Mission Times Courier - June 2011

Allied Gardens June 3, 2011

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Del Cerro

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Grantville

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College

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Northern La Mesa

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Rolando

On the Internet at www.MissionTimesCourier.com

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San Carlos

‘Foul Ball’ Grand Jury Report Stirs Controversy Over Use Of School Fields

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Fletcher Hills Volume XVII – Number VI

Teams Form To Fundraise For Playground Lake Murray Playground Project has raised $100K so far

Are You Watching?

Meet our new Community Relations Officer and learn how you can make your neighborhood safer.

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Patrick Henry Coach Defends Funds That Went Back To Teams

By Jeff Barnes

Grab A Racket The pick-up game of the year is making its way to local schools this month

A grand jury has concluded that the San Diego Unified School District has missed out on tens of thousands of dollars in fees paid by sports leagues that use school athletic fields. The Mission Times Courier has learned that the complaint stemmed from some alleged “irregularities” in the athletic programs at Patrick Henry High School.

In February, Dale Shockley, a former Patrick Henry softball coach, filed a complaint against Henry and other local high schools for not following the district’s policy of charging for-profit sports leagues that use fields, and failing to monitor how funds are managed and spent.

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See PATRICK HENRY page 13

They are photographers and plumbers, acupuncturists and artists, dentists and restaurateurs. The teams forming for the Lake Murray Playground Project’s 100 for $10 Challenge have varied vocations but a common goal: to help raise money to rebuild the playground at Lake Murray Community Park.

Cathy Northcutt, who has been coordinating the 100 for $10 Challenge, said the teams have come up with some creative fundraising techniques. For instance, Team Superheroes, led by Amberlynn Frye, plans to solicit donations by going door-toSee PLAYGROUND page 10

San Diego Police To Realign Division Boundaries

By Gale Susan Barlow

Staycation At Campland So close, yet so far. San Diego’s all-inclusive campground on the bay is a great family escape.

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Lake Murray July 4th MusicFest and Fireworks Organizers Need To Raise $20,000 By June 15th To Hold Event

Dining & Entertainment Cars are rolling onto the fairgrounds! Get the scoop on the fair’s hottest deal

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Since our article in the previous edition of the Mission Times Courier, only a small number of donations have been received. Although our efforts to raise funds continue, we need your help now!

Our web site is www.navajoevents.com.

Click on Music Fest.

We increased our budget to $50,000 this year, with the hope that we can raise the entire amount to have a longer fireworks display with larger and higher shells.

However, as this goes to print, we’re still well short of our budgeted goal. With your help and donations, we can concentrate on making this year’s event the best ever in the 14 years we’ve been involved.

See FIREWORKS, page 12

Patrol Operations Assistant Chief Boyd Long of the San Diego Police Department invited community representatives of the College Area and El Cerrito to a May 26 meeting at the Mid-City station to discuss proposed changes to the SDPD Divisions. The College Area Community Council and Planning Board (CACC and CACCPB), the Code Enforcement/Nuisance Rental Properties Committee (part of the CACC), the El Cerrito Community Council, and neighborhood groups including Saranac-Mohawk, Dennstedt Point, Reservoir, Catoctin, and College View Estates were represented. District 7 Councilmember Marti Emerald’s liaisons, Cynthia Harris for El Cerrito and Tim Taylor for the College Area, attended. Joining Chief Boyd from SDPD were Capt. Sara Creighton from the Eastern Division, and Capt. Lawrence McKinney and Lt. Chuck Kaye from the Mid-City Division.

See Boundaries, page 10

Navajo Community Planners To Hold Special Election On Jun. 20 at 7 p.m., the Navajo Community Planning Inc. (NCPI) is holding a special election to fill the vacancy for a representative from the Del Cerro area.

At the annual election in March, all positions on the Board were filled with the exception of one for Del Cerro. NCPI is the local planning group composed of residents, business and property owners (or their designee) which review projects proposed for the Navajo area. After reviewing each project, a recommendation as to whether the project should be approved is sent to the City of San Diego Planning Department. There are four elected representatives from each of the Navajo communities: Allied Gardens, Grantville, San Carlos and Del Cerro.

If you have attended at least two meetings of the Navajo Community Planning Inc. during the past year and live or have a business in Del Cerro, you could be eligible for this special election. If you’re interested in serving on this planning board and would like more information, contact smhaase@ cox.net. The special election will be held at the Temple Emanu-El located at 6299 Capri Dr. For more information, contact Stephen M. Haase, Chair Navajo Community Planners, Inc. at smhaase@cox.net.

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MissionTimesCourier.com — June 3, 2011 Del Cerro resident Gene Watkins is retiring after 38 years of teaching and coaching.

From left, Greg Knuth, Carly Knuth, Shannon Knuth, Gene Watkins, Sandie Watkins, Chelsey Watkins and Sheldon Watkins.

Shannon and Sheldon are Gene and Sandie’s children. Chelsey is Sheldon’s wife.

-Photo by Tim Otto Photography

Lewis Teacher To Retire After Outstanding Career In Classroom, On Sports Field

Friends of Lake Murray

By Barbara Cleves Anderson The “Friends” have learned interesting facts and insights from biologists, birders but never enough about astronomy at our meetings. I once asked one of our regular speakers, Jerry Schad, author, professor of physical science, and photographer how he got interested in astronomy. He said that when he grew up in Los Angeles he and his brother would occasionally sleep outside at night.

He would look at the stars and wonder what was beyond. We have all done that, but Jerry made looking to the sky his lifelong passion. His night sky photographs are incredible and have been published worldwide by the big newspapers, magazines, and news programs on television.

The Friends of Lake Murray have been lucky to have Jerry Schad make his presentations to us. He traveled to different countries to experience an eclipse in the best possible vantage area. He shared the progression of the eclipse and his impressions of the country. He is knowledgeable on many outdoor subjects.

Jerry took beautiful pictures of sunrises and sunsets at Lake Murray. I saw him one dark morning on the Del Cerro side of the lake road setting up his camera for a shot of the moon. It was a time elapsed photograph showing multiple moons.

Jerry hiked, ran, roller bladed, and biked. He seeks the beauty of nature and encourages others to love and experience nature too. He took his Mesa College students on field trips to the mountains and the desert; two of his favorite places. Jerry wrote a hiking book/manual called “Afoot and Afield in San Diego County” and “50 Best Hikes.” He also See BARBARA, page 19

By Gale Susan Barlow What does a retiring coach and teacher miss after 38 years of competing, instructing, mentoring, losing, and lots of winning? Del Cerro resident Gene Watkins is soon to find out.

Watkins decided that 2011 would be a good year to retire from teaching Industrial Arts at Lewis Middle School in Allied Gardens and from coaching football and baseball at schools throughout San Diego County and beyond.

For the last seven years, Watkins has been head baseball coach for the Mira Mesa High School Marauders. The Marauders won the City Conference Tournament Championship and shared the Eastern League championship this year.

The most exciting game of the regular season may have been the Apr. 2 win for the City championship when the Marauders shut out Cathedral Catholic with a 1-0 no hitter. They ended their postseason on May 24 with a 4-3 loss to Carlsbad in the San Diego Section High School Baseball Playoffs. After the game, Coach Watkins was quick to remind the men, “You have two things to be very proud of.

We won the City championship, and we were Eastern League champs.”

While it’s nice to retire after a winning season, Coach Watkins said, “Education has always been the priority for me.” According to his colleagues in the classroom and on the field, Watkins is known for having high expectations for all his students, whether wood shop students or athletes. “One of things I’m proudest of this year is that every one of my seniors, all 9 of them, is going to college next year,” Watkins said.

Watkins knew that he wanted to teach from his first day as a Junior High student in wood shop class. He carried this passion to his teaching position at Lewis. Linda Fleckner, a P.E. teacher at Lewis, was on staff when Watkins joined the faculty 21 years ago.

“Gene created the technology program here. It included aspects of machine technology, science, home design, and even had a wind tunnel.

Of the many projects he created, one of the most popular was the annual auto race outside his classroom, using cars built by his students.”

Fleckner said that Watkins is known for his patience and for giving his students the experience of success. “We’re really going to miss him. He’s a good teacher, just a very nice person with great values, and he tries to pass those values on to his students.”

See WATKINS, page 5

New Community Relations Officer: We Need Your Eyes, Ears

Neighborhood Watch Training To Be Held June 21st I am honored to introduce myself as the Eastern Division Community Relations Officer. My years of service with the San Diego Police Department have led me to the fantastic position of being the primary resource to community groups and neighborhood organizations within Eastern Division. I come to you having worn several different hats within the police department which should allow me to shed light on the questions posed in the returning “Ask the Cop” forum. Please bring me the questions and issues you feel need illumination, and I will find the answers and provide them to you here. You can e-mail “Ask the Cop” questions to AskTheCop@MissionTimesCourier.com.

No shortage of evidence exists to demonstrate the power of police and community interaction and the role communities can play in making the neighborhood safer and more enjoyable. A venue exists to increase communication See WATCH, page 7

Sponsors Sought For Community Breast Cancer Walk Plans are underway to make the 4th annual Debbie Berton Walk to end breast cancer the most successful yet. Registrants for the Oct. 23 event at Lake Murray will be treated to a free T-shirt, food, entertainment and kids’ activities.

“To make this walk happen, the event needs monetary and in-kind sponsors to help defray event-driven expenses,” said Jennifer Berton Handler, Co-Chair of the Debbie Berton Walk. “Not only do our underwriters’ donations help achieve our fundraising goals, they also generate local awareness and solidarity for San Diego breast cancer patients, educate our youth and teach prevention.”

Two hundred people participated at last year’s walk and raised $14,000 to provide breast cancer services for the local community and national research. Organizers have set a fundraising goal of $25,000 for this year’s event.

Last year, 100 percent of the walkers’ donations were donated to Susan G. Komen For the Cure, and the goal is to contribute the same percentage for this year’s event. All donations are tax-deductible, and sponsors are rewarded with advertising placement on event materials. To be a Debbie Berton Walk sponsor or for more information, please visit www.TheDebbieBertonWalk. com.

The Debbie Berton Walk is a solidarity walk in the Lake Murray community that raises funds to fight breast cancer and increase breast cancer awareness. The inspirational event honors breast cancer survivors and pays tribute to those taken by breast cancer. The event is hosted by Temple Emanu-El of San Diego and its Sisterhood and Jewish Family Service.

Debbie Berton (right), pictured with her daughter Jennifer, at the first walk held in 2008 where Debbie enthusiastically encouraged participants.

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SDSU Names New President Photo courtesy of: SDSU

The California State University Board of Trustees named Elliot Hirshman, provost and senior vice president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, as president of San Diego State University.

“It is a tremendous honor to be chosen to serve as the next president of San Diego State,” Hirshman said. “This university has unlimited potential and I look forward to working with students, faculty, staff and the community to continue building on its foundation of excellence.”

Hirshman will assume the SDSU presidency this summer, and succeeds President Stephen L. Weber who has served as president since 1996.

“San Diego State is getting a leader that brings both impressive academic credentials and strong administrative experience,” said CSU Trustee William Hauck, chair of the presidential search committee. “Those factors, along with his exciting vision for the future of San Diego State, make him an excellent choice to steward the university into the next decade.”

“My thanks to Chancellor Reed and the search committee members for their good work,” outgoing SDSU President Stephen L. Weber said. “It is my privilege to pass on responsibility for serving a great university to President Hirshman.”

Since 2008, Hirshman has served as provost and senior vice president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where he was responsible for all aspects of the academic program, including instruction, research and academic support services, as well as enrollment management, admissions, financial aid and Division I intercollegiate athletics.

“My colleagues and students salute San Diego State University for attracting such a fine President,” said Freeman A. Hrabowski, president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

There Are Lots Of Ways To “Retire”

By Dianne Klein For some folks the idea of retirement may bring the thought of relaxing, playing with grandchildren, getting in a good game of golf or having a heated round of bridge. And that’s a good thing. But for others it can mean having more time to experience new challenges. To use that wisdom which comes with a lifetime of experience. The RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol) is a group of residents that have spent years in the working environment, be it military or private sector, listening, learning and even teaching. They bring to the community a variety of experience in many fields. They have decided to dedicate at least three days a month to policing the neighborhoods in which they live, shop, worship and maybe even send their grandchildren to school. They work in direct contact with the San Diego Police as extra eyes and ears of the department. Sure, they are in the 50+ age group but they are trained in many police related duties such as crowd and traffic control, searching for a missing child or wandering Alzheimer’s victims, and enforcing handicapped parking violations. They’re trained to lift latent prints, to perform business security checks, conduct vacation house checks, and participate in Homeland Security assignments as well as many other skills. While on patrol, they monitor the police radio in case their assistance is needed by an officer. The hours spent on duty by the RSVP member enable the police officers to do the more serious crime prevention while RSVP takes care of the lesser problem. They’re trained to be non-confrontational but they provide an element of safety to their communities.

RSVP is always in need of new members as they lose some to illness or age. If you think you would like to investigate this organization, you are invited to take a “ride along” in a patrol car on one of the routes and get a feel of what RSVP is really all about. You would still have time for that golf game or card playing and lots of free time for family. You would need only to devote three days a month and you can pick your schedule.

Give us a call and let us show you your neighborhood as you have probably never seen it before. You can reach us at (858) 495-7990.

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Walk-It Challenge PROMOTeS Physical Activity 150 local residents participated in a 5K on Weight Watchers Walk-It Day, May 22 at Lake Murray. The event is the culmination of the Weight Watchers Walk-It Challenge that kicked off earlier this spring that emphasizes the importance of physical activity, and encourages people to get active and walk a 5K.

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MissionTimesCourier.com — June 3, 2011

April Boling To Discuss ‘Politics in the City’ At NCRWF Meeting

By Judy McCarty

April Boling will be the featured speaker at the Tues., Jun. 14, Flag Day luncheon meeting of Navajo Canyon Republican Women, Fed. at The Brigantine restaurant in La Mesa. April is a former president and long-time member of NCRWF. She is well-versed in city politics, having served as a leader on several city-wide task forces to reform city government. She is also a former president of the San Diego Taxpayers’ Association.

