Mission Times Courier - October 2012

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Fletcher Hills Volume XIX – Number 10

FIREFIGHTING ADVANCES GO HIGH TECH

Mayoral Race 2012

By Dave Schwab

Cleaning San Diego Volunteers braved the heat to pick up trash at Lake Murray for I Love a Clean San Diego.

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Halloween Treats There’s spooky fun to be had all over the County of San Diego this Halloween.

BOB FILNER TOUTS POLITICAL ACTIVISM AND EXPERIENCE

CARL DEMAIO PUSHES FINANCIAL REFORM AND CHANGE

By Dave Schwab

By Dave Schwab

A longtime fixture on the San Diego political scene having been a school board member and a city councilmember before becoming a Congressman in California’s 51st District in 1992, Bob Filner is seeking to add mayor to his repertoire.

A Democrat, Filner is seeking to become San Diego’s 34th mayor since 1850 succeeding Republican Jerry

Businessman-turned-civic watchdog Carl DeMaio is attempting a huge leap forward in his political evolution running for mayor during only his first term on the San Diego City Council.

DeMaio, a Republican, is opposing Bob Filner, a Democrat and longtime U.S. Rep. of California’s 51st Congressional District, in the Nov. 6 election.

See FILNER page 18

See DEMAIO page 8

A free carnival follows the parade at Clay Park, 4759 Seminole Dr. The carnival will feature rides and a haunted pumpkin patch for the kids, a beer garden for the adults, food from local eateries, art booths, merchandise and live entertainment.

“It’s primarily a family event,” said Paul Russo, president of the College Area Economic Development Corporation, which organizes the Boulevard BOO! Parade & Carnival. Russo and his family have been volunteering at the event for the past five years.

“What we really enjoy about it is all the kids, the moms and dads that line See BOO page 15

See FIREFIGHTING page 7

Jekyll & Hyde

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photo by Keith Barnes

BOO! PARADE & CARNIVAL READY TO MARCH

By Jeremy Ogul

Eat Fresh Lisko Artisan Deli & Seafood invites customers to appreciate the true flavor of food.

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Witches, ghosts, princesses, superheroes, pirates, vampires and more will swarm El Cajon Boulevard on Saturday, Oct. 27 for the annual Boulevard BOO! Parade & Carnival.

The biggest Halloween parade in San Diego begins 10 a.m. on 59th Street and continues down El Cajon Boulevard to Rolando Boulevard. The parade will feature decorated floats, costumed characters, marching musicians, vintage cars, police and firefighters, student groups. Grand Marshal Kimberly King, a local television news anchor, will lead the parade.

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Mayor Jerry Sanders and Supervisor Ron Roberts ushered in a new high-tech era in wildlands firefighting at a Sept. 18 press conference at Montgomery Field. They introduced the HPWREN communications interface and the Operational Downlink Information Network (ODIN) hightech camera system, which claims to “make the invisible visible.” Chief Thom Porter of Cal Fire San Diego Unit said what ODIN will do, for the first time, is use infrared to see through smoke. “It also allows for the images to be placed on the ground in the hands of those fighting the fires so they see a birds-eye view of what’s happening while the fire is ongoing,” he said. “This is the tool that will help firefighters do what firefighters have done for hundreds of years – put out fires and help protect life and property on the ground.”

“We relentlessly seek innovative ways to protect San Diegans and to give our men and women who fight the fires the proper tools they need,” said Roberts. “This is the first installation of its kind in the country. We can’t prevent fires. But our resources will be far more effective and our response far more swift.”

“We all know what happened during the wildfires of 2003 and 2007 and last year’s massive blackout that impacted literally everyone in San Diego County,” said Sanders.”We’re talking about ways that new technology is making our region more equipped to respond to fires or other diasters as we approach the heart of this year’s wildfire season.”

Mike Niggli, president & chief operating officer of SDG&E, which

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The Tony-nominated musical explores a man’s inner demons at the Civic Theatre.

Technological advances in photography and communications are making this wildlands fire season a safer one.

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NCRWF PREPARES FOR ELECTION Judy McCarty

MEANINGFUL FAMILY FUN AT BREAST CANCER WALK

Friends of Lake Murray

By Barbara Cleves Anderson Last year, the I Love a Clean San Diego cleanup at Lake Murray was chilly. It was jeans-T-shirt-and-flannel shirt weather. This year it was 101 degrees, 103 or 105 according to whom you spoke. It was hot. We had 274 people pre-registered but 178 showed up. Who could blame them? It was shorts and tee weather.

Our set-up was by the boat dock on the grassy area under the trees. The Friends were concerned about volunteers who came to pick-up trash in the heat. The Mission Gorge Souplantation donated gallons of lemonade and it was really appreciated.

The Friends bought coffee, water, fruit snacks and donut holes.

We also gave away I Love a Clean San Diego grocery totes to each family. A scout named Audrey won a free pass to Sea World for her bucket decorated with bling. The ILACSD encouraged children to decorate and pick up trash with a bucket.

They looked so cute walking around with their buckets instead of having to drag a huge bag.

Lots of Scouts, School children, teen organizations showed up to help and the baby boom was in evidence. It seemed that everyone was so happy and satisfied that they were helping to “de-trash” the lake. Several Friends of Lake Murray helped keep the volunteers routed through the necessary steps that needed to be completed before and after the event.

Our thanks also go to Dave who runs the concession stand at Lake Murray and concessions at four other lakes. Dave donated two motorboats for the three-hour pickup so he, Bill Woods and Jenee Littrell (Bill’s See BARBARA page 9

The Debbie Berton Walk to end breast cancer takes place Sunday, Oct. 28, from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Lake Murray. The public is invited to participate in this family-fun community event.

Attendees will be treated to free food, drinks, music and kid’s activities.

Many great prizes will be available at our famous opportunity drawing! For just a dollar, you have a chance to win a pink cruiser bike, pink guitar or emerald and sapphire pendant (lots of other prizes too).

To register, please visit www.TheDebbieBertonWalk.com.

The walk is a relaxed 1.5 miles starting from the baseball fields at Lake Murray. Admission is not required but with a minimum $20 tax-deductible advance donation, a free T-shirt is provided. Two additional registration levels are available that come with fantastic souvenirs. ONLINE registrations and donations will end at midnight Oct. 25 and walk-in event-day registrations and donations are welcome.

To date, nearly $30,000 has been raised through The Debbie Berton Walk’s annual efforts. All Debbie Berton Walk donations go to Komen for the Cure San Diego which keeps 75 percent of every dollar raised, in San Diego to help qualified uninsured women with mammograms, chemotherapy, biopsies, meal delivery, child care and more. The remaining 25 percent goes to international research.

Members of NCRWF and their guests will be informed voters on November’s ballot propositions after hearing fellow member April Boling, former president of The Taxpayer’s Assn., discuss the issues involved.

Jim Cox will give us the details on Prop. 32. One of the club’s missions is to promote an informed public through political education and activity. This meeting serves that objective well and is a must-attend event for Republican voters. Checkin time for the Oct. 9 meeting is 10:45 a.m. Luncheon will be served at noon with comments from various Republican candidates. Our featured speakers will follow at 12:30 p.m. The price for the full-course luncheon at The Brigantine in La Mesa is $20.

Due to space limitations, reservations are required. Please RSVP to NCRWF99@gmail.com or call (619) 448-6054.

NCRWF will host a booth at La Mesa’s Oktoberfest Friday, Oct. 5, through Sunday, Oct. 7. We will be registering voters and handing out literature for Republican candidates. Each shift will be four hours.

If you’re a Republican who would like to participate, please contact Gloria Harpenau at gharpenau1@cox.net or (619) 447-2048. Other volunteer opportunities abound in this election See NCRWF page 17

GET FRESH AT LISKO ARTISAN DELI & FISH MARKET IN COLLEGE AREA

By Genevieve A. Suzuki Lisko Artisan Deli & Fish Market owner Kosta Houdalakis wants to return to a simpler time, when food was allowed to bask in its flavor without interference from a thousand other ingredients. “You can create really flavorful food from really simple ingredients,” he said. Houdalakis’s store is proof of his philosophy.

“The idea of my store is to celebrate food,” he said. “What I want is for people to come here, do a bit of shopping, find the same thing on the menu for sale.”

Two of Lisko’s bestselling items are the homemade pastas and pestos waiting for easy pick-up in the refrigerated shelves along the wall. There are basil and lemon pastas, and several pestos, including a delicious sundried See LISKO page 22

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The City of San Diego has implemented a new application and testing process that streamlines the Police Applicant process. The initial step in applying for a position with the San Diego Police Department is to take the written test, which is administered by the City of San Diego›s Personnel Department. To obtain a test date, go to the Personnel Department›s Open Job Opportunities and fill out an online application (requires registration) for Police Recruit, Police Officer I, or Police Officer II. If you meet the minimum requirements and your online application is approved, you will be notified and given instruction on how to sign up for an available test date. The application approval process takes approximately three weeks.

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Step 1: Written Test. Step 2: Physical Abilities Test and Pre-Investigative Questionnaire. Step 3: Background Investigation. Step 4: Polygraph Examination. Step 5: Appointing Authority Interview. Step 6: Psychological Evaluation. Step 7: Medical Evaluation. The hiring process takes approximately three to four months. There are no alternatives to expedite this process.

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Sincerely, Officer John Graham SDPD Eastern Division To submit your questions, please email AsktheCop@MissionTimesCourier.com.

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SAN DIEGO HOME PRICES INCREASE 12%: AVOID THESE THREE MISTAKES WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME

Military veterans and Grantville-Allied Gardens Kiwanis members John Peterson and Larry McLeland (playing the bugle) honor the victims of Sept. 11, 2001.

GAG KIWANIS REMEMBERS 9/11

San Diego - When you decide to sell your home, setting your asking price is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Depending on how a buyer is made aware of your home, price is often the first thing he or she sees, and many homes are discarded by prospective buyers as not being in the appropriate price range before they’re even given a chance of showing.

