of high adventure scout trips. Barnes is also proud to be a 'Big Brother' for Big Brothers of San Diego County.

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PANDORA TRUNK SHOW Free Pandora Bracelet Weekend June 17-19 Join us for a special Pandora Trunk Show event and receive a FREE Pandora Bracelet with your minimum Pandora purchase of $150.00. The event will be held on Thursday, June 17th, Friday, June 18th from 10am- 6pm and Saturday, June 19th from 10am4 pm. Many new Pandora beads and jewelry items have just arrived from the new spring line. We welcome you to stop by early and preview the selection before the event.

JUNE BIRTHSTONES - Alexandrite, Pearl and Moonstone The month of June actually has claim to three birthstone choices, alexandrite, pearl and moonstone. Alexandrite is a variety of chrysoberyl with an unusual color-change from red to green. Legend tells us that Alexandrite was discovered in the Ural Mountains of Russia, on the birthday of Czar Alexander II. While natural alexandrites are very rare, there is now a beautiful lab created alternative as well and have the same chemical, physical and optical properties as the natural. These stones are created in the lab using heat and pressure. The process takes about one year.

Pearls are one of the few organic gems formed from living organisms. Akoya pearls are cultured in salt water in Japan. South Sea Pearls from Tahiti are usually larger than 10mm.

Pearls come in a variety of beautiful colors from white, cream, pink, blue, gold and black.

Fresh water pearls are also farmed and come in a variety of shapes and colors. Some are very close to round.

Moonstone is a variety of feldspar and has a billowy cloud like appearance and can exhibit a beautiful "rainbow" effect.

Call Enhancery Jewelers (619) 282-3900 for answers to any gem and jewelry questions you may have. Enhancery Jewelers is located in the Chili's Shopping Center at 4242 Camino del Rio N.#17 (at I-8 & Mission Gorge). Open Tues.-Fri., 10-6pm; Sat. 10-4pm. Martin and Kathleen White have owned Enhancery Jewelers for over twenty nine years. They specialize in diamond and gemstone jewelry, custom design, appraisals, jewelry and watch repairs.

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St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church Upcoming Events Allied Gardens Community Council - City Attorney Highlights Budget Deficits

By Marilyn Reed San Diego City Attorney Jan Goldsmith was the main speaker for the May 25th Allied Gardens Community Council Town Hall Meeting. We were very lucky to have Mr. Goldsmith, as he had just returned from a trip to Philadelphia where discussions on the city budgets for both San Diego and Philadelphia were of primary interest. Mr. Goldsmith commented that Philadelphia has a similar situation regarding budget deficits, causing their city council to approve a $300 charge on waste collection and an increase in city taxes.

Currently, the San Diego City Council has taken steps to offset compounding our city’s budget deficits (due to the pension crisis) by the elimination of the “DROP” program or Deferred Retirement Option Plan for all new employees. Other options are in consideration.

Mr. Goldsmith was very clear as to why the City of San Diego would not resolve the pension crisis by declaring bankruptcy, due to the fact that pensions are protected by law.

For the remainder of the meeting, he continued his discussion on the pension situation and was very generous with his time in answering the many questions the audience had on this topic.

The next Town Hall Meeting will be on July 26th and our main speaker is Assemblyman Marty Block. The AGCC Town Hall Meetings are held at the Ascension Lutheran Church on Zion Avenue at 7:00 p.m.

We’re trying to schedule an additional Town Hall Meeting for August in which U.S. Representative Duncan Hunter will be the speaker. Please refer to our newsletter, which will be published in July, for the specific date and time in August. If you don’t currently subscribe, you can do so by mailing $8.00 to P.O. Box 600425, San Diego, CA 92160-0425, with your name and address. A subscription is for six issues of the newsletter, which is published every other month. We’ll also post the information on our website www.alliedgardens.org.

Registration for this year's Vacation Bible School began on Sunday, May 2nd. At SonQuest Rainforest, kids will follow Jesus on a life-changing journey through singing, games and crafts, but most importantly they will learn how much God loves them.

Vacation Bible School will be held Monday, July 12th thru Friday, July 16th from 9 a.m. to noon and is open to all children who will be entering kindergarten through 6th grade in the fall. Cost is $30 per child and sign-ups are limited to the first 30 children. For more information or to register, please call (619) 460-6442. We hope you'll join us at SonQuest Rainforest!

