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Fletcher Hills Volume XIX – Number 6
Distinguished Dancer PHHS student Melanie Poolos to compete in statewide competition. Page 4
Matt Mendoza, Mary England, Pat Washington, Sid Voorakkara, Rudy Ramirez, Shirley Weber
79TH DISTRICT MAY BE A RACE BETWEEN DEMOCRATS By Michael Stetz
PubCakes Brewing San Diego bakery adds a deliciously edgy twist to a conventional sweet. Page 12
With the June 5 primary election right around the corner, few races are as contested and interesting as the one for the 79th District Assembly seat. Six candidates are vying for the open seat – four of whom are Democrats, which is no surprise given that the district is so strong in that party registration. The big question is will a Republican even make it to the November ballot. For the first time, it’s an open race, which means voters don’t have to vote by party affiliation. The top two finishers will battle in November and they both could be Democrats. Traditionally, a Republican was guaranteed a shot thanks to separate primaries.
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By Genevieve A. Suzuki
A good night’s sleep is a luxury a superhero can ill afford. Not that Todd Cameron and his son, Gary, would ever consider themselves heroes, much less of the super variety. The Camerons immediately dismiss any reference to heroics when discussing the fire that claimed their neighbor’s home. They just say they did whatever anyone else when seeing a neighbor’s house on fire. It was 1 a.m. in late March when Todd was awakened by a noise across his street in his San Carlos neighborhood. At first, he thought someone was breaking into his car. Instead, he looked out at the corner of Jackson Drive and Boulder Lake Avenue and saw a house on fire without a single emergency vehicle in sight. See HEROES page 8
See PIZAZZ! page 11
See 79th DISTRICT page 7
LATE NIGHT HEROICS By Michael Stetz
The Plaza de Panama Project deserves support in its effort to return the park to its roots.
CRIME SPREE MARS SALON SECURITY Looking at Pizazz! Hair and Nail Salon from Jackson Drive, it’s hard to believe it had been the target of two burglaries planned by a sophisticated trio of thieves. Flanked by a sedate group of small businesses, the unassuming storefront doesn’t exactly scream big money to wouldbe criminals. Nevertheless, Bryon Upham, 36, Barron McNulty, 28, and Cierra Correo, 27, hatched a fairly elaborate scheme to steal thousands of dollars of salon and spa products from 27 San Diego salons, spas and beauty supply businesses to resell online through Amazon.com and eBay. The thefts occurred between April and October last year. A few stores were hit more than once – Pizazz! was one of those unlucky victims. Pizazz! owner Nancy Losek suspects the thieves had been the ones to break the lock to her front door early last year before returning to finish what they started months later.
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Pizazz! Hair and Nail Salon on Jackson Drive was one of 27 salons around San Diego to lose thousands of dollars to burglars whose operation comprised selling stolen high-end salon products on Amazon.com and eBay.
PUT YOUR NAME ON THE LAKE MURRAY PLAYGROUND PROJECT Mission Explored MTRP struts its stuff for family fun at its annual Explore Mission Trails Day. Page 18
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The Lake Murray Playground Project is entering its final phases, presenting the public with important dates to remember and a chance for volunteers to get their hands dirty. The Lake Murray Playground Project has been a three-year effort to rebuild the deteriorating playground at Lake Murray. Countless volunteers and donors have stepped up, including one of the Project’s largest donors to date: The San Diego Half Marathon committed $25,000 to the project in April. The donation brings Lake Murray Playground Project’s donations to more than $210,000. “I have been overwhelmed with the community support for the playground,” said Tracy Dahlkamp, Lake See PLAYGROUND page 15
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Members of NCRWF at their 2012 SpringFest Booth. Pictured from left are Waskah Whelan, Kat Culkin, Sandy Rodriguez, Pat Boerner with grandchildren Jake and Brooke, Cathie Johns. In back are Phyllis Hinshaw, Judy McCarty and Norma Mouet.
PACIFIC JUSTICE INSTITUTE PRESIDENT TO SPEAK AT JUNE NCRW MEETING By Judy McCarty
Friends of Lake Murray By Barbara Cleves Anderson
Lake Murray Part 2 In 1926 the Cuyamaca Water Company sold the lake and its surrounding property to the La Mesa-Lemon GroveSpring Valley District. It is now called the Helix Water District. The City of San Diego purchased the reservoir from Helix in 1961. From the time of the inception of the earthen dam in 1895 it has been a popular destination. 1930s there were speed boat races in addition to duck hunting* and fishing at the lake. A man who walked at the lake told me that he and his friend participated in the races and even built their own boat. He showed a photo of the two of them in the boat that looked partly wooden/partly metal. He told me that movie stars from Hollywood came south to race. In 1950 the City of San Diego built the Alvarado Filtration Plant next to the reservoir. The original capacity of the plant was 60 million gallons of filtered water per day. In the 1970s it expanded its capacity to 120 million gallons per day. In the mid-1990s the filtration plant Lake Murray provided processed and drinking water to more than 400,000 San Diegans. An upgraded eightphase project was implemented to meet water quality standards in 1993 and was slated to finish in 2010. In the late 1970s hydrilla was discovered at the lake. It is a noxious weed (as designated by the state and federal governments). It is thought that it was brought to the United States for use in aquariums and it proliferated. Hydrilla is an invasive plant that was found in Lake Murray. It can grow so big that it can interfere with See BARBARA page 21
Brad Dacus, President of the Pacific Justice Institute, will be the keynote speaker at the Navajo Canyon Republican Women’s June 12 meeting at 11 a.m. at The Brigantine in La Mesa. The Pacific Justice Institute is a non-profit organization specializing in defense of religious freedom, parental rights and other civil liberties. Cost for the full-course luncheon is $20, and due to space limitations, reservations are required. Please RSVP to NCRWF99@gmail.com or call (619) 448-6054. Check-in time is 10:45 a.m. Close to 150 local residents attended the NCRWF pre-primary campaign forum in May to hear presentations by 19 Republican candidates for all offices representing this area. Republican candidates for mayor, City Council, County supervisor, State Assembly, Congress, and judicial offices introduced themselves and mingled with guests at this free event. The following day NCRWF members once again marched in Allied Gardens’ SpringFest parade – we were right behind the Marine Band! – and hosted a booth to register voters. What a wonderful weekend for the many members of our club who participated in these events. Coming up, we will be registering voters June 19 at the County Fair and celebrating our 50th Anniversary as a Federated Republican Women’s Club on July 17. Maintaining our club’s vitality through all these years has required the dedicated leadership of many women. Our current “spark plug” is Waskah Whelan, immediate past president and currently our political chairman. We are very proud that Waskah was recognized as the county’s Volunteer of the Year in 2011 for her outstanding service to the Republican Party. She continues to lead us toward greater service to our community and nation. For more information about NCRWF, please visit NavajoCanyonRWF.org.
Dear Ask the Cop, We are going on a much-needed cruise in a few weeks and feel a bit worried about leaving our home. What can we do to keep our house from being broken into? Cruising for Security Dear Cruising, Believe it or not, summer is upon us again and it’s a great time to brush up on our vacation skills! Everyone does their diligence regarding crime where they’re going to visit, but often our residence is neglected, shut and left. There are a number of things we can do to help ensure we return to our castle well fed, well travelled and hopefully, less stressed. In the age of technology, we encourage everyone to use the internet to stop delivery on their U.S. Mail and news-
John Mead high atop the Grand Teton summit
ADVENTURE 16 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS Business began in a La Mesa garage By Pam Crooks In 1962, two Explorer Scouts developed an innovative backpack in their La Mesa garage to try and raise money for a 16mm camera to film their outdoor adventures. Those backpacks were so well-designed that the young entrepreneurs were soon overwhelmed with orders, forgetting all about that 16mm camera. That’s where John Mead’s dad and uncle come into the picture. As outdoor enthusiasts, they decided to buy one of the specialized packs and were impressed by the quality of the work and interest it was generating. So they bought the company. That was in 1970. We know it today as Adventure 16 Outdoor and Travel Outfitters. With five stores in San See ADVENTURE 16 page 23
paper. It takes five minutes and you can even donate your daily paper to a worthy cause should you choose, or have them waiting for you upon your return. We ask you, if you haven’t already as common practice, to padlock your side gates. Prevent access to your yard and ensure your motion flood lights are working and bulbs are operable. Lock your windows and rear yard doors, even upstairs. You’ll be amazed how fast the house can cool down when you return and open it up. Leave the television or a radio on in the house and a light or two lit. Check with a trusted neighbor and provide them with your trip details, a point of contact here in town and a key if you know them well. Let them know who might visit your house to water the plants, feed a pet etc. When they see a strange person or vehicle, they can call us at our non-emergency number of (619) 531-2000. Reach out to the police division where you live and have our fantastic Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol (R.S.V.P) members do a “vacation house check” at your address. They’ll ensure it is still secure and check on it while you’re away. Often times they find forgotten open doors, gates and windows or unsecure areas after a housekeeper, maintenance or landscape person leaves absentmindedly. Consider your neighborhood watch program and let them know you’ll be away on your cruise. If you don’t have one, reach out to your police division and start one when you return. While these ideas seem simple, we often overlook an aspect and return either lucky at having dodged a bullet, or feeling violated when we find our castle in shambles. You’d rather sit on the cruise ship, dine and party while feeling secure with the safety of your residence. As your Police Officers, we’d rather see you return safely and soundly to a crime-free home. Enjoy! Sincerely, Officer Edward Zwibel SDPD Community Relations Officer To submit your questions, please email: AsktheCop@MissionTimesCourier.com
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Winona Sollock holds a Bushtit nest which she shows in her Birding Basics class. -photo by Cynthia Robertson
