Mission Times Courier - March 2010

March 5, 2010

On the Internet at www.MISSIONTIMESCOURIER.com

Volume XVI – Number II

Water Authority Construction in Mission Trails Regional Park Construction of new water facilities in the park proceeding well

Picked 1st section of 92 Inch Inlet Shaft Elbow

Constructing a bulkhead for the 92 Inch Elbow (1/11/2010)

By Craig Balben, San Diego Water Authority The San Diego County Water Authority is currently constructing new water facilities in the northwestern portion of Mission Trails Regional Park.

The new facilities include a tunnel for a new section of pipeline approximately one mile long, a new flow regulatory structure, a new crossing of the San Diego River and demolition of the existing blue vent structures.

The Water Authority's existing Second Aqueduct runs north to south through the western portion of the park. The aqueduct contains separate pipelines for treated and untreated water. An underground tunnel is being constructed and new sections of pipe are currently being installed to replace two smaller untreated water pipeline sections. The new pipeline will be larger and continued on page 11

Inlet Shaft work area (10/7/2009)

River crossing post rain event (12/17/2009)

SpringFest Celebration 2010 kicks off May 7 Community-wide event adds a second night of music, carnival rides and food!

By John Peterson The SpringFest committee, under the leadership of Chairwoman Sherry Kelly, is in full speed ahead mode in its preparations for the 11th annual Allied Gardens SpringFest celebration of the joys of living in our wonderful Navajo Community. For the first time ever the event has been expanded to include another evening

of music, carnival rides, food, fun and frolic. Let the good times roll!!

Yes, once again, on Friday May 7th and Saturday May 8th, we will gather at the Allied Gardens Community Park for a weekend filled with the joys of springtime, sunshine, fresh air, good music, good food and drink, good friends and a good time for everyone. Mark your calendar and save the dates for this not to be missed community celebration.

There will be new exciting carnival rides this year for the thrill seekers, inflatables for the younger set, a rock climbing wall for the daredevils, food and drink for everybody, vendor booths will be displaying and selling almost anything you can imagine. Civic organizations, churches, sports organizations will be The US Air Force Band of the Golden West on hand to spread the word about their activities in our "Mobility" will entertain at SpringFest Friday, May 7. continued on page 12

Spring's a-poppin' at Mission Trails Regional Park

By Pam Crooks Spring is popping out all over Mission Trails Regional Park. Mountains and meadows are green and lush, wildflowers blooming, the San Diego River rushing, waterfalls (seldom seen) are flowing.

With over 6,000 acres and 40 miles of hiking and biking trails available to enjoy in one of America's largest natural urban parks, now is a great time for San Diegans to visit their Park, located only 15 minutes from the heart of the City.

Special programs currently being offered are designed to encourage people to explore the Park as it responds to winter rains and warm spring temperatures. A sampling of these activities include wildlife tracking walks, musical concerts in the outdoor amphitheater, a nature photography contest, night hikes, and a day-long event designed especially for young families. Details may be found at www.mtrp.org. continued on page 10

Girl Scouts, together for 13 years, have made a difference performing community service work with a focus on the homeless A look at the 9 young women soon to graduate and prepare for college.

Girl Scout Troop #3053 has been together since the fall of 1997 when they began as a Daisy Troop. The troop composition has changed somewhat over the years with the addition of some new girls as others moved on. Troop #3053 went from thirteen members in kindergarten to nine currently.

Over the past 13 years, the troop participated in many scouting events and encampments, earned Try-It merit badges and volunteered in the community.

One particular focus of the troop's activities over the years has been volunteering with homeless organizations.

For example, they have assisted at the Interfaith Shelter at Temple continued on page 13

Senior Girl Scouts: back row, from left to right, Cherise Goode, Haley Gross, Nicole Philips; front row, from left to right: Elizabeth Lincoln, Hallie Winters, Carrie Clowney, Aliya Levy, Carly Lindsay. Not pictured above in present day photo: Sierra Ivy. (her photo is below).

Sierra Ivy A photo from their past - bridging from Daisies to Brownies, from left to right: Caroline Clowney, Cherise Goode, Haley Gross, Kristi Haakma, Megan James, Elizabeth Lincoln, Carly Lindsay, Caitlin Matteson, Nicole Philips, Hallie Winters.

Page

2

MissionTimesCourier.com – March 5, 2010

Ask the Cop

By Officer Christina Burhans, San Diego Police Dept.

Re: Oil Dripping Vehicle

Allied Gardens News

By Sherry Kelly, Boardmember, Allied Gardens Community Council

Commemorative Park Bench Honoring Edith Dabbs Q: An age old problem for our area is the one inconsiderate neighbor who continues to park their old, battered, oil dripping vehicle in front of two homes but not his own. Officer Christina Burhans Oil is now in the street in front of their homes where they are working very hard to maintain beautiful residences. This person loves to move his car on Thursdays and leave it in front of other homes all weekend- as a matter of fact this car rarely moves.

Any thought for us?

A: There are a couple of things you can do that may be helpful. I would suggest contacting our Vehicle Abatement Unit regarding the potential 72-hour violations. Section 86.23 (g) of the San Diego Municipal Code, states it is unlawful for any person to store, or cause to be stored, any vehicle on any street.

A vehicle is considered stored when it has been left standing on a street without having been moved more than one-tenth of a mile within a seventy-two consecutive hour period. Complaints can be made over the phone by calling (858) 4957856 or on line at http://www.sandiego.gov/police/forms/72.hr.shtml. I would also suggest reporting the oil-dripping vehicle to the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program at (619) 235-1000 or on line at http:// www.sandiego.gov/stormwater/index.shtml.

Mission Times Courier Readers: I want to use this column as a resource for residents who may have questions, concerns and suggestions. I encourage your letters. Please contact me via email at askthecop@missiontimescourier.com and I will answer your questions and address your concerns. I am looking forward to hearing from residents in Eastern Division as we work toward finding public safety solutions.

Local Non-Profit Hosts 19th Annual CPR Saturday Event - Sat. March 13th The American Red Cross invites all San Diegans for Free Public CPR Training and Certification.

The San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross will be hosting its 19th Annual CPR Saturday event on Saturday, March 13, 2010, where members of the public can get CPR training and certification at no charge.

For the past 18 years, the local Red Cross has offered the San Diego community a free three-hour training course in CPR. Last year's event was a resounding success bringing the number of CPR Certified San Diegans to a whopping 36,000.

CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a combination of chest compressions and rescue breathing used in cardiac arrest emergencies. Cardiac arrest is the condition in which the heart stops functioning. In such an emergency, CPR can help to circulate blood (which contains oxygen) to vital organs while waiting for medical assistance. CPR can double the chance of survival.

According to the American Heart Association, there are over 294,850 emergency-medical-services-treated out-of-hospital cardiac arrests annually in the United States and over 138,000 coronary heart disease deaths that happen within one hour of symptom onset.

This indicates that an individual who can recognize the symptoms of cardiac arrest, who acts fast to administer CPR and calls 9-1-1 for medical assistance, can greatly increase the chance of survival for someone experiencing a cardiac emergency.

At the 19th Annual CPR Saturday event, you will learn how to recognize the symptoms of cardiac arrest, how to administer immediate care and other vital steps to take in a cardiac emergency but most importantly, you will learn how to save a life.

The American Red Cross thanks 2010 CPR Saturday sponsors - Cymer, Emerson Network Power, Soft Rock KyXy 96.5 and ACE Parking, for their support.

Details of the 19th Annual CPR Saturday Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010 Venue: San Diego Concourse - Golden Hall. 202 C Street, San Diego, CA 92101(Between B St. and 3rd Ave.) Sessions Start: 7am., 8am., 9am., 10am., 11am. 12 pm., and 1pm.

For more information, please visit www.sdarc.org. You can also call (858) 309-1369 or email cprsaturday@sdarc.org.

About the American Red Cross, San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter The American Red Cross is not a government agency and relies on the generosity of the American people to provide our programs and services. The San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter is leading the effort to make San Diego and Imperial Counties "America's most prepared communities." With the public's ongoing support we provide life saving preparedness training; disaster relief services; 24-hour emergency services to deployed military personnel and their families; and nutritional counseling through our Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. For more information about or to support the chapter please contact (858) 309-1200 or visit www.sdarc.org.

As you may recall our dear Edith passed away on December 1, 2009.

The San Diego Woman's Club is having a luncheon to support the Allied Gardens Community Council in raising funds to purchase a commemorative Park bench which will be placed in the Allied Gardens Community Park in honor of all the community support Edith gave to our Community.

The luncheon is planned for Friday, March 26, 2010 and will be held at the San Diego Woman's Club located at 2557 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103.

Plan to be there at 11:30 and lunch will be served at noon. Please make checks payable to SDWC in the amount of $25. You can either drop off your payment at Travel Planners at 5152 Waring Road, in Allied Gardens, or, mail your check to the Woman's Club address mentioned above. The deadline to reserve a seat for the luncheon is March 23, 2010, so don't miss out and send your donation right away.

Any extra funds raised will go to the Edith Dabbs Scholarship Fund. If you can't make the luncheon and just want to make a donation that's just fine also.

Edith was a member of the Parliamentary Club, Allied gardens Park & Recreation Department, PTA at Grantville and Lewis Schools, the San Diego Zoo, Eastern Star, and the President of her Church Woman's group. She worked with the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in Allied Gardens.

Edith was also a founding member of the Civic Association which later became the Allied Gardens Community Council. Edith remained with the Council all these years. She also was a member of the San Diego Woman's Club for 53 years serving as president for several terms as well as serving in continued on page 14

GROUT PROBLEM? NO PROBLEM (the stuff between the tiles) • clean and seal grout • tile regrouting & repair • repair loose/hollow tiles

• stain grout/change color • remove & replace caulk

FREE EVALUATION

The Grout Medic (619) 819-0262

March 5, 2010 – MissionTimesCourier.com

By Barbara Cleves Anderson We read that humans are hardwired to surround themselves with other humans; family and friends are part of our pod. Knowing people for a long time but knowing little about them happens and particularly at Lake Murray where we spend lots of time. Other places where people congregate are the same. People that go to Lake Murray for an hour or two at approximately the same time each day are bound to know each other.

They become so familiar and comfortable that we think of them as friends, intimates and people that we consider being our advocates. We say that we are like a family but we really don't know a great deal about each other. We stop for a few minutes to chat, a friendly wave or greeting. Word gets around when others are missing, an illness, a trip, if there is project in the offing or news they hear on their I-Pod. The lake friends' communication line is stronger than a prison grapevine.

Someone always knows what is going on. Just ask anyone. If they don't know the answer, they know someone who does. Today Dana Dugan heard on her IPod that there was an earthquake this morning in Chile. On 9/11 I was told on my run that a plane crashed into the twin towers in New York and by the time I was on my way home the third crash had taken place. This was long before most people were having their coffee.

John and Sean have been running at the lake for years. I met John Lovberg long before I got to meet his wife Sue or their son. They brought their new dog, Dixie to the lake for its inauguration run. I heard that John was a scientist; he is actually a physicist. He was born in Los Alamos, New Mexico. He now lives in Kensington. Lake people know Sean Prendergast too but I wonder how many know he was born in Castlemain, County Kerry Ireland. He goes back to Ireland occasionally to help his dad on the farm. He and his family live in Del Cerro. Sean is a Certified Public Accountant.

John has been running at the lake for about 10 years. Sean started running there in 1986. Each has run 17 marathons including all of the 12 Rock N Roll marathons. The guys sort of run together, I say sort of, because one of them is always in front of the other. I think it has something to do with when the endorphins kick in. By the way, Sean is known as John at the lake. His real name is Sean so that is what I like to call him. Sean is the one with the red curly hair and maybe some freckles. John is blond and taller.

Sean and John met each other at their daughters' school doing volunteer work. The men's daughters: Aine Predergast is 20 years old and Lilli Lovberg is 21 years old.

Each started dancing around five years of age. They dance with Malone Academy of Irish Dance. Aine and Lilli have competed in local, regional national and world competitions, solo and in teams in the United States Lilli, on the left, with Aine and in Ireland.