Check-in time for the 11 a.m. meeting is at 10:45. Lunch is served at noon with April’s presentation at 12:30.

Because of space limitations, reservations are required. E-mail NCRWF99@gmail.com or call (619) 697-2235. Cost for the full-course luncheon is $18. Once again it was a real joy to participate in SpringFest. So many of our members live in the community and like everyone else, enjoy seeing and visiting with old friends. If you missed us there and are interested in learning about membership in NCRWF, please contact our membership chairman, Diana at 610-669-6500 or dlstansbury@earthlink.net. After the June meeting, NCRWF will ‘go dark’ for the summer. Our next luncheon meeting will be Sept. 13 at The Brigantine in La Mesa.

On May 7, Kiwanis members and local youth groups laid out more than $3,000 in quarters on the red carpet in front of Rady Children’s Hospital.

Kiwanis Supports Miracle Mile of Quarters

By John Peterson The Kiwanis Club of GrantvilleAllied Gardens (GAG) has been supporting the Miracle Mile of Quarters (MMQ) fundraising campaign for Rady Children’s Hospital for 25 years. Starting in 1986 the MMQ campaign became a major effort by the Kiwanis clubs in San Diego County to raise funds to support Rady Children’s Hospital. In 2010, the one-day event raised over $100,000 and expectations are high that this total will be exceeded this year. All the money raised goes directly to support pediatric trauma prevention in San Diego County.

There are approximately 100 Kiwanis clubs in San Diego County, and almost all of them participate in raising funds for Rady Children’s Hospital. GAG Kiwanis began its support of this terrific project in 1986 when they were able to raise $110 mostly from member contributions. At that time the quarters were displayed in a symbolic “Miracle Mile” at the Grossmont Shopping Center. For the past several years GAG Kiwanis has made a commitment to raise at least $3000 per year as their contribution. This year it was close, the final tally was $3,022!

On May 7 members of GAG Kiwanis and members of their sponsored youth groups, Circle K, Key Club and Builders Club gathered in front of Rady Children’s Hospital with representatives from other San Diego County Kiwanis clubs where the quarters were painstakingly laid out in intricate designs on a red carpet. At the end of the day, the quarters were gathered and a check for the total donations by Kiwanis was presented to the hospital administrators.

The funds raised by GAG Kiwanis are mainly the result of donations by the residents of our community. MMQ canisters are placed in local businesses throughout the community to collect quarters and other donations. The canisters are emptied frequently and the money is deposited in a special MMQ account until the big day each May when the donations are taken to Rady Children’s Hospital.

GAG Kiwanis would like to thank the local merchants who have allowed them to place donation canisters in their businesses. Thanks to Iowa Meat Farms, Brothers Family Restaurant, Keil’s Food Store, San Diego Flower Shop, Allied Gardens Family Optometry, and the 7-11 stores at 6401 and 7427 Mission Gorge Road, we attained our goal again. We couldn’t have done it without your help! Thanks again!

MissionTimesCourier.com — June 3, 2011

Enjoy “Great Outdoors Month” At Mission Trails

By Audrey F. Baker, Trail Guide June has been designated National Outdoors Month. What better time than late spring and early summer to connect with Nature, refresh, and be inspired by the beauty and wonder of the natural world? At Mission Trails Regional Park, you’ll experience the serenity of river-carved landscapes, and the aroma of canyon sage and chaparral terrain. You’ll view distinctive geological formations, witness the diversity of Nature, and retreat from the routine. In a word, you’ll be enjoying the Great Outdoors! Our Trail Guide-walks are an opportunity to encounter natural Southern California, its unique landscapes and habitats, local history, plant and animal life. Free, interesting, and fact-filled, the walks are geared to all ages and interests. So, don those sturdy shoes and comfortable hat, grab a water bottle and sunscreen, and join us on the trail!

Morning walks are offered every Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. You’ll start from the park’s Visitor and Interpretive Center, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos. The walk beginning from Kumeyaay Lake Campground Entry Station, Two Father Junipero Serra Trail, at the San Carlos-Santee border gives a different perspective of the park and its diverse habitats. These walks are offered from 8:30-10:00 a.m. on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month, and take in the historic Old Mission Dam. Wildlife Tracking Walk is an 8:30-10:30 a.m. “dirt-time” adventure (wear long pants!) held each month on the first Saturday. Along with our MTRP/ Tracking Team Guide you’ll search for the tracks, scat, browsing, bed lays and more, that help you to identify and interpret evidence left by local critters. On Jun. 4, meet in front of the Visitor Center, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos.

June’s Bird Walk, Saturday, the 18th, from 8-10 a.m., will take in the VC Loop Trail. Resident Birder Jean Raimond will guide you through several habitats in search of typical species that call MTRP home. Bring binocs and birdbook if you’ve got. Meet us in front of the Visitor Center, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos. Our Twilight Walk, Sat., Jun. 18, 7:15-8:45 p.m. is an engaging stroll through Grasslands to enjoy chance critter sightings and observe the changes that occur between dusk and evening. Bring along a flashlight and wear sturdy, closed toe shoes. We meet at the Kumeyaay Campground Entry Station, Two Father Junipero Serra Trail, Santee.

Bird Basics, conducted by MTRP’s Winona Sollock, is a 90-minute class that teaches 5 simple techniques for “at a glance” bird I.D.-ing. Pick up tips on using your bird field guide (bringing one is optional). See you on Sat., Jun. 25, 1:00-2:30 p.m., inside the Visitors Center, Mission Trails Regional Park, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos. …and meanwhile, come on out, and enjoy in the park!

Visit www.mtrp.org for more information and the 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.

Watkins, from page 2 The teacher’s luncheon at Lewis Middle School will honor Watkins on the last day of the term, Jun. 14.

Watkins was the starting quarterback at the University of Nevada at Reno for three years, until an injury sidelined him. He earned his B.A. in Industrial Arts from SDSU, his teaching credential from Point Loma Nazarine, and his M.A. in Education from USIU. He has coached football as well as baseball, including stints at his alma mater, Kearny High, and at Patrick Henry High.

Along the way, teaching and coaching became a family affair. Daughter Shannon attended Lewis while Watkins was teaching wood shop; she was a student at Patrick Henry while Watkins worked there as coach. After leaving the coaching position at Patrick Henry, Watkins still spent a lot of time on campus watching son Sheldon play baseball. Later, he and his son, who is now head varsity coach at Castle Park High in the South Bay, coached together at Mira Mesa High.

“During those five years, it was rewarding to be able to give my son more and more of the reins” Coach Watkins said. “I don’t know if it gets any better than that.”

Many of his former high school players went on to play for their college teams: Virginia Tech (Clark Labitan), UCSD (Evan Kehoe), and USD (Dillon Haupt) or joined major league baseball franchises including the Padres (Brian Giles, Aaron Harang), the Cardinals (Deryk Hooker), and the Yankees (Shane Spencer), to name a few.

Coach Watkins has no plans to forsake either athletics or carpentry. It’s just that he’ll be involved in these pursuits without the stress.

“I will always have wood working projects. I’m never that far from my wood shop,” retiring Coach Wilkins said. “And I’ll have some involvement with coaching through my son.”

San Carlos resident, Danny Regas, Athletic Director at Mira Mesa High, said, “Coach Watkins did a great job building up our athletic facility, including a press box area and the batting cage area. He engaged the baseball parents.

We’ll miss the leadership, energy, and passion Coach Watkins brings to the team and the program. We hope to find a replacement who has the same type of motivation and youthfulness.”

Watkins will be taking those qualities into the next phase of his life as he looks forward to his planned retirement.

“I envision not having the stress, but I’ll be keeping busy. My wife, Sandie, has been very supportive of all my endeavors in coaching, and I am looking forward to spending much more time with my family.” Those plans include celebrating his 60th birthday as well as his retirement this month and playing with his first grandchild, 2-year-old granddaughter, Carly.

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Banding Together for Birds Event Audubon Society To Hold Annual Banquet Inspiring and celebrating a culture of conservation in San Diego County Join us as we share our vision for how our work will inspire a more vibrant conservation community that will strengthen the protection of birds, other wildlife, and their habitats in the next ten years. Get a chance to learn more about the San Diego Audubon Society, learn how you can get involved and meet the folks that are currently involved in this great organization.

Restoring precious habitats, protecting endangered species Renewing our children’s connection to the natural world Providing sanctuary for wildlife (and people) Inspiring communities to action Thursday, June 16 at 6pm Mission Trails Visitor & Interpretive Center One Father Junipero Serra Trail Mission Trails Regional Park Savory Hors d’oeuvres and Sandwiches Wine, Beer and Punch (No Host Bar) $25.00 per person Welcome new SDAS officers Norma Sullivan Conservation Award winner Science fair winners & projects Plus a raffle with great prizes!

REI Day Pack and Trekking poles $500 Wildside Nature Tours gift certificate Stunning Nicole Peretta artwork and much more!

Purchase tickets online at www.sandiegoaudubon.org.

College-Rolando Friends of the Library Summer is here and that means the 2011 Summer Reading Program is here too! Come to the kickoff party on Fri., Jun. 17, at Noon in the Community Room featuring Sparkles the Clown. All ages are welcome. Also in connection with the Summer Reading Program we’ll be presenting Wild Wonders, an educational program featuring live animals on Fri., Jun. 24 at 10 a.m. in the Community Room. All ages are welcome.

Preschool Story Time takes place every Friday at 10 a.m. in the children’s area. Arts & Crafts with Cheryl will be held on Sat., Jun. 18 at Noon in the Community Room. Due to supply limitations, sign-up is required. You may call (619) 533-3902. Our adult yoga class is held every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the community room. No reservation required. Just bring a yoga mat or towel and wear comfortable clothing.

The Book Club selection for June is Slaves in the Family by Edward Ball. Book Club meets Sat., Jun. 11 at 10 a.m. in Seminar Room B. Our Friends’ Book Sale room is open every Tuesday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. and Saturday from 12-2 p.m. Donations are welcome and can be dropped off at the front counter.

Tee Off At Walt Baranski Memorial Golf Tournament The Walt Baranski Memorial Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament will be held on Jun. 18 at Cottonwood Golf Course.

Walter R. Baranski Jr. is remembered best as having been an accomplished athlete, a beloved coach and teacher, as well as a respected member of the community. This San Diego native, contributed to the development of young minds both on and off the field. His commitment to excellence in both academics and athletics earned him many honors as well as the love and respect of his peers, colleagues, students, and family. He left an imprint on their hearts and minds that echoes to this day.

Walt’s love of sports and understanding of the value of education has been carried on by his daughters whom have both gone on to become teachers and his grandson who is currently establishing himself as a talented baseball player in his own right. The legacy that Walter R. Baranski Jr. left behind is one that exemplifies commitment to community, honor, and respect. To those whose lives were touched by him, Coach B was in many ways a true champion both on and off the field.

The cost is $480.00 a foursome or $120.00 for a single player. Proceeds will assist in funding the summer football program for the San Carlos, Del Cerro and Allied Gardens communities as well as award the top academic senior football player with a scholarship in Mr. Baranski’s name.

For more information or to make a donation/sponsorship, contact Pat Riley at (619) 715-3030 or Rick Pankow at (619) 247-3742, or e-mail wbmfund@ gmail.com.

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MissionTimesCourier.com — June 3, 2011

San Carlos Friends of the Library

By Sue Hotz We thank our volunteers, one and all (4,410 hours/YTD). We are always looking for new San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL) members and volunteers. Renew or join today! Applications are in the library & on the web site. Contact Judy McCarty at jhmccarty@cox.net, or leave her a note at the library.

The next SCFOL Used Book Sales will be Jun 4 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and Jul. 2 from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. We thank all who donate their gently used books. Proceeds are our main revenue source and buy library books, equipment and programs. Also available daily are mugs for $5 and gold ornaments for $10. Purchase from the library staff or during the book sales.

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, visit www.sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org, or call (619) 527-3430.

Jun. 7 to Jun. 30: Our featured artist is Laura Jean Thompson. Her reception is Sat., Jun. 18, 12-2 p.m.

Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Children’s Board Games.

Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30 p.m.: Wii gaming on our big theater screen.

First Wednesday, 6-8 p.m.: San Carlos Area Council.

Third Wednesday, 4-5 p.m.: San Carlos Friends of the Library Board.

Wed., Jun. 22, 7-8 p.m.: San Diegan, Laura Johnston Kohl, author of “Jonestown Survivor: An Insider’s Look,” was absent the day 913 of her friends and family died. She speaks about Peoples Temple and how she has found peace as a Quaker. Today, she is a bilingual CA public school teacher. Hers is a fascinating story, not to be missed.

Thursdays, 3:30-5:00 p.m.: Family-PG-Films shown on a theater size screen. Film titles available at the library.

Second Thursday, 1 p.m.: Librarian’s Book Club. The Jun. 9th book is “Out Stealing Horses,” by Pers Petterson. The Jul. 14 book selection is “Strength in What Remains,” by Tracy Kidder.

Fridays, 8:30-9:30 a.m.: YOGA with Dr. Carolyn Meeks, MD. You must arrive before 8:30.

Fri., Jun. 3 & 10, 10-11a.m.: Preschool Reading time.

Travel is the theme for this Summer’s Reading programs. Prizes and complete details will be forthcoming online. Specific themes are: kids (One World Many Stories), teens (You Are Here), and adults (Novel Destinations). Start reading now!

Every Fri., Jun. 17 thru Aug. 12, 10-11 a.m.: Kids Summer Reading Program. Jun. 17: musician & storyteller-Cowboy Bob; Jun. 24: magician- Extreme Rahim; Jul. 1: Lindley Lopez Circus Acrobats.

Fridays, 3 p.m.: Teen Summer Programs. Some require parent permission. Jun. 24: T-shirt Stenciling; Jul. 8: How to start your own blog. Visit our web site and the library for complete details. The adult program is online.

Every 2nd and 4th Friday, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: “Writer’s Workshop” encourages frustrated authors.

Third Friday, 4 p.m.: Laughter Yoga led by Dr. Funshine.