Circle Thursday, June 24th on your calendar and be sure to join us at noon for St. Dunstan's Senior Luncheon. The caterers will be preparing a Hawaiian feast and the Memory Lan Dancers, a group of senior women who perform in the Senior Follies, will entertain with a beautiful Hawaiian show. Wear your favorite Hawaiian dress or shirt, and come join in the fun! Cost is $7 per person. All seniors are welcome, but reservations are requested. Please call 460-6442 to get signed up.

The annual Independence Day Concert by the San Diego Concert Band will be held on Sunday, July 4th at 2:00 p.m. on St. Dunstan's front lawn. The program will include arrangements of traditional patriotic favorites and works by American composers that include tunes that evoke plenty of nostalgia for young and young at heart alike. Be sure to stick around following the concert for an ice cream social, or better yet, plan to spend the day with us and join us for service at 9:45 a.m. followed by a BBQ lunch, then sit back and enjoy a fabulous concert and delicious ice cream. Be sure to bring your own chairs or blankets, and don't forget sunscreen!

St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church is located at 6556 Park Ridge Blvd. (Del Cerro area off Navajo Road near Patrick Henry High). For more information, please visit our web site at www.stdunstans.org or call the church office at (619) 460-6442.

New Location!

Del Cerro Action Council - New Web Site, Lawsuit Appeal, Walkway Fundraiser

By Jay Wilson Our new web site and blog is up and running so please add it to your favorites list. Go to www.delcerroactioncouncil.wordpress.com. You will find plenty of information about Del Cerro and related matters including phone numbers for City, County and State contacts.

There’s also a link to the chronology of the SDSU lawsuit and Adobe Falls.

The City of San Diego has filed its Notice of Appeal regarding the lawsuit; SDSU vs.

City of San Diego, MTS and Del Cerro Action Council. Because of the cost involved, the DCAC Board has voted not to appeal the decision. For your reference and referral, a copy of the City’s Notice of Appeal may be found at www.delcerroactioncouncil.wordpress.com.

At this time, we don’t know if the Metropolitan Transit System is going to file along with the City of San Diego.

The DCAC is working through Councilmember Marti Emerald’s office to repair some cracks in the brick walkway adjacent to the playground at the Princess Del Cerro Park.

We’ve also been asked by residents about purchasing personal pavers for the walkway.

There are two sizes of pavers; a single is $100 and the double is $200. Additional information is available on our web site.

The next DCAC meeting will be on Thursday, July 22nd, 7:00 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El. Our main program will be a presentation regarding participating in a renewable energy pilot project for Del Cerro.

Let us know your concerns impacting our community. You may comment on our web site or e-mail me directly at jwilson2@cox.net. See you July 22nd.

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continued from page 3 His Scoutmaster with the church is Matt Read. Mike Raleigh coordinated the entire Lake Murray undertaking. It's wonderful that adults and children work together to improve our parks and make them more user friendly.

Del Cerro resident and lake walker Retired Brigadier General Robert L. Cardenas was honored at the San Diego City Council meeting on May 25th for his heroic Air Force career.

Councilmember Marti Emerald proclaimed that day and week General Cardenas Day for his daring feats, and his volunteer work since his retirement. It seems that he volunteers in every aspect of veterans' issues. That would include helping to procure the parkland and facility for the new Miramar National Cemetery. At 90 years old, he spends a large amount of time caring for our veterans.

What would we be without those who 13-year-old Eagle Scout Candidate Justin Hendrickson completed a fencing project at give of their time and themselves?

Maybe some people under rate volLake Murray on Saturday, May 8th. unteer service. There is no remuneration (It's a good way to get a job). The sense of accomplishment of helping those in need can be very satisfying. On our monthly (second Saturday) lake pick-up days we think "Oh no, it's cleanup day. I don't have the time." When we are through picking up trash we look at bulging bags and we feel good. We don't always get much help on those days, but we understand that Saturdays are precious to those who won and have a family. Some people come to the lake and clean up when it is convenient for them. It's appreciated.