Lilli was last year's Miss Colleen of the annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade. She represented San Diego in the Maiden of the Mourne pageant in Ireland. Aine is this year's Miss Colleen and will travel to Ireland to compete in the Maiden of the Mourne pageant in August. Aine has danced in the world championship of Irish Dance in Ireland three times. Aine is studying political science with a minor in women's studies. Lilly wants to be a fashion consultant. Congratulations ladies and to your parents Sean and Mary, John and Sue. After all these years, it is good to learn about your families. ***** The San Diego version of torrential rains created the huge sinkhole at the end of San Carlos Bay. Branches were strewn across the road making more work for lake staff. All of us that braved the elements slogged our way through puddles and patches of slippery mud. It was great. The air was fresh and the rain was warm. Other people that partook of the rainy weather were as exuberant as I was.

Soon we will see a burst of color at the lake. Already the viney wild cucumber is winding itself around anything that is still. It will only be around for a month or two until next year. It is very pretty now. If you run, walk or bike with your head down you will miss the red, orange and yellow monkey flowers, the vervane, another favorite, pearly everlasting and deer weed is blooming now. Also, flowering mule fat and black sage. Check them out soon.

Reservoir Keeper, Gayle Havens told me that as of March 1, the gate to lake parking would be opened to cars at 5:30am instead of 6:00am to accommodate early risers that want to exercise before work. This new time will be the yearround time opening, so far. Staff never wanted the later time opening but it was a decision they did not make. Lots of cars are lined up at the entrances as the lake truck approaches the locked gates. ***** An update on the adoption of Sara Elizabeth from Uganda: Last month I wrote about Amy and Court Levi and their three boys. One boy is adopted and the young Levis' wanted to adopt a Ugandan baby girl that they heard about.

Amy and Court went to Uganda and fell in love with Sara Elizabeth who was sickly and not getting the care she needed because it wasn't available.

After much time of waiting and interviews, the Levis' were initially told "yes she will be able to be adopted but she can't be taken out of the country."

Finally, after months of emotional ups and downs, the adoption was finalized and a judge issued a visa for the baby. She is now home with her new siblings and hopefully will get the medical attention she needs. The Levis' are hoping that Sara Elizabeth will become a happy, healthy American little girl. *****

Page 3

On Thursday, March 18, Dr. Nigella Hillgarth will speak to the Friends of Lake Murray. Dr. Hillgarth is one of our favorite speakers. Nigella is the Executive Director of the Birch Aquarium. She came to San Diego from the largest aviary in the nation where she was Executive Director there as well. It is the Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dr. Hillgarth was born in Tipperary, Ireland got her doctorate in animal behavior at Oxford University, England. She studied bird behavior in the United States, did research in bird behavior in South America and parasites on pheasants in Asia.

The Friends of Lake Murray meet at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church on the corner of Wandermere Dr. and Park Ridge Blvd. at 5:00 PM. For more information call Barbara Cleves at (619) 463-9706 or via email: Barbara.Cleves@ NewsEtc.com.

Friends of Lake Murray donate an oak tree in honor of Charlie and Arleene Beckhusen for the work they do for the Friends.

FEATURED LISTING

AWESOME VIEW HOME 5+ bedrooms Approximately 3000 sq. ft Unobstructed north & western views Sparkling pool & spa Direct Line:

(619) 857-4663

Kevin Churchill 3914 Murphy Canyon Rd, #A223, San Diego, CA 92123

Feel free to visit our website: www.thechurchillgroupinc.com

Page

4

MissionTimesCourier.com – March 5, 2010

List your event at www.MissionTimesCourier.com

Aging: Planning and Coping Conference Attend a free conference and learn the importance of planning your future health needs. Get information from experts on topics such as estate planning, understanding today's health care, proactive health care planning and more.

This event includes a continental breakfast, lunch and educational materials.

Registration is required and seating is limited.

This event takes place on Tuesday, March 9 from 8:30am to 2:30pm at the La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942. Free to the public. Please register at 1-800-82 SHARP (1-800-827-4277), or visit www.sharp.com/grossmont.

Upcoming Events & Classes at The San Diego Humane Society And SPCA Pet Loss Support Group, Saturday, March 20, 10am The Pet Loss Support Group is open to those ages 12 and up, including pet parents who are considering or preparing for euthanasia. Sessions are offered at no cost -- donations appreciated. Call (619) 299-7012 x2311 to make a reservation. Dates subject to change, please call to confirm before attending.

Doggie Cafe, Friday, March 26, 6-8pm Bring your friendly, on-leash dog to socialize with other dogs at this funfilled event! Dogs should be friendly and on-leash. One dog per human handler please. Dogs should be at least 4 months old and up-to-date on all vaccines, including rabies, to attend. Limited beverages, sandwiches, salads, and more available for purchase. Complimentary desserts and dog treats provided.

Behavior and Training specialists "on-paw" to answer training questions. $10 suggested donation for the event. Call (619) 299-7012 x2230 for information.

Planting with your Pooch lecture, Thursday, March 18, 6:30-8pm Have a new dog and worried about the state of your backyard? Come learn about pet-friendly landscaping from a master gardener. Remedies for "chewers" and "diggers" will be covered as well as plant choices and ways to naturally discourage intruders in your yard. Cost is $12 per person and includes materials, light snacks and non-alcoholic refreshments. Classes are for people only - please leave your great pets at home. Register online or call (619) 2433424 for more information.

Behavior and Training Classes: Puppy Support Group, Tuesday, March 30 from 10:30-11:30am Have a new puppy? Got some questions? Bring your puppy for an hour of open-forum problem solving and puppy play! This workshop will help to prevent and manage unwanted puppy behaviors before they become a problem while building great dog habits for life. Topics include digging, chewing, housetraining, nipping, barking, calmness in the house, puppy nutrition and more! Puppies must be current on their vaccines and under 16 weeks of age. The investment in your puppy's future is $35 per lesson. Reservations required-call (619) 2997012 x2273 or visit www.sdhumane.org for more information.

How to Live Happily Ever After with your Cat , Tuesday, March 16, 6:30-8pm This open-forum workshop teaches feline parents the vital training secrets

needed to help prevent and manage unwanted cat behaviors before they become a real problem. Pet parents will learn the basics about cat behavior, nutrition, preventing destructive behaviors, socialization with people and other animals, how to communicate with their cat and much more. This workshop is for people only-please leave your great cats at home. The cost is $35 for the general public, and free for pet parents who adopted from the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA. Reservations required-please call (619) 299-7012 x2247 or visit www.sdhumane.org for more information.

Puppy Fun Class, Wednesday, March 24, 1:30-3pm., Saturday, March 27, 1pm - 2:30pm, 3pm - 4:30pm.

New puppy parents can prevent problems by learning "how to raise their puppy right" through presentations on common puppy issues and engaging with their pups in dog-friendly training sessions to learn basic commands, greeting without jumping, leash walking and more. Puppies will also enjoy adventures such as splashing in wading pools, off-leash puppy play, socialization scavenger hunts and puppy massage. The investment in your puppy's future is just $159 for all five sessions (more than 12 hours of training), and includes a training book, informative handouts, prizes and snacks for pups and people alike! Registration required-please call (619) 299-7012 x2247 or visit www.sdhumane.org for more information.

Feisty Fido, Friday, March 19, 6:30-8pm Learn to manage your reactive dog! This five-part class teaches to safely manage "feisty" dogs out in the daily world, and helps build positive relationships between people and their dogs. Owners will learn how to effectively manage their dogs in different setting using a variety of techniques. The class identifies training gaps and helps owners safely work with their dogs towards solving problem behavior. Cost is $249. Call (619) 299-7012 x2273.

Clicker for Cats, Friday, March 12, 6:30-8pm Have you always wanted to teach your cat some fun new behaviors? Maybe how to "sit" or wave bye-bye. Perhaps you'd like to learn a new and exciting way to keep your cat off the kitchen counter. Whatever your desired behavior, clicker training can be a wonderful method of communicating with those hard to train cats. This class is for people only; please leave your wonderful cat at home. Cost is $35. Space is limited-please call (619) 299-7012 x2704 for additional information and registration.

Leash Walking, Level 1, Saturday, March 13, 9-10:30am Is your dog a training superstar, but just can't seem to walk nicely on a leash? Why let your dog drag you down the street, when instead he could attentively trot by your side? Come to our Leash Walking workshop and learn the secrets to having your dog walk nicely on-leash in any situation. Cost is $35.

Space is limited-call (619) 299-7012 x2704 for class info. and registration.

Open Auditions for Senior Follies CCT Musical Theater will hold open auditions for its 4th annual Senior Follies March 13 - 14 at the CCT rehearsal warehouse located at 1545 Pioneer Way in El Cajon. To audition for High School Reunion singers, dancers and actors who will be at least 55 years of age by June 24, 2010 should call (619) 5880206 or 800-696-1929 for an audition appointment. This year's Senior Follies takes you on an exciting trip back to your High School reunion.

All roles are open. Each person should be prepared to perform an accompanied, one-minute vocal audition. An accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet music or a cued accompaniment tape and a current photo, which cannot be returned.

Vocal auditions are Friday, March 12th from 6pm - 9pm with movement auditions following each group of ten vocal auditions. Tap auditions are Saturday, March 13th at 10am and the auditions for showgirls/kickline are on Saturday at 11:15am.Wear dance shoes and comfortable clothes. (Vocal auditions not required for those seeking dance only roles.) All auditions are at the CCT rehearsal warehouse located at 1545 Pioneer Way (between Fletcher Parkway and Bradley) in El Cajon.

Showcase your specialty skill. Do you play the harmonica, juggle, ride a unicycle, fiddle, or do gymnastics? We are looking for unique talent. 18 dancers with strong tap and clogging skills are needed for the kick line and seven lovely women are needed for showgirls (must be a minimum of 5'6 tall and able to wear a headdress weighing up to seven pounds and a backpack weight up to 15 pounds.

Not recommended for those with neck or back problems).

CCT's Box Office is located at 1545 Pioneer Way in El Cajon and is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. To make your audition appointment or for more information, phone 619588-0206 or 800-696-1929.

On-Going Activities at the College Avenue Older Adult Center!

Erica Miner presents, Opera Meets Holl y w o o d , Thursday, March 11 @ 12:45 Opera meets film in intriguing ways. Opera expert Erica Miner discusses how Hollywood has looked to opera classics to enhance the images we see on the silver screen. From Bizet to Verdi, A Room with a View to Fatal Attraction, you will be surprised to see what familiar opera excerpts crop up in some of our favorite films.

Miryam Trio in concert, Monday, March 15 at 12:45 Miryam Trio presents a musical concert "Fanny Mendelssohn and her brother Felix" percont. on page 5

March 5, 2010 – MissionTimesCourier.com

Page 5

continued from page 4 formed by The Miryam Trio, led by Eileen Wingard.

Fanny Mendelssohn and her brother, Felix were both accomplished pianists and composers during the Romantic period of the 19th Century. This group will perform selections from their extensive collection of compositions.

The Language of Fans & Flowers, Friday, March 19, at 11:15 The language of fans and flowers spans the world of the ancients, from Greece and Turkey to the Incas and Aztecs. This form of communication (language), was used by spies to send secret messages, and by lovers to send romantic letters. Hugely popular in England, The Victorians turned flower and fan language into an art. Come learn all about this exciting subject! A fascinating, interesting and humorous class that will appeal to your senses!

Back and Spine Health, Thursday, March 25, at 12:45 Ted Driesinger, PhD from Alvarado Hospital Spine Center will discuss the latest information and technologies relating to back and spine health.

Blood Pressure Checks, Thursday, March 25, from 10 - 10:30am Free blood pressure screenings are available Vintage Vegas, Friday, March 26, at 12:30 Vintage Vegas - is Franco Z and Laura Jane, singing and playing jazz standards, favorites from Vegas' lounge act hey-day, and classic duets~! They have been performing together throughout Southern California since 2001.