Your asking price is often your home’s “first impression”, and if you want to realize the most money you can for your home, it’s imperative that you make a good first impression.

This is not as easy as it sounds, and pricing strategy should not be taken lightly. Pricing too high can be as costly to a homeseller as pricing too low. Taking a look at what homes in your neighborhood have sold for is only a small part of the process, and on it’s own is not nearly enough to help you make the best decision. A recently study, which compiles 10 years of industry research, has resulted in a new special report entitled “Homesellers: How to Get the Price You Want( and Need)”. This report will help you understand pricing strategy from three different angles. When taken together, this information will help you price your home to not only sell, but sell for the price you want.

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By John Peterson A group of Kiwanians and friends gathered in the dawn’s early light at the community flagpole in Allied Gardens on Tuesday, Sept. 11, to honor the memory of the victims of the terrorist attack on our country eleven years ago.

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Grantville-Allied Gardens, led by Larry and Yolie McLeland, stood in silence with their heads bowed as Larry sounded “Taps” on his bugle.

The first mournful notes of “Taps” rang out at 5:46 a.m., the exact time that Flight 11 hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City on that fateful day, Sept. 11, 2001. The second playing was at exactly at 6:03 a.m., the time when Flight 175 slammed into the South Tower. At 6:37 a.m. Larry bugled again to honor the victims in our nation’s capitol, Washington DC, when Flight 77 was deliberately crashed into the Pentagon. The next playing was at 7:03 a.m. to coincide with the time that Flight 93 crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania killing all passengers including the brave men who tried to retake the airplane from the hijackers.

A final sounding of “Taps” was bugled by Larry about 7:10 a.m. to honor all the victims of the attack and all of those who have perished for the cause of freedom. Pastor Bob Wall from the Zion Avenue Community Church then said a few words about the events of Sept. 11 and a short prayer in their memory.

The memorial concluded by the lowering of the Community Flag, raising it back to the top of the flagpole and then lowering it again to half mast for the day. When the flag was lowered, Elaine Barden, the stepmother of Arnold W. (Jay) Barden Jr., a naval aviator who was killed in action on Sept. 20, 1971 in Vietnam, briefly held the military funeral flag she had donated to the community before it was re-positioned to half mast.

It was a time for reflection for those attending the memorial ceremony. In the time between the buglings of “Taps’ the group gathered in the parking lot across the street at the Benjamin Library for coffee and a snack as they related their memories of that never to be forgotten day.

Kiwanian Larry McLeland is a registered certified bugler who plays his bugle at military ceremonies and is a member of Bugles Across America. By law, every veteran can be provided military honors if the request is made at the time funeral arrangements are made. Larry is one of 7,500 buglers in America who provide the sounding of “Taps” at military funerals.

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GIRL SCOUTS PARENT INFO MEETINGS IN OCTOBER

By Elizabeth Blust Girl Scouting is alive and well in the Mission Trails area. To learn more about the organization, including information on becoming an adult volunteer or enrolling your daughter, please join us for a Parent Information Meeting.

Two dates are available: Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. or Thursday, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the San Carlos Rec Center at 6445 Lake Badin Ave. More information is available at the Mission Trails Service Unit website at www.mtsu.weebly.com.

Troops from the Mission Trails Service Unit donated school supplies to an orphanage in Mexico in September for our new program, Monthly Community Service Projects. During October, local scouts will be collecting and donating canned goods and nonperishable food items to the Girl Scout “Feed Your Neighbor” Food Drive that benefits the San Diego Food Bank.

The Girl Scout Nut Sale runs from Sept. 28 to Nov. 30, with all proceeds benefitting our local troops and San Diego Girl Scouts. Canned nuts and chocolates make great snacks and gifts and help girls earn troop funds that support troop activities and our local community through community service projects.

At the end of October, local scouts will be celebrating Girl Scout founder Juliette Low’s birthday by having cupcake parties at their schools. Some troops plans to honor our founder by delivering baby gifts to local hospitals for the first baby girl born on Juliette’s birthday (Oct. 31).

Mission Trail Service Unit #620 of San Diego Imperial Council serves more than 85 Girl Scout troops in the communities of Allied Gardens, Del Cerro, San Carlos, and the College Area. Visit the Mission Trails Service Unit website www.mtsu.weebly.com for more information about Girl Scouts and how to become a part of Girl Scouting!

Look for November’s

Neighborhood Bests Issue

You voted, they won. Next month we announce the winners of our Neighborhood Bests awards.

Don’t miss this issue – it’s one you’ll want to keep until the next go-‘round!

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SAN CARLOS FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY The San Carlos Branch Library will host a discussion with local author Reina Lisa Menasche Friday, Oct. 12, at 2 p.m. Menasche will discuss her newest book, Twice Begun, which begins in the closet.

Paris Jablonski is celebrating her seventh wedding anniversary when she uncovers a secret letter about her sexy French husband – and his girlfriend. The letter is in French, nearly incomprehensible, and so is the betrayal. How could she, an experienced mental health professional, have so misread her own life? After traveling to France to confront her husband she returns to San Diego

BENJAMIN BRANCH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

By Anne Lee As the calendar indicates fall, the members of the Benjamin Branch Friends of the Library chapter in Allied Gardens have been reflecting on the new things that come with the season. New schools, new ideas, new technologies, new personnel, new supplies, new classes, new plans and new friends are all part of the agenda for the remainder of the year. Our primary goal is to provide additional support to the library and its patrons.

OASIS Classes

OASIS offers a large number of selections (210) covering a broad spectrum of interests, including travel. The Friends will be underwriting the following class. On Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Community Room, Collette Michelle, AICI, will offer “Wardrobe Choices for Your Body Shape.” Volunteers will be selected from the audience, so come dressed as you might for a special outing. Please call OASIS at (619) 574-0674 or the library at (619) 533-7970 to reserve your seat. On Wednesday, Nov. 14, we will offer “Antiques, Collectibles and Other Ephemera.”

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to restart her life. This is a heart-tugging story of love, loss and renewal.

Menasche’s fiction has been recognized by organizations such as the San Diego Writers and Editors Guild, the San Diego Book and Writing Awards, and the Southern California Writers Conference.

A masters-level social worker, Menasche teaches university classes in counseling and human services. In addition, she provides direct services to clients on issues such as family conflict, addiction, stress management, and life transitions. With her school counseling credential, Menasche has specialized in helping young children adjust to life after divorce. Menasche and her family live in San Diego, the book’s venue. Her website is www.reinamenasche.com.

ST. DUNSTAN’S ST. THERESE ACADEMY Another school year is here and we’re off to a great start! Our annual Back CELEBRATES FALL to School Picnic was held Friday afternoon, Aug. 31. Pizza, drinks and shaved St. Dunstan’s will be offering a blessing of the animals Sunday, Oct. 7, in the courtyard at noon. Come by with your 4-legged family members (or family members of the winged or slithering variety) to receive a blessing and treat for them. To ensure everyone’s safety, please be sure they are properly leashed or contained.

Join us Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to take part in a free workshop sponsored by St. Dunstan’s Stephen Ministry titled: “QPR: Question, Persuade and Refer – Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention.” In the United States, one person dies by suicide every 16 minutes. In San Diego County, one person dies by suicide every day. QPR can be learned in this Gatekeeper course in as little as one hour. This training is offered by the County of San Diego’s Health and Human Services Agency. Please join us for this important workshop.

Registration and refreshments will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the workshop will begin at 7. Please call the church office (619-460-6442) to let us know you will be attending.

Don’t be scared but Halloween is almost upon us and to celebrate St. Dunstan’s is hosting its second annual Chilly Chili Pumpkin Party on Sunday, Oct. 28 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This party will have a bit

ice were available for purchase to students and their families, who slathered on the sunscreen and kicked back in their beach chairs, while fondly recalling the good times of recent summer and discussing hopes for the coming school year. Kudos to Yvette Gammon and her team parents and students who volunteered their time and hard work making this event such a success!

Many thank are due to other volunteers who helped with recent school event: Antoinette Alesi for coordinating and hosting the New Family Orientation; Jessica Kinsella for the wonderful Welcome Back Coffee, and Sandra Bernal and Regina Dharmawan assistance with clean-up. It was a great way to start off the new school year!

This is a big year for our school’s WASC – Western Association of Schools and Colleges – accreditation. Our faculty and staff will begin the writing process upon which our accreditation is based. An outside WASC team will visit our school for three days in March to determine the length of our accreditation based on this documentation. Best wishes to all members of the St. Therese faculty and staff who are hard at work now and in the months ahead, to make this important undertaking a success!

This year’s annual Pancake Breakfast will be on Sunday, Nov. 11, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Social Center. Please come and join us for this fun community event. Tickets are $5 at the door. If you are a crafter and would like to sell your product at this event, please contact Katie Straub at katiestraub@yahoo. com or through the school office at (619) 583-6270. The cost is $25 per space.

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Letter from the Editor

By Genevieve Suzuki

Dr. Seuss wasn’t among authors whose books I owned when I was growing up. I always thought the kids who were lucky enough to have his stories within their collections were rich – the books were colorful and new, something I wasn’t privy to as the youngest child of three.

Of course these days books cost less than the latest toy and are a great deal better on a parent’s conscience. When I had my daughter, I decided I would definitely buy up Dr. Seuss’s collection – and I did.

I bought everything except one book – The Lorax. I hadn’t really heard of it growing up and I associated it with a recent film I never saw. The little orange guy with a big yellow mustache looked like a curmudgeon, not a beloved character in a children’s book.

Was I ever wrong.

On a recent trip into Los Angeles, we took my daughter to a bookstore so she could pick out a treat. She chose The Lorax, much to my surprise. She had never really shown much interest in the other Dr. Seuss books on her shelves so I was more than a little skeptical that The Lorax would keep her attention.