BIRD LOVERS FLOCK TO MTRP BIRDING BASICS By Cynthia Robertson Winona Sollock knows San Diego County birds so well she really should be known as the Bird Lady. Sollock, who lives next to Kumeyaay Lake in Santee, is the local bird expert at Mission Trails Regional Park. For the last seven years, Sollock has taught a free Birding Basics class at the Visitors’ Center. When she moved to Santee nearly 11 years ago, she discovered the park right away and knew she wanted to volunteer. “It was a turning point in my life when I discovered this park right next to my condo,” she said. Sollock started by taking the Trail Guide class and working three days a week. Just three years later, she was named Volunteer of the Year. Birding has been in her blood since she was
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very young. She knows the birds of MTRP by name, recognizing them by sight, sound, and behavior. People who attend Sollock’s class learn five simple techniques in how to identify birds seen around the park and any other place in the county. “The more people I have in the class, the better,” she said. “That way, they get to share their own stories.” Sollock, who is completely self-taught in birding, said that the class was most rewarding for people who don’t know anything at all about the birds. “I put the class at ease by sharing my own background,” she said. One of the most rewarding experiences she’s had was meeting a 9-year-old boy who wanted more than anything to learn all he could about birds. During the Birding Basics class, he learned about the park’s Nestbox Project, which aims to provide nesting opportunities for cavity-nesting birds breeding in the park and public education on the life cycle of native birds. The boy then asked his parents to let him participate in the project for his birthday. “I was blown away that he wanted to come to the class and then having his mother sign him up for the Nestbox Project,” she said. Watching birds is a hobby like no other, according to Sollock. “Do you know why the Killdeer is called that? It’s because that’s what it sounds like they’re saying with their call. You’ll also recognize Killdeer by the way they pretend that they have hurt their wing just to get predators’ attention away from the nest,” she said. Sollock loves to tell tales of the friendships she has struck up with birds, however precocious they may be. One of her favorite stories is about a young male Cooper’s Hawk that used to frequent her yard. The hawk had gotten used to the songbirds that fed on the seed, which Sollock threw on the ground every day. True to Cooper’s Hawk tradition, the young hawk was kicked out of the next by his parents shortly after fledgling. But the hawk didn’t want to
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hunt for his own food even though there were birds all around, so he went after the quail that Sollock had in special pens. “I would scramble up the boulder in my yard and scold him,” she said. Another time, she had heard a strangesounding dove or quail call out in her yard. Curious as to what was going on, Sollock stepped outside to check on things. All of a sudden, birds of every kind stormed up all around her, startled away. Habit taught her to stand still and wait for the calm. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw something scary: a Peregrine Falcon flying straight at a sparrow in a bush near her. “If I’d moved an inch either way, that bird could have broken a bone in my face. I found out later that those guys fly up to 90 miles an hour. He had his eye on that bird and nothing was going to get in the way,” she said. The strange-sounding dove call had actually been the falcon. The bird had learned that its prey could be tricked into trusting that the horizon was clear with the comforting “coo” of doves or quails. No matter that she yells good-naturedly at some of her more aggressive avian friends – Sollock loves all of them. Within minutes, she can identify birds living within the park. She knows California Thrashers from their snipping sound in the valley just outside the view deck at the Visitor’s Center. She is familiar with the thrushes that fly in from the riparian area to the Toyon shrubs scattered about the Center. In Oak Canyon, she has spotted a Blue Grosbeak. Sollock has also seen an abundance of Woodpeckers and Flickers throughout the riverbed. Most recently, Sollock has spotted a pair of Golden Eagles making their home in the Mast Boulevard staging area. “I love it when I find someone else,” she says, referring to her feathered friends. To register for the next Birding Basics class at the Mission Trails Regional Visitors’ Center, call (619) 668-3281.
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SAN CARLOS WELCOMES FARMERS’ MARKET The San Carlos Farmers’ Market will celebrate its grand opening May 31 on Pershing Field at the corner of Navajo and Boulder Lake. To make the farmers’ market a reality, the Pershing Middle School Foundation Board, a volunteer parent run group, has been working with Community Crops, a San Carlos neighborhood family-run business, and SDUSD. The grand opening will be a big party with music, balloon art and face painting, and community representatives have been invited to the 4 p.m. ribbon cutting ceremony. There will be more than 50 booths offering everything from local organic produce to handmade crafts as well as great eats. The market will also have a booth and performance area for neighborhood schools within the Patrick Henry Cluster. The Farmers’ Market is scheduled to be held every Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m.
FLAUTIST GARNERS LITERARY AWARDS
PATRICK HENRY STUDENT EARNS DISTINGUISHED HONORS
By Sue Hotz
By Michael Stetz
Patrick Henry High School tenthgrader Sara Kornfeld Simpson, a multitalented writer, scientist and musician, was named a grand prize winner tenth grade level in the 15th Annual city-wide Student Writing for Literacy-Library Essay Contest May 3 at the Balboa Park Club. The contest is sponsored by the Friends of the San Diego Public Library, Sara Kornfeld Simpson San Diego Public Library, San Diego Unified School District Library Media Teachers, KPBS and Lloyd Pest Control. In her essay, Simpson wrote, “The power of books to liberate the mind, hold back the darkness, and bring hope and enlightenment to readers is the timeless message of The Book Thief,” the book she would choose if only one book in the world could be saved. Simpson was also one of the Essay Contest’s city-wide prize winners as an eighth grader. In addition to her literary skills, she is also this year’s winner of the San Diego Science Fair’s top award, and will represent San Diego at the California State Science Fair and the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in May. She won an Award for Excellence in Science at last year’s ISEF. Also a serious musician, Simpson is principal flute in the SDYS Sinfonia Orchestra and principal oboe in the SDYS Symphony Orchestra. She has given solo performances and won music awards at many local venues. In June, Simpson will perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., in the National Honor Concert Band—one of 10 flautists chosen in the nation. We are fortunate to have her residing in our community, and join her family and teachers in the pride they have in her many accomplishments. We congratulate her on her latest achievements.
Ballet dancer Melanie Poolos is used to being on stage. But usually her only requirement is to dance, not talk, so having to do an interview for the Distinguished Young Woman’s contest was a bit concerning. “Talking in front of people, that’s a new experience for me,” said the Patrick Henry High School 11th grader. Looks like Poolos may need to get Melanie Poolos accustomed to making public speeches. The Del Cerro 17-year-old wound up winning the April 1 competition at the University of San Diego and will represent San Diego in the upcoming statewide competition this summer in Bakersfield. If she wins the state competition, there’s a shot at the national title. “She has always been a winner,” said school counselor Louis Richard. “Melanie is an academic high achiever, getting outstanding marks in our most rigorous college level class and honors classes. … In addition, she is a phenomenal athlete dedicated to dance, with an attitude of humility and an endearing smile.” Poolos isn’t letting her win go to her head. She was surprised she won, given she had never even heard of the contest before entering and considered her venture more of a learning experience than anything else. Participants are judged on talent, scholastics, self-expression, fitness, and how they perform in an interview. In all, 25 young women took part. Poolos rocked the talent portion, winning best overall. She, of course, danced. Her only concerns were the interview and selfexpression segments, which she must also have aced, given her top honors. The interview was pretty intense, she said. She was asked questions about controversial issues, such as abortion, gay marriage and the presidential election. See POOLOS page 18
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Letter from the Editor
Last month Gov. Jerry Brown announced that California is facing a $15.7 billion budget deficit. Unsurprisingly among the most threatened departments is education. The San Diego Unified School District, grappling with its own budgetary shortfall, issued 1,600 layoff notices to teachers, counselors and school nurses. Whether you think the answer lies within the governor’s proposed tax hike or schools trustee Scott Barnett’s call for the district to rescind the layoff notices and declare itself insolvent, what’s clear is our children are in desperate need for someone to step up to the plate for them. Increased class sizes, a lack of supplies and frustrated teachers are just a few ugly truths of public education. This particular issue has hit my family hard. My husband, a tenured public school music teacher, has received his second pink slip since he became a teacher in 2000. While some may dismiss music as an extracurricular activity, I think the arts should be part of our core curriculum. By now you’ve probably read at least one article discussing the correlation between music and high performing students. Research has shown that music helps augment the skills necessary for learning math and science. We’re always comparing ourselves to China and its academic all-stars. Well, guess what the Chinese have built into their curriculum? Music. Math, English and science aren’t always everyone’s immediate favorites. We need to figure out a way to engage our students enough to make them want to stay in school, to get good enough grades to go on to college. Ensuring them a well-rounded education is a step in the right direction. Peer pressure is usually portrayed as a negative, but good peer pressure exists as well. When I was in high school, my friends and fellow band geeks gave me a hard time when I slacked off. Thanks to them, and my music scholarship, I was able to become the first college graduate in my family. And many of the students with whom I was in youth symphony are now doctors, architects, teachers, attorneys and business professionals. In May I helped my husband chaperone his Knox Middle School orchestra and band students at the Lincoln Cluster Concert in southeast San Diego. I was surprised at how many of them didn’t know the proper etiquette for a symphonic concert. I was even more surprised to have to be the adult scolding them for talking in the middle of the other school groups’ performances. “A lot of these kids have never been to these kinds of concerts,” my husband explained after I complained. Unfortunately, if music programs are cut from school electives, many of these students will never get to attend those kinds of concerts, which is a sad commentary on today’s society. We like to pride ourselves on being America, the land of opportunity, but the reality is opportunity seems to have become only available for those who can afford it.