Passover Model Seder, Monday, March 29, at 12 noon & 12:30 Passover Holiday Lunch at 12:00noon and model Seder at 12:45, led by Rabbi Aliza Berk. No reservations necessary. Suggested donation for seniors is $3.50 and a $6.00 fee for all others. No reservations necessary. For more information, call: 619-583-3300.

The College Avenue Center also offers hot Kosher lunches, Monday Friday at 12 Noon. Soup & Salad Bar offered Mondays - Wednesdays from 11:30am-12:3pm. Suggested Donation: $3.50 for Seniors, $6 for all others.

Concerts in the Park at Mission Trails and More On Sunday afternoon March 7, the String Quartet comprised of Juanita Cummins and Marilyn Thomas on violin, Paul Grant on viola and Evelyn Kooperman on cello will perform at 2:00pm in the Visitor Center Amphitheater.

They will be performing "Light Classical and Popular Favorites." This is the first in a series of four concerts; March through June. The second concert will be on Sunday, April 18 and will feature the San Diego Clarinet Quartet. If there is inclement weather, the concert will be held inside the Visitor Center. While at the Visitor Center you can also enjoy visiting our art gallery where photographer Scott Streit will be showing a fine selection of his award winning photographs through March..

Mark your calendar for the evening of Saturday evening April 24. The Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation is partnering with the Patrick Henry High School Spirit of 76 Foundation for the first Gala Dinner and Auction at the

I

Mission Trails Visitor Center to raise money for the Park and the Patrick Henry Band. Thanks to the generosity of GR Catering, there will be a fabulous meal and a very entertaining evening and an opportunity to bid on some fascinating item. Go to our website at www.mtrp.org and click on News for additional information. If you or your firm has an item or service you would like to donate for the event, please email Jay Wilson at jwilson@mtrp.org.

Our 18th Annual Amateur Photo Contest is underway. Please go to our website at www.mtpr.org and click on "Events" to download a copy of the entry form. May 15 will be our annual Explore Mission Trails Day with a great variety "Discovery" stations at the Visitor Center and at the Equestrian Staging Area.

The winning photos from our amateur photo contest will also be on display in our Visitor Center on Explore Mission Trails Day.

St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church Upcoming Events Two Alpha courses in basic Christianity are being offered at St. Dunstan's.

This is a non-denominational 10-week course that meets once a week and explains our Christian faith in simple, interesting and sometimes humorous ways. The afternoon course began March 1 from 2-4pm. The evening course begins March 14 from 6-8:30pm and includes a light supper. Childcare available for both. Please register by calling (619) 589-1194 or e-mail hrishel@sbcglobal.net.

Sunday March 14 at 5:00pm - Here it is! The CrossRoads debut, a Contemporary Worship Service, "where our love is loud and passionate and so is our music." Their spokesperson states, "We believe a true encounter with the Living God is like coming to a crossroads; it forces you to decide which direction your life will take." They further state "None of us 'has it down;' none of us are claiming to do it right 100% of the time, but we know the God who does..." If you are curious about what contemporary worship looks and sounds like, come join us and check it out. St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church is located at 6556 Park Ridge Blvd.

Monday, March 15: Be smart about your heart! St. Dunstan's will host a Cardiovascular Screening on this date. Open to the public, but reservations required. For more information, please call the church office at (619) 460-6442.

Thursday, March 25: The Senior Luncheon will offer a wonderfully American traditional meal with roast beef and red potatoes, mixed veggies, a salad bar, rolls, dessert and beverage. All seniors welcome! $7 per person, and please call for reservations at (619) 460-6442.

Holy Week is right around the corner. Here is what our line-up of services and events look like: Palm Sunday, Mar. 25: 9:45 service with palm procession, led by "Jesus" riding on a pony. Celebration Sunday will include free pony rides for children after worship service. Maundy Thursday, Apr. 1, 6:00pm: The "Last Supper" commemoration followed by stripping of the altar at 7:00pm. Good Friday, April 2: 12 - 3:00pm "The Last Words of Christ"; 7:00pm Book of Common Prayer. Holy Saturday, April 3: continued on page 11

Page

6

MissionTimesCourier.com – March 5, 2010

Foster Elementary School Foster Elementary has started the New Year with a Bang! We just received notice from the State that we have been nominated as one of 15 schools to move on to the final stage of the Distinguished School application process. It could not happen without all the amazing work that is done each day by the teachers, students, administrators, and employees on campus! A big congratulations goes out to everyone at Foster Elementary.

The PTA did a lot of fundraising in the beginning of the year and is now ready to help Foster be all that it can be! During the month of February the all school art classes will start up again. We will also be treated to a new mural or two around campus. We can't wait to see how they will continue to beautify our school and nurture our learning environment. As always, we need to give a big thank you to the PTA. Without their help and support we would not be able to be as successful as we are. The PTA is also always looking for new members.

Membership is down from last year, by almost 47 people, and all money raised goes directly to support the school and children.

The 5th grade classes have been busy fundraising with their See's Candy Sales that took place in at the end of January and beginning of February. All money raised will help the 5th grade classes with their end of the year activities.

Who doesn't love a good box of chocolates too!

In January we had a special treat from children's author Jonathan Rand.

We were treated to a wonderful assembly where he shared with us about his life, books, and about how he became to be an author. What a wonderful and inspiring opportunity for our students to be involved in.

There are always opportunities to get involved at Foster Elementary. Give the office a call and see how you can help.

Gage Elementary School This month the third graders finished up their Earth Science Unit with a bang! Parents, teachers and students from all grades hovered over handmade volcanoes as the third graders mixed baking soda and vinegar. Screams and cheers erupted as the lava flowed from the volcanoes. It was the perfect way to end months of studying our planet and universe!

As part of our GATE program, all Gage students are invited to our special Saturday fieldtrips. These fieldtrips are designed to get students out into the community of San Diego and support the science and social studies standards.

The latest trip was to the Chula Vista Nature Center. We were able to see plants and animals that are native to San Diego and especially the salty marshes of the South Bay. Parents and students were able to get up close and personal as they touched the sting rays and watched them swim and splash in the beautiful tanks. The endangered green sea turtles, sea horses and rainbow trout were all fascinating! The next field trip is on Saturday, March 6, 2010. It will take place at the Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College. We will be learning the importance of water conservation in the arid region of San Diego.

The drums were sounding Friday, February 5th, as the Solemar educational group performed for all Gage students. They experienced the energy of Cuban and Brazilian music as they learned about the unique instruments used by musicians from these regions. They learned how history and folk lore are embedded within the music as they clapped along with the musicians.

The next few weeks promise to be as eventful as the last. Call or stop by Gage to see how you can get involved.

college district by playing a bigger role in statewide community college advocacy and promoting student-success and workforce-preparation initiatives.

Hearst Elementary School News The Hearst Elementary School Talent Show on Friday, February 19th was truly a "Thriller"! The theme was a celebration of the music of Michael Jackson, and for the night, many of the performers were the kings and queens of pop.

Over 120 students performed in the show exhibiting their talents as singers, dancers, gymnasts and musicians and included performances of Tae Kwon Do, jumping rope and even a circus act!

The production was run very professionally with Michelle Gilmore as the Director. Thanks to Michelle and Assistant Director, Karen Connor, and Stage Manager, Pam Mittleman, the children enjoyed the opportunity to showcase their skills while learning firsthand how much practice and organization are required to produce a theatrical performance. A big thanks also to Mike McSweeney for making the music sound amazing and to all the parents and students for their dedication and time spent rehearsing their acts.

On Saturday, March 13th, from 6:00-10:00pm in the St. Therese Social Center, the Phoebe Hearst Elementary School FounThe First Grade Daisies of Hearst Elementary dressed in Chargers jerseys for dation will host its 12th annual Dinner and Auctheir talent show performance of the "LT tion, "Rock the Lights Slide."

Out." Both live and silent auctions will make for an exciting evening of trying to outbid other parents on great items ranging from a week-long trip to Kauai; a weekend ski trip to Park City, Utah; spa and resort packages; Lasik eye surgery and original artwork by Hearst students. This is the school's major fundraiser of the year and all proceeds from the event benefit the school's computer lab and the purchase of laptop computers for the classrooms; the art and choral programs; and enhancements to the school's fields and playground areas. To buy tickets, please contact Tracy Canepa (tracycanepa@cox.net) or Sandra Foster (studiomick@aol.com).

Hearst is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year!! On May 22, 2010, there will be a picnic held from 11:00am-4:00pm on the Upper Field at the school. All Hearst Alumni, former Hearst teachers and their families are invited to attend the celebration. Come see what your elementary school friends or former teachers are doing now! Please contact Lori Crivello-Taranto at hearst50@cox.net if you or someone you know went to Hearst and would like to participate in this momentous event. Additional information about the event will be available on the Hearst website (www.hearstelementary.com).

Lewis Middle School Lewis Middle School is one of four middle schools (out of 33 within the San continued on page 7

GrossmontCuyamaca Community College District board officers continue as a team The GrossmontCuyamaca Community College District Board officers were re-elected for a third year, led by board President Bill Garrett.

The trio is credited for raising the profile of the

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District is led by, from left, Chancellor Cindy L. Miles, governing board trustees Rick Alexander, Greg Barr, Deanna Weeks, Bill Garrett, Mary Kay Rosinski and student trustees Charles Taylor III and Christopher Enders.

Do the words "math homework" strike fear in your child...or you?

What if we told you that we can change that fear into better grades and higher self-confidence and eliminate the frustration, tears, and fights over math homework.

Imagine how much better homework time would be.

Mathnasium has helped thousands of children worldwide–your child could be next!

Better grades are just the beginning at Mathnasium. Discover how a better understanding of math can change your child's attitude...and with understanding comes passion! Before you know it, your child could be crazy about math.

Your neighborhood center is at Mission Gorge & Zion, 6690 Mission Gorge Rd., #Q. Call or visit to learn how convenient and affordable your child's soaring self-confidence can be!

619-281-6284 www.mathnasium.com

Student: Hobbies Aspiration Math before: Math now

Ryan M. Surfing/Basketball Engineer Caught In The Undertow Surf's Up

"Everything is fun at Mathnasium.

I learned so much that I aced my California Aptitude Test!"

2nd - 12th GRADES • SAT & ACT PREP • HOMEWORK HELP • SUMMER PROGRAMS

March 5, 2010 – MissionTimesCourier.com

Page 7

Diego Unified School District) that made all annual yearly targets and took one giant step out of program improvement. We made 31 out of 31 targets. If we make targets again this year, we will be completely out of "progam improvement" status and be able to exit the federally mandated No Child Left Behind Act. Lewis also took a big leap on Academic Performance Index going from 829 to 851.

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 7:00pm - midnight, at St. Therese Reception Hall.

Lewis Turns 50! Alumni and current families are invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Lewis Middle School at "Louie's Leopard Lounge," our annual auction event. If you missed last year's event you've probably heard how much fun it was, so don't miss it this year. Exciting live music is already lined up and auction items are coming in to make this year's event bigger and better than ever! To join in the fun, contact event co-chairs Lisa Berlanga (lbyb@cox.net) or Ann Golumbuk (ann@customlogos.com). More information is on the "Foundation" page of the Lewis website: www.lewis.edu Lockheed Martin's Women In Engineering Day Inspires Young Women To Explore Engineering Careers Lockheed Martin introduced over 90 young women from Lewis, Longfellow, Mann, Marshall, Millenial Tech and Pershing Middle Schools to the world of engineering during the Women in Engineering Day company's first annual "Women in Engineering Day" event at its San Diego facility. The event promoted the fields of math, science and engineering to young women with high potential and interest in these areas. The goal was to inspire and help teach students translate their interests in math and science into advanced technology careers. The students explored different engineering disciplines through hands-on activities, panel discussions, participated in a team-oriented project and had lunch with Lockheed Martin engiAfter 11 rounds in the Lewis neers to discuss classes, colleges and their Middle School Spelling Bee, experience. The highlight of the day was an William Muscat (far right) engineering design challenge. Given a time took first place in the 7th/ limit and set amount of materials student 8th grade competition. teams designed and built a boat. The boat William will compete in the that held the most pennies without sinking county competition March won the challenge. "Teenage Mutant Ninja 24. Nina Duprat (center) Turtles" and "Team Diamond" tied for first placed second, and Tiana place with their boats each holding $2.30 in Davis (at left) placed third. pennies.