Second Saturday, 10:30-12:00 am: the adult “Story Swap Group” teaches oral story telling.

Homebound SC Library patrons can call (619) 527-3430 to have books delivered to their homes.

A SC volunteer teaches basic computer skills, one-on-one, to older adults at the library. Call (619) 527-3430 to sign up.

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Benjamin Branch Friends of the Library

By Anne Lee The British Prime Minister from 1874 to 1880, Benjamin Disraeli, stated, “Change is inevitable in a progressive country. Change is constant.” So true!

One should not fear change. With such changes as are faced by the library, members of the Benjamin Branch Friends of the Library continue to support the activities and events at the libraries.

Many activities are scheduled for children. The Summer Reading Program begins Jun. 15 and will run through Aug. 15.

Specific activities for children are scheduled on the following dates: Jun. 16 at 10:30 a.m., Sparkles the Clown; Jun. 23 at 10:30 a.m., Joe Gandelman, Ventriloquist; Jun. 30 at 10:30 a.m. Dick Dale, Magician.

Regularly scheduled events for children -- Yoga for Kids, Children’s Crafts and Preschool Story Time -- will continue. Please call the branch to register.

Adult events are planned as well. On Wed., Jun. 15, The Alzheimer’s Association will present Memory Matters from 1-2 p.m. in the Community Room.

Adult Hatha Yoga, Benjamin Branch Book Club and the Knitting Class are all scheduled thru June. Zumba Class may change to Tuesday at 5:15 p.m.

Depending on the library’s hours, the Friends are again considering sponsoring free Oasis classes in the fall.

Gently-used Book Sales are tentatively scheduled for Sat., Jul. 16 and Sat., Oct. 29.

Plans for the 2012 Essay Contest sponsored by the San Diego Public Library Friends of the Library are still being formulated. Details should be available in July.

Many questions will be answered by the July issue of the Mission Times Courier.

In the meantime, with questions regarding any event or activity contact the library at (619) 533-3910. With questions about volunteering with FOL call Karen Carter at (619) 229-0739.

Indeed, change is a constant. Keep informed.

Ground Broken At Villas At Mission Trails Neighborhood Villas at Mission Trails, a contemporary condominium project located east of Mission Trails Regional Park, has broken ground. Situated in a beautiful, park-like setting, the neighborhood will offer 12 spacious detached condominium homes in close proximity to schools and great shopping.

Developed by McMillin Realty, the homes will feature 1,795 square feet of living space, with three to four bedrooms, plus 2.5 to 3 baths, two-car garages and private front and rear yards. Prices will start in the high $300,000s.

Villas at Mission Trails will provide residents with a quick, natural escape from the urban hustle and bustle. The neighborhood is located next door to the Mission Trails Regional Park where residents will have access to the park’s more than 40 miles of nature trails, camping and boating and fishing on Lake Murray.

For more information, call Nancy McCreary at (619) 850-3202 or Judy Soule at (619) 246-1719 or visit www.villasatmissiontrails.com.

Old Fashioned Father’s Day Picnic In Julian Provides Family Fun

Julian Gold Rush Days, which takes place Father’s Day weekend, June 18-19, celebrates the discovery of gold in this mountain community and invites visitors to learn more about its history with a weekend of entertainment culminating in a Father’s Day Picnic on Sunday, June 19th, from 10am to 4pm. Held at Frank Lane Park, where Main Street meets Farmer Road, the old fashioned picnic will offer vendors, make-a-craft booths, gold panning, hayrides, a bouncy house, face painting, pony rides, food and drink, games and plenty of family fun...including a raffle to win a baby goat named “Buckshot”.

In addition to the Father’s Day picnic, events planned for this weekend include a scavenger hunt for the golden nugget, performances by the Julian Doves & Desperadoes, gold mine tours, gold panning, a special train ride and gold tour at Smith Ranch, photo opportunities, prizes, and fun for the entire family. “Julian Gold Rush Days is a great opportunity to ‘turn back the clock’ and give visitors an idea of what Julian was like in its early days,” according to Tracy Turner, president of Julian’s Merchants Association. “It’s entertainment for the whole family!” In the winter of 1869 when former slave Fred Coleman discovered gold in a small creek just outside of Julian, it set off a frenzy that became San Diego’s own gold rush. Within a few weeks, over 800 prospectors from all over the country were headed to Julian in search of gold. The first producing gold mine, the Washington Mine, was discovered in February 1870 and within days over 40 other claims were registered.

The gold rush lasted off and on for about thirty years, producing almost $2 million in gold (about $150 million in today’s market). While other nearby gold mining town such as Banner City, Branson City, Cuyamaca City, and Eastwood disappeared over time, Julian continued to thrive with the production of its newest asset—apples.

For more information, call (760) 765-4758 or visit www.juliangoldrushdays.com Julian Gold Rush Days is sponsored by The Julian Merchants Association, a community group representing more than 90 merchants in the greater Julian area -- Julian, Wynola and Santa Ysabel in San Diego County’s eastern mountains.

MissionTimesCourier.com — June 3, 2011

June Still In Bloom at Mission Trails Children’s summer classes, award winners, music and festivities abound

By Caroline Harrod Congratulations winners of the 19th Annual Amateur Photography Contest! On Sun., May 22 in the Visitor and Interpretive Center, winners were selected from 231 photos entered by 82 photographers. By popular vote of the public, the “People’s Choice Award” went to Janice Wright for her photo entitled New Years Day Evening. The esteemed “Leonard Butterman Best of Show Award” went to Verland Nolta for Old Mission Dam Moon Light. David Satoda won 1st place in our “Youth” division. All winners and their photographs are featured at www.mtrp.org.

Explore Mission Trails Day on May 21 provided fun for everyone!

Over 3,600 visitors enjoyed the 9th Annual Explore Mission Trails Day. Over 100 volunteers joined park staff and the Mission Trails Foundation to provide interactive displays and exhibits at the Visitor Center and the Equestrian Staging Area for children of all ages. There was everything from face painting, to guided walking tours, to free pony rides, to discovery stations to looking at sun spots through a large telescope.

Children’s Summer Nature Class Schedule Nature Adventures – Day classes with Linda Hawley delight children of all ages. Her “Nature Adventures” is a parent participation educational 90-minute program that keeps children engaged and learning through the use of songs, animal specimens from the San Diego Natural History Museum, photos, crafts and trail walks. June classes entitled “Arthropods – Insects & Spiders” Morning classes are Jun. 7, 8, 9, & 10 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Afternoon class is Jun. 8 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Night time class is Jun. 3 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Cost is $5. For information, signups and release forms, visit www.mtrp. org/assets/files/233546.pdf.

Week-long Science & Biology of Nature – Jun. 20-24 “Growing up Wild”, Jul. 25-29 “The Art of Science”, and Aug. 15-19 “Creepy Crawlies”. Choose a week with Alicia Berg who brings her brand of fun into these science classes for children ages 6-12. Classes are a close and personal exploration of the plant and wildlife of the park with fun walks, demonstrations, art and crafts. Cost for the week program is $100 per child. Class time is 11 a.m-2 p.m. Visit www.mtrp.org/assets/files/233546.pdf for information and registration forms.

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Watch, from page 2 between streets, neighborhoods and the Police Department. It has long been known as the Neighborhood Watch Program. While the administration of that program has varied year to year and division to division, it does exist and it’s a wonderful way to meet your Police Department and for you to take a role in affecting change on your street. It’s my hope that this will be the year Neighborhood Watch takes a robust turn and becomes a model for other communities to follow. I’m the Neighborhood Watch coordinator for Eastern Division, and I need your help.

Neighborhood Watch is not neighborhood vigilantism where we swear you in as citizen police drones and ask you to spy on the goings on of good people. It’s in fact a return to community, to neighborhoods. In the digital world of texting, tweeting and insulating ourselves from face to face communication, many of us fail to get acquainted with our neighbors on the block. Neighborhood watch is, in essence, a street block organizing itself to have a phone roster, a list of names, a meeting on occasion to discuss issues and a way for people to offer helpful eyes and ears when others are away or when criminal activity invades the street. It’s a showing of solidarity, a placement of signs and a warning to those wishing to victimize your street. It says, “We are watching. We are reporting. We care about our street.” These signs, and this form of community gathering most certainly does reduce crime on streets with active watches, and the commitment is not extreme.

If you feel like you would like your street to be signed up for neighborhood watch and would like to help organize a block group, please reach out to me and we will make it happen. I regularly communicate with block captains, provide “be on the lookouts” when we have photos of suspicious persons or vehicles and I routinely offer training to the block captains on graffiti, sex offenders, narcotics, code violations, elder abuse and a host of other contemporary issues. We’re looking for motivated people and I’d personally love to meet you and help your group get started. I will be having a training seminar at the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitors Center on Jun. 21 at 7 p.m. Please come to hear more, get information and learn about this wonderful program. There is no cost, and your block and our division will surely benefit by your participation. I can be reached at zwibele@pd.sandiego.gov or (858) 495-7943. Thank you for the opportunity to serve, and I look forward to fielding your questions.

Regards, Officer Edward Zwibel

Art and Nature - Art classes for 6th-8th graders will be held with artist and educator Janene Farmer. From 9-11 a.m. students will explore animals and their habitat as Janene takes them walking and sketching wildlife through Mission Trails. In the classroom, students will use sketches to create animal images and nature compositions using a variety of media. The program runs once a week, for four consecutive weeks. 6th grade – Tuesdays Jul. 12 thru Aug. 2. 7th & 8th grade - Thursdays Jul. 14 thru Aug. 4. The cost is $100. All art supplies are provided. For more information and registration forms, visit http://www.mtrp.org/assets/files/233546.pdf.

Concert in the Park Sun., Jun. 19 the Native American Flute Circle returns to our Outdoor Amphitheater. Their performance will enhance your visit to Mission Trails.

Sit in the Amphitheater, listen to their soothing music and enjoy the beauty of the park. This 3 p.m. concert will be followed by a reception in the Outdoor Amphitheater.

Summerfest at Mission Trails Summerfest promises to be a culinary spectacular feast at the Visitor Center on Jun. 26 from 6-9 p.m. Everyone is invited to join the festivities and enjoy dinner outdoors while culinary masters from Chefs de Cuisine prepare extraordinary seafoods, meats, pastas and more. Enjoy wine tasting that includes local regional wines and music from La Jolla Symphony and Chorus.

There will be a silent auction and opportunity drawing with fabulous prizes, twilight views, and stargazing party. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.eastcountymagazine.org.

Mission Trails Master Plan Update Workshop On Thurs., Jun. 9 at 6 p.m., the City of San Diego, City Planning and Community Investment Dept., Park Planning Section, invites you to participate in the third Public Workshop for the Mission Trails Regional Park Master Plan Update. The meeting, held in the Visitor Center, will focus on presenting a preferred development alternative being considered for Mission Trails Regional Park, including the future expansion areas of East Elliott and West Sycamore.

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The Maritime Museum of San Diego invites you to the Father’s Day celebration aboard the 145’ schooner Californian on Sun., Jun. 19.

The sail begins with a souvenir group photo of all in your party. Upon disembarking, all Dads will also receive a goodie bag of gifts. The threehour sailing trip will begin at 12:30 p.m. and returns at 3:30.

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Optimist Club Recognizes Local Students, Police Officer

Front row, 2nd left SDPD Respect For Law Officer Gerarado Serrano, Stephanie Bueno from Lewis Middle School, Sophia MartinCarloz from Pershing Middle School & Josh Peloquin from St Therese Academy.

The Sunrise Optimist Club of San Diego presented SDPD Officer Gerarado Serrano with his Respect for Law Award, and three middle schools students Stephanie Bueno, Lewis Middle School, Sophia Martin-Carlos, Pershing Middle School and Josh Peloquin from St. Therese Academy, with the Herb Ibarra Student Award for outstanding service to their school and community.

Several of the officer’s co-workers along with the students’ teachers and families attended the presentation last month.The club has been giving out the Herb Ibarra Student Award to approximately 28 San Diego schools every year since 1974.Invitations are sent out to each school principal to select a student to receive a certification and medallion. The club meets every Tuesday at 7 a.m.

For more information, contact club President Robert Bixel at (619) 286-3150 or Jerry Letzring at (619) 287-7737.

Hearst Elementary

By Suzy Weiss

B-3! N-5! I-2! Are these classrooms at Hearst? No, it’s Swedish Fish Family Bingo Night! For every Swedish Fish candy ($1 each) you purchase, you will receive a bingo card. Have fun with the whole family, win prizes and help support the PTA on Fri., Jun. 3 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Hearst Auditorium! If you’re looking for a more adult type of outing that night, the Hearst Elementary School Foundation will be down the street at KnB Wine Cellars for a night of wine tasting and socializing between 6-9 p.m. For $20 per person, you will enjoy five wine tastings and light appetizers. $10 of the price goes directly to our Foundation, including 10% of additional sales on food and beverages.

Both events are fun and easy ways to support our school. Please print a flyer (www.sandi.net/hearst/lib/hearst/Wine_Tasting4pdf.pdf) and bring it with you to KnB. Come listen to the mellifluous voices of the Kindergarten through 3rd grade classes at the Spring Choral Concert on Mon., Jun. 6 at 7 p.m. at Lewis Middle School. Thanks to Miss Megan for enriching our children’s education through the music program.

At Hearst Elementary, every day is Earth Day! This year’s Garden Club and classes have been busy planting and cultivating fruits and vegetables and creating new garden spaces on campus. A healthy crop of our organic produce sold out quickly at the student-run Farmer’s Markets held on campus. Garden Club kids not only transformed a weed-laden hillside into a California Native Garden, but they recycled leaves and organic waste collected on campus and analyzed the local soil. Several students are participating in the Plant-EatGrow Program sponsored by the San Diego County Fair, where their schoolgrown radishes will be displayed and judged on opening day of the fair this summer. Campus Garden programs are sponsored by the Hearst PTA and are run by parent and teacher volunteers. We welcome members of our community to help maintain the gardens and to coordinate programs on campus. Please contact Sue Thomas at suethomas1313@gmail.com for more information.