I was thinking that when schools require children to do community service those teachers might suggest visiting an older person. It would mean so much to talk to the youngsters. And children could learn a lot from the people they visit. When I passed this suggestion by a school administrator, she said that it's cost prohibitive. There would have to be background checks on the older folks to see if they had any kind of a criminal past. It costs too much in time and money. Isn't that sad? Not all children have grandparents so they can't hear about their lives and the "old days."

San Diego needs volunteers more now that our nearly depleted city funds aren't getting to our communities. There are things that we can do to help. Volunteering is like looking for a job in a line of work that interests you. With budget cuts and layoffs, we can help improve some of the slack. We want smooth roads but we shouldn't go out and fill potholes. We can't

fix busted water pipes, but we can help in other ways. Thanks to all of the volunteers that give their time to make our comer of the world better. ***** Caroline Fall was in charge of the cookie donations for the Allied Gardens/Grantville Kiwanis SpringFest this year. Our proceeds totaled $238.00. Thanks to all who made and donated cookies. Arleene and Charlie Beckhusen, Jackie and Fred Talbert and Greg Anderson set up the shade structures for our booth. Roscoe and Greg Anderson hauled tables, structures and other equipment to the park for us. Thanks cookie donors and the rest of FOLM. ***** At Lake Murray, the longest arm of the reservoir is San Carlos Bay. As many know during the winter rains part of the road at the end of the bay washed out causing a sinkhole.

The Water Department is in the process of fixing the road and should have it ready for us to use in early July. All depends if there are no problems to inhibit the progress. Lake staff has done all they can not to inconvenience us, but what is their choice. We'll be able to use each side of the lake road leading up to the sinkhole. We won't be able to go from one end of the lake to the other. We can prevail by doubling back at each end or traveling in the neighborhoods while the work is being done. ***** Please save the date of the annual I Love a Clean San Diego Cleanup day at Lake Murray. ILACSD is part of the worldwide Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 25, 2010. We hope that children will participate along with any other age group. Schools and scouts participate each year and we get the lake really clean. ***** At the Friends of Lake Murray meeting on July 15th, Herpetologist and Curator at the San Diego Natural History Museum, Dr. Brad Hollingsworth will talk with us about reptiles.

The talk will be about rattlesnakes, specifically.

This month Dr. Joe Dolan, an Astrophysicist, will speak to us about astronomy.

We meet at 5:00 p.m. June 17th at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church on the comer of Park Ridge Blvd and Wandermere Dr. For more information call Barbara at: 619-463-9706.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SERVICES Quality exterior carpentry by Bob. Decks, fences, patio covers and termite repair. Free estimates, reasonable rates, insured and reliable. LIcense #365241 since 1978. Phone: 619275-1493. (06/11) Keith Everett Construction and Handyman Service: All phases of home remodeling and repair. Window and Door replacement specialist. Repair or build any style of fence, deck or patio cover. Senior discount, references, and member of the BBB. No job too small. Lic #878703. Call 619-255-3499. (09/10) Wallcovering Contractor - Enhance the beauty and value of your home! Removal, prep and installation. Precise, superior workmanship by Mr. Elisha Blatt, Lic.# 644396. Discounts on wallcoverings available. Free estimates. 619582-4449. (07/10) We want safer, stronger seniors! Let’s improve your balance, flexibility, strength and stamina. Personalized workouts in your own home are fun and private. Call Pam Melody, Certified Personal Trainer with Stronger, Safer Seniors Fitness Training, at 619-962-7144 for a free consultation. (6/10) Flute/Piano Instruction. 30 years experience.

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

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

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

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

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

(08/10) Creative Landscape Irrigation/sprinkler repair. Drip/drain/valves/timer/upgrades/installation/landscape lighting. 30 years experience.

Cal Lic #736809. Call 619-465-2237. (08/10) Creative Landscape - mowing, edging, trimming, weed control, fertilizer, pruning plants, shrubs, trees. Weekly/bi-weekly service. Cal Lic #736809. 30 years exp. 619-465-2237. (08/10) Gardening, landscape maintenance. Edge, mow, fertilizing, pruning, weeding. Repairs of fences, gates, sprinklers, lights. Planting: shrubs, trees, bulbs, roses, flowers. 33 years experience. Call 858-831-1722. (06/10) Lori’s House Cleaning Service: Reasonable rates, quality service, references. 619-582-9586.