Instead, she has asked night after night for me to read the story to her just before bed. And night after night I lie there, wondering whether we are all Once-lers waiting for our “UNLESS.” You see, the Lorax isn’t a curmudgeon at all. He’s a protective creature who speaks for the trees and animals being affected by the greedy Once-ler’s decision to take, take, take from the environment without giving back. Eventually the Lorax and his wards leave town to find a place that would be better hospitable to their needs, leaving the Once-ler and his barren land. The only thing the Lorax left behind was one word: “Unless.” Fortunately, a little boy turns up and the Once-ler tosses him the last seedling to help revive the environment.

“But now,” says the Once-ler, “Now that you’re here, the word of the Lorax seems perfectly clear. UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”

Sadly enough, I’d have to say I’m more Once-ler than Lorax. Sure, I recycle, but I don’t do anything else to ensure our natural habitats stay safe from polluAllied Gardens 449,900 tion. It’s easy to get caught up in what we need and want versus$424,000 what -we need to do to make sure the burden to save the environment doesn’t fall on our children’s shoulders.

If you’ve never read The Lorax, you need to get out of the house right now and rush down to Barnes & Noble to pick you up a copy. And after you’ve done that, hurry up and mark the following dates in your calendar: Oct. 20 for Park Appreciation Day and Oct. 27 for “Sustain La Mesa” Environmental Festival.

Cleaning up our parks and learning about how to sustain our towns are good ways we can all avoid becoming the Once-ler and forcing our own natural wildlife to leave our areas forever.

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By Quincy Marin The new school year is well under way at Gage Elementary. September’s events began on the 10th as we kicked off the Grandparent’s Club with a lovely breakfast reception. The school was thrilled to welcome more than 50 Gage Grandparents who were thanked and honored for their contributions to their grandchild’s lives. Gage believes that every child needs a community of support to be successful and grandparents are definitely a part of that community.

The “Parent Tea with the Principal” was Sept. 24. All parents were encouraged to attend this interactive conversation with Gage’s principal, Kathy Burns, as she offers an inside perspective into current district and school events, the school’s instructional focus, and updates on the school’s performance. In addition, parents will be given valuable instructional strategies to use at home

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DEL CERRO ACTION COUNCIL

SAN CARLOS AREA COUNCIL

By Jay Wilson, DCAC President

By John F. Pilch, SCAC President

District 7 Councilmember Elect Scott Sherman will be our guest speaker at the Oct. 25 Del Cerro Action Council (DCAC) meeting which will be held at 7 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El. This will be an excellent opportunity to meet Scott, hear about his plans and concerns for the new District 7, and share your concerns and priorities for District 7 and for the City. Mark your calendar.

Until a new Police Community Relations Officer is appointed for Eastern Division, Sgt. Dean Thomas will be assisting Lt. Leos as a liaison to the communities. I have asked him to attend our quarterly DCAC meeting on Oct. 25. Sgt. Thomas’ email address is JDThomas@pd.sandiego.gov.

Our new Park and Recreation Department Area Manager is Angelina Allen, (ACAllen@sandiego.gov), who began her new position Sept. 17, is responsible for all the city parks in the Navajo and Tierrasanta areas. Ruby Houck remains the center director of the Allied Gardens Recreation Center and Kristy Wells remains the center director for the San Carlos Recreation Center.

The streets in Princess Del Cerro are pretty clean following an extensive project by the city’s Metropolitan Waste Water Department to video virtually all sewer lines, including the residential connections. A number of the lines were relined, and where necessary, residential connections were replaced.

Fortunately, the sewer connections in this area are under the sidewalks, thus eliminating the necessity to dig up the asphalt.

On Sept. 12, I met with Brian Anthony, the acting area manager for Park and Recreation, at Princess Del Cerro Park, to go over the community concerns, ranging from the debris in the brough ditch half-way up the bank, the trees that have been girdled by weed whackers, surface roots from the trees between the playground and the sidewalk, the raised sidewalk at the entrance to the playground, and the cracks in the area displaying the pavers paid for by individuals and families. Work orders are supposed to have been submitted to expedite the needed repairs and maintenance. The DCAC has offered to lend a hand in resolving these safety and maintenance issues if funding is a problem.

I was recently contacted by individuals concerned about the debris and graffiti on the top of Del Cerro. As a result there is a community effort See DCAC page 19

ALLIED GARDENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL

By Marilyn Reed, AGCC President In my last article for the Mission Times Courier, I reported that the proposed development of approximately 1,000 multifamily residential units along the San Diego River, known as the Shawnee or Riverbend Project, would be presented to the City Council on Sept. 25 for final approval. However, as often happens, that date was changed. The project is now scheduled for the City Council’s agenda on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held at the downtown City Administration Building (202 C Street) on the twelfth floor. If you are considering attending this hearing, check the City of San Diego website for Council agendas, as it is still possible that the project maybe changed to a later hearing date.

If this proposal does go forward for approval as currently scheduled, it is important that as many residents as possible attend the daytime hearing and speak to the issues that will impact our community from the construction of such a large development. Some of the issues are traffic, water, density of units and building heights. Over the past two years of meetings held on this project, these issues were repeatedly brought up by the community. They were documented numerous times as major concerns of residents with surveys conducted by AGCC, meeting comments and petitions. This information was communicated to our Councilmember Marti Emerald, with the request that our concerns are considered and a plan for impact mitigation or reduce density be formulated prior to approval of this project.

The proposed development plan coming forward to the City Council on Oct. 2, will allow for some of the residential buildings to have heights from 65 to 75 feet within the project area. Impacts generated by the number of traffic trips from a possible 2,000 new residents, as well as from 37,500 square feet of commercial office/retail space, to Mission Gorge Road and other surface streets, is a contentious issue. Residents are very aware that the current traffic situation in this area is extremely congested at peak times of the day (without any additional new residents) and although the traffic study for this project did not support those observations, it did verify in the EIR that by 2030 (when all new multifamily developments are completed) each surface street and intersection will be “significantly impacted.”

To allow any high density development to go forward without the infrastructure in place to mitigate traffic impacts is (to say the least) short-sighted and will intensify already existing traffic problems. At present, the Riverbend project is not the only multifamily development being proposed for Grantville.

There is the possibility that an additional 8,000 to 10,000 new multifamily residential units could be built throughout the Grantville area, from the I-8 freeway to Margerum. If you are concerned, your voice needs to be heard.

Anyone unable to attend this hearing on Oct. 2 should write a letter to the city council and mayor by addressing your comments to: “Attention: City Clerk, City Administration Building, 202 “C” Street, S.D., CA, 92101-3862, Mail Station 2A or email your opinion at Hearings1@sandiego.gov or fax (619) 533-4045.

In accordance with our new schedule, the next San Carlos Area Council (SCAC) meeting is calendared for Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. at the San Carlos Branch Library, 7265 Jackson Dr. The guest speaker and topic for the meeting will be announced in the next edition of the Mission Times Courier. As previously reported, we’ve moved the start time to 6 p.m. to accommodate the library staff, since the facility closes at 8 p.m. This met with success at the Sept. 5 meeting, as we were able to adjourn by 7:45 p.m. We hope this earlier start time is not an inconvenience to our members and residents.

The SCAC thanks Neil Mohr, the general manager of the Sycamore Canyon Landfill, for his presentation about the Master Plan for the landfill.

Mohr provided a great deal of information about the property and the proposed expansion, as well as improvements to the existing operations, including an upgraded recycling center and better access at the Mast Boulevard entrance.

He responded to the many questions from the audience and educated those in attendance about the nuances of landfill operations. Mohr also invited the audience and residents to take a tour of the facility to view how our trash is handled, once it reaches the landfill. It was obvious that he takes great pride in his operation and employees. Please note that Republic Services/Waste Management has been a terrific community partner, having provided monetary and waste services (dumpster) donations to a variety of organizations in the Navajo Area and the City.

On Monday, Sept. 17, the Master Plan was presented to the San Diego City Council for their consideration. There was some opposition by individuals, in spite of the settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City of Santee against the City of San Diego, in which Republic played a major role in bringing the parties together. After much discussion and many questions, the City Council unanimously approved the Master Plan. We look forward to seeing the improvements being made to the property and operations on it.

At the Sept. 5 meeting, we discussed an effort by residents in the area near the intersection of Cowles Mountain Boulevard and Boulder Lake Avenue to get Stop signs installed to control the traffic on the roadway. Gary Baldwin gave a brief presentation on behalf of the group that is gathering signatures on a petition, now that Traffic Engineering has conducted a study and advised them that it does not qualify for All-Way Stop signs. At the request of the residents, Traffic Engineering will be conducting an additional traffic study, to See SCAC page 23

COLLEGE AREA COMMUNITY COUNCIL

By Doug Case, CACC President At the September meeting the College Area Community Council unveiled our new logo, to coincide with our new website: In an unprecedented move, the mayor’s office is inviting the public to participate in development of the Fiscal Year 2014 (July 2013 to June 2014) Capital Improvement Program budget. Previously the public could not provide input until the draft budget was published on April 15. This year the public is encouraged to suggest projects (studies, design, construction) before city staff starts work in December. Capital improvement projects include physical assets such as buildings, roads and sidewalks, traffic signals, bike paths, parks, and water and sewer infrastructure.

Each community planning group is being asked to submit their top five priority projects for the city to consider for future funding. The College Area Community Planning Board will conduct a public hearing for this purpose at its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 10 meeting at the College Rolando Library, 6600 Montezuma Road. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. and the hearing is scheduled for 8 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend to provide your input.

In last month’s column, I reported on enforcement efforts being undertaken to mitigate behavior issues related to nuisance residential properties in the College Area. This month, I’d like to mention two land use ordinances, both adopted citywide in 2008, also designed to deal with these issues: the Rooming House Ordinance and the Residential High Occupancy Ordinance.