Jennifer MacAller at [jmacaller@cox.net]. No experience necessary.

Marvin's next Dine out is on Thursday, February 18th from 4:00-9:00 P.M. at Pat & Oscars located at 8590 Rio San Diego Drive in Mission Valley, San Diego 92108. Twenty percent of all proceeds will be donated to the Marvin Elementary PTF. The flyer can be downloaded off the school's web page and must be presented at the time of purchase.

Patrick Henry High School News Upcoming Activities and Community Events Air Band: Every year dance teams from among the Patrick Henry student body compete for a first, second and third place title! Come and enjoy the performance at Lewis Middle School on March 17th at 6:00pm.

Prom Dress Drive: Patrick Henry ASB will be collecting formal/semiformal prom attire for homeless and disadvantaged students in the San Diego City Schools District that will be attending Prom this year. Collections will begin March 1st and end in mid-April at Patrick Henry; items can be dropped off in a collection bin in the front office or brought to the collection table in the quad at lunch.

Pasta for Pennies: Donations benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society; collecMaternity and Children's Clothing tions start on March 25th Preemie to Size 6 and continue until April Any Day in March!

16th.

Get A FREE Onesie With This Coupon!

Patrick Henry High New BabyGoRoundResale.com Student Enrollment 10330 Friars Rd, #118 San Diego, CA 92120 Information (619) 281-2229 Enrollment packets This coupon may not be combined with other offers. Limit one coupon per purchase, per customer. for Patrick Henry High School's new student enrollment for the 2010POOL REMODELING SPECIALIST 2011 school year will be available Monday, April Commercial & Residential 5th through Friday, April Custom Pool Finishes 9th. During these days, Pool & Spa Renovation you will be able to meet Tile & Coping • Repairs with the school registrar Remodeling & Pool Plastering and submit the completed FR packet to Attendance. An E S T IM E E AT E S appointment for you to CALL TODAY meet with a school coun-

619-286-0009

www.paradisecustompools.com State License # C53-713305/Insured

continued on page 10

Irina Kumits Realtor, SRES Nova Real Estate CA DRE License 01399696

Marvin Elementary School New Garden Mrs. Hancock, the science teacher, has been working with a parent volunteer to bring an outdoor classroom to Marvin Elementary. The plans have been drawn up and a grant application submitted to make the dream of expanding the Marvin Garden a reality. The outdoor space will consist of a native garden to showcase San Diego County's native flora and fauna, a colorful array of flowers in the rainbow garden, and raised beds for growing fruits, vegetables, and herbs. A shaded sitting area will be included for the students and staff to relax in while learning lessons across the curriculum. The garden will provide hands-on experience opportunities for science, math, literature, and art. Kids will be creating art projects to enhance the garden space. Parent volunteers will be needed to construct the planting beds, install irrigation and assist with planting and maintenance projects such as weeding. If interested in helping with short-term or long-term garden projects, please send your contact information to

Call Irina for: • Free market analysis of your home • Free e-mail alerts on new listings • Free Monthly Newsletter

Complimentary Client Gifts after close of escrow!

Serving San Carlos/Del Cerro/Tierrasanta/ Allied Gardens & beyond

(619) 540-9685 Irina@NovaSanDiego.com www.NovaSanDiego.com

Look for our weekly ads: www.windmillfarms.net

PET PALS PET SITTING Serving your pet's needs in the security of their OWN home while you're away.

• FEED • EXERCISE • AFFECTION 1 or 2 Daily Visits Licensed & Bonded

Call Sonya or Dennis

461-8391 San Carlos Residents www.petpals-petsitting.com

Open Sunday 9am-8pm Monday thru Saturday 8am-9pm

6386 Del Cerro Blvd.

San Diego, 92120

Page

8

MissionTimesCourier.com – March 5, 2010

This Could Be Your Paradise Oasis

PARADISE CUSTOM POOLS

• Custom Pool Finishes • Commercial & Residential • Pool & Spa Renovation • Remodel & Replaster • New Pool & Spa Construction • Decking • Tile • Coping

619-286-0009 Call today for a Free Estimate! www.ParadiseCustomPools.com Contractor Dominic Giordano Direct 619-857-3999

Ca. License # C53-713305

ïï Landscape Landscape Design Design ïï Sprinkler Installation Sprinkler Installation ïï Trees Trees && Shrubs Shrubs ïï Tree Tree Trimming Trimming && Removal Removal ïï Synthetic Synthetic Grass Grass ïï Decking Decking ïï Fencing Fencing ïï Masonry Masonry && Concrete Concrete ïï Stamped Stamped Concrete Concrete ïï Brick Brick Work Work ïï Rock Rock Gardens Gardens ïï Drainage Drainage ïï Interlocking Pavers Interlocking Pavers ïï Keystone Keystone Retaining Retaining Walls Walls ïï Country Country Manor Manor Walls Walls ïï Water Water Features Features

March 5, 2010 – MissionTimesCourier.com

Page 9

Page 10

Mission Trails Regional Park, continued from front page The very best way to learn more about MTRP is by speaking to a knowledgeable volunteer at the Visitor Center. As an example, Trail Guide Myrna Bates was recently seen and heard poring over a map with a first-time visitor, pointing out the best places to look for waterfalls, over a dozen different species of wildflowers currently blooming, and rare birds passing through at this time of year. The Mission Trails Visitor Center is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is conveniently located at One Father Junipero Serra Trail, just off Mission Gorge Road. During Visitor Center hours, volunteers also answer questions over the phone, (619) 668-3281.

Explore Mission Trails Day on Saturday, May 15, will top off the spring offerings with free pony rides, a dozen hands-on discovery stations, live animal encounters, and child-themed nature hikes. One of the most popular activities during this annual event is a visit from Ms. Frizzle™ of Scholastic Publishing's "The Magic School Bus"© book and television series. Ms. Frizzle's visit, courtesy of the San Diego Natural History Museum, enthralls youngsters as she teaches them about one of our most common backyard critters-coyotes.

Mission Trails Regional Park is often referred to as the third jewel in the City of San Diego Parks System, along with Balboa Park and Mission Bay Park.

By far the largest of the three parks, it too is managed by the City of San Diego Park & Recreation Department. Many of the year-round opportunities at MTRP are made possible through a partnership with the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation, Inc., a 501(c) 3, non-profit public benefit corporation created to provide fund-raising and special programs for the Park. On April 24, a joint fundraising dinner event will be held at the Visitor Center, jointly benefiting the Spirit of 76 Foundation of Patrick Henry High School and the Foundation.

For more details about the many spring activities being offered at MTRP, log onto www.mtrp.org . Advance registration is required and a small fee charged for some events. The Web site features a map of the entire park, including trails, and driving directions. Or call the Visitor Center and speak to a volunteer, (619) 668-3281.

continued from page 7 selor will then be assigned to you for the week of April 15th-23rd. The following information is necessary for enrollment and will be required for your meeting with the registrar and attendance secretaries: • Current transcripts and progress report from the school student is currently attending, standardized test scores from 7th and/or 8th grade for incoming 9th graders, and CAHSEE results for all incoming 11th & 12th graders • Two proofs of residency, showing established residence in the Patrick Henry neighborhood, i.e. cable bill, gas/electric bill, mortgage/lease papers (cell phone bills and driver's licenses are not acceptable proofs of residency) • Immunization records If you have any questions, please contact the Patrick Henry Attendance Office at 619-286-7700, extension 2212 or 2213.

Patrick Henry High School presents JUSTICE 101 for Parents Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 6:00-8:00 PM in the Cafetorium Did you know? In the past six years, more than 143 San Diego deaths were attributed to underage drinking. And in 2008, more than 300 kids entered a county treatment program for their addiction to alcohol. (San Diego Youth Council) Forty-two percent of 11th graders reported drinking in the past 30 days.

Ten percent of 9- and 10-year-olds have started drinking. (San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency) One in five teens in a serious relationship reports having been hit, slapped, or pushed by a partner. (National Center for Victims of Crimes) Young people and adults have been criminally charged with a felony for sending, receiving, or creating a photo involving a person younger than 18 in a sexually explicit or obscene image.

Depending on the crime and the age, a high school student can be charged as an adult and the record can follow them for their entire life, including registering as a sex offender.

Parents can be held criminally liable for hosting a party where alcohol is served.

An entire college fund or retirement fund can be wiped out to pay for the defense of a teen's criminal act or for a rehabilitation program.

If any of these facts surprise you, the San Diego Superior Court wants you to hear what local teens are really doing with their friends, or on their cell phones and computers. Award-winning Judge Frederic L. Link of the San Diego Superior Court created and presents Justice 101 for Parents. It's a very candid discussion about what he sees in his court-

MissionTimesCourier.com – March 5, 2010

room every day: teens and young adults who make poor choices and wind up in serious legal trouble.

Judge Link is nationally recognized for speaking on the issues that teens face today, and after 29 years on the bench, he's seen it all! He gives parents the straight facts--even those they may not want to hear--and he offers practical advice on how they can help their teens avoid situations that can destroy their lives.

Joining Judge Link in the presentation is Juvenile Court Judge Carolyn M. Caietti. Appointed to the bench in 2006, she shares Judge Link's passion for reaching youth on the brink of adulthood. She knows how critical it is to get through to them now about the dangers and responsibilities they face, and why it's so important that parents don't ignore what's really happening in their kids' lives. Both Judges Link and Caietti are dynamic and animated speakers with a "no-holds barred" approach to addressing these tough issues. Together they present a powerful message.

This presentation is designed for parents ONLY. Students and young children will not be admitted. We hope to see you then. Don't miss Justice 101 for Parents!

Pershing Middle School Engaging and Personal Learning Environment at Pershing Middle School Pershing Middle School has recently undergone some extensive developments in our classrooms, and we are so excited to share the news with our community! As part of a pilot program, initiated by funds through Proposition S, Pershing Middle School acquired interactive white boards, class sets of Netbooks, and other digital tools for all sixth grade classrooms. This technology affords students an engaging and personalized learning environment that allows them to immediately respond to an instructor's question through their computers, access information on the internet, and create interactive presentations. Students can also type up and print out class assignments, and use content-based games to accelerate their learning on campus. In addition, Pershing now has surround-sound speakers in every room that are connected to a wireless voice amplification system that the teachers wear to help students hear instructions more clearly. The interactive white boards are particularly exciting, since their presence allows for a more hands-on learning experience for every child. We at Pershing are thrilled to have the new technological developments in our classroom that are directly supporting every child in an astoundingly innovational way.

Spelling Bee Congratulations to our school Spelling Bee participants and finalist! It was another wonderful year for Pershing spellers. Congratulations to Paul Osuna 6th grade winner, Zachary Snow 7th grade winner, and special congratulations to our 8th grade school wide winner Kat Dinershteyn who will represent Pershing at the Countywide Spelling Bee in March.

Visit our website at www.sandi.net/pershing to get the most current information.

St Therese Academy The students, faculty and parents of St. Therese Academy had a wonderful time participating in Catholic Schools Week. There were so many fun-filled activities for everyone to enjoy!

We started the week with Move Up Monday; every class was able to move up to the next grade level for a preview of their upcoming classroom and studies.

Each class wore their class colors. We also had a fantastic talent show where students performed a wide variety of acts.

On Team Tuesday: Students were allowed to wear jerseys or team shirts of their favorite sports teams. In the afternoon, the students participated in a volleyball match against the faculty. The day ended with a fundraiser dinner at Fuddruckers.

Wednesday was Multi-Cultural Awareness day, the perfect time for students to wear outfits that showed a spirit for cultural diversity. Students also enjoyed an ethnic hot lunch.