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NATHAN FLETCHER FOR MAYOR
San Diego has a real choice in the June 5 primary election for mayor. We believe that choice is clear – Nathan Fletcher is the best choice to lead San Diego into the future. In the race for mayor, San Diegans have been exposed to a barrage of television commercials and direct mail hit pieces. On one side is an extreme right candidate who has excelled at playing political games and regurgitating old battles; on the extreme left is a career politician with few ideas and locked in with labor unions. In the center is Nathan Fletcher, someone we believe is a tested, trusted and independent voice who will work with all San Diegans to solve problems and move our city forward. As an example, mayoral candidate Carl DeMaio recently published a laundry list of what he called “Over $130 million in Wasteful Spending at City Hall.” Wait a minute. Doesn’t DeMaio work at City Hall? Hasn’t he been at City Hall for almost four years to solve these problems? Carl also talks about “One Man” as though by electing him mayor, this “One Man” can solve all of San Diego’s problems. The truth is it takes a lot more than “One Man” to run a City. It takes leadership and collaboration. Here’s some reality. As a current member of the City’s legislative body (City Council), DeMaio needs only four (4) of his colleagues to join him in rooting out the wasteful city spending he points out took place during his tenure on the City Council. All he needs to do is work with four colleagues and get them to support him in rooting out waste. The question is this: Why didn’t he address these problems as a councilmember? Fact is, if DeMaio were elected mayor, he would no longer have a vote on the Council – he would now need five (5) votes from the Council to push through his agenda. If he couldn’t get four votes while a member of the Council, what makes him think he can get five votes as mayor? The reality is this: DeMaio has had ample opportunity to fix the problems he is a part of at City Hall – and the truth is he has failed. Democratic candidate Bob Filner touts his many years in politics as the reason he should be San Diego’s next mayor. In fact, Filner talks about working on San Diego’s problems for 40-plus years. Our question is why can’t Filner point to anything he has been able to fix in 40-plus years? The truth is that Filner is a career politician who is beholden to special interests. San Diego deserves better. We need a mayor who can work with all sides and then make the tough decisions to lead our city forward. We believe that person is Nathan Fletcher and we urge your support and vote Fletcher for mayor of San Diego.
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DEL CERRO ACTION COUNCIL By Jay Wilson, DCAC President As a member of the SpringFest Committee, I want to thank everyone who attended the 14th Annual SpringFest May 11 and 12, and a special thank you to our own Windmill Farms for their continued sponsorship of this event. We hope you all had a great time. Our next scheduled community event is the Summer Pops Concert set for July 22 at the Allied Gardens Community Park. The concert begins at dusk. Although it is a free concert, the cost to produce this event is about $8,000, and this year it will be totally funded by private donations. Your contribution to ensure this event continues will be greatly appreciated. To make a tax deductible contribution, go to the Navajo Events website at navajoevents.com, and click on Pops Concert. Scroll down below the blue SpringFest logo to the “donate” button. SpringFest Inc. is our fiscal agent, and is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Just as a reminder, there will be no Lake Murray July 4th MusicFest and Fireworks this year. Marco Gonzalez, who has filed all the lawsuits to stop a number of the fireworks displays in the City of San Diego, recently addressed the City Council and stated that even if he loses the lawsuits currently pending, he has another lawsuit ready to be filed. Ed Zwibel, our Police Community Relations Officer, still has good news. Crimes in our community continue to be at a minimum for Del Cerro. If everyone continues to do his or her part as individuals, and as members of our respective Neighborhood Watches, Del Cerro will remain a safe place to live. If you do not have a viable Neighborhood Watch in your neighborhood, contact Officer Zwibel directly at zwibele@pd.sandiego.gov. Officer Zwibel will meet with you and your neighbors to help you establish a working Neighborhood Watch program. You can keep track of, and be alerted to, crime statistics in our area by going to crimemapping.com website and signing up. Let the system know the types of crimes and the area in which you are interested. The system will notify you automatically. The Del Cerro Action Council (DCAC) website continues to keep you updated. Visit delcerroactioncouncil.org to keep up with our community. You may also sign up to receive all the updates posted on the site and you may also submit questions/concerns. We definitely want to hear from you. The Navajo Community Planners, Inc. (NCPI) meets on the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El. Learn about what land issues are being reviewed throughout the Navajo Community – everything from a proposed senior citizen residential complex at Zion Avenue and Glenroy Street in Allied Gardens, a large mixed-use complex in Grantville to a proposed plan for the vacant lot next to the San Carlos Fire Station at Cowles Mtn. Boulevard and Navajo Road. You may also sign up to receive updates posted on the NCPI website. Go to navajoplanners.org.
SAN CARLOS AREA COUNCIL By John F. Pilch, SCAC President The San Carlos Area Council (SCAC) has not scheduled a meeting in June, in accord with our new schedule. In addition, we will not meet in July, since the Fourth of July holiday falls on our usual meeting date. We are considering a meeting for Aug. 1 to get an update on the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) projects in Mission Trails Regional Park and San Carlos, which are scheduled to begin in August. More information will be available in the next edition of the Mission Times Courier. In the interim, you can review the proposed project on power point slides at the San Diego County Water Authority website at www.sdcwa.org/ mission-trails-lake-murray-pipeline-relining. Many thanks to Craig Balben, SDCWA public affairs representative and his cohorts, Brent Fountain and Karen Henry, for the information about this project. Fountain is the engineer for the Pipeline 4 Relining and Karen is the Project Manager for the Lake Murray Control Valve. Installation of this valve will allow the SDCWA to remove the unsightly vent behind Keils. The relining of Pipeline 4 will necessitate Jackson Drive being torn up again, with a 60-footby-20-foot portal in front of Keils. Traffic will be re-routed to the bank side of Jackson, with one lane in each direction. The proposed Control Valve installation is on the east side of Lake Murray and means Baltimore Drive will be partially closed during the 18-plus months of construction. Jack Campagna, the owner of the vacant lot on Navajo Road and Cowles Mtn. Boulevard, did not respond to our attempts to contact him to speak at our meeting about his plans for the property. He has not yet given his presentation about possible uses for the property at the Navajo Community Planners, Inc. (NCPI) meeting. We’ll continue our attempts to schedule him for our next meeting. With respect to the Quail Brush Generation Project, the hearing before the City’s Planning commission has been continued for 60 days to allow the applicant to review and modify the design. This was in response to the many complaints about air quality, noise and aesthetics. Stay tuned for more information on this hot topic. More information is available at www.energy.ca.gov/ quailbrush. You can also call (800) 822-6228. NCPI held its monthly meeting May 21, with the Shawnee/RiverBend Project on Mission Gorge Road across from Old Cliffs Road scheduled for a vote to recommend approval or not. More information about the vote will be available on the NCPI website: navajoplanners.org. We were unable to bring all the candidates together for a District 7 forum in the Navajo area. That said, please remember to vote on June 5. This is an extremely important primary, which involves the selection of a new City Council representative for the new District 7 replacing Marti Emerald. It also involves the selection of candidates for the next mayor of our city and other
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ALLIED GARDENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL By Marilyn Reed, AGCC President SpringFest was held May 11 and 12 and Allied Gardens Community Council was proud to have a booth at this year’s celebration. SpringFest promotes school programs, various non-profit groups and businesses in our area. It also provided an opportunity for AGCC Board members to discuss issues regarding our area with other residents. The community certainly demonstrated their enthusiasm for this event, as it was very well attended both days. The SpringFest Committee (which is a separate group from AGCC) and their president, Sherry Kelly, worked long hours leading up to and during the event. Their efforts provided carnival rides, food booths and entertainment for the enjoyment of the community. On Friday evening, musical entertainment was enjoyed by our local students and many of the adults chose to listen to the music from the Beer Garden. On Saturday morning, SpringFest began with a parade down Greenbrier Avenue sponsored by the Grantville-Allied Gardens Kiwanis. This year’s grand marshall was John Peterson, a longtime resident of the community. John has given generously of his time over the years as a member of not only the Kiwanis, but also the Allied Gardens Community Council. It was wonderful to see someone who has worked so hard for this community over many years, honored for his dedication. This year also saw the return of the History Booth, as numerous donations and funds made that possible. Edie Odierno, her family members and friends worked to present a nostalgic view of the Allied Gardens and Grantville areas going back to the 1950s, when Allied Gardens was a new housing development and Grantville was mostly open space and a dairy farm. Hopefully next year, funds will once again be available to allow the presentation of this great display of our local history. The next AGCC Town Hall Meeting will be May 29 and the last opportunity to hear candidates running for office before the June Primary. AGCC will present Congressman Bob Filner and San Diego Councilmember Carl DeMaio as speakers. Both are running for mayor and each will have an opportunity to explain his vision for San Diego’s future. The location is the Ascension Lutheran Church, 5106 Zion Ave. and the program will begin at 7 p.m. This is an extremely important election year. Come out and listen to those who will directly impact our community.