(07/10) Computer Repair - Setup - Tuneup. PC help for families, seniors, home offices. Trusted in homes for over 25 years. Call 619-992-5882. CA Lic #81527. (09/10) Tait’s Tree Service. Trimming, shaping, lacing, removals. Quality work, affordable prices.

Lic # 777395. Bonded & Insured. Dan, 619-5835771. treemandan63@yahoo.com (08/10) R & M Signs and Designs. Custom signs, banners, window decals, vehicle magnetics, storefront graphics, team sports, custom apparel. RMsignsdesigns.com. Excellent service.

619-287-8757. (07/10) New Handyman Service in San Carlos. No job too small! Honest, Reliable, Insured. Call Dan at San Carlos Handyman Services, 619994-5680. (09/10) Bonvino Painting - interior/exterior, affordable & reliable. Allied Gardens resident with local references. Lets make your home beautiful. Lic #884353. Call Roger, 619-726-6012. (08/ 10) Mobile Auto Mechanic: Dealer trained, AA Degree in auto tuneup and diagnosis. Servicing brakes, engine electrical and body electrical.

Window regulator replacement, timing belt re-

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placement. Auto body repair; free estimates; raised in Allied Gardens. Dan Paterson, 619481-9978 (cell). (06/10) Handyman - Construction: Repair of plumbing, electrical, heating, AC service, fencing, decking, roofing, appliance repair. Installation of doors, windows, millwork, cabinetry, flooring, paint debris removal. Free estimates; 17 years in the construction field. Raised in Allied Gardens; references. Dan Paterson, 619-481-9978.

(06/10) McCue Remodeling and home services since 1976. Kitchens, baths, drywall, painting, tile, electrical, plumbing, doors, windows, decks, patio covers, roofing, ideas/advice. Lic # 477587.

619-850-7744. (08/10) Drywall - New and repair. Hang, tape, texture.

Clean; dependable. Lic #724767. Robert, 619933-5261. (06/10) Locksmith: Discount Deadbolts & Re-Keying. Door viewers, patio door locks, simulated alarm. Never a trip charge! License #LCO-4353.

Cliff Henderson at 619-840-3327. (08/10).

Lawn Maintenance, mowing, edging, trimming, clean-up disposal; weekly-bi-weekly, competitive rates. We install & make all repairs - all irrigation. In business since 1979. Call Darrell, 619-401-9835; 619-972-8744. #399433. (7/10) *Sing! *Sing! *Sing!* Grow your Voice! Take voice lessons with Susan Simmons, New Expressions School of Music, 2852 University Ave. Call 858-349-8490 for appointment. (8/10) Computer Services for home and office by a seasoned IT Pro: Networking, upgrades, data migration, system tuning, training & more. Ed your Computer Shrink - 619-517-7153. (8/10)

ally certified massage therapist offers sports, deep-tissue, Swedish massage for rehabilitation and/or relaxation, at licensed home office (only). Introductory one-hour massage $35. Call Suzy 619-767-8866. License #92010781. (06/ 10) Beginning drum instruction. Graduating from 8th grade. Experienced with jazz, concert and classical honor bands, and rock. Teaching elementary-middle school kids. $10/45 minute lesson in my San Carlos home studio. Contact Carter flyingsticks@cox.net, 619-795-2578. (07/ 10) Hauling: construction & yard cleanup. Demos.

Light maintenance. Call Carlos at 858-495-0548; cellular 619-813-9988. Tierrasanta resident. Pls contact via email: chiripas1@aol.com. (03/11) San Diego Window Cleaning & Blinds. Quality, professional service. Satisfaction guaranteed. Family owned & operated. Screens & tracks included. Free estimates. 619-315-5536.

(06/10) Mobile Auto Mechanic: Dealer trained, AA Degree in auto tuneup and diagnosis. Servicing brakes, engine electrical and body electrical.