Decade Thursday was a complete blast. Students dressed as twin or triplets with each other. The students finished the day with family skate night at Roller Skate Land.

On Friday they enjoyed the annual spelling bee and ended the day with a Burger King Lunch.

We ended Catholic Schools Week on Saturday night with a family Sock Hop. Everyone wore poodle skirts and leather jackets and enjoyed food, music and fellowship. This was a great finale to end such an enjoyable week. Thank you to the student council and the 8th grade and all the wonderful volunteers for making this the best Catholic Schools week ever.

The ethnic hot lunch was a huge success! We raised over $1000 this year which will be donated to a retirement home and orphanage in Tijuana. Thank you to Claudia Halley for organizing this event and to all the families who brought such wonderful food for all of us to enjoy.

The 5th grade trip to Philadelphia was an amazing adventure. While staying at the Freedoms Foundation in Valley Forge, we were able to relive the experiences of daily life during 1776. The trip included traveling to Washington's Crossing, The Old Barracks in Philadelphia, the Liberty Bell, the Philadelphia state house, the Betsy Ross house, Franklin's Press, Pennbury Manor, Penn's Landing, and we had lunch in an Amish home while seeing Lancaster County.

We were also fortunate to have it snow over 3" on Monday; what a treat when we re-enacted the battle of Paoli with snowballs!

Thank you to Ms. Zora for organizing and moderating an outstanding Geography and Spelling Bee. Many Students competed from each grade level but 8th grader, Matthew Joseph took top honors in the Geography Bee and Hugh Maguire was the runner up.

Congratulations to our very own St Therese graduate, Andi Seikaly who has been officially deemed the Valedictorian of The Academy of Our Lady of Peace. In addition, she was named Miss OLP. Those are amazing accomplishcontinued on page 11

March 5, 2010 – MissionTimesCourier.com

Page 11

Water Authority, continued from front page at a lower elevation than the existing pipelines, so it will be able to carry more water to treatment plants that produce drinking water for San Diego County residents. Installation of new pipe in the southern portion of the new tunnel is complete; the northern section is tunneled and pipe sections are currently being installed and secured into place.

The new flow regulatory structure, which is scheduled to start construction in summer 2011, will be a buried reservoir measuring approximately 400 feet long by 300 feet wide with an aboveground access building. It will be able to contain approximately 12 million gallons of water and will control flows downstream. It will be similar in size and function to the first flow regulatory structure built in the same general area of the park in the mid-1990s for the treated water pipeline. When the new facilities are complete, the Water Authority will remove the remaining tall blue pipeline vent stack that is visible in the park and replace all the former blue vent stacks with much shorter structures.

The new crossing of the San Diego River was completed in 2009, just in time for the rainy season. The new river crossing allows park rangers and emergency vehicles to more easily access the interior portions of the park from the south. A bollard with markings was placed at the mid-point of the river, so those using the crossing can gauge the likely depth of the river at its deepest spot. In conjunction with the river crossing work, the contractor removed concrete debris and rubble from an old crossing adjacent to the north side of the San Diego River. This work is being completed as part of the park restoration plan.

At the end of construction activities, in 2013, the Water Authority will restore all areas disturbed by construction. Those areas will be recontoured and revegetated to return them to as close as original as possible. Some of the restoration work is currently under way on the first flow regulatory structure site, and at the San Diego River crossing, as is the vernal pool creation effort near the location of the new flow regulatory structure.

For more info. about the Mission Trails Project, please visit www.sdcwa.org, or call the toll-free project information line at (877) 682-9283, Ext. 7004.

continued from page 10 ments and all of us at St. Therese are extremely proud of her.

Congratulations to Kevin Shultz and Emma Manguy for being selected to attend Cathedral Catholic High School's Leadership Luncheon. Their teachers selected them based on their leadership examples as students.

Congratulations to STA Basketball and Soccer teams. Their hard work and dedication has made this season a success. Go Eagles!

St. Therese Academy is accepting applications for enrollment during the 2010-2011 school year for Pre-School through 8th grade. Please contact the office at 619-583-6270 for more information.

For more information about St Therese Academy, please call (619) 5836270 or visit our web site at www.sta-sd.org

continued from page 5 8:00pm: The Great Easter Vigil. Easter Sunday Services at 7:45am; 9:45am and 5:00pm.

We are located at 6556 Park Ridge Blvd in San Diego (Del Cerro area off Navajo near Patrick Henry HS).For more information, please visit our website at www.stdunstans.org or call the church office at (619) 460-6442.

Palisades Presbyterian Church Holy Week Worship Services Palm Sunday - March 28* 9:30am - Rev. Harvey Throop, the Chancel Choir, Praise Band, & Youth Choir - Rev. Throop's message: "Hosannas Amidst a People Stirred!" (John 12:12-19) Maundy Thursday - April 1* 7:00pm - Worship with Holy Communion. Join us this evening when the chancel choir performs "Scenes from Calvary".

Good Friday - April 2* 12:00pm - Rev. Throop's message: "We Are Never

without Hope!" (John 19:14-30) Easter Sunday - April 4* 6:30am - Sunrise Worship on "The Point" 7:30am - Continental Breakfast - Fellowship Hall 9:30am - Rev. Throop's message: "Christ Lives!" *Childcare services for newborn - 3 yrs.; plenty of parking.Palisades Presbyterian Church is at 6301 Birchwood Street, San Diego, (619) 582-0852 Located in Allied Gardens. www.palisadespres.com

The Coffee's on us!

Your local Edward Jones office (5620 Lake Murray Blvd Ste A) invites you to its next coffee club meeting at Coco's Family Restaurant (5550 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa), Friday, April 9, from 9-10am. Coffee club meetings are usually held on the first Friday of every month. Due to Good Friday on the first Friday of the Month, the date was moved to April 9.

Feel free to bring a friend. RSVP is required. Call Carey at (619) 697-7175.

Benjamin Branch Friends of the Library Winners of the 13th annual student "Writing for Literacy" essay contest were announced at a celebration at the Benjamin Branch Library on Wednesday, March 3rd. This event included the winning students, their parents and other members of the family and faculty members from the students' schools .

Many community members and city officials were in attendance as well.

The local winners were selected from 169 entries and were: 4th grade students Cole Carpenter, Allison Sander and Kaelia Okamura from Hearst Elementary; Kira Brennan from Heritage Christian School; and Ty Cecil from Marvin Elementary. The 8th grade winners were Sara Simpson, Pravin Wilkins, Cameron Hopkins and Madison Gentry from Lewis Middle School; Christian Polak, Madeline Cacho and Matthew Joseph from St. Therese Academy. Each winner read their essay and then received recognition certificates from Friends of the Library and City Councilmember Marti Emerald, a $25 gift card from Borders, an iPod Shuffle and iTunes cards.

All essays from the Benjamin Library were then submitted to the San Diego Public Library Friends of the Library for consideration for the city-wide prizes.

Winners at this level will then be selected at each grade (4th, 8th, and 10th) and will receive monetary prizes in memory of Jack and Carolyn Winer who were instrumental in starting the annual contest. These winners will be announced and recognized on Thursday, April 1st. at an awards presentation at the Balboa Park Club.

Patrick Henry High School Activities and Community Events Air Band: Every year dance teams from among the Patrick Henry student body compete for a first, second and third place title! Come and enjoy the performance at Lewis Middle School on March 17, at 6:00pm.

Prom Dress Drive: Patrick Henry ASB will be collecting formal/semiformal prom attire for homeless and disadvantaged students in the S.D. City Schools District that will be attending Prom. Collections began March 1st and end in mid-April at Patrick Henry; items can be dropped off in a collection bin in the front office or brought to the collection table in the quad at lunch.

Pasta for Pennies: Donations benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society; collections start on Our Vision March 25, and continue To be until April 16.

14th Annual Rolando Street Fair

Episcopal Church

The 14th Annual Rolando Street Fair is Sunday, March 28, from 10:00am - 6:00 pm. Over 100 vendor booths and nonprofit community organizations participate with hand-made items for sale,

www.stdunstans.org

continued on page 12

disciples building Christ's Kingdom

6556 Park Ridge Blvd. (across from Patrick Henry HS)

619-460-6442 Sunday services: 7:45am, 9:45am & 5:00pm Sunday School 9:30 am Children & Youth T.G.I.S 5:00 pm Contemporary Worship Wed.: 10:00 am - Worship with Healing Service

Join Us! www.stdunstans.org

Holy Eucharist

BUYING or SELLING Serving all of San Diego Since 1974

Joan Hay Broker Associate CRS SRES

(619) 668-2816

AWARD

!

LD SO

Inez Jacobson RAMONA Directly across from San Vincente Golf Course.

End of a cul-de-sac in San Diego County Estates.

3 Bedrooms each connecting to a Bathroom.

Inviting 2290 sq.ft. single story floor plan Just Reduced. $399,000

Presidents Diamond Club

(619) 668-2815 Cell: (619) 318-8999

Mt. Helix - Shadow Knolls Area 4Br., 2.5 Ba., Appx. 2568 SqFt. one story home on level 40,900 SqFt. lot. Lovely setting, Pool, trees and more.

Sold by Inez

Century 21 AWARD • 5640 Baltimore Dr. • La Mesa, CA 91942

Page 12

MissionTimesCourier.com – March 5, 2010

SpringFest 2010, continued from front page community.

Did I mention music and dancing?? The fun will begin on Friday evening with a live concert by the US Air Force Band of the Golden West, "MOBILITY", from Travis Air Force Base; will be performing for your listening and dancing pleasures. Food booths and the Beer and Wine Garden will be open for your dining and drinking pleasures. Throughout the day on Saturday there will be a variety of musical acts to entertain us on the Windmill Farms Stage. Then, on Saturday evening another live musical concert featuring everybody's favorite, the sensational band, ROCKOLA will take the spotlight. Again, the food booths and the Beer and Wine Garden will be open.

Don't miss the famous SpringFest Parade on Saturday and the Car Show during the day sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Grantville-Allied Gardens.

Pat Jordan, Parade Chairman and Luisa Jordan, Car Show Chairwoman, have been working hard to make the events bigger and better than ever before!

The Allied Gardens History Booth, under the leadership of Edie Odierno, will again be combined with the Kaiser Permanente Historical display for your viewing pleasure. The popular exhibits will be expanded with new material.

We must thank in advance our major sponsors of SpringFest: Windmill Farms, Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Allied Gardens Recreation Center Council, Grantville-Allied Gardens Kiwanis and MME Event Productions. Without them there would be no SpringFest. Many other local businesses and organizations contribute time and money to our event and are being enlisted as we speak. Individual donations are encouraged as well. On our website www.navajoevents.com you can click on SpringFest and scroll to the Pay Pal section to make a donation. Help keep the spirit of SpringFest thriving in our community!

continued from page 11 delicious food, and services to offer. There will also be a Kids' Corner with rides and activities. Last year's event attracted over 15,000 people !

The music has been booked with awesome local talent! The schedule is: The San Diego School of Rock 10:30 - 11:30 The New Primordials 12:00 - 1:00 Steph Johnson Band 1:30 - 2:30 Len Rainey and the Midnight Players 3:00 - 4:00 Lee Coulter 4:30 - 6:00 This family-friendly event will take place from 10am - 6:00pm on Rolando Blvd. just south of El Cajon Blvd. www.rolandocommunitycouncil.org

Safari Scramble Golf Tournament Golf enthusiasts and animal lovers are invited to the 2nd Annual Safari Scramble Golf Tournament on May 21 at Hidden Meadows golf course in Escondido. Shotgun start begins at 1:00pm. Highlights include tee prizes, silent auction, and contests throughout the day. Meet and greet cheetah ambassador "Prince" Victor and enjoy surprise wildlife guest appearances at every hole. Tourney package fee: $125 per person. Families/non-golfers can pay separately for dinner/animal presentation only: Adults $25, kids 12 and under $10. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. Proceeds benefit Wild Wonders and Zoofari, Inc. a non-profit organization dedicated to wildlife conservation and educational outreach programs. For info and reservations, call Event Chair Tim Barlow (760) 739-3236, cell: (760) 715-6757 or Executive Director Jackie Navarro (760) 630-9230 or via email: wildwonders@att.net.