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Race, from page 1 “It’s a strong possibility that a Republican could be the odd man out,” said local political analyst John Dadian. Another wild card? Because the 79th District is newly drawn, some voters may go to the voting booth expecting to cast their ballots for past representatives who are no longer within their voting area, he said. “A lot of people will be confused,” he said. All the candidates say they are revving up their engines as the race enters its final weeks. Many believe it’s going to be a nail-biter, given the changes and the crowded field. “We’ve got a good race going,” said Democratic candidate Rudy Ramirez, a two-time Chula Vista City Councilman and local businessman. “Yes, it is tough to call,” said candidate Sid Voorakkara, a non-profit director and community leader, and also a Democrat. The size and diversity of the 79th District makes campaigning a challenge, said several candidates. The district includes Le Mesa and Lemon Grove, Bonita and parts of National City, Chula Vista, San Diego and Spring Valley. Walking it likely means blisters aplenty. But everyone said they are up for the challenge and are campaigning aggressively, even in neighborhoods that are strange to them. A number of the candidates have strong roots and substantial name recognition in particular communities within the district, but may be virtually unknown in other neighborhoods. “Everybody has a level of influence somewhere,” said Shirley Weber, a Democrat and former San Diego school board member. “But I still go everywhere. I don’t assume anything.” The diversity is also a challenge, but a good one, Weber said. People come from all sorts of different economic and educational backgrounds. “It makes it exciting and challenging,” said Weber. Voorakkara finds the diversity of the district enthralling as well: “You become exposed to all of these different cultures.” But he said he finds common themes of concern wherever he goes. “Potholes and jobs,” Voorakkara said. While this race has attracted a number of experienced candidates, one Democrat, Pat Washington, takes issue with that as being a positive for the district. “That we have this embarrassment of riches is a misconception,” she said. That’s because she believes many of her opponents have been in the game and are beholden to special interests and other outside influences. A longtime community activist and educator, she’s never run for political office. “I’m a true outsider,” she said. She said, given the Democratic edge in the district, two Democrats will inevitable win the June primary. But money, for her, is a problem. The latest campaign figures show her just having $4,716 on hand. Voorakkara had the most, with $113,000. Ramirez trailed with $72,000 and Weber had $68,000. The next financial filings come May 22, so the figures will certainly change. Weber thinks two Democrats winning is anything but a lock. The district is 43 percent Democrat and 29 percent Republican with the remaining either undeclared or aligned with another party. So two Democrat candidates could have problems mustering enough votes to defeat a strong Republican candidate. Washington has done the math – and she knows what she’s talking about. “I used to be a mathematician,” she joked. Mary England, one of the two Republican candidates, believes Weber has a point, but only if people vote by party lines. Since this is an open race, “voters will have an opportunity they haven’t had before,” she said. They can vote for whomever they please, said England, who is president and CEO of the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce and a Lemon Grove city councilmember. The campaign has been exciting because it’s refreshingly new, she said. “It’s not the same old, same old,” she said, noting that it’s a new district, it’s an open primary and there’s no incumbent. “I call it the perfect storm,” she said. Matt Mendoza is the other Republican in the race. He could make it tough on England, who has local and state Republican Party support by siphoning Republican votes. However that shakes out could also help create a two-Democratic candidate November race. Mendoza has run in two previous Assembly races, losing both times in the Republican primaries. He got 13.6 percent of the vote in 2000 in the 77th District race and 29 percent of the vote in 2002 in the 78th District contest. A manager in the aerospace industry, he also calls himself and “outsider,” and is banking on independents soured by the current two parties to bolster his showing. Even if a Republican manages to make it to November, chances are the magic ends there, political experts says. Allan Hoffenblum, the publisher of the California Target Book, which analyzes state races, figures, ultimately, the 79th is a safe seat for the Democrats. For a Republican to win, it would be “a major upset,” he said.
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He woke his son 17-year-old son and the two hustled over. “The garage was pretty much fully engulfed,” Todd said. “I was surprised no one was there yet, given the flames.” They arrived at the same time as San Diego Police officer Diana Hodges. But that was the extent of the calvary at this point. Someone came rushing out of the house, saying there was a disabled person inside and she needed help to get out. So Todd and Gary took action and charged in alongside Hodges. “It just seemed like the normal thing to do,” Gary said. “Someone needed help.” “I’m extremely proud of him,” said Todd of his son. “There was no hesitation.” Not everyone reacts the same way. According to Todd, a firefighter who came to the scene later and debriefed them after the chaos said you’d be surprised: Most people just watch. Todd found that to be surprising. “I thought that any other person would do the same thing,” he said. It was unquestionably a hectic few moments. Gary, dressed in shorts and a sweatshirt, earlier had to run back to his house to get shoes. Because Todd, 47, had fallen asleep while working on his laptop he was fully dressed. The fire moved from the garage and into the house. Dining room and kitchen windows had blown out. In fact, it was through a kitchen window that the Camerons and Hodges entered the house. Luckily, Hodges had a flashlight because the power was already out. They eventually made it into the bedroom of the woman who was paralyzed from the neck down. There was only one way to get her out of the house: They had to carry her. But the victim was heavy and the clock was definitely ticking. Worse, by that time, they didn’t know the fire’s location. Was it upstairs in the attic? Was it closing in? Smoke drifted into the hot room. A family member and the would-be rescuers tried to move the woman, whose size complicated the effort. “All of us were struggling,” Todd said. The woman couldn’t move, of course, given her condition. Lifting a solid weight isn’t as difficult as this. A human body isn’t a solid weight. As Todd put it, “a person flops and bends.” Struggling, the four of them finally got her from the bed and to the floor. They managed to then get her on a dresser near the window. They nudged her through the window through to the outside of the house. “It was surprising how difficult it was to move a person,” Gary said. They’re not certain how long it took to rescue the woman – maybe five, 10 minutes. When they got her outside, they found a folding table, which they used to hoist her to safety. By then fire crews arrived and began putting out the flames. Both Todd and Gary are active in scouting as members of the San Carlos Boy Scout Troop 959. Gary, a senior at Mt. Carmel High School, is working to become an Eagle Scout. The scouting involvement helped, Todd noted. “It teaches you how to help others,” he said. “It instills a sense of good morals.” Indeed, here’s Gary’s take on his role: “I’m no hero. I was simply doing what I’m supposed to do.” Both had problems getting any rest that night as adrenaline rushed through their systems. “I got up and watched TV,” Gary recalled. Unfortunately, there is yet to be a happy ending to this hero story. The victim of the fire, Lily Bandak, is a photographer who specialized in capturing important figures in the Middle East and the United States. She’s now homeless and lost much of her work as well the customized van she used to get around. According to a Channel 10 report, “She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1984 and her lifelong passion came to standstill. In 1992, through the assistance of a federal program, Bandak, designed a special camera mount for her wheelchair that made it possible to photograph again.” Bandak was also quoted as saying, when it came to being saved from the fire, “I have some great neighbors.” Yes, she does. A fund has been established to help Bandak: San Diego Community College District ECC Fiduciary Fund Send checks, made payable to: Diana and Lily Bandak 4343 Oceanview Blvd. San Diego, CA 92113 License #906624
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ST. THERESE ACADEMY NEWS Kudos to Rosanne Arellanez, her husband Donny and the many volunteers who helped make this year’s Teacher Appreciation Dinner so amazing! Themed “The St. Therese Academy Awards,” faculty and staff were “stars” and were quite literally given the “red carpet treatment.” Teachers influence us, shape lives, and bring out our potential: We are grateful to the teachers at our school and out there everywhere who make it their daily mission to do just that! Academy students, parents and faculty showed their school spirit with their participation in the 10th annual Kiwanis SpringFest Parade May 12. A group of about 25 students and parents showed up to walk the parade route on a beautiful Saturday morning. They carried balloons and tossed out candy to enthusiastic spectators whole lined the streets. It was a great time and a fun experience for everyone. The end of the school year is quickly approaching and if you’re still searching for that camp or fun activity to break up the summer monotony, St. Therese Academy has a few programs blending both fun and academics worth checking out: Summer Camp (July 2-27) Sign up for one week or all four! Call Tasha Salaz at (619) 583-6270 or email Tsalaz@sta-sd.org for more information. Please check the website for registration forms and pricing at www.sta-sd.org. Summer School for Pre-School (June 18-Aug. 10) Sign up for one week or all eight! Call Barbara Paddock at (619) 583-1493 or email Bpaddock@ sta-sd.org for more information. Please check the website for registration forms and pricing at www.sta-sd.org. 2012 Vacation Bible School: Basic Training (June 25-29) Call Cathy Williams at (619) 286-9857 or email claimcathy@hotmail.com for more information. Adult and teen volunteer opportunity information can be found on the parish website, www.stthereseparish.org/MonthEvents.htm.
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Megan Cheever was honored last month as Phoebe Hearst Elementary’s Student of the Month by the Grantville-Allied Gardens Kiwanis. (From left to right, Doug Grosmark, David Cheever, Megan Cheever, Elaina Cheever, Mrs. Kirkness, Hearst Elementary principal Jamie Jorgensen.)
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Congratulations to the Patrick Henry Bel Canto Ensemble on its performance at Carnegie Hall with the National Youth Honor Choir on March 18. “We are very proud to have been able to represent our San Diego community in New York City,” said director Carol Rubin Fleming. The 32 members of the advanced choir performed six selections under the direction of Dr. Lynne Gackle, including the full Mozart “Te Deum” with string quartet. The group practiced its music with Fleming, and then went to New York, where the students joined other choirs from around North America to put on the finishing artistic touches. During their four days in New York, students were also able to experience “How to Succeed in Business” and “Newsies” on Broadway, a trip to Ellis Island, the Metropolitan Art Museum, and a guided tour of the 9/11 Memorial. This is the third time this group has been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall, after submitting a CD with three songs for evaluation.