Promotion time is here! Kindergarteners will have their individual class ceremonies on Jun. 10 from 8:15-9:00 a.m., and 5th grade Promotion is on Mon., Jun. 13 at 11 a.m. We wish our soon-to-be Hearst Alumni much luck and success in middle school!

There is still time to register for Camp Invention! Your children will have fun while their imaginations soar at this camp, which runs from June 20-24 from 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on our school’s campus. For more information, visit www.sandi.net/hearst/lib/hearst/CampInvention2011Hearst.pdf.

St. Therese Academy

St. Therese Academy is offering summer school enrichment. This program offers students entering grades one through eight a hands-on opportunity to build on the material they have learned all year as well as establish a stronger base for the upcoming school year. The summer program includes classes in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Fine Arts. Students will be given the opportunity to partake in unique opportunities, guaranteed to expand their learning horizons.

Classes will be held Monday–Friday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Please save the following dates if you’re interested in summer school: Jun. 20-24, Jul. 5-8, 11-15 and 18-22.

This year’s instructors include Ms. Perez, Ms. Hernandez and Ms. Wheaton.

Registration forms are available online at www.sta-sd.org.

Vacation Bible School will be held at St. Therese Jun. 27-Jul. 1. For more information, contact Carol Reed-Chan at screedchan@yahoo.com.

For those of you who want to renew or buy your magazine subscriptions, St. Therese Academy will hold its annual magazine drive this fall. The kick off date is Sept. 1, so watch for more details in the fall.

The PTG (parent teach guild) was recently installed for the 2011-12 school year. The executive board for next year includes Christi Laumakis, president; Carolyn Lara, vice president I; Gina Ledford, vice president II and room parent coordinator; Michelle Maguire, treasurer; and Maria Ellis, secretary. Thank you to outgoing board member Tracey McNamara for her service and dedication this year.

This school year is wrapping up and summer is right around the corner. If you’re thinking about where your child will attend school next year and you’re interested in a great Catholic-school education, you may want to consider St. Therese Academy. St. Therese Academy offers education for grades preschool through eighth grade. For registration information, contact St. Therese Academy at (619) 583-6270. The school is located in Del Cerro at 6046 Camino Rico, 92120.

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Students from Vista Grande Elementary School in Tierrasanta recently visited Platt College School of Art and Design in Rolando

Rolando Media Arts College Hosts Elementary School Visitors Twenty-two 3rd grade students from Vista Grande Elementary School in Tierrasanta recently visited Platt College School of Art and Design in Rolando to get a first-hand look at what college is like. The multimedia design school gave the young students a chance to learn about what it takes to earn a degree that can lead to careers in video games, animation and film development.

After a tour of the campus, the young students spent time in classrooms, observing Platt College students design book jackets, posters, iTunes and more. They were then invited to see the behind-the-scenes creation of animation, video and web development. Their favorite part of the tour, however, was observing PhotoShop and animation classes.

“The children were amazed at the things that can be done with advanced graphic arts skills,” said Marketa Hancova, Dean of Education at Platt College. “They laughed hysterically when we transformed the face of one of their classmates by melting her cheeks, giving her spiky hair and a purple mustache.”

Teacher Marilyn Posella said her students connected with what was being taught because of their familiarity with video games, animated movies and computers. “I heard the kids say “I could do that!’ It’s exciting to see kids think about their future at this young age,” says Posella.

The visit to the animation classroom intrigued students, who were surprised to learn that if one person alone made the movie Wally, it would take 444 years. The students also learned that a single artist can specialize exclusively in designing hair or eyes or facial expression or character.

“I see it as a metaphor for what life is about: putting our individual talent together to create something beautiful and meaningful,” Hancova said. “I am glad the young students saw it and understood that to achieve something takes talent, diligence and dynamism of a team.”

Though Platt College has been teaching graphic and media arts for nearly 30 years, it recently became the only school in San Diego to offer a degree in special effects, Hancova said. “Many of our graduates work at Legends, Sony and other major entertainment companies including Dreamworks and I know it is due to our students talent as well as our curriculum offering the most cutting edge technology.”

The field trip to Platt College is the second for Posella’s class. Platt College and Vista Grande Elementary school have also partnered for a publishing project in which the design students create a bound book of the young students’ stories and artwork.

“As third graders, we study San Diego history and our community and it’s important to see our community and interact with it,” Posella said. Hancova agreed, “It is a joy to bring such young students to college allow them to see that you can do what you love if you work hard and pursue your dream.”

MissionTimesCourier.com — June 3, 2011

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Pershing Celebrates Educational Theatre Association Award Winners The San Diego Educational Theatre Association has selected Principal Sarah Sullivan as a Bravissimo Theatre Administrator of the year, and Pershing’s Drama teacher, Mrs. Terry Miller, as a Bravissimo Choice Award winner. Both were selected because of their exemplary support and contribution to the advancement of Theatre Education at Pershing Middle School. They were honored and presented their awards at the Bravissimo: Awards of Excellence in Theatre Education event last month.

Congratulations to Mrs. Sullivan and Mrs. Miller! Congratulations also to the Pershing community for being such a vibrant environment in which artistic pursuits can flourish!

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Green Elementary student Avery Swain hits a forehand.

Tennis Is New Pick-Up Game On Mission Trails School Playgrounds It’s New tennis for a New generation for almost a dozen of College Area and La Mesa elementary and middle school kids! It’s a physical fitness campaign sponsored by the U.S. Tennis Association and backed by First Lady Michelle Obama to make tennis the new pick-up playground game of the year. In the month of June, free tennis instruction will be offered on Navajo area school campuses as part of their physical education curriculum. Following their school tennis experience, students are then invited to a USTA Community Tennis Play Day on Jun. 26 from 1-4 p.m. hosted by Lake Murray Tennis Club.

USTA San Diego Tennis Service Representative Karen Ronney will lead the push to put a racket in each child’s hand during the campaign to promote free tennis lessons to local school kids. Ronney, also the Patrick Henry High girls’ varsity tennis coach, said this includes introducing the new QuickStart program to the community.

“New tennis for kids means smaller courts and rackets, and the use of colorful low pressure or foam balls,” Ronney said. “Kids learn to rally and play mini games in their first lesson. They quickly develop their skills with their first tennis experience, and it can develop into a passion for being active in a lifelong sport.”

The schools selected for this spring program include Green, Marvin, Gage, Dailard, Benchley-Weinberger and Hearst Elementary Schools. Middle schools include Lewis and Pershing. Other College Area campuses are The Language Academy. Local professional tennis instructors volunteer their time to give back to the community with help from school PE teachers, and volunteer parents.

The USTA provides rackets, balls and nets to set up mini tennis courts and activity stations on school play grounds.

After the children experience tennis at their local playgrounds, they will have an opportunity to play QuickStart tennis on Jun. 26 from 1-4 p.m. at Lake Murray Tennis Club, a hidden jewel nestled in the Mission Trails Regional Park area. Club managers Dan and Kathy Emmerson will open their doors to the local children and their families for a Community Play Day and Tennis Festival. They will also provide a special offer for the children to participate in seven sessions of the Mission Trails Tennis Academy in June and July.

“This is a great way to welcome the kids and their families,” Emmerson said. “We have something to offer everyone such as leagues, ladders, classes and camps.”

Marvin Elementary parent Cory Hardick, who volunteers once a week, is excited about bringing the tennis to his Navajo area school. He is the lead tennis volunteer working with the USTA Schools program.

“This is great to bring tennis to kids so young,” said Hardick, owner of CH Court Tech, one of the largest tennis court builders and contractors in San Diego. “They love it. I can only imagine how good they can be if we show them how to play tennis as kindergarteners!”

Marvin Elementary Principal Derwae said the USTA’s new tennis program couldn’t come at a better time because it is now up to each individual teacher to provide physical education.

“This USTA tennis program is a gift because our teachers’ time and resources are stretched to a premium,” Derwae said. “Anything we can do to help them will make a huge difference.”

For more information regarding the upcoming USTA School’s Tennis program, the Community Tennis Play Day and Mission Trails Tennis Camps, contact Karen Ronney at kronney@yahoo.com or call (619) 644-1166, or Lake Murray Tennis Club at (619) 469-3232.

Definitely A LifeChanging Event For students at Patrick Henry High School, the week of May 16-20 meant experiencing several activities that focused on the hazards of drinking and texting while driving.

Much of what the students were exposed to was made possible through a grant awarded to Stephanie Baron from the California Allstate Foundation with the goal to promote the efforts of SAVE (Students Against Violence Everywhere), a national, non-profit organization created by students for students.

With the intent to decrease violence of all kinds while promoting an environment for safe and healthy education, the students decided that the focus for their peers would be teens and safe driving. Representing Allstate Insurance Company were agents Ronn Hall and Marlene Major of Santee.

For several years, Stephanie Baron has worked with C and D Towing of La mesa to have a car on campus that has been in a collision due to teens drinking and driving. When the students arrived at school on Monday, the 16th, they were met with such a car in the middle of the quad that had been in an accident just a couple of days prior. The account of the incident was displayed for all to see. It was a roll-over accident with teen drivers who had been drinking.

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Playground, from page 1 door dressed as superheroes. Meanwhile, Melissa DeMarco has set a $2,400 fundraising goal for Team DeMarco in honor of her 24th birthday; she’s already received a $1,000 pledge from one donor.

“We’d like to give a big thank you and acknowledgement to these teams for taking the challenge to raise $10 from 100 people,” said Northcutt, whose own Team Northcutt Rocks raised more than $1,000 in 12 days.

The 100 for $10 Challenge teams so far include: Team Braces San Diego, Team DeMarco, Team Chappallet and Co, Team Essential Points Acupuncture, Team Green Elementary Cares, Team Grin And Share It, Team Ideal Plumbing, Heating, Air and Electrical, Team Mission Trails Church, Team Northcutt Rocks, Team Revive Day Spa - La Mesa, Team SGO Fitness, Team Superheroes, Team Trails Eatery, Team World of Art by Dee. For additional information on the 100 for $10 Challenge, including more fundraising ideas, visit the Lake Murray Playground Project web site (www. lakemurraypark.org) and click on the “Start Fundraising” link on the righthand side of the page.

The 100 for $10 Challenge is part of the larger Sprint to the Finish campaign the Lake Murray Playground Project launched to raise as much as possible by July of this year. The price tag for the originally proposed playground is $250,000 for 8,000 square feet of equipment and surfacing. The project so far has just more than $100,000 to use toward rebuilding the playground, according to Lake Murray Playground Project treasurer Tracy Canepa.

Tracy Dahlkamp, chair of the playground project, said matching county funds will also be sought. “No matter where we are come Fall 2011 we will build, whether it is a $250,000 playground or a smaller $150,000 playground,” Dahlkamp said. “If anyone has been waiting to donate, now is the time.”

In addition to the 100 for $10 Challenge, the Sprint to the Finish campaign includes a distribution of fliers and donation envelopes throughout San Carlos and Del Cerro, and a variety of online donation opportunities.

Boundaries, from page 1 This meeting was one of a series SDPD is conducting with residents and City Councilmembers from areas affected by the proposed realignment.

“In March 2010, Chief Landsdowne tasked me with the following: create faster response times, increase the number of patrols to reduce crime, and factor in the geography of Division boundaries,” said Chief Long. Realignment is scheduled for September 2011.

Realignment would move the College Area, which is now in the Mid-City Division, into the Eastern Division to become the new beat 320. Qualcomm Stadium would be given a separate beat, the 3260, instead of including it with Grantville in the 321. Currently, crime statistics from the stadium are included with those of Grantville, skewing the neighborhood data. North Park would move from the Western Division into Mid-City. El Cajon Blvd. from North Park to the La Mesa border would belong to the Mid-City Division.

Capt. Creighton of Eastern Division said, “Eastern is a more senior division.

The College Area will be getting officers with a lot of experience.” One of these is Capt. Creighton herself. As a Lieutenant, she facilitated the establishment of Mid-City in 1995–1996 and was assigned there for three years. Capt. Creighton anticipates adding a detective to the College Area in addition to the four police officers recently assigned to Eastern.

Capt. McKinney of the Mid-City Division explained the rationale behind releasing the College Area from Mid-City. “On a daily basis, the College Area beat cops are pulled into other Mid-City beats to respond to calls for assistance. This can leave the College Area with an insufficient number of patrols,” McKinney said. Capt. McKinney’s officers are already working with officers from Eastern Division to familiarize them with procedures and populations of the neighborhoods that will move to Eastern. This includes training in the protocols of the College Car, a program that has been strongly supported by non-student residents of the College Area and El Cerrito neighborhoods.

Mid-City established the College Car as a joint operation with SDSU police to operate Thursdays through Sundays during fall and spring terms. Eastern would assume Mid-city’s role after realignment. “The College Car, said Capt.

Creighton, will continue to serve areas where student parties are an issue and will not be limited by patrol boundaries. Neighborhood designations do not match SDPD patrol boundaries.” The CACC has been an advocate of continuing joint University and SDPD administration of the College Car. In November 2010, the CACC sent an initial letter to the Mayor and to SDSU President Stephen Weber thanking them for their support. In May 2011, the CACC addressed a second letter to President Weber. “We asked him to prioritize the College Car when making budget decisions for the upcoming fiscal year so that funding can be continued. From a cost-benefit perspective, I think it one of the University’s most effective neighborhood relations efforts,” CACC president Doug Case said.

Exceptions to the move from Mid-City to Eastern coverage are the College Area addresses near El Cajon Blvd., which would remain within Mid-City. College Area residents a certain number of blocks north of El Cajon Blvd., however, and El Cerrito residents north of El Cajon Blvd. would be served by Eastern. The determination of those patrol boundaries will be made in the coming weeks.

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Modernized with free WiFi, a skateboard park, new amenities and a wonderful leash-free dog park, little has else has changed at Campland over the years. It is well-maintained as a charming family destination getaway in the middle of a busy city, right on Mission Bay. On Easter weekend, the RV park was bustling with people, young and old, families, kids on wheels everywhere, music, fun, entertainment and lots of smiles and laughter.