Groundbreaking Celebrated for Youth/Education Building at San Carlos United Methodist Church The first shovels of dirt were ceremoniously turned Sunday morning, February 7, to celebrate a new youth/education building to be built at the San continued on page 13

Our Youth are the Faces of the Future Our Goal is Connecting Youth with Communities & Families

Scouting is....

Building Character Faith Traditions Healthy Living Lifelong Learning Mentoring And Serving Others.

For more information on Scouting activities for boys (ages 7-20) and girls (14-20) contact the Desert Pacific Council Boy Scouts of America (619) 298-6121 or www.bsadpc.org

GEMS & JEWELS

By Enhancery Jewelers, Kathleen White, Graduate Gemologist, GIA

FEATURED ITEM- CLADDAGH & CELTIC JEWELRY FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY Claddagh and Celtic jewelry features timeless symbols of "love, Loyalty and friendship" reign supreme by Irish designers.

Traditional Claddagh jewelry features a heart with a crown held between two hands. This design is found in rings, pendants, earrings and bracelets. The rings worn on the right hand with the heart pointing away from your own heart shows that your are open to love, with the heart pointing inward it denotes that your are spoken for, or on the left hand that you are happily married. Celtic jewelry stems from the ancient spiritual beliefs of the Celts using flowing knot work symbolizing eternal life and unending love.

Each knot has it's own distinct meaning. Celtic endless wedding bands have no beginning and no end, intertwined in everlasting love.

BIRTHSTONE OF THE MONTH - AQUAMARINE OR BLOODSTONE Although very different these two historic gems both promise courage to those born in March. Aquamarine one of the birthstones for March derives its name from "Ocean Water". Aqua, a member of the beryl family, is usually light to medium blue, sometimes with a greenish blue hue. Ancients believed aquamarine endowed the wearer with courage, happiness and increased intelligence. Our Aquas are found in Minas Gerais, Brazil or in Xinjiang, China.

Dark green bloodstone another March birthstone is an opaque gem noted for the bright red flashes on it's surface and has been a favorite for men's jewelry since the middle ages.

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

They specialize in diamond and gemstone jewelry, custom design, appraisals, jewelry and watch repairs. Visit us online at www.enhancery.com and become a fan on Facebook..

Paid Advertisement

March 5, 2010 – MissionTimesCourier.com

Page 13

Senior Girl Scouts, continued from front page Emanu-El for eight years-making and serving dinner to the guests as well as sorting and distributing donated clothing and toiletries. In addition, all of the troop members earned their Bronze Award by developing and participating in a project to assist the homeless by volunteering at four different homeless organizations throughout San Diego.

Three girls, Sierra Ivy, Carrie Clowney and Cherise Goode earned their Silver Award as Cadette Scouts and Cherise Goode earned her Gold Award as a Senior Girl Scout. The other troop members actively supported and assisted their fellow girl scouts in earning these awards. The girls have enjoyed and grown from all their experiences in Girl Scouts, however, their most lasting memories are from the community service projects they have done together.

They will carry these experiences with them when they enter college in the fall and thereafter.

The co-leaders for the troop are Carol Levy and Barbara Lincoln.

The girls who will finish the Troop's 13th year together include: (in alphabetical order): Caroline 'Carrie' Clowney- currently attends The Bishop's School, and earned her Silver Award in Girl Scouts by coordinating the activities of younger girls at a weekend encampment. At Bishop's she is on the honor roll, captain of the Varsity Field Hockey team, Mock Trial Champion and Associate Editor of the school newspaper. Carrie hopes to attend either Georgetown University in Washington, DC or Dartmouth College, in Hanover, NH in the fall of 2010.

Cherise Goode- currently attends Patrick Henry High School, earned both her Silver Award and Gold Award by creating and implementing programs which support the students at Monarch School - a school for homeless children in downtown San Diego. Cherise is currently on the honor roll at Patrick Henry, on the ASB as the Commissioner of Community Service and Race and Human Relations, a member of the Key Club, the Surfrider Club and the Student-toStudent-a program. She also volunteers weekly at Alvarado Hospital. Cherise hopes to attend UCLA in Los Angeles, CA in the fall of 2010.

Haley Gross- currently attends Patrick Henry High School, is on the honor roll, has been a member of the Varsity Field Hockey team for the past three years, and is a member of the Surfrider Club at Patrick Henry. Haley plans to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, CA in the fall of 2010.

Sierra Ivy- currently attends Patrick Henry High School, and earned her Silver Award by designing and supplying coloring books to the children who The girls performed a recycling are patients at Children's Hospital. Sicommunity service project in erra has maintained above a 4.0 GPA their fourth grade year at while at Patrick Henry and is currently Benchley-Weinberger School. employed at Jamba Juice. She hopes to Back row, from left to right: attend University of San Diego in San Carly Lindsay, Cherise Goode, Diego, CA in the fall of 2010.

Sierra Ivy, Elizabeth Lincoln, Elizabeth 'Bizzy' Lincoln- curNicole Philips, Hallie Winters; rently attends Francis Parker School, is front row, from left: Aliya Levy, on the honor roll, captain of the Varsity Carrie Clowney, Kristi Haakma.

Soccer team, and ASB Global Awareness Director at Francis Parker. Bizzy has played competitive soccer since age 8 and has lettered in soccer all four years at Francis Parker. She is also Coordinator of Mama's Pantry food collection project at Temple Emanu-El. Bizzy plans to attend Tufts University in Boston, MA in the fall of 2010 and hopes to continue playing soccer there.

Carly Lindsay-currently attends West Hills High School, is on the honor roll, and has participated in Gymnastics and Cheer-on club teams for the past five years and at school for the past three years. Carly is a regular volunteer at the Salvation Army and is employed at In N Out Burger. She hopes to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obisbo in San Luis Obisbo, CA in the fall of 2010.

Aliya Levy-currently attends Patrick Henry High School, is on the honor roll and is Captain of the Varsity Soccer Team at Patrick Henry. She has lettered in soccer all four years at Patrick Henry and has participated in competitive soccer since the age of eight. Aliya volunteers regularly at the San Diego Humane Society. She hopes to attend UC Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, CA in the fall of 2010.

Nicole Philips- currently attends Patrick Henry High School, is on the honor roll and has been a Peer Mediator for the past two years. She is a member of the Surfrider Club and the California Scholastic Federation at Patrick Henry and regularly volunteers at San Diego Youth Services. Nicole hopes to attend Chapman University in Orange County, CA in the fall of 2010.

Hallie Winters- currently attends Valhalla High School, has been on the honor roll and a member of the choir at Valhalla. The choir just returned from a series of concerts in Germany. Hallie played water polo for the past three years at Valhalla and played on a club team for the past 5 years. She also participated on the swim and tennis teams at her high school. Hallie is an active member of Young Actors Theater, where she has appeared Happy Tails Pet Sitting in several productions and In Home Pet Service serves as the Concessions Joan Farrell Manager. Hallie hopes to Member Pet Sitters International attend CSU Monterrey Licensed and Insured Bay in Monterrey Bay, CA Serving Tierrasanta, Allied Gardens, in the fall of 2010.

San Carlos, Del Cerro and more...

Congratulations and Experienced Vet Assistant All Species Care best of luck to these fine 619 871 5583 young women!

Satisfied Pet Guarantee

continued from page 12 Carlos United Methodist Church. Construction started Feb. 15, and completion is expected in late June.

Designed by leading church architects domusstudio architecture, the onestory youth/education building represents Phase 1A of an approved multiphase master plan for the San Diego area church. The next phase is an addition to the structure that will replace the church's existing preschool building. As San Carlos United Methodist Church and its ministry and services grow, additional aspects of the master plan will be developed.

"Groundbreaking is a ceremonial but important step for church members, showing that all their years of planning are coming to fruition as construction actually begins," said Wayne Holtan, a principal at domusstudio architecture.

The San Diego-based architecture firm specializes in church-related building projects, including more than 20 currently in process.

"This building is an exciting new beginning that will serve youth today as well as future generations of the church and community," Holtan added.

Jazzercise Grand Opening in SDSU College area Classes begin Monday, March 8 at the Fit With Jenny Studio located at 6663 El Cajon Blvd. The Fit with Jenny Studio provides, weights, exertubes, stability balls, and mats. All you need to bring is a towel and a bottle of water and come ready to join the fun! Classes are offered Mon-Wed-Fri at 8:00am; no RSVP necessary. (619) 507-7954. www.jazzercise.com

Save the date!

The Lake Murray Playground Project will be holding a fund-raising 5K walk/fun-run Sunday, May 2 at Lake Murray at 8:00am. For more details, visit www.lakemurrayplaygroundproject.org.

Guided Nature Walks at Mission Trails Regional Park This month brings heightened awareness of our environment with the 40th celebration of Earth Day. The Trail Guides at Mission Trails are trained to increase public understanding of our unique ecosystem and historical attributes of the park, so join the next walk to learn more. Dedicated naturalists, your Trail Guides will provide hands-on interpretation of plants, animals, geology and history discovered along the trail. This time of year, you will wind through a brilliant display of wildflowers, chaparral and oaks alive with new growth. Each walk is with a different Trail Guide, so there is much to learn and apply to your role in conservation. Our walks are free and geared towards all ages and interests. Sturdy shoes, hat, water and sunscreen are recommended.

Walks are offered every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday, from 9:30-11:00am, starting from the Visitor and Interpretive Center, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos.

For a different perspective of the park, walks are also offered on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month, from 8:30-10:00am, from Kumeyaay Lake Campground Entry Station, Two Father Junipero Serra Trail, at the San Carlos-Santee border.

An adventure in wildlife tracking has come to Mission Trails! Join our resident Trail Guide and Tracking Team pro for two fun-filled hours of "dirt time." Learn the art of discovering signs left behind by our resident creatures.

Free and fun for the whole family! April 3 and May 1 meet at Kumeyaay Lake Campground to track around Kumeyaay Lake.

Saturday, April 17 has two terrific events for you: Early birds can join our resident birder at 8:00am at the Old Mission Dam for an active morning admiring the array of birds fluttering around the riparian area in search of nesting materials and breakfast. Meet in the Old Mission Dam parking lot.

Night owls can join Star Party fun at 7:00pm with our resident star gazer and his telescope to view the splendid rings of Saturn, constellation of Leo and the Whirlpool Galaxy. Meet in the day use parking lot JOJO GIORDANO of Kumeyaay Lake CampREALTORÆ ground.

Saturday, April 24 is our free Birding Basics class. Learn 5 simple techCalifornia Realty niques in bird identifica2830 Shelter Island Dr. tion and increase your San Diego, CA 92106 skills using a field guide DIRECT 619 995-5252 and binoculars. Meet at Email JoJoG@Prusd.com the Visitor Center at License No. 01718481 An independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Alliance, Inc. 1:0pm.

Visit www.mtrp.org for info and events calendar, or call (619) 668-3281.

Special request walks can be arranged by contacting Ranger Heidi Gutknecht at (619) 668Owner: Barbara Naddy 3279 or at hgutknecht@mtrp.org

$3 OFF ANY GROOMING

All About Grooming

State Republican Party Leader to speak at NCRWF Tom Del Beccaro, vice-chairman of the California Republican Party, will be the featured continued on page 14

Caring For Our Community’s Dogs Since 1985

Only The Owner Grooms Your Dog Friendly, Concerned Service

583-3644 (Call for Appointment)

7525 Mission Gorge Rd. at Princess View We accept competitor's coupons. One discount per visit.

Page 14

MissionTimesCourier.com – March 5, 2010

continued from page 2 leadership for the General Federation. The list of her achievements is truly endless. Recently, she was inducted to the San Diego Woman's Hall of Fame.

The Allied Gardens Community Council appreciates the time and assistance given to help raise money for the bench and sincerely thanks the San Diego Woman's Club. If you have further questions, call the Woman's Club at (619) 234-0510.