The Residential High Occupancy Permit (RHOP) Ordinance requires an annual $1,000 permit for any single dwelling unit with six or more adult occupants. The permit requires one parking space per adult occupant with a vehicle and is revocable as an enforcement remedy.

The Rooming House Ordinance (RHO) defines “rooming houses” as dwelling units with three or more bedrooms that are rented separately to tenants by the individual bedroom, and prohibits rooming houses from locating in low density residential zones. Previously conforming rooming houses were allowed three years (i.e., until last year) to come into compliance.

The community has not had much luck getting the City to enforce private property parking violations, such as parking on the grass, landscaping, off to the side of the driveway, etc. The Municipal Code states that you must park on the driveway, perpendicular to the garage door and may only have the number of cars matching the garage size (i.e., if you have a two-car garage you are allowed two cars in the driveway). Unfortunately, NeighborSee CACC page 19

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Firefighting, from page 1 donated $100,000 to help implement ODIN, said what the county’s done under Roberts’ stewardship is to “create a smart grid of fire protection in San Diego County.”

“This is a wonderful, visionary project that they’ve put together,” Niggli said, noting it’s ironic that the new system is being introduced in September, which is Emergency Preparedness Month as well as the start of the regional fire season.

“The big-picture approach is what’s needed to address the most significant threats in regional wildfires with Santa Ana winds,” added Niggli.

Roberts said the realization that something more needed to be done to combat wildfires really set in for him while visiting four severely burned firefighters.

“All of us, in some sense, felt their pain,” he said. “But we also felt we should do something different, see if there was a different way to fight fires, to equip our firefighters to prevent the kinds of damage, both personal and property, that we were experiencing. That helped to motivate us to bring about what we’re announcing here today.”

Hans-Werner Braun, UCSD research scientist, talked about the HPWREN, High Performance Wireless Research Education Network, which has been described as the next generation in incident command collecting data on fire and weather conditions and allowing it to be networked systemwide.

“What we’re building and enhancing is infrastructure with the potential for benefiting public safety and supporting firefighters and first responders,” he said adding, “This is just the beginning. There are many more (technological) opportunities to come.”

Cal Fire’s Porter encouraged people to take the time to ensure they clear brush around their properties so they have the proper amount of defensible space to prepare for wildfires.

“We can’t put our tools to use in the best manner possible without having that defense in place,” he said. “You provide the defense. We’ll provide the offense augmented by this new (technological) capability.”

For more information about fire preparedness go to www.readysandiego. org or go to Twitter at follow @readysandiego for up-to-the-minute information during emergencies.

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DeMaio, from page 1 Though his resume is relatively short on political experience, DeMaio has quickly made a name for himself as an aggressive reformer bent on “cleaning up city hall.”

DeMaio said he’s running for mayor on his campaign website because “we cannot afford any more delays in fixing our city’s problems.”

His platform for getting San Diego back on the right fiscal track includes a 90-page step-bystep plan for balancing the budget, reforming the pension system, fixing crumbling infrastructure and restoring ethics and accountability to every level of city government.

DeMaio comes from a broken home. His mother died two weeks after his father abandoned the family. At age 14, he was taken in by Jesuits and given the opportunity to earn his way to Georgetown University.

After college, DeMaio founded two successful businesses before age 30. In 2000, he launched the Performance Institute, a non-partisan, private think tank dedicated to reforming government. In 2003, he founded the American Strategic Management Institute which provides training and education in corporate financial and performance management.

In 2006, DeMaio helped craft and sponsor two major ballot measures: Prop B that gives voters final say on any future pension benefit increases, and Prop C that requires competitive bidding and outsourcing of some city functions to cut costs and create jobs.

In June 2008 DeMaio was elected to the San Diego City Council representing District 5 making history as a non-incumbent taking a Council seat by the widest margin in a primary winning 66 percent of the vote.

Mission Times Courier posed the same questions on the issues to both mayoral candidates.

Here are DeMaio’s responses: MP: What are your views on building a new stadium for the Chargers?

DeMaio: Unlike sports complexes in the past, which are sometimes used only a few weekends out of the year, I prefer the conversation focus on a facility that could be used year-round for multiple events, not just football games. I strongly support the concept of a sports and entertainment district, where the stadium will include event space which could complement conventions at the nearby convention center, restaurants, theaters, and other related entertainment

venues. However, taxpayers have been burned in the past by unfair and flawed deals. I am committed to ensuring that the City caps its participation in the project at current Qualcomm Stadium levels; protects taxpayers against any cost over-runs, and includes strong accountability and audit provisions; and most importantly, it will require a vote of the people.

MP: What are your views on Prop. B pension reform now tied up in the courts?

DeMaio: As one of the main authors and supporters of the Prop B comprehensive pension reform measure, I am confident that the courts will find Prop B to be fully within the law and looks forward to seeing the will of over 60 percent of San Diego voters enacted.

Last month, I was pleased to announce we have built a coalition on the City Council willing to work together to get results for San Diegans through the full and complete implementation of pension reform. We have secured the votes of the four City Councilmembers to block any override of the freeze on pensionable pay – meaning the pensionable pay freeze will be implemented in full as envisioned in Prop B. MP: What distinguishes you from your opponent and why should voters select you rather than him?

DeMaio: I’ll always take a balanced approach. My top priority is fixing city finances, restoring services, repairing our roads and getting San Diegans back to work with job creation. I’ll bring people together. As mayor I will lead by example and create the most open and transparent city government in the nation. I released five years of my income taxes while Bob Filner refused to. People have the right to ask, “What is Bob Filner hiding?”

Bob Filner’s engaging theatrics are designed to divide and fan the flames of disagreement. I’ve fought for pension reform which over 60 percent of San Diegans voted in support of while Bob Filner called it a “fraud.”

Congressman Filner doesn’t worry about how much something costs. That returns us back to the mistakes made by past city leaders who overpromised and created a fiscal crisis that the city is just now emerging from. In Washington they get to borrow money and Congressman Bob Filner has done that for 20 years, causing a 394 percent increase in the federal debt, in the trillions of dollars. In San Diego, we don’t have that luxury.

See Mission Times Courier’s entire interview with Carl DeMaio at www.missiontimescourier.com.

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The event netted over $240,000 for the Homes for Hospice campaign. The money goes to maintain Sharp’s two hospice homes – the Lakeview in La Mesa and the Parkview in San Carlos.

The largest fleet of vessels – nearly 40 sailboats – in the event’s history took to San Diego Bay for the all-day regatta.

Aboard 25 different luxury yachts, 360 spectators were treated to close-up views of the race. Anarchy, the overall regatta winner, skippered by Scot Tempesta, qualified to compete in the 2013 National Hospice Regatta Championship in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Thanks to Reservoir Keeper Gayle Havens for working hard to help us set up in the morning and close down in the afternoon. She partnered with Luke a young man that needed Community Service hours. We handed out many service slips to students and Scouts. Lourdes Currier, Carol Daugherty and Dickie Sturz did paperwork; Delores and Natalie handed out snacks and beverages, Larry Stoman weighed all of the trash and Paula Bergstrom took photos.

Frank and Cindy Garafalo worked the ball field side of the lake where the boats landed. Their daughter Holly and two friends helped.

On Saturday, Oct. 27, La Mesa will hold its 5th annual “Sustain La Mesa” Environmental Festival. There is an art contest for children 8 to 12 called “Our Planet Our Home.” Their artwork will be judged and the pictures will be hung in the La Mesa library for a month. High School students write essays or poems about the environment and they will also be judged. All work must be in by Oct. 16. Kristin Kjaero is the chairperson for this contest.

The festival is more popular each year with all kinds of ideas for preserving where we live. The event starts at 10 a.m. at Harry Griffen Park next to Grossmont High School. You know, it’s where you take your dog to run and play.

There are master gardeners, and a whole group of participants that will give you great suggestions that make your cost of maintaining home, yard, and work more effective. Speakers will be there to enlighten us. Besides, there are always snacks. For more information email www.cityoflamesa.com/index. aspx?nid=833.

The Friends’ next meeting is Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. Our speaker will be the executive director of Scripps Oceanography, Dr. Nigella Hillgarth. She has spoken to us on several occasions and is very popular. Her last talk was on the Galapagos and she is there now. Her talk on the 18th will be “Coastal Wildlife.”

We meet at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church on the corner of Wandermere Drive and Park Ridge Boulevard For more information call Barbara at (619) 463-9707.

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(clockwise from top left) Barbara Cleves Anderson joined 178 volunteers to clean up Lake Murray for I Love a Clean San Diego. • Natalie and her mom, Delores, handed out snacks and beverages to volunteers. • The Girl Scouts showed up to pitch in. • Dickie Sturz handed out paperwork to volunteers.

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Do you have a neighbor or neighborhood group who deserves being noted? We would love to hear about community members who make a difference! Send stories or tips to: Gen@MissionTimesCourier.com Mann Middle School principal Courtney Young received a $500 check from SDG&E representative John McKune for her school’s effort in reducing energy use. The cash grants were awarded to local schools for being ))among the top schools whose teams saved the most energy on a recent SDG&E Reduce Your Use day.

MANN AND LEWIS MIDDLE SCHOOLS WIN $500 IN ENERGY CHALLENGE This summer San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) sponsored the San Diego Energy Challenge, an online game that encourages the community to conserve energy, and Mann and Lewis Middle Schools were recently presented with a $500 check thanks to the schools’ successful team efforts to save energy at home.

Through the San Diego Energy Challenge, San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) area residents are eligible to earn Reduce Your Use day rewards by saving energy, while also earning points for the SDUSD middle school of their choice. Even if you do not have a child attending a middle school, you can still participate in the Energy Challenge if you live within the boundaries of the SDUSD. San Diego Energy Challenge was developed as a social and fun way to get everyone working together to save energy.