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Pizazz!, from page 1 “The first time the alarm went off and we got a call,” said Losek, whose salon has been open since December 2003. “They pulled the lock out, but the alarm went off and they left.” On June 10, Pizazz! was hit again. That time the burglars actually entered the salon and stole thousands of dollars of Dermologica and hair products. Dermologica, a high-end skin care line, features products that retail anywhere from $30 to $100. “I had never seen so much broken glass,” said Losek, who wasn’t happy with law enforcement’s response to the first burglary. “There’s such a shortage of police,” said Losek, who sat in her car for a while before the police showed up. She was then told that a shift change made it hard for them to do any significant work on the case. When the officers on the second shift arrived, they told her there was nothing they could do. “They were nice, but they didn’t do anything.” Dissatisfied with the lack of progress, Losek called City Hall and the police station. She finally emailed City Councilmember Marti Emerald’s office. “I felt like I was given this paperwork to keep me busy, like when your mom takes you to Denny’s,” she said. San Diego Police Department community relations officer Edward Zwibel eventually went to the salon to speak to Losek and advised her to push on. She continued to call the police until she discovered they had organized a task force for the salon robberies. Losek also became obsessed with trying to put together the pieces of the puzzle. “I’d hear of a salon, or a lead, and I would call,” she said. “I was lucky - the San Diego Police at least responded. Some salons never got a call back from their police departments. From what I understand, they’re just so understaffed.” Then, on Oct. 5, the thieves returned to Losek’s salon. This time, thanks to cameras she had installed all over the salon, Losek had video of the theft. The video shows a black Camaro pulling up outside the salon seconds before a man kneels down, breaking into the glass front door and loading a trash can full of Dermologica products. The theft occurred in less than two minutes. Losek admits to watching the video over and over again. “I can’t even begin to tell you what it was like,” she said. “It was kind of cathartic, too, because it made me understand why and how.” She got the call in late October that the police had made an arrest. One of the suspects had been recognized in her video. The burglars actually had an office set up in their North Park apartment, said Losek. “They were very organized. They had two monitors and a board with all of the orders to be filled. The police were so amazed at how sophisticated it was. … They even had a bath set up so they could wash all the prices off.” In addition to the stolen products the police found methamphetamine in the apartment. Upham pled guilty to four counts of receiving stolen property and single counts each of burglary, possession of methamphetamine and conspiracy to possess stolen property. McNulty pled guilty to four counts each of burglary and forgery, and to receiving stolen property and conspiracy to possess stolen property. Correo pled guilty to one count of receiving stolen property. Upham and McNulty were expected to be sentenced in May to seven years in county jail while Correo has been sentenced to 210 days in county jail. Losek believes Correo was likely the brains of the operation because whoever planned the thefts had knowledge of beauty products. “It was really specific,” Losek said. For example, in addition to the Dermologica and hair products taken from the various salons, the thieves also stole O.P.I products, which sell for $7-$10, from Nail Time & Spa on Lake Murray. “They knew what they were doing. That’s what made me think she was involved,” she said. The first burglary cost Losek at least $12,000. The second theft cost $3,000, including product loss and the cost of repairing doors and boosting security. Losek and her associates have also changed the way they do business. Shelves aren’t stocked as deep, everything is locked up every night and product boxes on display are full of rocks. “It’s a real pain in the neck but we have to do it,” said Losek. “I know from the other salons they have to do it, too.” The burglaries affected Losek more than just financially – she said she has lost her sense of security, a loss she was able to express to Correo after Correo’s sentencing hearing. “I said to her, ‘Have you any idea what you’ve done to us?’ I told her how she took away our safety, our security. I asked her if she had any idea what it’s like to wake up to be told that your alarm went off? She said no,” said Losek. Losek also told Correo that it had taken her between 40 to 60 hours to fill out the paperwork on the case. “That’s 40 to 60 hours of my life I will never get back,” said Losek. “I have 17 people who work here. She’s taken away their safety and security. We also service the elderly and they don’t feel the security.” “It was just really scary... You just feel totally violated and all your safety is just taken away,” said aesthetician Sommer Aliava, who works out of Mira Day Spa, which is part of the Pizazz! salon. “You’re anticipating that they’re going to come back.” “I told [Correo], ‘You’re getting an opportunity. I hope you take advantage of it.’ She’s only 27. She’s obviously very smart - to set up an operation like this. I just shook her hand and walked away, and then got pissed off again, because it was $22 to park. I said, ‘Is it ever going to end? I’m still paying for this thing.’”
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with Treehouse Coffee Co. on El Cajon Boulevard, but said she’s starting to outgrow the space. To pay the bills while the business got up and running, Birchall juggled hours between her former job as an accountant while going to night school and baking. “At one time, I was baking at night from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. and delivering (the cupcakes) the next morning,” Birchall said. She’s been able to get some sleep since Kaitlin Jaime, 25, joined the business. A trained pastry chef, Jaime brings what Birchall calls the “technical element” to the business. “She and I actually have the same palette,” Birchall said. “We taste food the same way. It’s very rare.” She added with a laugh: “It’s a lot more fun to drink with someone than it is to drink alone.”
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“P” IS FOR PUBCAKES Misty Birchall Opens Up About the Magic of Beer and Cupcakes By Annie Lane Misty Birchall has come a long way since she stood in her parents’ kitchen baking banana bread from a Sesame Street recipe. “I don’t even know how old I was—maybe 7 or 8 with my mom,” said Birchall of her earliest cooking memory. “We had a Sesame Street cookbook and “B” was for banana bread. The next was sugar cookies from the “S” book.” Fast forward 20-plus years and Birchall now finds herself using more adult ingredients in her dessert recipes—namely, beer. As the owner of PubCakes, Birchall has expanded on the average cupcake by adding carefully chosen craft beers as a main ingredient—along with anything from apple pie filling to bits of bacon. She said she was inspired by the idea after baking a Guinness chocolate cake for a friend and using the leftover batter to make cupcakes. “I went online to see if anybody else was doing this,” said Birchall, 29, who opened PubCakes a little more than three years ago. “I just started doing research with beer—not just drinking it. I learned how to pair it.” The concept is simple. Because every cupcake is made with a particular craft brew, the dessert is meant to be enjoyed with the same or similar beer. The flavor of each added garnish, frosting or filling is meant to enhance the entire experience. At first, however, the going was tough. Family and friends showed their support with a $1,500 contribution to the business—a fraction of the $50,000 she’s currently trying to raise to open her own storefront. She now shares space
And drink they do. “We pick random beers, drink the beer and talk about what we taste, what we want to accentuate and contrast,” Birchall said. It’s through this kind of deliberate process that the cupcakes on PubCakes rotating and ever-expanding menu are born, including Birchall’s personal favorite—The Hamilton’s Wrecked Ya. A special release cupcake, The Hamilton was made with a Green Flash Brewing Co. Palate Wrecker cake, a jalapeno lime curd filling and topped with a coconut lime frosting and candied jalapenos. “That one was really, really unique,” Birchall said. “It’s not a cupcake we can offer on a regular basis because it’s really labor intensive. The magic behind that cupcake was really enjoying the beer.” Despite her tasty triumphs, Birchall is the first to admit when things don’t go as planned in the invention department. One such Oktoberfest-inspired cupcake didn’t make the grade because, well, it tasted too much like beer. “Beer doesn’t taste good as a cupcake—it wasn’t’ sweet enough,” said Birchall, searching her Facebook page for the name or a picture of the malted mishap. “I don’t know if I have any proof of it because it was so very bad.” Right now, however, it’s a different kind of failure that Birchall is trying to overcome: the disappointment of falling drastically short on a fundraising deadline that would have meant the expansion of PubCakes into its very own storefront. Instead, she’s left writing refunds to those supporters who made pledges. But the six years Birchall spent in the Navy not only provided her with handy management skills, but an ever-present sense of determination. “I try to treat every failure as a learning experience,” she said. “You have to take something positive from your failure.” And PubCakes, she said, is here to stay.
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Wanted: Adorable Pet Pics Do you have the cutest pup? Is your feline the cat’s meow? Are your friends just wild about the photo you’ve posted on Facebook of Fido just after a bath? We want to feature your pet’s mug in our Pets section. Submit your photos to Gen@MissionTimesCourier.com or mail them to Genevieve A. Suzuki, Mission Times Courier, 6549 Mission Gorge Road #199, San Diego, CA 92120.
FASCINATING FELINE FACT FORUM By Sari Reis More than 33 percent of Americans have at least one cat living with them, so I decided to share some interesting facts about cats in this month’s column. Cats have been domesticated for more than 8,000 years and currently, there are more than 86.4 million cats living in U.S. households. The largest domesticated cat is the Maine Coon, weighing in at up to 24 pounds. The oldest cat on record lived to be 37. Anatomically, cats are amazing creatures. Their whiskers are used to judge whether an opening is large enough for them to crawl through. That’s how they manage to get into those very small spaces. Just as we humans have unique fingerprints, felines have a unique nose print and their noses can smell 14 times better than ours. They can see in the dark much better than we can but cannot
see directly below their noses and without sufficient taurine in their diet, they can go blind. Their ears are capable of hearing ultrasonic sounds and their sense of hearing is much more powerful than ours or even our canine friends. Most cats have five toes on their front paws and four on their back, with the exception of polydactyl cats, who have extra toes. Feline paws have scent glands that, along with the ones around their face and tail area, are used to mark their territory. That is why they rub their paws, faces and back sides against people, furniture etc. Athletically, cats excel. When running, they can reach speeds up to 30 miles an hour and they are also able to jump up to five times their own height. Cats love high places and although they can easily climb up trees, they are unable to climb down because their claws point in the opposite direction; hence the calls to the fire department to get cats out of trees. Although cats are known for always landing on their feet, they can only do this if they have sufficient time to turn their bodies in the correct position. Most cats sleep close to 16 hours a day and 30 percent of their waking hours are spent grooming. This fastidiousness results in about 173 grams of cat hair ingested per year. No wonder they get fur balls. Although we seldom hear about it, cats are a lot smarter than they are given credit for. They can be toilet trained, taught to walk on a leash and to do several tricks. Cats are also great communicators. In fact, they developed a “language” to communicate with people, and have over one hundred different vocalizations. The challenge is learning what each meow means. Most importantly, a male and female pair of unaltered cats can produce 420,000 offspring in just seven years, and female cats can have their first litter at just five months of age. Since pet overpopulation results in 4-5 million cats and dogs euthanized each year, please have your kitties spayed and neutered. Sari Reis is a Certified Humane Education Specialist and the owner of Mission Valley Pet Sitting Services. For more information you can contact her at (760) 644-0289 or www.missionvalleypetsitting.com.