Del Cerro Action Council

By Jay Wilson The positive news for Del Cerro is the City is actually ready to begin undergrounding "residential" areas north of I-8 and the first major area is designated 7CC. This is the first development area of Del Cerro; east of College Avenue and everything south of Elmcrest. This encompasses 425 homes. On Thursday, March 25 from 6-8pm, Nathan Bruner, the City's Undergrounding Program Manager and his staff will be at Temple Emanu-El to go over the details of the project that will begin in April or May. Mr. Bruner will also be sending out invitations for this meeting to each of the 425 residences in the 7CC area. If you would like more information regarding the underground program including a status of all of the active projects, the master plan, or completed projects, you can visit the website at www.sandiego.gov/undergrounding.

SDSU won their appeal against DCAC, the City of San Diego and MTS. As of this printing, neither the City of San Diego nor MTS has made a decision on whether to pursue any further legal action. As a result the DCAC Board met and unanimously voted to not continue with any additional legal action at this time. The potential costs would deplete our finances well before we even reached a trial date.

If you are looking for something to do with the family on Sunday, March 7, the Mission Trails Regional Park is having a concert at 2pm in their amphitheater. It will feature a sensational string quartet performing "Light Classical and Popular Favorites."

The next meeting of the DCAC will be Thursday, April 22, at Temple Emanu-El at 7pm. If you have a question or concern regarding Del Cerro, please email me at jwilson2@cox.net.

San Carlos Area Council News

By John F. Pilch, President Due to the publishing schedule for the Mission Times Courier, the March 3rd meeting of the San Carlos Area Council (SCAC) will have already taken place by the time you read this article. Our guest speaker was Professor Pat Abbott, an expert on natural disasters, a Professor Emeritus at San Diego State University, an author and a resident of San Carlos. Dr. Abbott is the person sought out by the local media whenever a major earthquake occurs, locally or elsewhere. He provided the audience with a wealth of information about the geology of San Diego, from seismic faults to the potential for a tsunami striking the San Diego shoreline. Professor Abbott obtained a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Texas at Austin and wrote Natural Disasters, which was published by McGraw-Hill. He also spoke about his recent trip to Antarctica (not his first) and responded to the many questions from the audience. We thank Professor Abbott for taking the time from his busy schedule to address the SCAC members and residents of the Navajo Area.

The next meeting of the San Carlos Area Council is Wed. April 7, at the San Carlos Branch Library at 7:00pm. We will have presentations about two projects in San Carlos and will vote on each. One is the demolition of the Valero gas station at the corner of Jackson Drive and Navajo Road. The applicant plans to replace it with a new station with four fuel dispensers, a car wash and a convenience store. That's all we have currently and don't know if alcohol sales will be sought for the location. The Development Services Dept. of the City is reviewing the project, so more information should be available prior to or at the April 7th meeting. We would like input from residents about this proposed change for the property, especially the car wash and another convenience store.

The other project is a proposed childcare center at 6261 Jackson Drive. It would be adjacent to an existing childcare center, Grow Smart Children's Academy, at 6271 Jackson Drive, where 24 children are enrolled. This proposed use of a single-family residence requires a Conditional Use Permit from the City, due to the zoning and the use as a commercial property in a residential neighborhood. We hope to have more information on this project prior to the meeting and are seeking input from the neighbors and residents about the appropriateness of this proposed childcare center. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please send an e-mail stating your position to jfpilch@hotmail.com.

Many thanks to District 5 City Councilmember Carl DeMaio for conducting a Town Hall discussion of City Finances at the February 3rd meeting. He is attempting a series of reforms, with a focus on Wasteful Spending at City Hall. For more info., please visit: www.ReformSanDiego.com.

The Lake Murray Playground Project is moving forward and needs help from the community to raise the funds needed to build a new playground for the children in our community. Visit: www.lakemurrayplayfroundproject.org.

If you'd like to become a member of the SCAC, 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.

continued from page 13 speaker at the March 9 evening meeting of the Navajo Canyon Republican Women, Fed. to be held at Brothers Restaurant in Allied Gardens. The gettogether will begin at 5:30pm with a full-course dinner served at 6:00pm, followed by Mr. Del Beccaro's talk. Tom advocates pro-growth and reformminded policies, the virtue of tax cuts, a strong national defense and the embrace of traditional American values. He is an author and also a columnist for the e-magazine, politicalvanguard.com. Reservations are required. Price is $20 and is all-inclusive.

In April we return to our regular luncheon meeting at The Brigantine restaurant in La Mesa to hear Damon Dunn, conservative Republican candidate for Secretary of State in 2010. Mr. Dunn is an inspiring figure with his rise from poverty to excel at Stanford, play in the NFL, build a successful nationwide business while continuing his ministry of service to those who need extra help. His message resonates with those who believe we need to reduce bureaucracy in government and education in order to remove barriers to personal opportunities and advancement. The meeting will begin at 11am, with a full-course luncheon at noon, followed by our speaker. Reservations are required. Price is $18. www.DamonDunn.com.

For all NCRWF events, contact Susan Cates at mcatesfamily@cox.net or call her at (619) 697-2235. Joining NCRWF is a good way to be actively involved in the 2010 election year activities, and we look forward to meeting you.

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

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

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

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

Ideal Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical

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

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

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

6902 Navajo Road at Jackson Drive www.missiontrailsdentistry.com (619) 582-9700

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

TILE CLEANING The Grout Medic Grout Problem? No Problem!

“The stuff between the tiles” Clean & seal grout; Stain grout/ Change color; Tile regrouting & repair Remove & replace caulk Repair loose/hollow tiles FREE EVALUATION (619) 819-0262

LANDSCAPE

DENTAL ARTS Ronald S. Lessem, DDS

Aristocrat Landscape “Water Wise Landscape”

Dentistry - Implantology, Cosmetic, Oral Surgery, Endodontics, Sedation Dentistry Evening, Sat. & emergencies, TLC 4990 70th Street, San Diego, CA 92115

Sustainable Landscape, Organic Maintenance Green Design, Xeriscape, Rockgardens Synthetic Turf, Water Management CA Lic #633203

(619) 255-7480

(800) 329-9887 www.aristocratlandscape.com

Water heaters, Garbage disposals, drain cleaning. Video pipe inspections, water softeners & filtration. Visit our Showroom!

Serving our community since 1960!

(619) 583-7963

POOL & SPA SVCS Blue Line Pool & Spa Service Specializing in Spas.

Custom Spa Covers, Repairs and Supplies Drain & Cleaning, Acid Washes Member of BBB SD County (619) 466-1999 16 years of quality service

SELF IMPROVEMENT Mathnasium Math Learning Center Math help for grades 2-12.

WARNING: Your Child Could Become CRAZY about MATH 6690 Mission Gorge Rd, #Q (619) 281-MATH www.mathnasium.com List your company here. Business listings run for 6 or 12 consecutive issues. For rate information in our Business and Services Directory, please call us at 619-283-9747ext 122 or e-mail to sales@newsetc.com or visit our website for rates at MissionTimesCourier.com

March 5, 2010 – MissionTimesCourier.com

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) Tues-Fri., 8:30-3:30pm; Sat. 8:30-12noon. By Appt.,619-644-3669. (03) Keith Everett Construction and Handyman Service: All phases of home remodeling and repair. Window and Door replacement specialist. Repair or build any style of fence, deck or patio cover. Senior discount, references, and member of the BBB. No job too small. Lic #878703. Call 619-255-3499. (09/10) Wallcovering Contractor - Enhance the beauty and value of your home! Removal, prep and installation. Precise, superior workmanship by Mr. Elisha Blatt, Lic.# 644396. Discounts on wallcoverings available. Free estimates. 619582-4449. (07/10) Flute/Piano Instruction. 30 years experience.

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

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

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

(03/11) Gardening Service: 20 years experience.

Lawns, hedges, weeding, trimming, we do it all!

Weekly/bi-weekly service. Insured/free estimates. Allied Gardens resident since 1983. 619287-6947. (05/10) Roofing, licensed, bonded, second generation Allied Gardens roofer. Over 100 homes in Allied Gardens roofed. Repairs, all types of roofing. Free estimates. Call 619-287-7149. (09/ 10) Honor Guard Roofing since 1993. Allied Gardens, family owned, repairs and all types of roofing. Free estimates. Call 619-229-9112. (10/ 10) Quality exterior carpentry by Bob. Decks, fences, patio covers and termite repair. Free estimates, reasonable rates, insured and reliable. LIcense #365241 since 1978. Phone: 619275-1493. (06/10) German Setter Tile and Marble: Professional marble/tilesetter with 26 years experience. European craftsmanship. Punctual & dependable.

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

(08/10) Linda’s Puppy Love, a bonded, licensed, insured pet & housesitting service offers daily dog walks, cat care, vacation visits, overnight care, love, care & attention. 619-857-3674. www.lindaspuppylove.com. (05/10) Painting: $60 per average room. Exterior work also. Neat, clean and fast. Call today for your free estimate. 619-280-7752. (03/10) Healing Touch Therapeutic Massage. Nationally certified, home-based massage therapist offers sports, deep-tissue, Swedish, hot stone massage for rehabilitation and relaxation; 1 hour, from $35. Call Shizuko--Suzy, 619-767-8866.

License #92010681. (04/10) Creative Landscape Irrigation/sprinkler repair. Drip/drain/valves/timer/upgrades/installation/landscape lighting. 30 years experience.

Cal Lic #736809. Call 619-465-2237. (08/10) Creative Landscape - mowing, edging, trimming, weed control, fertilizer, pruning plants, shrubs, trees. Weekly/bi-weekly service. Cal Lic #736809. 30 years exp. 619-465-2237. (08/10) Roy L. Schwartz Tree Service. Commercial & Residential; ISA certified arborist WE-6180A. Hazardous tree removal, 55-foot aerial truck.

Bonded, Licensed, Insured. 619-282-3562.

Lic#775662.www.roystreeservice.com (4/10) Lamps - repaired, made from keepsakes, fixtures rewired & repaired, crystals repaired & cleaned. Call Seymour, 619-461-8284. (02/10) Hauling: construction & yard clean-up.

Demos. Light maintenance. Call Carlos at 858495-0548; cellular 619-813-9988. Tierrasanta resident.

Pls contact via email: chiripas1@aol.com. (5/10) Gardening, landscape maintenance. Edge, mow, fertilizing, pruning, weeding. Repairs of fences, gates, sprinklers, lights. Planting: shrubs,

Page 15

trees, bulbs, roses, flowers. 33 years experience. Call 858-831-1722. (02/10) Lori’s House Cleaning Service: Reasonable rates, quality service, references. 619-582-9586.

(05/10) Computer Repair - Setup - Tuneup. PC help for families, seniors, home offices. Trusted in homes for over 25 years. Call 619-992-5882. CA Lic #81527. (09/10) Tait’s Tree Service. Trimming, shaping, lacing, removals. Quality work, affordable prices.

Lic # 777395. Bonded & Insured. Dan, 619-5835771. treemandan63@yahoo.com (08/10) Personalized Memorial Photo Collage Poster!

Your photos arranged with art and design. We use your digital photos, arrange them, add words of your choice and 3-D graphic effects to create a lifetime of memories on a hi-definition printed poster. Several sizes available. Prices start at $49.00, depending on number of photos and size. Please call: 619-244-6245 or visit us at www.memorialphotoproducts.com. (05/10) R & M Signs and Designs. Custom signs, banners, window decals, vehicle magnetics, storefront graphics, team sports, custom apparel. RMsignsdesigns.com. Excellent service.

619-287-8757. (07/10)

electrical, plumbing, doors, windows, decks, patio covers, roofing, ideas/advice. Lic # 477587.

619-850-7744. (08/10) Outdoor Fitness - GetFit-Cardio, strength, flexibility & balance. All ages & fitness levels welcome. Challenging, fun & affordable. Exercise with certified personal trainer. FREE trial week! www.getfitCamp.com (03/10)

Drywall - New and repair. Hang, tape, texture.