Through Nov. 30, San Diego Energy Challenge participants will have the chance to earn individual prizes, such as gift cards and tablets, and help their local SDUSD middle school compete for a chance to win a cash grant – schools with team members that equal more than 50 percent of the school’s total enrollment are eligible for the cash grants. Schools

can earn $500 for school supplies, and the top five overall winning schools will split different increments of $30,000.

Want to start saving energy for the chance to win individual prizes and help your favorite local middle school earn more cash grants? Here are some simple tips for you to start earning points: • Have your SDG&E® account number ready and sign up at www.sdenergychallenge.com • Select the SDUSD Middle School of your choice • Invite your friends and family to join San Diego Energy Challenge • Save energy and earn major points when SDG&E calls a Reduce Your Use day • Visit www.sdge.com/summer to get energy conservation ideas In addition to earning bonus points through San Diego Energy Challenge, by saving energy on Reduce Your Use days from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., you’ll be rewarded with a credit on your SDG&E bill. For more information about Reduce Your Use visit sdge. com/reduceuse.

OBITUARY COLLEGE AREA EDUCATOR DEVOTED TO HER COMMUNITY

By Ann Cottrell Rosary Grace Nepi, dedicated and enthusiastic College Area community leader, passed away Sept. 11, 2012. In recognition of her long and outstanding community service Councilwoman Marti Emerald declared that very day Dr. Rosary Grace Nepi Day in the Seventh Council District of San Diego. Emerald read a proclamation also adjourned the Council Meeting of September 13th in Nepi’s honor at the City Council meeting Sept 13.

Nepi was especially beloved in her home community of College View Estates where she was a leader for 50 years, from the time she moved there as an original homeowner. When the College View Estates Association formally organized in 1992 she became its first and only president. Under her leadership CVEA grew from a largely social organization to a 501(c)(3) corporation with over half the households in CVE as members. For 18 years she also served on the College Area Community Council and was active on many committees of both organizations. She had just been re-elected to continue on the board of Friends of the College-Rolando Library.

For 40 years Nepi served San Diego as an innovative teacher and elementary school principal at schools throughout the city. She was a member on the board of Directors of Osteopathy’s Promise to Children, supporting San Diego’s Osteopathic Center for Children and Families – she held that position for 20 years, nine as president. Nepi was always a devoted member of the St. Therese Catholic Church community.

Nepi was born in 1928 and grew up in Detroit, Mich. She graduated from Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles and earned her master’s degree at San Diego State University and doctorate at United States International University.

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ARTIST SUPPORTS SAN DIEGO GOLF CLASSIC AT RIVERWALK Charles Fazzino, one of the most popular and highly collected pop artists of all time, is donating a piece of artwork (attached) specifically designed for the Rehab Golf Classic and the San Diego community as part of Alvarado Hospital’s adaptive golf tournament.

During more than 30 years as a pop artist, Fazzino has inserted his unique, detailed, vibrant and 3D style of artwork into the very fabric of popular culture. Fazzino’s artworks are exhibited in hundreds of museums and galleries in more than 20 different countries. This artwork will be given to the person or company who donates $5,000 to be the event’s 10th Anniversary sponsor.

Fazzino chose this unique tournament because it is a one-of-a-kind event that pairs physically challenged golfers with able-bodied players to increase awareness about golf as a therapeutic tool. San Diego’s only adaptive golf tournament is being held this year on Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Riverwalk Golf Club in Mission Valley.

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BEER, BRATS AND FUN AT OKTOBERFEST La Mesa is home to the biggest Oktoberfest in the country west of the Mississippi. This year the megacelebration returns Oct. 5-7 with more good food, beer and entertainment in the Village.

Whether you’re in the mood for hot dogs, brats, funnel cake, pizza, Mexican, popcorn or candy, Oktoberfest has it all. Sponsored by both the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce and the La Mesa Village Merchants, the 10-block festival attracts more than 186,000 attendees and features hundreds of vendors up and down La Mesa Boulevard and across Spring Street.

Bergermesiter Jumpin Jack Flash, a.k.a. Jack Leary, is the master of ceremonies. Leary will be on stage all weekend and facilitate the games and prizes for children and adults.

The Chamber BIG Beer Garden/ Pavilion, with its live entertainment, in the Allison Street parking lot is one of Oktoberfest’s highlights. At the time of printing, the BIG Beer Garden had the following acts scheduled: The Car Tune Dogs, a classic rock band, plays Oct. 5 from 6 to 10 p.m.; German band Raving-Polka performs from 1 to 5 p.m. and The Car Tune Dogs play from 6 to 10 p.m.; and the El Cajon German Band plays Oct. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m.

For the second year, the La Mesa Chamber has added the Windermere Real Estate Food Court at the corner of 4th and La Mesa Boulevard for anyone who wants to sit and really enjoy their brats.

Additionally, parking is hard to come by so the Chamber encourages attendees to use public transportation. The trolleys will run every 15 minutes to help bring people to and

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SINGING THE DUALITY OF JEKYLL & HYDE

By Genevieve A. Suzuki Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, contains a theme that has been recreated in various films and TV shows: How a person deals with his or her own dual personality. While we may not be diagnosed with multiple personalities, we all wear different hats in distinct situations, and rarely do we bare our true natures to the outside world.

Jekyll & Hyde, based on Stevenson’s book, offers a look into that very dilemma. The four-time Tony Award-nominated musical comes to San Diego Civic Theatre Oct.2, bringing with it Tony Award nominee and American Idol alum Constantine Maroulis as Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde and Grammy Award nominee Deborah Cox as Lucy.

In the musical, Dr. Henry Jekyll attempts to solve mankind’s most challenging medical issues through experimental treatments. After deciding to use himself as a test subject, he accidentally unleashes his inner demons through the man the world would know as Mr. Hyde.

Teal Wicks stars as Emma Carew, Dr. Jekyll’s fiancée. “She’s an independent, strong-minded woman who also grew up privileged in London society,” said Wicks. “She basically falls in love with Dr. Henry Jekyll, a very passionate scientist. A lot of people think his ideas are too extreme and dangerous. She admires that in him. … She sticks by her man.”

Wicks, who has starred as Elphaba in the Los Angeles production of Wicked, grew up in Sacramento and earned her drama degree at UC Irvine.

Because her boyfriend grew up in San Diego, the city is among her favorites. “I go to San Diego often,” she said. She cites Pacific Beach and Point Loma as her favorite spots.

“I also like going over to Coronado, because my boyfriend went to high school there, and he likes to show me around.”

Wicks believes the San Diego audience will be more than satisfied with the latest incarnation of Jekyll & Hyde, and its star, Maroulis, who received a Tony nod for his work on Broadway in Rock of Ages.

“He’s really focused and dedicated to the show,” Wicks said. “He’s basically playing two huge roles in one show. He has this rock voice – I’ve always loved rock voices – and what he does with his voice… Every night I’m like, ‘How do you even do that?’

“He’s got the chops.”

The show is also a treat for the eyes, according to Wicks. “It’s really cool. Visually there are some amazing effects. It’s kind of a guilty pleasure,” she said. “The show is kind of edgy.”

Wicks said Jekyll & Hyde should speak to everyone. “You think you know someone, and then you see a sign. That’s what’s cool about the show. We all have our own inner demons. How do you choose to deal with that side of yourself? Do you let it out? Or do you conquer it?” she said.

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By Jen Van Tieghem Brothers Family Restaurant offers two staples of a good neighborhood diner: comfort and choices. Your first option is where to sit. If you need quick sustenance, the counter seats are front and center. If you’re in the mood for a more leisurely meal ample booths and tables await. My editor and I grabbed a booth on a sunny San Diego morning and I was greeted with a fresh cup of coffee – another morning must.

At Brothers the breakfast menu alone offers pages of choices. For the sweet tooth there are pancakes, french toast and waffles. For savory options, omelets, skillets, and more round out the menu. I went with classic eggs benedict (although the California version sounded appealing as well) with hash browns, and toast. My dining partner was avoiding carbs and went with an omelet full of veggies. Our food arrived quickly and my coffee cup was never near empty. I could get used to starting my mornings this quickly caffeinated and with tasty food to boot.

Everything on our plates looked fresh and without frills. Portions are a good size without being overwhelming. My eggs benedict featured thick slices of ham and perky poached eggs on english muffins with just enough hollandaise sauce poured on top. The hash browns were crispy without being overdone.

The décor at Brothers is simple and country-tinged, adding to the diner’s warm community feel. Quick, friendly service and convenience are offered just like a chain restaurant but with the added bonus of local charm. Overall the food and friendly service made it easy to see why Brothers is a frequent stop for patrons in and around Allied Gardens and Del Cerro.

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Pet of the Month Rick Albin’s dog, Gracie, is Mission Times Courier’s Pet of the Month for October. Albin said he adopted Gracie from the El Cajon animal shelter four years ago. “She’s my pal and constant companion,” he said.

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WALKING YOUR DOG

By Sari Reis I recently had a consultation appointment with a potential client for a vacation pet sit. In trying to establish what the dog’s needs would be while she was away, I asked her how often she walks the dog.

She answered, “Well he has a doggie door leading

to the backyard, so we don’t walk him regularly.”

“How often do you walk him,” I asked.

“Once or twice a week he gets a good 30-minute walk,” she replied. The dog is a 2-year-old Lab mix.

On another consultation appointment with a client who owned two Yorkshire terriers, one 8 and the other 9 years old, I asked the same question about the dogs’ regular walking habits. She answered, “Oh they have been trained to go on potty pads, so they don’t get walked.”

In a third similar scenario, a client told me, “He is outdoors all day in the backyard so he doesn’t need to be walked. He can go potty when he needs to and the yard is big so he can get plenty of exercise.”

Unfortunately, these situations are not unique.

Many dog owners believe that if there dog has access to go potty through a doggie door, or uses potty pads to do his business, or is outdoors all day, that they do not need to be walked. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Dogs need to be walked regularly for a variety of reasons. Relieving themselves is only one of them. Exercise is an obvious second reason and pretty much every dog needs exercise. Thirdly, dogs need to socialize and interact with others of their own species as well as with other humans. These exchanges help keep them confident and happy.