BILL REGULATING PET GROOMERS ADVANCES IN STATE SENATE San Diego Sen. Juan Vargas’s measure creating a voluntary certification program for the pet grooming industry was approved by the state Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill, called “Lucy’s Law,” was submitted to prevent injuries and fatalities to pets resulting from visits to the pet groomer. “Professionalizing the pet grooming industry is a necessary step toward ensuring that groomers are properly trained and pets are protected from harm,” said Vargas. “Through this certification program, pet owners can be confident that their pets are in good hands.” Vargas authored Senate Bill 969 after learning about Lucy, a small Yorkshire terrier mix, who sustained multiple injuries during a routine trip to the groomer. Among these injuries were a detached retina, a severed ligament in her leg, and lacerations to five of her eight nipples. There have been thousands of life-threatening injuries to pets over the years due to negligent and undertrained pet groomers who use improper techniques when grooming animals, according to Vargas. Injuries from these negligent acts range from severe lacerations due to incorrect usage of grooming tools, toe injuries, broken bones caused by the animal being dropped, eye injuries, and in the most severe of cases, death. The bill creates the California Pet Grooming Council and allows for voluntary certification of pet groomers and pet bathers and brushers. Senate Bill 969 also establishes the requirements necessary to obtain a certificate as a pet groomer or pet bather and brusher, and set forth the duties and obligations of a certified pet groomer or pet bather and brusher.
DCAC, from page 6 An important election is just days away. Your vote will help decide who our elected officials will be at all levels of government. Please exercise your right to vote. Take the time to review the qualifications of the candidates and make an informed decision in the voting booth in June. There are also a number of propositions on this ballot as well. Take the time to study them. Your vote does count. Enjoy the summer. Hundreds of children in Del Cerro will be everywhere. Drive cautiously and let’s keep everyone safe.
SCAC, from page 6 representatives of our community on the state and federal level. If you would like to receive information about speakers, meeting reminders and agendas and other local news, please send an e-mail message to jfpilch@hotmail.com and request that your name be added to the SCAC Interested Party e-mail list. Rest assured that your privacy will be respected and neither your name nor your e-mail address will be shared with anyone. Messages are sent “Bcc” to prevent you from being spammed. Finally, if you have an issue you wish us to consider or just have a question about the community, please contact me at (619) 462-1408 or by e-mail at jfpilch@hotmail.com. Thank you.
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(from top left clockwise) FBS staff man their booth at the Springfest. They are: Yvonne Rosas, Jeannie Labor, Melissa DeMarco and Cheery Fjellestad. District 7 hopeful Scott Sherman and his wife Norma were om hand to personally greet potential voters. John Pilch cruised the parade in a stylish Corvette while Al Bahr Shriners made do with a bit less horsepower. -photos by Vince Meehan
Murray Playground Project chair. “The San Diego Half Marathon provided that final push to give our community their dream playground.” In an effort to ensure the project is adequately funded, personalized pavers are available for purchase by anyone who would like to be an invaluable part of community history. The pavers will be placed around the new playground. Pavers come in two different sizes. For $100, you can get a 4-inch-by-8-inch paver that holds up to three lines of text. For $250, you can purchase an 8-inch-by-8-inch paver that holds up to six lines of text. The order form is available on the Lake Murray Playground Project website. All orders for pavers at the new playground must be received by June 15. Demolition of the old playground at Lake Murray Community Park is set for late-June. The next date to mark on your calendar: July 14. That’s when the Lake Murray Playground Project will need the whole community to come out and lend a hand in erecting play equipment. Construction crews will be on hand to guide volunteers through the process of sorting and placing pieces, and setting them into the ground. The day promises to be a mix of fun and hard work, culminating in a celebration for a neighborhood that has worked tirelessly to make the playground a reality. Stay tuned to the Lake Murray Playground Project website, Facebook and Twitter pages to see when and how you can be a part of this great milestone. You can sign up to volunteer for the community-build event by sending an email with your contact information to info@lakemurrayplaygroundproject.org. To obtain a paver form or to learn more about the community build, please log on to www.lakemurraypark.org.
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WORTHY OF OUR SUPPORT Balboa Park is one of the San Diego region’s most treasured assets. It is the nation’s largest urban cultural park, enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year. Those of us who are lucky to live in this great region get to experience the museums, performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the San Diego Zoo year-round, but Balboa Park is also one of our most popular tourist attractions. In preparation for the Centennial Celebration in 2015, the City of San Diego is considering a plan to restore the heart of Balboa Park, the Plaza de Panama, to a pedestrian plaza free from vehicles. Championed by San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders and local philanthropist and Qualcomm Founder Irwin Jacobs, this plan will remove all vehicles from the Plaza de Panama. West El Prado and the Plaza de California by diverting cars traveling across the Cabrillo Bridge onto a new Centennial Bridge which wraps around to a new parking structure behind the Spreckels Organ Pavilion. The parking structure and improvements would provide a net increase of 267 new parking spaces near the cultural center of Balboa Park. The top of the parking structure will be fully landscaped as a park, providing more usable public gathering space. When visionary leaders set the land aside in 1868, San Diego was a small town with fewer than 3,000 residents. Nearly 50 years later in 1915, Balboa Park was on the world stage for an international exposition to coincide with the opening of the Panama Canal. The citizens of San Diego hosted an international crowd at the Panama-California Exposition when thousands of people walked under the archway, through the Plaza de California down El Prado and into the stunningly beautiful Plaza de Panama at Balboa Park. San Diego’s population in 1915 was about 40,000 which meant the entire community was involved with the Panama-California Exposition making it a great source of civic pride. After the Expo, the community came together to ensure the temporary buildings constructed for the event were retained and used for civic purposes. Fast forward 20 years when San Diego again hosted the world
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EXPLORE MISSION TRAILS
Poolos, from page 4
Summer began early for Mission Trails with a very successful Explore Mission Trails Day (EMTD) May 19. It was our 10th annual EMTD, and nearly 4,000 people enjoyed all the interactive activities on display at the Visitor Center and the Equestrian Staging Area. This year’s theme was “Connecting Children with Nature.” It included everything from free pony rides, Miss Frizzle and The Magic Schoolbus, guided nature walks, crafts for children, sunspot viewing, and live animals. I want to thank all our sponsors: Title sponsors were City of San Diego Special Promotional Programs, County of San Diego, Supervisor Pam SlaterPrice, and Republic Services. Community sponsors were Olive Garden Italian Restaurants, SDG&E – A Sempra Energy Utility, Superior Ready Mix, Quail Brush Genco, LLC, and Pony Ride Sponsor, Kaiser Permanente. Neighborhood sponsors were Five Star Tours & Charter Co. and Mission Times Courier. A special thank you to the Santee and Lake Murray Kiwanis Clubs for cooking all those great hamburgers and hotdogs. Free Art, Music and Theater Vote for your favorite photo as part of our 20th Annual Mission Tails Amateur Photography Contest on display in the MTRP Visitor Center Gallery through June 15. There are 126 outstanding photographs for your viewing pleasure. The winners will be announced at the reception that begins at 2:30 p.m. May 27. From June 16 through July 6, enjoy the art of husband and wife, Lee and Debbie Atkinson. Debbie works in oil and water color and Lee is a photographer. Their art exhibition will be on display in the MTRP Visitor Center Gallery. On June 17 enjoy a free concert presented by the San Diego Native American Flute Circle. This concert will be performed in the Visitor Center Outdoor Amphitheater at 3 p.m. Each month this group of local musicians meets at Mission Trails, and in June they perform a full-fledged concert. For more information about this group go to their website at www.sandiegoflutecircle.com.
Nevertheless, there was some levity. For instance, she was asked what part of a hamburger she would want to be. Her answer: “The bottom bun, because it’s the most supportive.” That’s some pretty quick – and charming – thinking. In all, five young women were named winners. They represent other parts of San Diego, such as Oceanside and Rancho Bernardo. Five young women from Patrick Henry, including Poolos, participated in the competition, which was not a one-day affair. Indeed, for six Saturdays preceding the event, four-hour rehearsals were held. It was quite the commitment for Poolos, who had to skip dancing lessons on those days. The competition between her fellow Patrick Henry students was friendly, she said. “It was lighthearted,” she said. “They were very supportive.” Poolos’s mother, Karen, encouraged her daughter to enter, believing it would open her up to new experiences and give her the chance to meet other motivated young women. “I’m very proud of her,” she said. Like her daughter, she had never heard of the contest, which actually dates back 54 years. Started in Mobile, Ala., it’s the largest and oldest national scholarship contest for young women, according to its website. At one time, it was called the “American Junior Miss” contest, but the name was changed in 2010 so it wouldn’t be confused with pageants. More than 700,000 young women have taken part in the program since its inception. The college money is a big motivator for Poolos. She won $750 in the most recent contest. At the state level, $45,000 in scholarship money will be available. Last year’s winner received $15,000. Poolos has yet to decide on a college she wants to attend. She plans to major in engineering and minor in dance. While her parents have been saving for her college, any windfall from the contest “would definitely help,” she said.
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Discovery Table June 9 Learn to identify animal tracks you may see while you are hiking at Mission Trails by stopping by the Discovery Table in the lobby of the Visitor Center between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. tracks. Join one of our Volunteer Trail Guides and see if you can match each animal picture with a cast of its correct track! “Nature Adventures” for Children “Arthropods, Insects and Spiders” is the topic for Linda Hawley’s Nature Adventure classes for children 3 and up, June 5 to 7 at the MTRP Visitor Center. This is the last set of classes for the 2011-2012 school year. More information is available at www.mtrp.org. Click on Nature Studies and then on Children’s Classes on the drop-down menu.