The park boasts over 600 spaces offering room for motorhomes and trailers as well as traditional camping. A shuttle bus is available to take guests to various attractions around Mission Bay. Other services include a pool and spa, laundromat, and the Campland market which is fully stocked in case you forgot to bring something for the weekend. There is a game room and the Hungry Wolf BBQ restaurant, plus an Ice Cream Parlor for dessert! Most spaces offer Cable TV. At the marina guests can rent Surreys, Quad Bikes, Kayaks, Paddle Boats, Aqua Cycles, Pontoon Boats, Catamarans, Golf Carts, Chariot Scooters – not to mention Wave Runners, Ski Boats, Aqua Cycles and Paddle Boards. There are constant activities going on with an extensive recreation calendar that’s sure to keep everyone very busy.

(left) Family and guests enjoy vacationing in San Diego and Campland on the Bay. (center) Camping in style at Campland Mission Bay. (above) The Supersite offers privacy and outstanding amenities.

The park also offers what they call their “Supersite” – a completely fenced in and private campsite with the best view of the bay. A six-foot fence with a lockable entry provides additional security. The site steps into the realm of luxury with its own gas grill, deluxe lawn furniture, a private whirlpool spa, a washer and dryer and phone line. The Supersite rivals the honeymoon suites of many luxury hotels and is targeted to travelers who think that “roughing it” is not a prerequisite to fun camping.

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Grantville-Allied Gardens Kiwanis Club Goes All Out AT SPRINGFEST As the creators and founders of the popular spring fest event In Allied Gardens park, the Kiwanis Club of Grantville-Allied Gardens has assumed varying roles throughout the years from running the whole show, to just selling hot dogs and hamburgers, along with running the popular parade, the beer garden, and the kiddie rides.

This year, the club abandoned the food booth to concentrate on our other events of running a great parade, putting on the car show, selling tickets to all the rides, operating the beer garden and opening a booth promoting the activities of the 50-member club, while teaching children how to grow sunflowers in a little pot, providing the soil, the pot and the seed. Watch us Grow was the slogan that went along with it. And, we wish to thank the Flower Shop on Waring Rd. next to Union Bank for supplying the Sunflowers at the booth.

All of our sponsored youth school groups participated, from the Builders Club members at Lewis Middle School, and the Key Club at Patrick Henry High, to the Circle K members at San Diego State.

Our thanks to the great community reaction to our booth and our concern for young children of all ages. After all, that’s the motto of Kiwanis: “Serving the Children of the World.”

(Left) The Kiwanis Members and their youth groups promoted the Kiwanis at this year’s Springfest. (Center) Kids enjoyed one of the many rides at the Springfest. (Right) Kiwanis member Tony Haas dressed as Tony the Tiger, marches in the Spring Fest Parade.

Music Fest, from page 1 The featured band this year is The Zippers, a great cover band that played at the Spring Fest event this year and was well-received. We also have Acme Rhythm and Blues and are working on Pullman Standard (Indie Rock) and a local band for the daylong program, beginning at Noon. In addition, we’ll have more food vendors this year, with some new items to select from.

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, 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, your check can be made payable to the Lake Murray Kiwanis Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization and our fiscal sponsor for the event. The mailing address for the LMK Foundation is P.O. Box 19283, San Diego, 92159. For larger donations and sponsorships, please contact John at (619) 462-1408.

For a donation of $1,500 or more, your business banner will be placed on the stage. However, banner space is limited, so please contact us asap.

All this being said, we need your donations now, as we are committed to holding the event as planned.

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We also 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 at jfpilch@hotmail.com.

The Music Fest Committee (Don Brennan, Jay Wilson and John Pilch) thanks you for your support!

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Is Your Pet Protected Against Uninvited Guests?

By Sari Reis Did you know that in one day one flea can bite a host up to 400 times? For many dogs and cats even a single bite can generate a strong allergic reaction.

Symptoms to watch for are extreme itchiness, “hot spots”, small red raised bumps on the base of the tail and the outside of the back legs, and hair loss.

Fleas also transmit diseases such as tapeworms and “cat scratch fever”. They are blood-sucking parasites and their saliva is what causes an immune system reaction resulting in itchiness. Although their life span is a short 50 days, only 5% of that time is as an adult. The rest of the time they are in the egg, larva, and pupa stages, where they are impossible to see.

Flea dirt is often the first sign of their presence and appears as sprinkled black pepper. If you brush your dog or cat on a light surface, it is easy to see. Fleas are miraculous jumpers and can leap 100 times their own height moving from host to host. Special flea combs are obtainable to check your dog and cat for fleas and they should be checked whenever they’ve been outdoors, especially in hot humid weather. If you do find fleas, get your pet to the veterinarian as soon as possible.

You will have to treat your home as well and getting rid of these pests is no easy feat. The best advice is to prevent them in the first place. But not all flea preventives are created equal. There are flea collars, shampoos, sprays, and topical spot applications that vary in their effectiveness. There are also natural remedies on the market. Do your research, and talk to your veterinarian to get the best preventive

Patrick Henry, from page 1 The grand jury investigation discovered three ongoing issues that Shockley says are indicative of Patrick Henry and other local schools: 1) For-profit sports groups are using taxpayer-funded school facilities at reduced rates or no charge at all; 2) Coaches are controlling off-campus bank accounts for school related funds; and 3) Coaches are making policy decisions on athletic facility use that do not conform to district policy.

The report titled ‘Foul Ball’ said “… a number of principals and/or athletic directors give their coaches virtual sovereignty over school athletic facilities.”

Patrick Henry Varsity Baseball Pitching Coach, Mike Pieratt, has seen varying levels of oversight in how for-profit sports leagues are granted access to the school’s fields over the 15 years he’s been involved with the program.

A freshman baseball team was formed as a club sport at Henry in 1996. As a “club” sport, it received no funding from the school. Funds came from parents of participants to fund uniforms, equipment, coaches and umpires. Coach Pieratt opened an off-campus bank account to deposit funds in, and the school had no oversight or role in managing the account.

Baseball coaches were commonly approached by leagues that wanted to use the field for tournaments. The coaches were eager to rent out the field so funds could be raised for the baseball program, but the school routinely said “no” even though other schools were renting their fields.

Patrick Henry later allowed the field to be leased out to one for-profit league - the U.S. Amateur Baseball Federation - for summer tournaments.

At times, the school told Pieratt that the for-profit league would be required to obtain a permit, and other times the league was granted access without a permit. “There was no rhyme or reason” over how access to the field was handled, he said.

Initially, a rental fee of $50 per game was collected. The fee was later increased to $75. Since the tournaments were held during the summer when the school was closed, Pieratt said the funds were paid to the freshman club team, Patriot Baseball, and deposited into their off-campus account.

At the start of each school year, Pieratt would discuss with coaches the amount of money collected from the summer tournaments and identify needs in the baseball program. Coach Pieratt said funds were then invested into the baseball program for things such as uniforms, batting cage netting and replacement of a 30-year-old fence.

A few years ago, Pieratt said he was told the fields could no longer be rented without a permit.

Over the last three years, he said about $2,800 in rental fees have been collected at Henry and were made available to baseball coaches for uniforms and field upgrades.

“The money has been used for the program,” Pieratt said. “The money is being used to benefit the kids. It’s not being used for anything wrong.”

The grand jury estimates that nearly $100,000

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has been diverted in this manner district wide.

Last winter, Coach Pieratt pulled a permit to hold a three-day, for-profit baseball camp at Patrick Henry. The district approved his use of the field.

Two weeks before the camp, Pieratt received a call from the district saying they hadn’t received his “check” for the “user fee”. The coach was originally told he wouldn’t be charged to rent the field since a portion of proceeds would go back into the school’s baseball program. The district told Coach Pieratt he couldn’t do that - saying the funds would need to be paid to the district and would go into a general fund.

Pieratt asked what the fee was and was shocked to learn it’s $544 for four hours. He was also told about a $2 million insurance policy requirement; the year before, Pieratt said only $1 million was required. The coach then asked what it would cost if he wanted to hold an alumni baseball game at the field. He was told the cost would only be $47 per hour, but the funds would need to be paid to the district. Coach Pieratt said the district apologized to him for notifying him so late but said they were short staffed.

The coach decided to move his winter baseball camp to Lake Murray after learning of the district’s user fee policy, which he had never heard of before even though it has reportedly been in place for years.

Pieratt says he sees groups of kids being coached on Henry’s fields on a regular basis. “I don’t know how you police that,” he said. “The school should be a part of the fabric of the community, and I don’t think they are. They’re looking for money any way they can get it; I understand that.”

What makes the situation all the more frustrating for Pieratt is what he sees at other schools around the county - tournaments, camps and clinics regularly take place at school fields all over the County.

“Don’t penalize Patrick Henry and let everyone else in the District do what they want,” he said. “I see that all the time.”

Shockley says this grand jury report is just scratching the surface of this issue.

“The problem was that the Grand Jury didn’t have the time to fully investigate all the different schools that are involved with this,” Shockley said.

“It’s not just limited to Patrick Henry High School.

It’s the majority of high schools within the San Diego Unified School District and numerous schools throughout the county.”

Coach Pieratt feels the district needs to come up with a fair policy and enforce it at all schools.

“The oversight needs to be uniform – it isn’t.

That’s my biggest problem,” Pieratt said. “I go to these North County schools and I see what they’re doing, it makes me sick when I walk on their fields, and I see what we have. They have weight rooms, they have clubhouses, they have groomed fields, they have equipment all over the place, and we’re struggling.”

Shockley is pressuring others to address this issue county wide.

“The County Board of Education needs to get involved because they’ve got an even bigger issue in the County. Some of these schools are making an absolute fortune,” he said. “(The money) isn’t going back to the District – it’s going to the individual

school, especially the baseball accounts.”

Patrick Henry administrators say they follow district rules and procedures and act upon information that is revealed or disclosed to them.

“Approximately two years ago when we learned the field was used without a permit, the coach was immediately directed to get a permit from the rentals office,” Principal Patricia Crowder said in a written statement. “At that point the facility use without a permit at PHHS (was) discontinued.

Currently we have a number of organizations using different athletic facilities, all with a permit from the district’s rentals office.”

Coach Pieratt would like to see the district create a panel made up of coaches, schools and community members to determine “fair” field use guidelines that can be followed by all schools.

“We as coaches – we are so hamstrung. We have no money for the program,” Pieratt said. “When we try and raise money, we’re told we can’t.”

The grand jury recommends that the Superintendent ensure all principals, athletic directors and coaches are educated on the district’s athletic field use policy, and provide more oversight of how schools adhere to field rental policies including how rental fees are deposited, audited and distributed.

The district has until Aug. 15 to file a response to the grand jury report.

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Chef Jeff Rossman, owner and chef of Terra American Bistro, recently moved his restaurant from Hillcrest to the College Area.

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hef Jeff Rossman, owner/chef of the critically-acclaimed restaurant, Terra, has been a favorite with local diners for 13 years. Recently, Terra gave up its Hillcrest home and moved to the College area, but although the restaurant has a new address, the quality remains top notch.

The new Terra is called Terra American Bistro, and its casual bistro atmosphere and convenient parking (right outside the door) has made Chef Rossman’s longtime customers happy -- and even gained the restaurant a lot of new fans. In fact, after just under a month, Chef Rossman’s high standards and exquisite cuisine, have propelled Terra to a major spot on the College area’s culinary map.

The restaurant has a large bar area in its midst, where the Happy Hour crowd congregates. Comfortable tables and booths can accommodate twosomes or larger groups in the main dining area, and the service is friendly and knowledgeable. Many restaurants tout their use of organic and locally-grown produce. Chef Rossman goes one better. He grows his own produce in his garden -- and he’s adding a roof-top garden to produce even more.

The best value at Terra is the three-course tasting menu for early diners – priced at just $19.95. Between 4:30-6:00 p.m., you get a three-course meal that features some of the chef’s most popular dishes. You can start with the soup of the day (the server will tell you what the chef is preparing that day) – or you can opt for the delicious ginger chicken potstickers with sweet chile soy sauce as your appetizer. An iceberg salad with avocado buttermilk dressing is the third choice of starters.

All three entrees are signature dishes, but we love the braised pot roast. This preparation has been one of Chef Rossman’s best sellers for years. It’s prepared with Karl Strauss Amber Lager, mushroom ragout, and roasted garlic potato mash with truffle oil. Seafood fanciers can select the grilled local sea bass with ginger-soy glaze, stir-fried vegetables, and wasabi aioli. The fish is accompanied by brown rice. Chicken and sausage pasta with grape tomatoes, asiago cheese, and fettuccini pasta is the third tasty choice on this early dining menu.

The dessert list is a real winner as well – with a mini-flourless chocolate cake, lavender creme brulee, and mango sorbet with fresh berries as the three selections. The regular dinner menu is organized by small plates (and sharing items), flatbread pizza selections, and a slider bar. Soups and salads are another category on this oversized menu, and finally you have the large plates – which include hearty portions of lobster macaroni ‘n’ cheese (made with Maine lobster), fish and chips, flat iron steak, and grilled salmon with barbeque sauce – just to name a few. The large plates range from about $11 - $20.

The most exciting offerings on the dinner menu are the flatbread pizzas. We were delighted with the caramelized onion and tomato flatbread, with asiago and jack cheese. This vegetarian delicacy is great for sharing, and costs $10.50. The slider bar is another interesting choice. You can get a kobe and Meyer Angus blend bistro burger with gorgonzola cheese and caramelized onions for $9.50.

The lunch menu features many of the same dishes, with more of an emphasis on salads and sandwiches.

There are many gluten-free and vegan selections on both the lunch and dinner menus – and if you have any allergies, the chef will accommodate you.

Saturdays and Sundays, Terra serves a breakfast menu from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Even that menu is chock full of choices. There are several egg dishes, three egg omelets and scrambles, and a wonderful selection of pancakes and French toast -- from traditional buttermilk pancakes ($6.95) to Terra’s stuffed French toast with house-made ricotta cheese and fruit ($9). Terra has a busy catering department as well, and many of the items (such as dressings, marmalades, and chickpea spread) are available for take home. Local diners won’t have far to go now that Terra has moved into the College area – but it’s worth a trip to savor the Terra dining experience.