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This “analysis” is very stimulating for their minds.

Unless the dog has been diagnosed with a medical problem that restricts exercise, including walking, a dog should be walked minimally once a day and more often depending on the age and breed of the dog.

You have probably heard the expression that a tired dog is a good dog. This is so true and one of the best ways to fatigue your dog is a good brisk walk. It not only tires him physically but mentally as well which ultimately keeps him happy and out of trouble. Plus the exercise is good for you too.

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the boulevard,” he said. “It’s a homespun parade.”

The Boulevard BOO! Parade & Carnival is one of the only events in the College Area that is both free and family friendly, Russo said.

Attendance at the annual parade has grown from 3,000 in 2005 to over 12,000 last year, according to event organizers. The carnival drew about 8,000 revelers last year.

The carnival’s Haunted Pumpkin Patch, created by local costume designer Clark Mires, is back for its third year after surging in popularity in 2011.

“We set up a kid-friendly trick-or-treat attraction complete with costumed characters and treats to share,” said Jennifer Finnegan, executive director of the College Area Economic Development Corporation.

and Homecoming/Sports recognition, and the business community via sponsorship, exposure, and vending opportunities,” Finnegan said.

Major funding for the event is provided by local business sponsors, including Blessed Sacrament Parish School and Campus Plaza Shopping Center.

“Without them there would not be a parade each year,” Finnegan said.

Blessed Sacrament Parish School Dean of Students Mike Trunzo said the sponsorship is one way of staying involved and giving back to the local community.

“We like to think of ourselves as a neighborhood school and we like to reach out to the community we serve to give kids a fun event they wouldn’t get otherwise,” Trunzo said. “The

The featured costumed characters include the skeletal Mr. BOO!, the ethereal Gilda Ghoul, the mummified Bob Damask and the highly intelligent Frankie Steinberg.

Adults who need a break from the antics of sugar-crazed children can step into the beer garden, where organizers will offer tastings from San Diego breweries.

“The intent of the Boulevard BOO! Parade is to bring together the very different socioeconomic groups of our neighborhood by involving the permanent residents via neighborhood groups in the planning of the event, the student population at SDSU via volunteer opportunities

students here love the parade.”

The parade and carnival depend heavily on volunteer support from the local community.

It takes 200 people to close down and patrol the parade route along El Cajon Boulevard, Finnegan said, and that’s not to mention all the volunteers needed to set up and tear down the carnival.

Anyone interested in volunteering should visit www.booparade.com for the volunteer applications. Finnegan said volunteers should sign up at least a week in advance of the parade so they can attend a pre-event volunteer information meeting.

when helping their children learn. Also, on Sept. 27, Gage parents are invited to “Back To School Night.”

All the classrooms will be open and the teachers and students will showcase their work so far, plus goals for the entire school year. We look forward to welcoming all the Gage parents.

Coming up in October is our annual “Family Math Night” on the18th. Each year we set aside this special night to prove that math can be fun! A wide range of activities will challenge both the students and parents to test their math skills.

On Oct. 27, everyone is welcome at the Gage Elementary Halloween Carnival, running from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. One of the most popular Halloween celebrations in the community, you won’t want to miss this event!

There will be tons of games and prizes for everyone.

Our unique two-section haunted house delights the kids with a lights-on section for the little ones and a lights-off section for those who need a fright. The cakewalk never disappoints; an amazing variety of homemade treats are up for grabs as you take a turn around.

Finally, enjoy great food, music, and tons of fun for the entire family. The public is welcome to this event.

In November, our Veteran’s Day celebration has been expanded this year to an entire “Veteran’s Week.”

Honoring our veterans is a long running tradition at Gage Elementary. This year we are looking forward to a week of veteran activities which will offer great opportunities for students to interact with our community’s veterans. It is also our opportunity to thank each of them for their service.

Gage Elementary would like to thank the 5th Grade Class of 2012, for their stunning gift to the school of a new tile mosaic featuring each student’s favorite Gage memory. This display will serve to inspire future students as well as beautify the Gage campus. Their gift is greatly appreciated by the entire Gage community and we look forward to the installation in the front hallway of the school.

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Happy Halloween!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVENTS Annual Halloween Happening – Oct. 26 The annual Halloween Happening takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at San Carlos United Methodist Preschool, 6554 Cowles Mountain Blvd., San Diego. The event is for children 3 to 7 years old and their parents. The carnival features games, food, silent auction and a cakewalk. Costumes are encouraged. Admission is free. Tickets for games and refreshments will be sold at the event. Proceeds will benefit the school, which is a non-profit organization. For more information call (619) 464-4335 or fax to (619) 464-5103.

BOO! Parade & Carnival – Oct. 27 Looking for some wicked fun? Check out the BOO! Parade & Carnival Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. A celebration of community spirit and cultural diversity, the free event features a spellbinding parade with ghoulish floats, vintage cars, equestrian entries, unique costumed characters, bands and more! The carnival follows the parade beginning at 11 a.m. and includes bone-chilling rides, games, food, bands, costume contests, pumpkin bowling, a pie-eating contest, a Haunted Pumpkin Patch with Trick-or-Treating, and more fun than a barrel of spiders! See www.collegeareabid.com/boo/ for more information.

Haunted Tales of the Ship – Oct. 20, 26 & 27 It is time again for all aspiring ghosts, goblins, pirates and princesses to gather on the Star of India for some ghostly tales of enormous proportions.

Creepy treats will be given to all who dare attend and kids are encouraged to wear costumes. Tours of 45-to-60 minutes will be held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Oct. 20, 26 and 27. All activities will take place on the ship Star of India, where many real life encounters with ghosts have occurred. Tickets are $8 to $15 for admission to the museum. Advance tickets are available on the museum’s website at www.sdmaritime.org. Call (619) 234-9153, ext. 101 for more information. Tickets include same-day admission to the Maritime Museum so arrive early as the museum closes at 8 p.m.

The 15th Annual Scream Zone – Now through Oct. 31 The 15th annual Scream Zone, San Diego County’s largest haunted experience at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, is filled with “Creepy Carnivorous Dilapidated Diversions” and more terrifying and bloodcurdling than ever before!

Every “body” is sure to be thrilled to the bone in three “spooktacular” attractions: The House of Horror, The Chamber and The Haunted Hayride. New to the event is The House of Horror, which offers several new terrifying dens, such as 13 Ghosts, Hellraiser and the Underworld. The Scream Zone is open through Oct. 31; Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. to midnight. and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. other days. For more information, visit www.thescreamzone.com.

Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch – Now through Oct. 31 Bates Nut Farm is excited to host its annual Pumpkin Patch through Halloween Day. The pumpkin fields are beautiful and surrounded by tall, gorgeous cornstalks and bright sunflowers. Visitors can purchase a variety of pumpkins, take tractor and pony rides, get lost in a straw maze, and visit the interactive petting corral. On the weekends, Bates offers facepainting, kids’n paint, rock climbing, BBQ, ice cream, kettle corn and live entertainment. Bates Nut Farm is located at 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, Calif. 92082.

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Oma’s Pumpkin Patch – Now through Nov. 3 The 13th Annual Oma’s Pumpkin Patch is open Tuesday to Saturday through Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $8 per child 1 year and older.

Each child receives a water bottle, Jack Patch Pumpkin and participation in all activities, such as the Cottonseed Mountain, the Hay Bale Maze and covered hayrides around the farm. For general admission, one adult per paying child plays free. Additional adults are $4. Adults are 16 years and older. Call Brenda at (619) 390-2929 to make reservations.

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HAUNTINGHI STORY Samhain

The ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated on Oct. 31, was the night the Celts believed ghosts of the dead returned to earth. Because Nov. 1 was the Celtic New Year – a day that marked the end of summer and harvest, and beginning of winter – it was important to the Celts to take whatever precautions they could to protect themselves as well as their crops from mischievous spirits. The Druids, or Celtic priests, build sacred bonfires, where people gathered to burn crops and animals as sacrifices to the Celtic gods. The Celts wore costumes and told each other’s fortunes during Samhain, and carried fire from the sacred bonfires to light their hearth fires in an effort to protect them from winter. After the Roman Empire had conquered much of the Celtic territory, Samhain took a backseat to All Souls’ Day, a church-sanctioned holiday that honored the dead, and All Saints’ Day, which was celebrated Nov. 1 and called All-Hallows. Samhain’s Oct. 31 celebratory date eventually became known as All-Hallows Eve, which then became Halloween.

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The United States is responsible for making Halloween the huge commercial holiday it is today. Americans spend around $6 billion annually on Halloween, making it second only to Christmas when it comes to commercial holidays. And to think it all began with a sense of community spirit and neighborhood pride. In an effort to turn Oct. 31 into a community-boosting event during the late 1800s, Halloween parties became the popular way to celebrate around the United States. The day eventually lost its superstitious and religious overtones, and by the early 1900s, Halloween was more than anything a day for entertainment. Children donned costumes and attended happy parades, much like the Boo Parade down El Cajon Boulevard, and trickor-treating was soon added to the festivities, allowing kids to go door-to-door for treats from neighbors.

Dia de los Muertos

Halloween isn’t the only holiday celebrated in San Diego around this time of year. Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, focuses on honoring friends and family members who have died. Celebrated Nov. 1, the holiday’s traditions include constructing private altars for the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds, and favorite foods and beverages of those who have passed on. Celebrants also visit the deceased person’s graves with these gifts in an effort to encourage their departed loved one’s attendance of the celebration at which the living say prayers and tell anecdotes about that person’s life.

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NCRWF, from page 2 year, and you don’t need to be a member of our club to participate. If you would like a copy of the Romney Plan or our Guide to Republican Volunteering which lists all the campaigns, just contact Waskah Whelan at waskahwhelan@aol. com or (619) 222-5268. You can also visit our website, NavajoCanyonRWF.org. This fall is a good chance for young people to get an inside view of American democracy in action.