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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS Business Opportunities
Will your job alone allow you to live the lifestyle you deserve? Create wealth and happiness in a part-time business. Take control of your life. Will train and help support you to success. Call now 858-598-6370. (12/12) Home Party Consultant INSTANT 15 minute facelift masque All Natural sea minerals, vitamins, collagen, essential oils & herbs $25,000 week possible. overnightskinmagic@gmail.com (6/12)
ROOFER, Lic.#863660, Honest & Reliable, repiar termite damage, install skylights, seamless gutters, custom sheet metal. No job too small, free estimates. Call Tim Walford, Ph. #619-992-7508 (5/13) Pet/Housesitting Services. Est. 1983, Bonded. Pet-tenders offers feeding, walking, plant care, housesitting-and above all...spoiling...in your own home! www.pet-tenders.com 619-298-3033. (04/13)
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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! (4/13)
Lake Murray Laughter Yoga Club. All welcome. Free. Fridays 10-11 a.m. Enter Kiowa Street. Meet right of boat dock. Diane 619-462-7233; 619-972-7234 cell (6/12)
Contractor/Handyman, Most Trades. Licensed, Bonded and Insured. No Job too Small. Call Bill. 619-698-0375, Cell 619-895-7119 (4/13)
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Quality exterior carpentry. Decks, Fences, Patio Covers and Termite Repair. Lic365241. www. aactionbuildersofsandiego.com. Bob 619-275-1493 (4/13)
Senior Living 62+. Studio, 1BR & 2BR. $720-$1235/ month. Pool & Spa. No Pets. Non-Smoking. San Carlos 619-461-4111. (7/12)
For Sale MAKING WINE? If so, you’ll need bottles. I’ve got’em. Green, gold, clear, clean, recorkable. No Labels. 16 cases $96. El Cajon 619-447-4117 (6/12) Workout With Kirk’s - Safe Senior 50+ Program is a BBB Accredited Business. Serving the Navajo Community since 2009. Helping seniors have safe, happy, and fun golden years. Living with independence and dignity. Call 619-851-6980 for more information. (6/12) Fridge/Freezer. Sears make. White. 65” high 33” wide 27” deep. $75. Buyer collects. Phone 619-3031936 (6/12) 2000 Chrysler Town & Country Van $5000. Great Condition, Single Owner, all receipts, new tires, fully serviced, silver, leather interior, heated seats. 139,300 miles. 619-697-1053 (6/12) VINTAGE READERS, Dick and Jane, Tom and Betty, $2.00 to $25.00 depending on condition. Fun to have, fun to give. 619-286-5464 (6/12)
Notices RUMMAGE SALE - Saturday June 2 7am-1 pm St. Therese Church 6016 Camino Rico, SD 92120 (Murray Hall) Sponsored by Knights of Columbus 7792 (6/12) GREAT MUSIC PROGRAM! S.D. Choraleers present their annual concert, titled “MOVIE MEMORIES & MORE” Sat., June 16, 4:30 at Henry H.S. $10 adults & $5 children. 619-501-7298 or at door. (6/12) LOST! - Samsung Touchscreen Camera at Allied Gardens Springfest. If found, please call Bev 619-6971582. (6/12)
Services Jenna’s Barber Shoppe. Styling for men, women & children. Wheelchair friendly. Old time expert haircuts at affordable prices. Colors & perms. 7424 Jackson Dr.#1A (across from Keil’s in Bank of America lot) TuesFri., 8:30-5:30pm; Sat. 8:30-noon. Walk-ins or By appt., 619-644-3669. (1/13)
Flute/Piano Instruction. 32 years experience. Beginner to advanced. Music Education. B.A. Degree. Reasonable rates. Available for teaching in your home or mine. Rick, 619-286-8012. (03/13) 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. (3/13) Bathtubs & Sinks Refinished like new without removal. Thirty years experience – same owner. Lic #560438. Call “Cory Tate” Bathtubs & Sinks Refinishing at 619-464-5141. (2/13) 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. (1/13) Painting int. & ext. 32 years. Ceilings, floors, cabinets. Quality work, reasonable, clean. LC# 620471. Call 619-674-6373. (11/12) Roy L. Schwarz Tree Service. I.S.A. Certified Arborist. Dependable service since 1977. 60-foot aerial truck. WE-6180A. Lic #775662. 619-282-3562. ARoyLTreeSVC.com. (10/12)
vacation visits, overnight care, love, care & attention. www.lindaspuppylove.com 619-857-3674. (08/12)
happy customer is a future client. 619-772-4764. www. trulycleancarpets.com BBB affiliate. (7/12)
10% off – Builders Express – Full Service Building contractor. 29 years experience. Honest, reliable. Room, bath, kitchen remodels, plumbing, electrical, stucco. Free estimates. Lic 490616 www.BuildersExpressUSA. com 619-297-2280. (8/12)
Sing! Sing! Sing! Grow your voice! Take voice lessons with Susan Simmons, New Expressions School of Music, 4434 30th Street. Call 858-349-8490 for appointment. (7/12)
Turn your breezeway, entryway, patio into a costeffective room edition. Easy, quick, will add valuable space to your home. Builders Express Lic 490616 www. BuildersExpressUSA.com 619-297-2280. (8/12)
Landscape maintenance, installations, repairs, sprinklers, shrubs, lighting a specialty, residential & commercial. Business since 1979. Call Darrell 619-4019835 or 619-972-8744. (7/12)
San Carlos Handyman Service: Reliable, affordable, licensed and insured. No job too small. Call Dan @ 619-994-5680. (8/12)
Caregiver – experienced, affordable, passionate and attentive to your loved one (Alzheimer’s exp.) References. (light cleaning, errands, appts.) Margaret, 619-255-1620, ft/pt. (6/12)
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. (8/12)
Business and Residential renovations, remodels, and updates. Free initial estimate. One-year warranty on all work. Fully licensed and insured General Contractor. References available. KNG Construction Services, license #900907. Call Kirk at 619-315-4652. Rolando Village Resident. (6/12)
Handyman/Carpentry: Repair and replacement of plumbing, electrical repair, installation of water heatings, doors, windows, cabinets, flooring, fencing. Pressure washing of driveways, all phases of home repair. And remodel including kitchen and bathroom remodel. No job too small, free estimates. Raised in Allied Gardens, 17 years in construction. Dan Paterson 619-481-9978. (8/12)
Ms. Margie’s School of Oceanography. Will offer 3 sessions: July 2-6, 9-13, 16-20 from 9-3pm. Ages 6-12. $125/wk. Call 619-464-2507 or mbialk@yahoo.com (6/12)
Computer Repair – Set Up – Tune Up. PC HELP for Families, Seniors, Home Offices. Trusted in homes for over 25 years. BBB & CA Lic #81527. Call 619-992-5882. (8/12)
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Wallcovering Contractor-Enhance the beauty and value of your home! Removal, prep and installation. Precise, superior workmanship by Mr. Elisha Blatt, Lic.# 644396. Discounts on wallcoverings available. Free estimates. 619-582-4449 (07/12)
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Gardening Service: Lawns, hedges, weeding, trimming, we do it all! 25 years experience, Allied Gardens resident since 1983. Weekly/bi-weekly service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates. 619-287-6947 (07/12)
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Honor Guard Roofing since 1993. Allied Gardens, family owned, repairs and all types of roofing. Free estimates. Call 619-229-9112. (10/12) German Setter Tile and Marble. Professional marble/ tilesetter with 26 years experience. European craftsmanship. Punctual & dependable. License #872804. Contact Jens Sedemund: 619-415-6789 or jens@germansetter.com. (10/12) Air Conditioning & Heating. Installation/Repair/ Relocation. Free Estimates. CA Lic.#935043. 619-2008802. Greg. (10/12) Just ask Crystal - specializing in odd jobs for seniors, but ALL ages welcome. Organizing home & yard. Grocery shopping, errands/meal preparation. Caretaker assistance & reprieve. Moving? Help before, during, and after. Too many jobs to list, just ask! San Carlos resident with local references. Call Crystal 619-887-1211 (9/12) Linda’s Puppy Love. Bonded, licensed, insured pet & housesitting service offers daily dog walks, cat care,
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Barbara, from page 2 water exchanges that are piped in and out of the lake. The Water Department decided to close water activities on the reservoir but the lake road was still used by the community. There were several meetings with the public in the late 1980s and it was revealed that a fence was going to be built around the lake property. We were told that we would always have access to the lake road for walking, running, biking, and skating. It later became clear that we would not always have access to the lake road when a large chain link fence began to be installed. When we were told that there could be a fee to use the road an uproar ensued. After many months of council meetings the fence and turnstiles were finally removed with the help of Councilmember Judy McCarty. In 1994 local residents formed the Friends of Lake Murray. Our goal was to preserve the well-being of the lake and its outdoor activities. It was also the year that hydrilla was officially eradicated. Then, in 1995 – the 100-year anniversary of the earthen dam – City Lakes Manager Jim Brown proposed a public celebration to commemorate the day. The Friends worked with the water department to organize the event. Lake staff gave tours over the dam, the plant and the wonderful Spanish domed building all day. Dignitaries McCarty, La Mesa Mayor Art Madrid, Congresswoman Susan Davis were among water and city officials who spoke at the occasion. Friends sold Lake Murray hats and T-shirts, and made hundreds, if not thousands, of cookies for snacks. It was estimated that more than 600 people visited the party that day. After Sept. 11, 2001, things got tighter at the filtration plant. There was fear someone might try to do harm to our water supply and the dam. So, instead of the public using the onsite training facility, we were told we could no longer have our meetings there. It was difficult to find available space for our sometimes numerous attendees. Several members of St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church suggested that we see if their room was possible for us to use. The price was, and remains, right and we have been having meetings there ever since. There is much more that could be written about the beginning of Lake Murray and the years since. *Duck hunting stopped in 1961. Our speaker at the June 21 Friends of Lake Murray meeting will be journalist and true-crime writer Caitlin Rother, who resigned from the San Diego Union-Tribune in September 2006 to author books full time. She is working on her eighth book. Her first book, Poisoned Love, was about the story she covered in the Kristin Rossum murder trial. While at the UT Rother wrote high-profile accounts, such as the Heaven’s Gate Cult and the City Council’s possible involvement with Stripper-gate. I asked Rother to bring some of her books to our meeting. Friends of Lake Murray meets at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church on the corner of Park Ridge Boulevard and Wandermere Drive at 5 p.m. For more information about this program call Barbara at (619) 463-9706.