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

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

Call Paul 619-818-7880. (11/10)

Wine bottles for home wine makers. Green or Gold - ¾ Liter, Clean, No Labels, Recorkable, 13 cases - $100 El Cajon 619-447-4117. (06/10) 2 sets new crutch's $10 each. Shower seat $10. Large 3 wheel walker w/brakes $50. Electronic Craftsman 20" newer hedger $35. Bob or Marilyn 619-583-7544. (06/10) Firewood for Sale. 1/8 cord: $70. 1/4 cord: $125. 1/2 cord: $195. Full cord: $295. Call 619282-3562. (07/10) Office Furniture, File Cabinets $35-$50, Executive Secretary Desk $60, Office Chairs (2) $15 each. 619-501-1888 Engine Hoist, new, used once, comes with adjustable sling $150. Rolling engine stand $35. Wire feed welder 110 volt 90 amp,new in box $100. 619-481-9978

WANTED Help Wanted: Computer Software. I seek help in our home and office with Microsoft Office Products, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Must know these products well. 619-992-4239.

(6/10) Qualified private party seeks Kensington Historical house with income (to purchase). Prefer walking distance to Franklin Elementary, North of Meade Avenue. Principals only. (619) 8901987. (06/10) Fair prices paid for vintage costume, pocket watches, sterling silver flatware and old San Diego historical memorabilia. Free in-home appraisals. Call Erik, 619-887-8762. (10/10)

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Be Clutter Free - seniors and elderly, purge and shred unnecessary paper, pay bills, reconcile medicare statements, review insurance policies. Resources to keep you safely in your home. References, licensed, reasonable. (619) 987-4682. (07/10)

Seeking woman with seamstress and online marketing skills to develop inventions. I have business and sales experience, and product ideas! (619) 583-4792. (06/10)

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Your child can keep their hard-earned knowledge this summer! Help them with 1 hour of tutoring per week. Intellectual Coaching Institute gives 10% discount before June 15th.

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Wheel Chair - an oldie but a goodie for only $50.00 bucks. Bring cash please. 619-287-4345.

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

Painting: $60 per average room. Exterior work also. Neat, clean and fast. Call today for your free estimate. 619-280-7752. (06/10) Healing Touch Therapeutic Massage. Nation-

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

(09/10) Collector Plates - Oregon, Phoenix, Yellowstone, gilt trim $5.00 each. 619-286-6554.

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SpringFest Just Gets Better and Better!!

By John Peterson It was a picture perfect spring weekend at the Allied Gardens Community Park and the Navajo Community turned out in force to celebrate the good life in our community. Several thousand residents gathered on Friday evening to enjoy the Air Force Band "Mobility" rock the joint from the Windmill Farms Stage. Food booths and carnival rides were doing a stand in line business and the Beer and Wine Garden as always was a very popular spot.

SpringFest got off to a great start on Saturday with a Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Patrick Henry High School Band. A large number of Food Booths as well as commercial and civic displays opened at 9:00. The famous SpringFest parade, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Grantville-Allied Gardens kicked off at 10:30 along Greenbrier Avenue and was enjoyed by a large crowd. The celebration continued for the rest of the day featuring Carnival Rides, Kiddy Pony Rides, Inflatables, Karaoke, Musical Concerts, Car Show, History Booth and great food. On Saturday evening, the ever popular "Rockola" had a large crowd movin' and groovin'. The area in front of the stage was filled with energetic dancers all evening. The Beer and Wine Garden also did a booming business as not only local residents got together but many people who grew up here returned for the PARTY. What a terrific weekend celebration!!

This was the 11th year of SpringFest and thanks to the work of Sherry Kelly, Don Brennan, the entire SpringFest committee and many volunteers it again was a rousing success. We would like to thank our major sponsors: Windmill Farms, Kaiser Permanente, and the Allied Gardens Recreation Council for their continuing sponsorship. Other prominent longtime sponsors include the Kiwanis Club of Grantville-Allied Gardens, San Carlos Recreation Council, San Diego Gas and Electric and Crusader Soccer. An important new sponsor this year was Union Bank. We thank Stone Brewery, Coronado Brewing Company, Ballast Point Brewing and Pal Joeys for their contributions that made the Beer and Wine

Garden a success.

Many neighborhood sponsors including Ideal Plumbing, Realty Headquarters, California Bank and Trust, Salon of Beauty, Allied Gardens Barber Shop and Allied Garden Community Council contributed to a successful SpringFest. There were many in-kind contributors such as Allied Waste Services, Ashley Medical and Howard's Mobility, A-1 Storage, Alvarado Hospital, Brett Alan Photography, Grooming by Edie, MME Event Productions, Housecall Property Inspections, San Diego Medical Services, Thatz Entertainment, Walrus FM 105.7 Radio and The Home Depot. A large group of volunteers including church groups, youth groups friend and neighbors stepped up to the plate and answered our call for help.