Once the election is over, the club will celebrate their 50th Anniversary Nov. 13 at the annual Luncheon and Style show at the Bali Hai. Fashions this year will be presented by Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth. Please join us!

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Filner, from page 1 Sanders. Filner’s opponent in the Nov. 6 election for mayor is first-term City Councilmember Carl DeMaio, a Republican.

The contenders had a slate of 20 debates scheduled citywide leading up to Election Day. Filner has been touting his long and diverse experience as a political insider, claiming, of the two mayoral candidates, that only he has the proper credentials to lead the city of San Diego out of its fiscal crisis and making it once again, in the words of former mayor Pete Wilson, “America’s finest city.”

Filner is proud of his lifelong political activism which, according to his campaign website, began at age 18 during the Civil Rights Movement when he served almost two months in the Mississippi State Penitentiary as a “Freedom Rider,” one of many civil rights activists who rode public transportation in the South to challenge local laws enforcing segregation.

Filner received a Ph.D. in the history of Science from Cornell University in 1969. Shortly after, he moved to San Diego where he had a 20-year tenure as a teacher at San Diego State University.

Becoming frustrated with the local school board after the closure of his children’s school in 1979, Filner successfully ran for San Diego School Board Member in 1979 on a “back to basics” approach toward education.

He broadened his civic service when he was elected to San Diego City Council in 1987. In 1992, Filner was elected to the United States House of Representatives. In his first term in Congress, he was one of only a handful of freshman legislators to get legislation passed. In 2006 he was elected by his Democratic colleagues as Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Filner claims his Congressional record is solid on fighting for the working families, seniors, veterans and small-business owners that make up his border district. On his campaign website, Filner said he is running for mayor “because he has an outsider’s view and approach combined with an insider’s understanding of the problems and the solutions” confronting San Diego.

Mission Times Courier posed the same questions on the issues to both mayoral candidates.

Here are Filner’s responses: MP: What are your views on building a new stadium for the Chargers?

Filner: I love the Chargers but I am opposed to spending any taxpayer money on a new Chargers stadium.

I would like to keep the Chargers in San Diego, and see a financing plan where the community can benefit along with the team. There needs to be a defined return on any investment the city makes, not just for certain special interests in downtown.

Development of a multi-use stadium can support activities year-round and serve as a catalyst for an arts and entertainment district.

MP: What are your views on Prop. B pension reform now tied up in the courts?

Filner: I opposed Prop B before the June primary, pointing out that the legality of several of Prop B’s provisions is uncertain, and that the initiative could be tied up in the courts for years. Subsequently it was approved by nearly two-thirds of the voters and became law. As mayor, I’m

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sworn to uphold the law. I’ve said I will implement the 5-year pensionable pay freeze and all other provisions of the law determined to be valid by the courts.

This is a great example of how Carl DeMaio is more interested in promoting his political agenda than he is in actually solving problems.

DeMaio was warned before the election that there were legal problems with his initiative, but he didn’t care because he successfully used the Prop B campaign to promote his mayoral candidacy.

DeMaio’s 401(k) provision will actually cost taxpayers approximately $23 million per year. The success or failure of Prop B comes down to successfully negotiating a freeze on pensionable pay. DeMaio has declared war on city workers and has no ability to successfully negotiate a freeze. I am the only candidate who can bring both sides to the table and negotiate an agreement that accomplishes the will of the voters and produces nearly a billion dollars in savings.

MP: What distinguishes you from your opponent and why should voters select you rather than him?

Filner: It’s hard to know where someone is going unless you know where they’ve been. What distinguishes me from my opponent is experience. My political career started on the school board in San Diego where I became school board president. I then went on to serve on the city council as a council member and deputy mayor, followed by my years in Congress. My record shows I am a fighter for the people. I have protected the interests of veterans, the homeless, the hard working middle-class families of San Diego, and for equal rights and fairness for all. Compare that to my opponent who is a one-term city council member.

I have the experience and expertise to bring people together to work towards the greater goal of making our fine city great. I have the Washington D.C. connections to collaborate with colleagues to make sure San Diego’s rights and interests are well protected. I will be the Mayor for the people of San Diego, and it would be an honor to serve in that role.

See Mission Times Courier’s entire interview with Bob Filner at www.missiontimescourier.com.

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OCTOBER EVENTS Health and Wellness Fair/Flu Shots

Local healthcare services, vendors and providers to help guide you on the path to a healthier lifestyle Oct. 26 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Seasonal flu shots will be provided by Sharp Grossmont Senior Resource Center. Flu shots are recommended for adults aged 60+ and for older adults with a chronic illness that impacts their immune system. Suggested donation of $2. Stay for lunch (suggested donation: $4 for adults 60+, $7all others) and entertainment with Blackthorne’s Maritime Band following the health fair.

Cyber Café: Open Lab

The College Avenue Cyber Café has Open Lab hours, where computers are available with computer tutors to help and assist users. All levels are encouraged to use the computer lab. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m.

The Psychology and Neuroscience of Compassion and Empathy in Later Life

In her Oct. 4 talk, Dr. Lisa Eyler, an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego and a faculty member in the Stein Institute for Research on Again, reviews the growing psychological and neuroscientific literature on empathy and compassion, particularly as related to potential changes across adulthood. She will discuss results from her own studies that have used questionnaires, in person interviews, and brain imaging to learn more about differences among older adults in their empathic skills and willingness to help others. The event starts at 12:45 p.m.

Dual N Back with Mary Prine

Improve your brain health and performance – enhance memory and attention with this web-based personalized training program, and track changes in brain performance. Two mandatory meetings – Introduction with IQ test & Registration Oct. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. and Follow-up with IQ Test Nov. 19 from 1 to 2 p.m. Five sessions per week for five weeks (a total of 25 sessions), 20 minutes per session. Must have a computer with Internet access at home or ability to attend Open Lab. Free.

See EVENTS page 19

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Call 800-494-3586 www.CenturaOnline.com REAL ESTATE 20 Acres Free! 60-for-40 acres price/ investment $0- Down, $168/mo. Money Back Guarantee No Credit Checks! West Texas 1-800-843-7537 www.sunsetranches.com WANTED TO BUY Yearbooks “Up to $20 paid for high school yearbooks 1900 - 1988. www.yearbookusa. com or 214-514-1040.

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NEW CURBSIDE PICK UP

call to have your favorite dish or pizza brought out to you

OCTOBER SPECIAL $10 Large Cheese Pizza $12 Large any two toppings

Come join our 60th year anniversary celebration on Saturday, November 10th from 10 am to 4 pm.

Food sampling • Italian street fair • kids zone

Dine-in only. Good thru 10/31/12 Not valid with any other special offer. Must present ad when ordering.

Reader Advisory: The National Trade Association we belong to has purchased the above classifieds. Determining the value of their service or product is advised by this publication. In order to avoid misunderstandings, some advertisers do not offer employment but rather supply the readers with manuals, directories and other materials designed to help their clients establish mail order selling and other businesses at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in advance or give the client your checking, license ID, or credit card numbers. Also beware of ads that claim to guarantee loans regardless of credit and note that if a credit repair company does business only over the phone it is illegal to request any money before delivering its service. All funds are based in US dollars. Toll free numbers may or may not reach Canada.

Events, from page 18 Genealogy Online with Robert Hall

Learn how to use online resources to find your ancestors Oct. 30 from 1 to 2 p.m. There will be a short video, website resources, and a handout. Free.

The College Avenue Center also offers hot Kosher lunches served Monday to Friday at noon. Soup and salad bar offered Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Suggested $4 donation for Seniors; all others $7.

TOP DENTIST

CACC, from page 6 hood Code Compliance is not handling these violations at this time due to staffing constraints. We have tried various solutions, including having the parking enforcement officers who patrol Residential Parking District B issue citations and having San Diego Police issue citations as they are called into the dispatcher, but have had little success.

CACC Board member Jean Hoeger has worked out a plan with the Eastern Division of the SDPD. Community members need to email her a picture of any cars parked on the grass/landscaping (at the moment, we are not going to worry about cars parked on concrete). Her email address is neighborhoodcodecvea@ cox.net. She will forward the information to our police liaison, and as time permits an officer will make contact with the owner and/or ticket the vehicle.

Health

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Healthy smile, healthy life!

DCAC, from page 6 underway to help clean up the open-space park area adjacent to Pasatiempo at the top of Del Cerro. This is the city’s open space park property across the street from the fenced-off undergrounding storage yard. Cathy and Dan Northcutt (Team Northcutt Realtors from San Carlos) have stepped forward to spearhead an effort to help clean up and maintain the area. They have met with City Ranger Jason Allan who oversees all the city’s open-space canyons.

He is very appreciative for the offer. There are similar volunteer community groups throughout the city that have adopted canyons and/or open space. The plan is to begin working by the middle of October. If you would like to help, email Cathy Northcutt at cathy@teamnorthcutt.com. If there is a teenager in your home who needs community service hours for school credit, this is a great opportunity to help with a project in his or her own community. The initial challenges are trash and graffiti.

Three new homes are to be constructed adjacent to the open space area referenced above. It is the private property that housed AT&T antennas for many years and is directly adjacent to the Del Cerro Heights gated community.

Grading should begin by the end of the year.

To sign up for the Del Cerro Action Council e-mail updates, email me at jwilson2@cox.net. Your email address will be kept confidential. Check out our website anytime delcerroactioncouncil.org.

Election day is fast approaching. Please take the time to become informed about the candidates, the issues, and then VOTE on Nov. 6.