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Patrick Banning, Senior Ranger Matt Sanford, Gwendolyn Zirkle, Councilmember Marti Emerald, Joe Diab, Ali Darvishi, Manuel Oncina, Dorothy Leonard, and Jim Madaffer at the May 12 dedication of the Mission Trails Comfort Station.
COMFORT STATION/ SERVICE BUILDING DEDICATED ON EAST SIDE OF MISSION TRAILS Thousands of hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders who enjoy Mission Trails, will now have much nicer facilities in the eastern region in which to take a restroom break, thanks to City officials and staff and the MTRP Foundation board. On Saturday, May 12, a small crowd gathered to dedicate an attractive, thoughtfully designed Comfort Station/Service Building in the East Fortuna Equestrian Staging Area. The new Comfort Station is the first capital project of three that will eventually be constructed in this area, including an Administrative Building and large covered picnic area. $578,000 in funding for the Comfort Station came from a variety of sources. It was designed by Manuel Oncina Architects, Inc., and constructed by Choctaw Construction. For more information and a map showing the area, go to mtrp.org.
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The third annual Philip Rivers 5K presented by EDCO is set for Saturday, June 16 at NTC Park at Liberty Station in Point Loma and will benefit the Rivers of Hope Foundation. The charity event will offer various post-race activities that all members of the family can enjoy in the 5K’s fun zone. which will feature new games and activities for kids attending the event provided by Kid Ventures. After the 5K, current and former San Diego Chargers players and other local celebrities will appear at an autograph booth presented by Novatel Wireless. Other post-race activities will include a complimentary food court, live music and much more. For registration and additional information, please visit www.PhilipRivers5k.com.
MTRP, from page 18 Mark Your Calendar for July 14 The Mission Trails Foundation is teaming up with the plein air painters of the California Art Club (CAC) for a joint art sale/fundraiser the evening of July 14 at the MTRP Visitor Center. The CAC members are being invited to create a painting at Mission Trails, with the best paintings for sale on the evening of July 14. Proceeds will benefit the MTRP Foundation and the CAC. Meet the artists, enjoy wine, cheese, and chocolate and purchase a painting. Tickets are on sale now: $35 for individuals and $50 per couple. All the information is on our website. Sign up on our homepage to receive our free e-News Updates at www.mtrp.org. You may also “like us” on Facebook.
COLLEGE-ROLANDO FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY The Summer Reading Program is June 15 through Aug. 15. Top two prizes will be Barnes & Noble Nooks. Free performances every Friday at 10 a.m. will include the magic of Amazing Dana and Alakazam, with Mad Science June 29. Online sign-up will be June 15 at www.sandiego.gov/public-library/. The KnitWits Knitting Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. Materials provided. Arts & Crafts for Kids with Cheryl is June 9 and June 23 at noon in the Community Room. Zumba Gold/Low Impact Fitness will be held on the first and third Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the community room. No reservation required. Children’s Yoga will be held at 10:45 a.m. on the first and third Fridays in the community room. Movies for Kids is June 12, 19 and 26 at 4 p.m. Our Friends’ Book Sale room is open every Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. Donations are welcome and can be dropped off at the front counter. Visit www.collegerolandolibrary.org for more information.
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Adventure 16, from page 2 Diego and Los Angeles, 85 employees and annual sales of $13 million, the company’s corporate headquarters is on Alvarado Road in Mission Valley/ Grantville, in an easily recognizable building adjacent to Interstate 8. Sitting down recently with, John Mead, company president and a La Mesa resident, he elaborated on the company’s origins. Adventure 16 began as a goal of some young Explorer Scouts whose leaders were involved in river-running in the early 60s. Together, they set out to make 16mm adventure films for a lecture series. In the process, their passion turned to making backpacks. A garage in La Mesa became a workshop to develop a revolutionary pack design that allowed much of the pack’s weight to be carried comfortably on the hips. By the late 60s, the hobby had become a business. These young entrepreneurs were busy inventing and selling innovative, top-of-the-line products, including the first two-layer dome tent specifically engineered for backpackers’ needs. In 1970, Mic Mead (John’s uncle?), an avid customer and active outdoorsman, bought and incorporated the company. Throughout the 70s, growth and innovation was steady. Mic focused on designing and improving production efficiency. Among other things, he designed the first baffled down parka and pioneered the use of aluminum alloy tent poles for an optimal strength-to-weight combination. After opening retail outlets and distributing products nationwide, Adventure 16 led the industry in introducing the Lifetime Guarantee on all products bearing its name. To differentiate themselves from other sporting goods stores, Adventure 16 has narrowed their focus to backpacking, mountaineering, rock climbing and adventure travel--for all levels of expertise. And they only carry the highest quality products for these pursuits. “When you’re out there six to 10 miles from a trail head, you need equipment you can depend on,” explains Mead. He’s a regular user of the equipment himself, strives to hire people with an interest or experience in these areas and encourages all of his employees to go out there and do these things. Another aspect of the business is a wholesale • • • • •
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The Mission Valley store is the second largest store in the system sales-wise, although their L.A. store is three times larger. Other stores are located in Solana Beach, Oceanside, West Los Angeles and Tarzana. So what about the economic climate the last few years? “We’ve definitely had our challenges and we’ve learned a lot,” answers Mead. “We took some risks in the early part of the decade by expanding and taking on debt. The recession hit us hard, starting in 2005. “At times it’s been really difficult to see the forest for the trees,” he adds. We’re not out of the woods yet… but we’re in a clearing. We can now see the mountaintop!” This said while sitting in an office in Mission Valley that looks like the inside of a cabin in Wyoming. One can tell he lives and breathes this stuff. But that has proven to be an advantage. With the recent challenges, Mead has discovered some unique opportunities for his business. “When the stress of daily life looms large,
people look to daily recreation for strength and solitude. Backpacking had been on the decline, but that’s starting to turn. More and more people are looking for opportunities for outings they can do in a day, like hiking or mountain-biking.” Adventure 16 is perfectly positioned to take advantage of this change. “We sell things to get people off the beaten path.” “People are also looking to support their local businesses. It’s hard for people to get their arms around national or world events. But people want to be a part of something they can believe in, and have a way to relate to other people. They want to take care of their home community. So that works for us, too. This is our headquarters, this is our home. We’re a San Diego original!” One way Adventure 16 creates a sense of community is with special events. Every month they have something going on in their stores telling people how to get out there, where to go and who to go with, whether it’s a free movie night, wine and cheese event or an introduction to a wilderness basics course. Their philanthropy is in keeping with their core philosophy. Mead created the “Donate-A-Pack Foundation,” which provides gear to organizations who take at-risk kids into the wilderness. Most of the equipment is donated by their customers, so it’s also a way of recycling. But the main thing they’re trying to do is to get kids outdoors and engaged in recreational opportunities that will enrich their lives. Mead is a big proponent of scouting, not just because this is how his company began, but because he believes they have the best outdoor programs for youth in the country. “When we help get kids into the mountains, we know they gain an up-close and personal appreciation for nature. We hope that they, in turn, will motivate the next generation to conserve and protect the wilderness.” You know he’s not just thinking about the future of his business, when he hands you his favorite quote by John Muir. Like I said, he really lives and breathes this stuff. “Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” -John Muir, 1898.
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MissionTimesCourier.com — June 1, 2012
THE IDEALFrom CONNECTION Don & Melissa Teemsma New Rebates Available to Homeowners for A/C Quality Care Learn how you can Save up to $550 on an A/C Maintenance & up to $1,250 on a New Installation The old adage “a stitch in time saves nine” credited to Benjamin Franklin seems so wise and poignant when one is faced with an expense that could have been avoided. I would guess we’ve all said at one time or another, “I should have done that sooner” or “Wow, I could have saved myself a lot of money if only…” Benjamin Franklin’s truism rings in my ears when I think how many people ignore their home’s heating and A/C mechanical systems. We see systems neglected over and over again. Down the road, this can cost homeowners hundreds of dollars from poor efficiency, repairs needed, and premature replacement of equipment. Most of these expenses can be minimized by routine maintenance.
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Ideal now offers a great new opportunity to get your air conditioning system up to par, while having someone offer a little financial help to do it. The program is called AC Quality Care. AC Quality Care offers incentives for Quality Maintenance and ENERGY STAR Quality Installation services so you can get better performance at a lower price.
Quality Maintenance: Not Your Typical Tune Up
Ideal will thoroughly inspect your A/C system, inventory the equipment and diagnose any service needs. You will receive a detailed report that shows any recommended maintenance or repairs and the rebates available to offset the costs. The program offers a $50 rebate for the assessment and up to $500 in additional rebates for repairs and for a one-year Quality Maintenance service agreement. You must use a qualified contractor, such as Ideal, to receive your rebate(s). Ideal is one of a few SDG&E, KEMA, & AC Quality Care qualified contractors.
ENERGY STAR: Quality Installation
Proper installation is critical to getting the best performance from your Heating and A/C system. Quality Installation contractors follow ACCA Quality Installation Specifications, a recognized industry best practice, to ensure your heating and A/C is working at its full potential. Rebates reduce your initial costs by $750-$1,250 and make it easier to increase your comfort and your energy savings.
Benefits of Quality Maintenance & ENERGY STAR Quality Installation • Receive up to $550 in rebates for Quality Maintenance • Receive up to $1,250 in rebates for Quality Installation • Increased comfort • Improved air quality • Increased energy efficiency • Reduced operating costs • Extended life span • Peace of mind
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Quality Standards: A Reason for Confidence
We stand by our work, and we’re not alone. AC Quality Care is a program administered by KEMA Services, Inc, through a contract awarded by SDG&E. AC Quality Care staff screen and qualify only the best residential contractors in the area. They follow ACCA standards, industry best practices for maintenance and installation, and perform random inspections on completed projects to ensure quality work.
If you have an interest or questions about this new program please call us (619) 583-7963 or visit the “Heating & Air” tab of idealsvc.com
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