Clean; dependable. Lic #724767. Robert, 619933-5261. (06/10)

Enjoy Singing? Join Barbershop Chorus.

Beginners & experienced singers. Please call Joe, 619-675-4374.

Locksmith: Discount Deadbolts & Re-Keying. Door viewers, patio door locks, simulated alarm. Never a trip charge! License #LCO-4353.

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

WANTED

Spanish Tutoring. Master’s Degree, bilingual, lived/traveled in Mexico & South America; former exchange student in South America. Call Becki in Allied Gardens at 619-563-8356. (03/10)

Bonvino Painting - interior/exterior, affordable & reliable. Allied Gardens resident with local references. Lets make your home beautiful. Lic #884353. Call Roger, 619-726-6012. (08/ 10)

FOR SALE

McCue Remodeling and home services since 1976. Kitchens, baths, drywall, painting, tile,

NOTICES Republican Women are welcome to attend our monthly Navajo Canyon Republican Women, Fed. luncheon meetings. Our program meetings feature informative speakers. We generally meet the 2nd Tuesday at The Brigantine Restaurant located in La Mesa. Come join us! Please call 619-697-2235.

Job Wanted. Driver, valid CA DL, good DMV, personal assistant, cook, errands, shopping, pet/house sitting. References available. Please call Becki today! 619-563-8356. (03/10)

Handyman - Construction: Repair of plumbing, electrical, heating, AC service, fencing, decking, roofing, appliance repair. Installation of doors, windows, millwork, cabinetry, flooring, paint debris removal. Free estimates; 17 years in the construction field. Raised in Allied Gardens; references. Dan Paterson, 619-481-9978.

(03/10)

Get fit in “10. 6 mo. membership for 2 Wavehouse gym Mission Beach. Value $300; sell $150. 619-469-2989. (03/10).

Lets give your yard a makeover. Coast Guard Veteran recently returned to native Allied Gardens, restarting landscape business. Renew your distressed overgrown landscape with simple solutions. Tree lacing, pruning, sprinkler repair, handyman services. Own tools, trailer, hauling available. Family man; dependable, references.

Todd, 619-286-3679 or 541-261-6422. (05/10)

New Handyman Service in San Carlos. No job too small! Honest, Reliable, Insured. Call Dan at San Carlos Handyman Services, 619994-5680. (09/10)

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

Window regulator replacement, timing belt replacement. Auto body repair; free estimates; raised in Allied Gardens. Dan Paterson, 619481-9978 (cell). (03/10)

FOR SALE

Firewood for Sale. 1/8 cord: $70. 1/4 cord: $125. 1/2 cord: $195. Full cord: $295. Call 619282-3562. (07/10) The Cottages - Rainswept Lane, 3 BD, 3BA, numerous updates, beautiful backyard, large deck w/cover, community pool & hottub; Bids $419,000 - $459,000. Appt. only - Please call 972-897-5848. (05/10) Single Level, 3BR/3BA mtn view house with stunning upgrades.

Own/agt. $479,900.

619-275-1874. Not on the MLS. Principals only! (03/10).

Wanted: 1993 -2000 cargo van or box truck.

Please call Art, 619-287-1628.

Wanted to Buy: Private party seeks historic memorabilia from the legendary McDini’s National City Diner & Entertainment. 619-501-1883.

Wanted: Pool table by private party. Must be clean & reasonable. 619-286-3939.

Fair prices paid for vintage costume, pocket watches, sterling silver flatware and old San Diego historical memorabilia. Free in-home appraisals. Call Erik, 619-887-8762. (10/10) Wanted: Wish to purchase 1992/1994 LeSabre Buick. Will pay cash, depends on condition, mileage, call 619-460-4122. (03/10)

2010 MISSION TIMES COURIER SCHEDULE 2010 PAPER PUBLICATION DATE/ISSUE April 2

Wine bottles for home wine-makers. Clean, no labels. Green or gold. $100. 619-447-4117.

Wanted: Pre WWII “0” gauge Lionel electric trains. Please call Doug at 619-820-8393.

Note: Deadlines are firm. No extensions.

Display ads & Bus/Sv. Dir. listings are paid in advance.

AD ARTWORK ARTICLES DISPLAY AD SPACE DEADLINE DEADLINE If not on a DEADLINE 5pm 5pm contract - 5pm* March 18 March 23 March 23

CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE 5pm March 25

Call 619-283-9747 ext 122 for the 2010 schedule * Deadline to reserve space for advertisers not currently on a contract.

Drop off or mail your ad or article to our mailbox inside Postal Annex at 6549 Mission Gorge Rd, PMB #199 • San Diego, CA 92120 Articles can be sent via E-Mail to: Sally@NewsEtc.com

FREE CLASSIFIEDS

Free classified ads are available to private parties and to non-profit organizations that do not charge for their services. Only one ad per party or organization will be accepted per issue as a free classified - additional ads must be paid for with submission of the ads. Free classifieds are limited to 25 words or less. Ads of more than 25 words cost 50¢ per additional word; payment must accompany the ad. All free classifieds will run for only one issue even if you indicate on the ad that you want it to run more than one time.

All classified ads - free or paid - must be submitted by mail only or hand-delivered to Postal Annex at 6549 Mission Gorge Road, Box 199, San Diego CA 92120. THE LAST DATE PRE-PAID ADS WILL RUN IS PRINTED AFTER EACH AD - IF NO DATE IS GIVEN, THE AD RUNS ONLY ONE ISSUE. The following ad classifications are eligible for free classified ads: FOR SALE, GARAGE SALES, LOST & FOUND, WANTED, FOR RENT, NOTICES and YOUTH SERVICES. However, this does not include WANTED ads for multi-level sales or FOR RENT ads for vacation/rental condos or NOTICES for any profit-making organization.

We do not guarantee that we will run all free classifieds submitted. If you include payment for an ad that normally is considered a free classified, we guarantee that it will be printed in the next available issue, unless it is inappropriate for a family oriented newspaper. We will not call or write to inform you if your classified ad does not qualify as a free classified; we simply receive too many ads to provide that level of service. We do not mail copies of the newspaper for proof of publication.

PAID CLASSIFIEDS - $8/25 words or less BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS including SERVICES, CHILD CARE, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, NOTICES, HELP WANTED & FOR SALE ads for any profit making enterprise cost $8 for 25 words or less plus 50¢ per word over 25, payable in advance of publication only. NOTICES ads may NOT be ads normally classified under SERVICES (i.e.., business ads) - the Editor reserves the right to reject or re-classify any ads sent in under the NOTICES category that should more appropriately be placed elsewhere. PAID ADS may run for any consecutive number of issues, provided that proper payment for the ads is received in advance. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR RENEWAL OF ADS. THE LAST DATE PRE-PAID ADS WILL RUN IS PRINTED AFTER EACH AD. IF NO DATE IS INCLUDED AFTER THE AD, IT RUNS ONLY ONCE. When counting words - a word is a word, regardless of the number of letters. A telephone number is 1 word. An address such as "10000 Mission Gorge Road" is 4 words. We do not mail "proofs of publication" for classifieds.

SPECIAL NOTICE The Mission Times Courier reserves the right to edit or refuse classified ads due to inappropriate content, space considerations, etc. The Mission Times Courier assumes no financial responsibility for errors nor for omission of copy for classified ads. By submission of ad, advertisers agree to indemnify and hold the Mission Times Courier harmless from any claims and expenses arising from the publication of any ad. No personals are accepted. No refunds given or cancellations accepted unless such notice is received by mail 10 days prior to the publication date. MAKE SURE YOU REMIT THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR THE AD - WE ARE UNABLE TO CONTACT YOU - NOR RUN THE AD - IF THE INCORRECT AMOUNT OF MONEY IS SENT WITH THE AD. We do not mail copies for "proof of publication" - and your cancelled check is your receipt.

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: "MISSION TIMES COURIER" PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. CIRCLE THE APPROPRIATE CLASSIFICATION. Make checks payable to "Mission Times Courier."

MAIL TO: 6549 Mission Gorge Rd #199, San Diego CA 92120.

FOR SALE CHILD CARE FOR RENT SERVICES LOST & FOUND HELP WANTED

BUS. OPP. WANTED GARAGE SALES

NOTICES (see restrictions above)

EXTRA COPIES If you need extra copies of the Mission Times Courier, they are available at the Benjamin Branch Library, San Carlos Branch Library, College Rolando Library and over 120 business locations throughout our distribution area on the day of publication - while supplies last.

AMOUNT OF PAYMENT INCL. WITH AD:

CHK #:

Page 16

MissionTimesCourier.com – March 5, 2010

Mission Times Courier

Reserve your space now for our next issue, April 2, 2010 Ad space deadline is Thurs. March 18 Camera-ready artwork due Tuesday, March 23 Call 619-283-9747 x 122 or email: Sales@NewsEtc.com

6549 Mission Gorge Road PMB #199, San Diego CA 92120 Phone: (619) 283-9747 ext 122 - email: Info@MissionTimesCourier.com Visit our website at: www.MissionTimesCourier.com

Publishers: Columnist: Sally Ortega Madaffer Barbara Cleves Anderson Editor & Co-Publisher Barbara.Cleves@NewsEtc.com (Sally@NewsEtc.com) Staff Writer: Jim Madaffer, Co-Publisher R. Maude Madsen (Jim@MissionTimesCourier.com) Rmm@NewsEtc.com

Graphic Design & Layout: André Lalias Andre@aascs.com

Circulation: 27,000. Published 11 times in 2010 and delivered to more than 22,500 homes and businesses in the communities of Allied Gardens, Del Cerro, Grantville, San Carlos, Northern La Mesa, Rolando & the College Area by NewsEtc Publishing Co. An additional 4,500 copies are distributed to more than 130 businesses and community centers in the communities. Classified ads and articles must be submitted by mail, e-mail or dropped off at our business address, Postal Annex at 6549 Mission Gorge Road, PMB #199, San Diego, CA 92120. (Vons Center) Publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertisements or material submitted which are deemed to be objectionable. Publisher's liability for errors: The Mission Times Courier assumes no financial liability for errors nor for omission of copy and upon request will furnish a letter of correction to the advertiser. The Publisher, NewsEtc. Publishing Co., shall not be liable for any error in published advertising unless an advertiser proof is requested in writing 12 days prior to publication date and clearly marked for corrections. If the error is not corrected by the Publisher, the liability, if any, shall not exceed the space occupied for the error. Further, the Publisher shall not be liable for any omission of an advertisement ordered to be published. On written request, Publisher shall reschedule and run the omitted advertisement at the advertiser's cost. All claims for adjustment must be made in writing within 30 days of the date of publication. In no case shall the Publisher be liable for any general, special or consequential damages.

Equal Housing Opportunity: Real estate advertising in the Mission Times Courier is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Law which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." The Mission Times Courier will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. This is to notify Mission Times Courier readers that all dwellings advertised in the Mission Times Courier are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD at 1-800-669-9777 or TTY at 1-800-927-9275.

News and information printed in the Mission Times Courier is obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but accuracy on information sent to the paper cannot be guaranteed. Articles and opinions of writers or letters to the editor that are submitted for publication to the Mission Times Courier are the views of the writers and should not be considered the views of the publisher. Content of paid advertisements is solely the responsibility of the advertiser. © 1995-2010, all rights reserved.

Need a Plumber?

All Types of Plumbing Repairs • Drains • Water Heaters • Remodels NO JOB TOO SMALL • No Trip Charges • No Extra Charges

1000

$

Over 25 Years Experience

Steve Addis Plumbing

619.813.6218

OFF

Next Service Call New customers only CA Lic. #629120

The Naomi Kleitsch Agency

• Family owned & operated • Del Cerro/San Carlos Residents for 20 years

License #0B66891

FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP Your Home:

Insurance Value vs.

Real Estate Value

AUTO-HOME-LIFE RENTERS

Do you know the difference?

Call us, we can help. nkleitsch@farmersagent.com 6398 Del Cerro Blvd. • Windmill Farms Shopping Center • 619-265-4041