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The festival will highlight imported Japanese beers and local microbrews and a vast variety of sake. In addition to the tastings, the festival will feature culinary creations from the most talented chefs in San Diego. Restaurants including Top of the Market, Sushi on a Roll, The Marine Room, Alchemy, Shimbashi Izakaya, Negai, Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens and more will display signature dishes and sushi creations “This is one of our favorite events of the year,” said Dave Tuites, President of the JSSDT. “We value the opportunity to educate others about Japanese culture through the Beer and Sake Festival, all while raising money for a great cause.”

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This year’s Taste of Gaslamp will be an epicurean escapade unlike any other courtesy of the Gaslamp Quarter’s finest dining establishments, as well as a number of refreshments to the event’s overall layout. The San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter (660 K St.) will host both the event’s main checkin location as well as the Beer Garden presented by Samuel Adams. Guests are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance as this event sells out in advance each year. Tickets are available at www.gaslamp.org for $30/person per day.

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Celebrate Automotive History, Culture At San Diego County Fair: Admission Is Only $3 On June 14

The 2011 San Diego County Fair’s wheels are in motion to “Race to the Fair” for 22 days starting Fri., Jun. 10 thru Mon., Jul. 4. The Fair will be closed the first three Mondays, June 13, 20 and 27.

The theme for this year’s Fair is everything about Cars! Southern California is a mecca for car clubs and car enthusiasts from around the world.

There’s no better place to celebrate automotive history and car culture than at the San Diego County Fair! Featured throughout the Fair are exotic cars, luxury cars, “star” cars, muscle cars, low riders, Southern California car culture and lots more! And, true to the mission of the 22nd District Agricultural Association, the 2011 San Diego County Fair will highlight agriculture, farmers, 4H, FFA and Grange.

Of course, the Fair will have more than 100 food vendors, great commercial exhibitors, thrill rides and attractions, the Paul Ecke Jr. Flower and Garden Show, a fun and educational Theme Exhibit, and a fantastic lineup of headliner entertainment with the Toyota Summer Concert Series on the Heineken Grandstand Stage, the Paddock Concert Series, The Solid Gold Series, the Chevrolet Del Mar Arena, and so much more!

Gates open daily at 11 a.m., Tuesdays thru Fridays, and 10 a.m., Saturdays, Sundays and Monday, Jul. 4. Admission is $13 for adults; $7 for ages 6-12 and 62 and older; and free for ages 5 and younger.

The deal of the fair is on Jun. 14 when admission is just $3. Buy your $3 admission ticket at Albertsons/Sav-On ($5 minimum purchase required with Albertsons Preferred Card). No tickets will be sold at the Fair on this day; these tickets are sold only at Albertsons/Sav-On. The $3 Tuesday is also Kids’ Day! All kids 12 and younger are admitted free.

The San Diego County Fair is the largest annual event in San Diego County and the sixth largest fair in the United States. The 2010 Fair hosted more than 1.3 million guests and hit an all-time attendance record. For more information about the Fair, go to the Fair website, www.sdfair.com.

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Men, Educate Yourself To Better Health

By Dr. Danielle Schwaderer and Joel Detjen, BSc June is national Men’s Health Month, leaving us a perfect opportunity to educate the public on healthy ways to keep the prostate functioning optimally. Enlargement of the prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is said to affect nearly half of men over the age of 651, leaving it one of the most common medical conditions in the United States. The prostate gland is located near the man’s urinary bladder, and when enlarged, may cause urinary frequency, urgency, and other bladder symptoms.

Prostate enlargement is largely attributed to risk factors that can be modified including obesity, level of certain hormones circulating in the body, red meat and fat intake, and overall inflammation present in the body2. Both DHT, a metabolite of testosterone, and circulating estrogen levels have been identified as contributing factors to prostate gland enlargement and other prostatic conditions.

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Diet: One’s diet has been recognized to play a huge role in the assessing risk factors associated with prostatic enlargement. In fact, vegetable intake alone has been shown to be one of the best and most effective ways to reduce the risk of developing prostatic enlargement1. Other healthy habits that have specific nutrients necessary to optimize prostate health include: plentiful vegetable intake (especially cruciferous family), foods high in essential fatty acids and plant sterols (cold water fish, a handful of raw pumpkin seeds daily, 3 brazil nuts, and 2 tablespoons of ground flax seeds daily) and proper hydration with filtered water.

Selenium: This mineral is found in abundantly in brazil nuts and has been shown to be deficient in men suffering from BPH and other prostate conditions3. Taking 200 micrograms (or 2-3 brazil nuts) per day may provide enough selenium to maintain normal glutathione peroxidase activity and other enzymatic reactions that support a healthy a prostate gland.

Saw Palmetto: Multiple studies have been conducted over the years suggesting that Saw Palmetto is a great alternative therapy for improving the symptoms and size of the prostate gland. Saw Palmetto acts as a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, blocking the conversion of testosterone to the unfavorable metabolite DHT within the prostate gland.

This inhibition is beneficial, as it is considered to prevent prostate gland enlargement. Saw Palmetto has been shown to be effective when taken daily in amounts of 320 mg standardized Saw Palmetto extract4.

Stinging Nettle root: The root of the stinging nettle plant acts as an aromatase inhibitor, blocking unwanted effects estrogen has on the prostate gland. By blocking the effects of estrogen, one study has shown that stinging nettle root stopped the growth of prostate cells, which can be very beneficial to men experiencing urinary symptoms associated with prostate enlargement5.

Turmeric: Recent studies show that compounds found in turmeric may inhibit and/or destroy Androgen receptors that contribute to BPH and other prostate conditions6. Cooking with turmeric or supplementing with this herb may have many positive prostate and anti-inflammatory effects in the body.

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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. *These statements are not intended to treat or prevent disease and have not been evaluated by the FDA. Please consult your physician for further recommendation.

References: 1. The epidemiology of benign prostatic hyperplasia and observations on concomitant hypertension. Boyle P, Napilkov P. Scand J Urol Nephrol 1995; 29: 7-12.

2. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: Epidemiology and Risk Factors.

Parsons JK. Curr Bladder Dysfunct Rep. 2010 Dec;5(4):212218. Epub 2010 Sep 7.

3. Relation between selenium plasma levels and different prostatic pathologies. López Fontana CM, Pérez Elizalde RF, Vanrell MC, Recalde GM, Uvilla AL, López Laur JD. Actas Urol Esp. 2010 Jul;34(7):625-9.

4. Long-Term Efficacy of Serenoa repens Treatment in Patients with Mild and Moderate Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Sinescu I, et al. Urol Int. 2011;86(3):284-9.

5. Antiproliferative effect on human prostate cancer cells by a stinging nettle root (Urtica dioica) extract. Konrad L, Müller HH, Lenz C, Laubinger H, Aumüller G, Lichius JJ. Planta Med. 2000 Feb;66(1):44-7.

6. Novel anti-prostate cancer curcumin analogues that enhance androgen receptor degradation activity. Shi Q, Shih CC, Lee KH. Anticancer Agents Med Chem. 2009 Oct;9(8):904-12.

Alvarado Hospital Upgrades Are Under Way Alvarado Hospital Medical Center is undergoing a $30 million renovation that includes infrastructure upgrades and remodeling, as well as an investment in technology and information systems.

“These investments are part of Prime Healthcare Services’ commitment to the hospital and the community,” said Laura Gilbert, Communications Director at Alvarado Hospital.

Prime Healthcare purchased the hospital in November and has already invested about $10 million in improvements and upgrades. Gilbert said between now and November, four patient units and the main lobby will be remodeled.

In addition, the hospital will transition to electronic medical records by the end of 2011 as part of an $8 million investment in IT enhancements. Over the next two years, the hospital will add a new cardiac catherization lab, a new CT scanner and triple the size of the emergency department to better accommodate community needs.

Peter Adamo, the hospital’s new administrator, reinforced his personal commitment that the hospital will continue to partner with the community and that patient satisfaction is one of his top priorities. He has nearly 25 years of hospital administration experience, most recently as executive director of Kindred Healthcare’s five-hospital district in Pittsburgh and Cleveland.

Luis Leon, PhD, has been appointed regional CEO for Alvarado Hospital Medical Center in San Diego and Paradise Valley Hospital in National City.

Leon has been with Prime Healthcare Services for 16 years; previously as a physician assistant, emergency medicine, and administrator for Desert Valley Hospital and Medical Group. Leon has been the CEO of Paradise Valley for the past four years.

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wrote “Afoot and Afield in Los Angeles County” and other outdoor books.

Because of his love of nature, I was surprised when he told me that he moved from a condo overlooking the lake to a condo in downtown San Diego.

He told me that he loves the closeness of everything that he needs and hardly drives his car. He walks to restaurants, theaters and shops. He runs around the bay or up to Balboa Park. The best part is that he found a woman who he loves.

He felt lucky to have finally found the “right one.”

When I called him about six weeks ago he said that he had stage 4 cancer in his kidney, bones and lymph nodes. He and Peg planned to get married but decided to wed sooner. When I talked with Peg last week, she said that Jerry had a kidney removed and was very weak. He doesn’t feel like talking on the phone and only wants an occasional visitor if he is having a good day. Peg said that the phone rings constantly and visitors make Jerry tired.

He will be going to Los Angeles for weeks of kidney treatment. He will then return home for more medical care. Peg said that though Jerry doesn’t feel like talking on the phone most days she thinks that he would appreciate cards.

Jerry means so much to us, and I know that he has more photos and books in him. We wish him and Peg the best and are thinking of them. Who knows, he could be talking to our group next year and telling us of his latest adventure.

We hope so. If anyone wants to write Jerry a card you can contact me at (619) 463-9706 for the address.

Cass Construction planted eight coastal live oak trees on Cowles Bay. They are for mitigation of the trees lost during the new waste water pipe installation. Supervisor Rob England and San Diego City Engineer Saeed Askari worked together to decide the best way to continue to let lake visitors use most of the lake road. They could have shut down the whole west side of the road to set up their equipment. But these men accommodated us as much as they could. There were a few grumbles but most everyone took the inconvenience in their stride (literally).

In 1978, Police officer Chris Van Gorder’s patrol car was rammed head-on by another vehicle. Chris spent a year in the hospital healing broken bones and more. The incident happened in the Los Angeles area. Since he could no longer work as an officer he looked for other ways to serve. He became a director of safety at the hospital where he recuperated. He went back to college and got a masters degree with honors. Later, Chris accepted a job as chief of operations at Scripps Health. Then, he was promoted to President and CEO at Scripps. He is also past chair of the American College of Health Care Executives.

A physician got Van Gorder interested in the San Diego County Sheriff and Rescue Academy. He went through their course and became a sworn volunteer reserve deputy. In 2005 after he became sergeant, he was voted reserve deputy of the year. Now as Captain he has 150 reserve and civilian volunteers.

Last year he volunteered 2,000 hours and was awarded by the County Fire Chiefs Association. He also became an EMT. Following Hurricane Katrina, Chris and the Scripps Medical Unit were asked to setup a clinic to aid the victims. On Jan. 12, 2010 Van Gorder and Scripps Medical Response Team went to Haiti to help the injured and sick there.

His volunteer work is pretty impressive for a man that has a huge daytime job.

We will meet Chris Van Gorder at our Jun. 16 Friends of Lake Murray meeting.

The Friends meet at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church on the corner of Wandermere and Park Ridge Blvd. at 5 p.m. For more information call Barbara at (619) 463-9706.

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Del Cerro Action Council

Alvarado Hospital is alive and well, and free energy audits are continuing for Del Cerro residents

By Jay Wilson, President At our quarterly meeting of the Del Cerro Action Council (DCAC) on Apr. 28, Laura Gilbert, Director of Marketing, and Peter Adamo, the Administrator for Alvarado Hospital, provided an extensive and positive update on the hospital.

Prime Health is the new owner, and according to Mr. Adamo, $30 million in improvements are underway. They include expanding the ER from 13 to 34 beds. I spoke with Mr. Adamo on May 23, and he stated new equipment is arriving almost every day. Their web site is www.alvaradohospital.com.

Our Del Cerro Power and Resource Conservation Initiative is expanding. This is a long-term project with the mission to make Del Cerro a model community for resource conservation and renewable energy.

Over a dozen free home energy assessments have been completed with some homes having estimated energy savings over 40%. We have additional energy audit sponsors. Powers Engineering sponsored an audit for a Del Cerro resident.

Classic Residential Inc. is sponsoring and performing energy audits for the initiative. Their mission is simple – create efficiency in residential dwellings for future generations. They have over 70 years of combined experience managing construction of over 9,000 homes in San Diego County.

GGR Energy (formerly Get Green Remodeling) has completed several more audits in Del Cerro. They’re a leading San Diego home performance contractor.

GGR is dedicated to making comfort, safety and energy improvements. They’re helping Del Cerro residents take advantage of over $4,500 in individual home rebates when property owners make energy improvements to their homes. Their most recent assessment in Del Cerro was for a family of three living in a singlefamily residence built in 1957. The house had an un-insulated crawlspace, no insulation in the exterior walls, and a very small and inconsistent amount of old cellulose insulation in the attic. The original 1957 furnace is still being used, and the water heater is over 25 years old. The windows were leaky, single pane and original. GGR recommends to its client’s “good”, “better” and “best” scenarios which are fully customizable with regards to their budget, energy savings, comfort and health/safety concerns. This recent assessment “Best” package included air sealing, attic insulation, duct replacement, instantaneous hot water, new low e windows, furnace replacement, and wall insulation. The estimate is an energy reduction of over 45% and they qualified for the $4,000 rebate from Energy Upgrade California!

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ASI Hasting Heating and Air, a Green Homes America Partner, has scheduled or completed additional audits for the initiative and will be providing the reports for posting on the reducemyresources.com web site in the coming weeks.