Edie Ordierno, who does a wonderful job in the History Booth wanted to thank a group of volunteers that helped her all weekend putting the display together, helping with the visitors, dismantling and storage. This group includes: Tiana Jordan, Christine Minami, Misty Panganiban, Jennifer Hinson, Allison Riley, Nicole Cope, Aiyana Allen and Raul Paniagua from the Grossmont College of Nursing. Other helpers included family members Lorraine and Jacob Odierno and Tara Helms. Macy Smith and Sierra McIntosh from Patrick Henry High School volunteered to help. Neighbors and friends volunteering for the cause included: Rob and Linda Williams, Carol Shear, Chuck Bergeleen, Matt Sparks, Sean Gogarty, John and Jessica Plein, Rebecca Marcus, Barbara Wrischnick, Betty Torre, Marilyn Reed, Steve Kiss, Dave Freedman, Chuck Little and James Mudd. Edie also expressed her special gratitude to David Dang from Patrick Henry Key Club whose efforts went above and beyond the call of duty.

Photos Credit: Brett Alan Productions, brett@brettalanproductions.com

Scenes From SpringFest 2010

Make-A-Wish, continued from front page Granter. "He was so generous because the players were so generous to him. He wanted to give back."

Darren's parents couldn't be more thankful to have a child who wants to share so generously with others.

"It's amazing to see that your child understands the concept of giving back and giving to others," said Darren's mother, Vivian Colmenero. "Darren gets it - it's about the bigger community and giving back."

Darren's teammates and friends were all just as surprised, but they acknowledged, Photo Credit: Bill Resto, Pixel Elegance this is an example of who Darren is on and off the field.

"What he did is amazing, choosing to do this for everyone else," Alex Arkin, a close friend of Darren, said.

"It's really a show of his character. This is how Darren has always been. It's great that he chose to do this."

The teams' uniforms have been used for at least 22 years. Some of today's Patrick Henry football coaches remember the uniforms from when they played football at

Henry in the 1980s.

"Our jerseys are in such bad shape that it's hard for our kids to get excited and go out and play when they have holes in their jerseys, when they have holes in their pants," Lisa Cantor, Football Booster Club Treasurer said.

The football teams couldn't be more thankful and proud of who made the new uniforms a reality.

"It's generosity from a young man that far exceeds anything we could ever expect." Rich Owen, President of the Patrick Henry Football Booster Club said. "It shows not only the upbringing of this young man, but that the teachings from the coaches and the brotherhood that was formed by being a part of this team has just meant that much to him to be able to want to give and that's just phenomenal. Thank you Nike! Thank you Make-A-Wish!"

Darren repeatedly credits who he is today to his coaches.

"I'm a coach of life not just a coach of football," Head Freshman Coach, Leroy Dailey said. "We talk about loving one another. We talk to the kids about taking care of one another."

"I think Leroy was meant to be Darren's football coach," Colmenero said. "His philosophy has made an impact not just on my son but on all of the freshman boys."

The first week of June, Darren's family got the news

they've been waiting for. Doctors confirmed the cancer is dead. Darren will be undergoing four more precautionary chemotherapy treatments over the next few months, and then he'll be in remission.

If all goes well, Darren hopes to serve as team manager next season and play again in 2011.

"I can't wait to get over this," Darren said.

The Patrick Henry football teams can't wait to show off their new uniforms this fall.

"Everybody goes to the football games and when they're out there watching, everyone is going to know about Darren and everyone is going to know about the jerseys," Cantor said. "It just reminds everyone to put things in perspective, and it makes everyone forget the petty stuff and know what's important."

Darren hopes everyone can take something away from his wish.

"Giving is the best thing you can ever do," Darren said. "No one ever gets hurt."

A special blood drive for Darren will be held at the San Carlos Recreation Center, 6445 Lake Badin Ave., on Saturday, June 12th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Interested donors who are unable to attend this drive can visit any San Diego Blood Bank center and mention Darren's donor code, "DS14."