For additional information on the Del Cerro Initiative, visit www.reducemyresources.com, and click on the Del Cerro link. Please remember, you are under no obligation to any firm following an energy audit, even if it’s free. At the April DCAC meeting, the board members were asked if they were personally benefitting in any way from this energy initiative. I can assure everyone, absolutely not. We have three more major community events through the summer: Lake Murray July 4th MusicFest and Fireworks, and two events at the Allied Gardens Community Park - Summer Pops Concert on the Green on Sun,, Jul. 17, at 7 p.m., and National Night Out At The Movie in the Park on Sat., Aug. 13 at dusk (as determined by Don Brennan). The pops concert will feature an exciting program of Broadway musicals, marches, waltzes, and light classics. Visit www.navajoevents.com for more information, and learn how you can contribute funds to help ensure the success of these events.

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Laura Gilbert, Director of Marketing and Communications for Alvarado Hospital, was our guest speaker at the meeting on Wed., Jun. 1, at the San Carlos Branch Library. She discussed the changes that have occurred since the hospital was sold last year to Prime Health Care. Ms. Gilbert explained the new programs and equipment that have been added.

In addition, we had a presentation by the applicant, Hunan Arshakian, regarding a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to operate a child care center in a single-family residence at 6261 Jackson Dr. One of the conditions discussed was the lack of parking for this facility. The applicant currently operates a child care center at 6271 Jackson Dr. and has 3-4 vehicles parked on the black-topped lawn area in front of the structure. More details and the result of the vote by San Carlos Area Council (SCAC) Directors will be included in our next article in the Mission Times Courier (since this edition went to press on Jun. 1).

Many thanks to Grossmont Community College President Sunita “Sunny” Cooke, who was our guest speaker at the meeting on Wed., May 4. Dr. Cooke provided us with an update about changes on the campus, which has 20,000 students, especially the new two-story Health and Science Complex that was dedicated on Sept. 17, 2010. She warned about the program cuts that have to be made, due to the decrease in funds from the State. This will greatly affect high school students, who don’t want a four-year degree program and graduating seniors, who are not ready for college. Dr. Cooke advised the audience that community colleges in California have 300,000 students enrolled, which is 25% of community college students in the entire country. That’s what makes the cuts more relevant, at a time when demand for classes is at its highest in years. The SCAC thanks Dr. Cooke for taking the time from her busy schedule to inform us about the programs and educational opportunities being provided at Grossmont College.

The San Carlos Area Council will not hold meetings in July and August again this year. Our first meeting after the summer recess is scheduled for Wed., Sept. 7, with a speaker to be named at a later date.

In the interim, SCAC is supporting the Lake Murray July 4th Music Fest and Fireworks event and hope you will too. Please visit their web site at www.navajoevents.com for information and to make a donation.

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, contact me at (619) 462-1408 or jfpilch@ hotmail.com.

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Allied Saranac-Mohawk Community Group

By Gale Susan Barlow, Group Member Gardens It rained in May on the Palo Verde trees on Saranac St., on the floribunda roses on 68 , on the enameled flora and fauna 68 and Mohawk Streets utility box, on the hummingbird nests of the lush backyard habitat on Reservoir Community Dr., onofthethethriving vegetable garden of the Tubman School Kindergarten class, on the feisty guerilla garden by the chain link fence, and in the canyons and cul-de-sacs of the Saranac-Mohawk community.

Council: Rain stopped in time for the spirited games and contests organized by neighbor and Class of 2011 SDSU graduate Jay Mohammed, a professional youth recreation leader. With his “I’m just one of the kids” attitude and infectious leaderThank ship style, Jay produced a bottomless bag of tricks. His program of races, hula hoops, sling catch, chalk art, basketball Pac-man, and way too many corny jokes was held at the heart of the community on May 18 in the as yet undeveloped you for Harriet Tubman Village Charter School recreation field. The children were delighted to leave the field in disguise with moustaches and colored glasses. helping!

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Jacaranda Bowl – a work party to clear away weeds and trash from the Jacaranda Bowl (located at the base of Waring Rd. near the I-8) was held on Apr. 16. The Allied Gardens Community Council (AGCC) wishes to extend our thanks to all those who worked hard on a very warm Saturday morning to clear away weeds, trash and trim trees. Jay Wilson (Executive Director of Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation) helped to organize the event and brought volunteers from the San Carlos United Methodist Youth Group and GrantvilleAllied Gardens (GAG) Kiwanis.

Cody Clark (Director of the Youth Group), along with youth from San Carlos Methodist Church and Patrick Henry Key Club worked throughout the morning to remove the deeply rooted weeds at the north end of the Bowl. Members of GAG Kiwanis, Anthony and Mary Haas along with Bob Frankhousen and Kathy Butlerstein, did a great job trimming the Jacaranda Trees which border the rim of the Bowl. Dean Lattman not only worked to trim the trees, but returned later that week to remove a large bush that had overgrown the entrance to the Bowl. Concern over the irrigation system, brought Don Teemsma Jr. (Ideal Plumbing) down to the Jacaranda Bowl the following weekend to replace broken pipes which ensured the trees would remain watered. Don and his family have always been extremely generous in their support of the community and AGCC is very grateful for all their help.

Also, sincere appreciation needs to be extended to the Urban Corps of San Diego. These young men worked to clear the majority of the weeds and debris earlier in the week and their efforts made our task on Saturday much easier. Steve Lucas with the City of San Diego, was responsible for enlisting their help and has taken on the task of spraying the ragweed to keep it in check. This event has definitely been a Community/City collaboration with the hope that our combined efforts will continue to keep this a beautiful area.

joint-use park. The group of neighbors collaborating with school staff met to review funding sources, including corporate and government grants. While seed money (literally) for turf was negotiated in 2009 from future developer fees paid to the City, substantial additional moneys are required to bring green space and to open the gates to a joint-use park. The Park Advisory Committee will report on their grant writing efforts at the June community meeting.

Collaboration was as abundant as raindrops in the month of May. Members of the Saranac-Mohawk Community Group volunteered their time with members of the College Area Business Improvement District, with the College Area Community Council, with the Colina del Sol Recreation Council, with the Friends of the College-Rolando Library, with various Neighborhood Watch Groups, and with a number of garage bands, as well as with the Tubman School, to bring increasing elements of beauty and culture to the Saranac-Mohawk community.

District 7 Councilmember Marti Emerald’s representative Tim Taylor made possible the donation of doggie-doothe-right-thing bags, now dangling from strategic locations along the Tubman schoolyard perimeter fence. Taylor fields neighborhood improvement issues at taylort@sandiego.gov.

In early June, Beautification Day volunteers received an energizing donation of CHeBAHUT desserts. Restaurateur George Spatola also donated beverage vouchers redeemable at his 6364 El Cajon Blvd. location.

The next meeting of the Saranac Mohawk Community Group will be on Jun. 15.

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. Meetings are open to the public and are held monthly on the third Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the College-Rolando Library, 6600 Montezuma Rd. The Group hosts invited speakers and advocates for public safety, beautification, traffic calming, and park development projects. Please contact Chair, Terry Shirley, at tshirley@cox.net for more information.

Pershing, from page 9 Drama Time!

Congratulations to those Drama students who performed at the San Diego Shakespeare Society’s annual Shakespeare Festival in Balboa Park on Sat., Apr. 30. We presented scenes from Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, All’s Well That Ends Well, The Merchant of Venice, and Macbeth.

Congratulations are also sent to the Pershing Drama students whose original plays were chosen to be presented by professional actors from the San Diego Playwrights’ Project!

Pershing’s Grand Prize Winner!

Pershing’s Haley V. was recently named a Grand Prize winner in the 8th grade division of the 2011 Friends of the Library Essay Contest. Congratulations! On May 5, Haley, along with other 4th, 8th, and 10th grade city-wide and grand prize winners from throughout San Diego, were honored at a reception held at the Balboa Park Club. This year’s competition was particularly fierce with a record number of essays submitted. We’re so proud of you, Haley!

Expressions Please join us on Jun. 8 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium for Pershing’s annual creative arts celebration called, Expressions. The event showcases the outstanding literary works of our 6th through 8th grade students.

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Texting, from page 9 the poster read, “Imagine, for one minute, if your best friend, your family, or even you were in this car that was hit, and it wasn’t just a hospital stay. For the sake of all those that love you and for yourself… don’t drink and drive.”

Stephanie Fontana said that seeing the car made her realize the tremendous impact that drinking or just being distracted can have on driving. She continued by saying that it kind of scared her thinking about the consequences.

On Wed. May 18, students attended an assembly entitled “Forever 19” with parent Jesse Martinez who had lost his 19-year-old son to drinking and driving. It was a moving and emotional assembly about a young man who had the world at his fingertips. Jesse talked about a parent’s loss and what it meant to an entire community.

“It was really eye-opening to see what can happen and painfully emotional,” Jamie Arellano said.

Still others like Lauren Kramer noted just how much it really affected her.

She continued to say that she never realized just how many people would be distressed by her actions.

The week ended with a presentation by Sergeant Steven Lopez and officer Mary Bailey of the California Highway Patrol, about Texting and Driving. The officers provided students facts about the hazards of texting and driving. and then had several students test their abilities by first driving through a conelined course while being timed. They were then sent a text message by the officer and expected to drive through the course again while answering the text and not hitting any of the cones. The students quickly realized how dangerous texting and driving can be. In all cases, their driving time was much longer while texting and cones were consistently hit.

“Going through this obstacle showed me how extremely dangerous texting while driving is,” Jesse Salcido said. “It showed me that I need to think twice before texting and driving.”

“It’s scary to think the cones could have been real pedestrians,” Moriah Miller said.

As a culmination to this assembly, students pledged not to text and drive by placing their thumb print on a banner. This activity would not have been made possible without the generous loan of an automobile from Drew Ford of La Mesa.

“The timeliness of this event is especially significant on the eve of prom weekend, as a deterrent, or at the very least, a light in student consciousness regarding personal responsibility and safety,” Patrick Henry teacher, Mrs. Wilcox said in response to the week’s activities.

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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) 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) 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) Honor Guard Roofing since 1993.Allied Gardens, family owned, repairs and all types of roofing. Free estimates. Call 619-229-9112. (10/11) Tait’s Tree Service. Trimming, shaping, removals, stump grinding, hedges, and yard clean up. 48 year Allied Gardens resident. Senior discounts available.

Quality service at affordable prices. License 777395 Call 619-583-5771. (10/11) Locksmith – Discount Deadbolts & Rekeying – security door viewers, patio door locks, simulated alarms, magnetic door stops. Cliff Henderson 619-8403327 – Lic #LCO4353 – Bonded – Never a trip charge!

(10/11) German Setter Tile and Marble. Professional stone/ tilesetter with 26 years experience. European craftsmanship. Punctual & dependable. License #872804. Contact Jens Sedemund: 619-415-6789 or jens@germansetter.com. (10/11) Computer Repair-Set-Up-Tune Up. PC help. For families, seniors, home offices. Trusted in Homes for over 25 years. Call 619-992-5882. BBB CA Lic #81527.

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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. (10/11)

Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing by Green Earth. We specialize in window cleaning and pressure washing of residential properties. We also offer repair and replacement of window and door screens and rain gutter cleaning. Family owned. Lic #009237. Free estimates 619-808-4663. (08/11) Computer Services for home & office by local, seasoned, 18 year IT Pro. Wireless, upgrades, troubleshooting, system tuning/cleanup, training, minor miracles - Ed - 619-517-7153. (08/11) San Carlos Handyman Service: Reliable, affordable, licensed and insured. No job too small. Call Dan @ 619-994-5680. (08/11) Landscape maintenance, installations, repairs, sprinklers, shrubs, lighting a specialty, residential & commercial. Business since 1979. Call Darrell 619-4019835 or 619-972-8744. (08/11) Just Ask Crystal - specializing in odd jobs for seniors but all ages welcome. Organizing home & yard.

Errands/meal preparation. Caretaker reprieve. Moving?

Downsizing? Help before, during & after. Vacation pet & plant care. Walking partner for incentive. Too many jobs to list, just ask! Gift certificates available. San Carlos resident with local references. Call Crystal at 619-8871211. (08/11) 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. (07/11) Gardening Service: Lawns, hedges, weeding, trimming, we do it all! 20 years experience, Allied Gardens resident since 1983. Weekly/bi-weekly service.

Licensed/Insured. Free estimates. 619-287-6947. (07/11) Roy L. Schwartz Tree Service. 55 foot aerial truck.

I.S.A. Certified Arborist #WE-6180A. Dependable service since 1977. Lic.#775662. 619-282-3562. www.

ARoyLTreeSVC.com. (07/11) Handy Man + Remodel + Additions. Full service, local & independent. Expert journeyman all trades.

Member BBB. Call John Irwin today – free estimates.

IHI-Contractor. #762615. Phone 619-277-2077. (07/11) Healing Touch Therapeutic Massage. Deep-tissue, sports, Swedish massage for rehabilitation and/or relaxation by appointment only. Introductory one-hour massage $35 (normally $50) at home office by certified LMT and HHP. Call Suzy 619-767-8866. License #92010781. (07/11) Sing! Sing! Sing! Grow your voice! Breathing techniques; increase range. Have fun while you learn.

Take Voice Lessons with Susan Simmons. 858-3498490. (07/11) 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. (07/11) 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. (07/11)

Quality exterior carpentry by Bob. Decks, fences, patio covers and termite repair. Free estimates, reasonable rates, insured and reliable. LIcense #365241 since 1978. Phone: 619-275-1493. (06/11) Live Your Dreams! Voice/Piano Instruction.

Accomplished performer/instructor, 35 years experience.

Credentialed with B.M./M.A. Degrees. Any age or level.

Available, my studio or your home. Reasonable rates!

Call Dora 619-287-8706. (06/11) Best San Diego Reading Tutor for Young Children Now enrolling ages 3-7 for private lessons. Unique, multi-sensory, musical, advanced phonics program.

Children advance very quickly. (619) 520-0953 http://sandiegoreadingtutor.blogspot.com/ Painting. Quality work int. & ext. Neat clean & fast, average size room, just $70.00. Call now for free estimate. 619-280-7752. (6/11)

REAL ESTATE Selling a home? Free report “9 Steps to Sell Your Home Fast and For Top Dollar”. Call Lynn Dasteel, REALTOR®, Casa Pacific Realty. 619-287-7777 DRE# 01392134. (06/11) Large family? Need extra space? Huge home has 2,650 s.f. and 1,000 s.f. guest house. Highly upgraded, beautiful views. 619-287-7777 DRE# 01392134. Fletcher Hills. (06/11) Seniors Real Estate Specialists have the knowledge and certification to council clients 55+ through real estate transitions involving relocating or selling. For more information, Lynn Dasteel, 619-287-7777 REALTOR® DRE# 01392134. (06/11) Thinking about selling? Over 55? You may qualify for tax breaks under Props 60 & 90. For free information contact Lynn Dasteel, REALTOR® DRE# 01392134.

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NOTICES Water ski or wakeboard year round on Mission Bay and the Colorado River. All ages/abilities welcome. Visit www.sdwaterski.org or call 858-430-9439. (06/11) Republican Women are welcome to attend monthly Navajo Canyon Republican Women, Fed. lunch mtgs.

We meet 2nd Tuesday at The Brigantine Restaurant, La Mesa. 619-697-2235. (06/11) East County PFLAG. Meets every second Monday of the month, 7 pm in the library, Summit UU Fellowship, 8778 Cottonwood Ave, Santee. 619-334-8214. (06/11) Practice your public speaking and leadership skills.

Saturday Savants Toastmasters meets every Saturday morning at Ascension Church, 8:30-10:00am.

SaturdaySavants.blogspot.com. (06/11)

SPORTS Soccer Shots uses fun and imaginative games to introduce basic soccer skills, teamwork, agility, healthy lifestyle, and sportsmanship for very young children.

PRE-REGISTER online! June 29th at 5:15pm in El Cajon at Flying Hills Elementary (1251 Finch St., El Cajon, CA 92020) July 9th in Tierrasanta at Vista Grande Church 9am, upper parking lot (10881 Tierrasanta Blvd.

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FOR SALE Rare Princess Del Cerro 4 BR, 3 bath, one-level house near park! 2,230 s.f. EZ care yards. 619-501-1883.

By owner - $650,000. No agents. (06/11) Kohler cast iron double basin white sink. Hartland model. Self rimming. 33x22x7.5. Like new $160.

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FOR RENT Senior Living – 1 BRs $800-$870. Pool, spa and club house. Non smoking complex. No dogs. 619-461-4111.

7717 Tommy St. (07/11) San Carlos 2 BR 2 BA house $1700, near schools & shopping, 2 car garage, A/C, washer/dryer hook-ups, no pets. 858-349-6362. (06/11)

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Jesus: Holy Vintner According to the gospel of John, Jesus attended a wedding with his mother and the host ran out of wine. Jesus instructed servants to fill several vessels with water, then take them to the host. By the time the vessels reached the host, then water had turned to wine. The host had no idea where the wine came from, or who brought it. The host tasted the wine and marveled that most people serve the best wine first, then break out the dogs when everybody gets drunk. “But in this case, he exclaimed, somebody has saved the best for last!” Along with everything else, Jesus was apparently a great wine-maker as well.

San Carlos UMC To Host Youth Concert: Elation Performing “Godspell” The music group Elation of St. Stephen United Methodist Church in Mesquite, Tex., will appear in concert at San Carlos United Methodist Church on Sunday, Jun. 12 at 5 p.m. San Carlos UMC is located at 6554 Cowles Mountain Blvd. in San Carlos. Admission is free.

Ascension: “California Here We Come” On Tour Ascension Lutheran Church in Allied Gardens welcomes the Richton Ringers “California here We Come Summer Concert Tour 2011”! The group will perform on Sun. Jul. 17 at 4 p.m. at 5106 Zion Ave., San Diego.

The Richton Ringers, a community handbell choir from Richton, Miss. was founded in 2009 by John Howard.

Playing four octaves of Schulmerich handbells, and three octaves of Handchimes, The Richton Ringers is an interdenominational Christian ministry seeking to perform beautiful handbell music for the glory of God and the spiritual inspiration and edification of its audiences. This is a free event offered to our Community. We hope to see you there!

El Nido

– “The Nest”

By Debbie Klass

Elation is composed of 32 youth ranging in age from 12 to 18. The group was formed in August of 1999 and has shared “Godspell” with over 125 congregations in 30 states and Canada throughout the past eleven years.

All cast members have both singing, dancing and speaking roles to help retell the parables from the Gospels in “Godspell”. The musical drama of the life of Christ is understood by the youth to be their means of conveying the message of Jesus Christ. As a result of their sincerity, “Godspell” becomes a significant worship event.

The youth from St. Stephen will be departing Jun. 8 for their Tour 2011, which will take them on a 12-day journey of faith and proclamation visiting areas of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Nevada.

We hope you can join us for a wonderful night of fun and fellowship.

With the generous help of the congregation, the Board of Christian Education of the United Church of Christ of La Mesa (UCCLM) organizes an annual Easter basket project for the children at El Nido, a transitional living program for victims of domestic violence. This year, baskets were assembled for thirty-one children ranging in age from 2-17, with the contents customized according to age - toys and stuffed animals for the younger children, games for the preteens and movie passes for the older teenagers. And, of course, each received a chocolate bunny, jelly beans and various other goodies. Each mom received a special treat, as well – a drawstring bag with an Albertson’s gift card, body lotion and chocolates.

A subgroup of the Interfaith Shelter Network, El Nido, which means “the nest” in Spanish, gives the women and their children the opportunity to live in a secure and confidential location while they develop the skills they need to become self-sufficient. The families may stay in the program for 12 to 18 months.

The women are obligated to fulfill certain requirements while in the program. They must either work or go to school for at least 35 hours per week, pay 30% of their income for rent, put 25% of their income into savings and follow a structured plan that moves them toward independence. There are also events planned throughout the year for recreation and team building. The ultimate goal, of course, is to “teach them to fish” so they can become strong, confident and self-sufficient members of the community.

The apartment complex has eleven units, with individual apartments being sponsored by a local congregation. Each congregation is responsible for providing furnishings, small appliances, kitchen

ware, bedding, etc. for its apartment. When they leave, the family is allowed to take some of the items with them. At that time, the sponsoring congregation will replenish any missing items and get the apartment ready for a new family.

In addition to ensuring a safe living environment for the families, El Nido also provides a variety of services to the families in the program.

The mothers are given counseling opportunities, employment guidance, child-care assistance and transportation services. The women can also provide emotional support to each other during this difficult time in their lives. There are monthly “House” meetings and Domestic Violence support group meetings.

There are also programs designed for the children, such as computer tutoring, art classes and a children’s enrichment program. UCCLM’s Easter basket project, a special “extra,” helps provide a sense of normalcy for the children during this stressful transition period.

Celebrate Pentecost

The birthday of the Christian Church Services at 8:00 A.M. & 10:00 A.M. Free Celebration Lunch at 11:30 A.M. 28 CA DRE#01377881

St. Dunstan’s Kids’ sermon and activities starting Episcopal Church at 10 A.M. for ages 3 – 11. Nursery for kids 0 – 3 at both services. www.stdunstans.org 6556 Park Ridge Blvd. • 619-460-6442

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(Left) Kids of all ages enjoyed the assortment of fun rides at this year’s Springfest. (Center) A classic car/hot rod show was a big hit with the automobile buffs, and (right) Mary Haas of the Allied Gardens Kiwanis Club is giving Mission Times Courier’s Vince Meehan the eye of the tiger. -Photos by Vince Meehan

SpringFest 2011

— What a Party!

The 12th annual SpringFest is history – but the memories linger on. Despite cooler than usual weather on May 13-14,the Navajo community was out in force to celebrate the good life in Allied Gardens.The carnival rides were packed.

Food booths and display booths were busy, and of course the Beer Garden did a bang up business. The Windmill Farms Stage was the scene of entertainment throughout the weekend. Music lovers and dancers alike enjoyed everything from the Lewis Middle School band, to Karaoke, to a good Cajun band, to Rhythm and Blues to Rock and Roll. Something for everyone!

Saturday started with a Pancake Breakfast, followed by a Parade, a Car Show and ended with “The Zippers” performing on the main stage. Of course the carnival rides, food booths, display booths, the Beer Garden, and the Demonstration Stage kept the party moving all day long and into the evening.

Organizers would like to thank all of the many volunteers and sponsors of SpringFest. Without you there would be no celebration. Your help is what makes SpringFest such a wonderful and successful event. Windmill Farms,

The ever popular “Burma Shave” signs were sponsored again by Chuck Oursler Realty Headquarters, California Bank and Trust, Ideal Plumbing, Allied Gardens Barber Shop and the Salon of Beauty. Thanks for your continuing support.

Allied Gardens Kiwanis Club, Kaiser Permanente, Mission Times Courier, Allied Gardens Recreation Center, MME Event Productions and Marti Emerald’s Seventh District Council Office are major contributors. Other contributors of money or services include BJ Rentals, Alvarado Hospital, Home Depot, A-1 Storage, Allied Waste Services, Wawanesa Insurance, Thatz Entertainment, Kleege Industries, San Carlos Rec Council, San Diego Medical Services Enterprise, Allied Gardens Community Council, Housecall Property Inspection, Grooming by Edie, the UPS Store, and a new sponsor this year who sponsored the Car Show, Carillo and Sons Collision Center.

There were a few items left at the Lost and Found booth that haven’t been claimed. Sunglasses, children’s sweaters, keys and costume jewelry were turned in to the booth. If you are missing any of these items, call Sherry at (619) 583-5822 to identify and claim your lost items.

See you all next year!

“Every time I walk through these doors, I feel like a kid again.”

– Robert G., College Avenue Older Adult Center participant since 2007

With daily exercise classes, art classes, games, cultural programs and live entertainment, the College Avenue Older Adult Center is a welcoming place to spend your day.

Photo: Ken Cohen

Meet new friends while learning in the computer lab, exercising in the wide range of classes for all fitness levels, watching a newly released film in the movie room, or while enjoying a musician or comedian. Join us for a hot, delicious kosher lunch or enjoy a fresh salad from our salad bar.

Full of warmth and energy, you’re sure to leave the College Avenue Older Adult Center with a smile.

All Are Welcome at the Center – We Look Forward to Meeting You! Hot Lunch & Salad Bar!

Celebrations!

Cyber Café!

NEED A RIDE? Affordable roundtrip transportation is offered from your home to the College Avenue Older Adult Center. To reserve your ride or for more information, call (619) 583-3300.

College Avenue Older Adult Center 4855 College Ave • San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 583-3300 • www.jfssd.org/caoac

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Grossmont Healthcare District Honors San Carlos Hero, Volunteer The Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) has honored a San Carlos resident with a 2011 Healthcare Hero award.

Now in its fifth year, GHD’s Healthcare Hero awards program recognizes and rewards front-line volunteers, caregivers and other individuals who help advance the delivery of health care and improve the quality of life for local residents.

Ruth Anfangar has been delivering meals to homebound seniors and younger disabled adults for the past 40 years. Using her own car and gasoline, the 83-yearold San Carlos resident has driven an estimated 40,000 miles during the past four decades and dedicated several thousand hours in volunteer service on behalf of Jewish Family Service of San Diego and its Foodmobile program.

Thank you for your service to your community, Ruth!

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Mission Publishing

Mission Times Courier

ScoopSanDiego.com 6549 Mission Gorge Road #199 San Diego, CA 92120 • 619.283.9747

Group, LLC publishers of

Mission Valley News La Mesa Courier

EDITOR

Jeff Barnes extension 121 jeff@MissionTimesCourier.com

Lionel Talaro extension 128 lionel@MissionTimesCourier.com

ADVERTISING CONSULTANT

ART DIRECTOR

PUBLISHER

ADVERTISING CONSULTANT

STAFF WRITER

Mission Publishing Group, LLC Jim Madaffer extension 122 jim@MissionTimesCourier.com

Regina Williamson extension 133 regina@LaMesaCourier.com

Vince Meehan extension 134 vinnie@MissionValleyNews.com

R. Maude Madsen rmm@newsetc.com

COLUMNIST

Barbara Cleves Anderson barbara@MissionTimesCourier.com

Circulation: 30,000. Published 12 times in 2011 and delivered to more than 24,500 homes and businesses in the communities of Allied Gardens, Del Cerro, Fletcher Hills, Grantville, San Carlos, Northern La Mesa, Rolando & the College Area by Mission Publishing Group, LLC. An additional 5,500 copies are distributed to more than 130 businesses and community centers in the communities. Classified ads and articles must be submitted by mail, e-mail or dropped off at our business address, Postal Annex at 6549 Mission Gorge Road, PMB #199, San Diego, CA 92120. (Vons Center) Publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertisements or material submitted which are deemed to be objectionable. Publisher’s liability for errors: The Mission Times Courier assumes no financial liability for errors nor for omission of copy and upon request will furnish a letter of correction to the advertiser. The Publisher, Mission Publishing Group, LLC., shall not be liable for any error in published advertising unless an advertiser proof is requested in writing 12 days prior to publication date and clearly marked for corrections. If the error is not corrected by the Publisher, the liability, if any, shall not exceed the space occupied for the error. Further, the Publisher shall not be liable for any omission of an advertisement ordered to be published. On written request, Publisher shall reschedule and run the omitted advertisement at the advertiser’s cost. All claims for adjustment

must be made in writing within 30 days of the date of publication. In no case shall the Publisher be liable for any general, special or consequential damages.

Equal Housing Opportunity: Real estate advertising in the Mission Times Courier is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Law which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” The Mission Times Courier will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. This is to notify Mission Times Courier readers that all dwellings advertised in the Mission Times Courier are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD at 1-800669-9777 or TTY at 1-800-927-9275.

News and information printed in the Mission Times Courier is obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but accuracy on information sent to the paper cannot be guaranteed. Articles and opinions of writers or letters to the editor that are submitted for publication to the Mission Times Courier are the views of the writers and should not be considered the views of the publisher.

Content of paid advertisements is solely the responsibility of the advertiser. © 1995-2011, all rights reserved.

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