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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS Business Opportunities

Will your job alone allow you to live the lifestyle you deserve? Create wealth and happiness in a part-time business. Take control of your life. Will train and help support you to success. Call now 858-598-6370. (12/12)

For Rent SENIOR LIVING (62+) IN SAN CARLOS. Quiet, non-smoking community with pool & spa. 1BR’s $860915. 619-461-4111. 7717 Tommy Street (10/12)

For Sale Sewing Machine, portable, Sears Kenmore. Working condition. Additional pattern parts, etc. Foot pedal operation. $135. 619-286-5991 (10/12)

Notices League of Women Voters will again present a non-partisan explanation of propositions on November ballot on Oct 11, 9:30am, College-Rolando Library, 6600 Montezuma Rd (10/12) Landlords/Realtors.

Please send your most humorous landlord/tenant stories for inclusion into a non-profit book to benefit homeless/senior center. 5173 Waring Rd. #350 San Diego, CA 92120 (10/12)

value of your home! Removal, prep and installation.

Precise, superior workmanship by Mr. Elisha Blatt, Lic.# 644396. Discounts on wallcoverings available. Free estimates. 619-582-4449 (07/13)

Roofing, licensed, bonded, second generation Allied Gardens roofer. Over 100 homes in Allied Gardens roofed. Repairs, all types of roofing. Free estimates. Call 619-287-7149. (1/13)

ROOFER, Lic.#863660, Honest & Reliable, repair termite damage, install skylights, seamless gutters, custom sheet metal. No job too small, free estimates.

Call Tim Walford, Ph. #619-992-7508 (5/13)

Lake Murray Laughter Yoga Club. All welcome.

Free. Fridays 10am-11am. Enter Kiowa St. Meet right of boat dock. Diane 619-462-7233; 619-972-7234 cell (1/13)

Pet/Housesitting Services. Est. 1983, Bonded.

Pet-tenders offers feeding, walking, plant care, housesitting-and above all...spoiling...in your own home! www.pet-tenders.com 619-298-3033. (04/13)

Sing! Sing! Sing! Grow your voice! Breathing techniques; increase range. Have fun while you learn.

Take VOICE LESSONS with Susan Simmons. 858-3498490 for appointment. (12/12)

Locksmith - Discount Deadbolts & Rekeying security door viewers, patio door locks, simulated alarms, magnetic door stops. Cliff Henderson 619-8403327 - Lic #LCO4353 - Bonded - Never a trip charge!

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Painting int. & ext. 32 years. Ceilings, floors, cabinets. Quality work, reasonable, clean. LC# 620471.

Call 619-674-6373. (11/12)

Contractor/Handyman, Most Trades.

Licensed, Bonded and Insured. No Job too Small. Call Bill.

619-698-0375, Cell 619-895-7119 (4/13) Quality exterior carpentry. Decks, Fences, Patio Covers and Termite Repair.

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Bob 619-275-1493 (4/13) Termite, Fungus & Dry rot Damage, Structural Repair for your home or business. R&G Quality Work, Inc. Ruben Griffin, licensed contractor #922775.

(858)836.2134. Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation is a client. (3/13)

HUGE Garage Sale. Sat. Oct. 13, 6:30-2:00. 6584 Bonnie View. SD Choraleers. (10/12)

San Carlos Handyman Service: Reliable, affordable, licensed and insured. No job too small. Call Dan @ 619-994-5680. (3/13)

Services

Flute/Piano Instruction. 32 years experience.

Beginner to advanced. Music Education. B.A. Degree.

Reasonable rates. Available for teaching in your home or mine. Rick, 619-286-8012. (03/13)

Jenna’s Barber Shoppe. Styling for men, women & children. Wheelchair friendly. Old time expert haircuts at affordable prices. Colors & perms. 7424 Jackson Dr.#1A (across from Keil’s in Bank of America lot) TuesFri., 8:30-5:30pm; Sat. 8:30-noon. Walk-ins or By appt., 619-644-3669. (1/13) Gardening Service: Lawns, hedges, weeding, trimming, we do it all! 25 years experience, Allied Gardens resident since 1983. Weekly/bi-weekly service.

Licensed/insured. Free estimates. 619-287-6947 (07/13) Wallcovering Contractor-Enhance the beauty and

Keith Everett Construction and Handyman Service: All phases of home remodeling and repair. Window and door replacement specialist. Repair or build any style of fence, deck, or patio cover. Kitchen and bath remodels. Senior discount, references. No job too small.

Lic #878703. Call 619-255-3499. (3/13) Bathtubs & Sinks Refinished like new without removal. Thirty years experience – same owner. Lic #560438. Call “Cory Tate” Bathtubs & Sinks Refinishing at 619-464-5141. (2/13)

Regatta, from page 8 “We at Sharp HospiceCare are truly grateful for the support and generosity we’ve received from the San Diego community, and are thrilled with the success of this event,” said Suzi K. Johnson, vice president of Sharp HospiceCare. “It’s our goal to continue to build awareness about hospice care and help people understand that dying is a process and a natural progression of living.”

Sharp HospiceCare provides comprehensive care and compassionate support to patients and their families struggling with a life-limiting illness. Sharp’s two hospice homes are unique living environments – custom-designed and built

Carpet Cleaning by Tim the owner operator. Clean Carpet improves the quality of air you and your family breath, it is the key to a healthy home. Your carpet will look, feel, and smell better. (619)772-4764 www. trulycleancarpets.com BBB member. (11/12) BARGAIN BOYZ REPAIRS/CONSTRUCTIONSpecializing in all home repairs Interior and Exterior.

Fixture upgrades and remodeling. Family owned and operated! No job too big or too small! Licensed/Bonded/ Insured. License #828251B. Call for a free estimate.

Office 619-741-2012 or Toll free 877-412-BOYZ (2699) (11/12) Handyman/Carpentry: Repair and replacement of plumbing, electrical repair, installation of water heaters, doors, windows, cabinets, flooring, fencing. Pressure washing of driveways, all phases of home repair. And remodel including kitchen and bathroom remodel. No job too small, free estimates. Raised in Allied Gardens, 17 years in construction. Dan Paterson 619-481-9978. (11/12)

German Setter Tile and Marble. Professional marble/ tilesetter with 26 years experience. European craftsmanship. Punctual & dependable. License #872804. Contact Jens Sedemund: 619-415-6789 or jens@germansetter.com. (10/12) CREATURE CARE PET SITTING SERVICES*Local Resident *Reasonable Rates*Experienced *References.

Lisa Luque. (619)825-9572 or (619)300-5306. foxhill01@ hotmail.com. Let me take the worry out of being away.

(10/12) House/garage full of items? Don’t deal with getting pennies on the dollar with a garage sale or risk your safety with craigslist. We offer a buy-out service or purchase individual items. Antiques to new. I’m honest, hardworking, and pay fair prices CASH. Call 619-3793620 anytime. (10/12) Lawn Service. Weekly, bi-weekly. Edge, mow, etc.

Reasonable and dependable. Weed control. Pruning.

Sprinklers repaired. Flowers, vegetables, roses, shrubs planted. A.S. horticulture degree. Call 858-831-1722 (10/12)

Wanted Toyota Camry Wanted to Buy. Low Mileage, One Owner, Newer. Call 619-286-3939. Private Party (10/12)

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Lori’s House Cleaning. Reasonable Prices - Quality work. Office 619-582-9586 (11/12) Air Conditioning & Heating. Installation/Repair/ Relocation. Free Estimates. CA Lic.#935043. 619-2008802. Greg. (10/12) Roy L. Schwarz Tree Service. I.S.A. Certified Arborist. Dependable service since 1977. 60-foot aerial truck. WE-6180A. Lic #775662. 619-282-3562.

ARoyLTreeSVC.com. (10/12) Honor Guard Roofing since 1993. Allied Gardens, family owned, repairs and all types of roofing. Free estimates. Call 619-229-9112. (10/12)

in established, residential neighborhoods. They are the only places of their kind in San Diego County which combine around-the-clock hospice care with an intimate, comfortable, home-like setting.

“The hospice home in La Mesa was the first one of its kind in California,” said Stacy Kadrich, senior marketing and communications specialist at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa.

Once the regatta was over, race crew joined yacht owners and spectators at the Coronado Yacht Club for a barbecue of pulled pork and chicken, baked beans, salad and bread and ice cream – blue vanilla bean! – from Moo Time Creamery.

Misty and the Moby’s sang 60s and 70s classic rock, inspiring the party-goers to belt out the tunes

with them and frolic in front of the million-dollar view of Glorietta Bay. Everyone ate up all the ice cream and danced their seasickness away.

As the music wound down, the sun melted the sky into an orange popsicle. It was time for sober reflection on the purpose of the regatta: to raise money for homes for the terminally ill. Facing the last days of their lives, patients of Sharp HospiceCare get the comfort and care they need at the hospice homes. Family and friends can breathe easier knowing that their loved ones are receiving end-of-life care with the greatest dignity and respect possible.

For more information about Sharp HospiceCare, visit www.sharp.com/hospice.

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AT MISSION TRAILS, THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND!

By Audrey F. Baker, Trail Guide Glimpse wildlife on the run, follow the aerial path of hummingbird, or the footprints of a coyote. It’s all part of the vitality of the landscape awaiting you at Mission Trails Regional Park. Come and take in the sights and sounds of your park. Here you can embrace the beauty and historical significance of open lands. This natural preserve is set aside for your enjoyment. In communing with nature, you’ll experience a sense of oneness. You’ll feel the freedom that comes with viewing unencumbered spaces and the comfort of natural alcoves for rest and contemplation.

Come and experience the excitement of following a trail that leads you to new vistas and extraordinary scenes. Build a reservoir of memories for yourself and family members that will last a life-time. Park personnel are on hand to help you plan a hiking or walking adventure that best suits your personal requirements. Who knows, you may find yourself a-trail humming a certain Woody Guthrie song!

Our trail guide-led walks are an opportunity to commune with nature, enjoy chance encounters with multiple bird species, wildlife and other natural wonders. Unique landscapes and habitats enliven local history and support abundant plant and animal life. The walks are free, interesting, fact-filled and geared to all ages and interests.

Morning walks are offered every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. You’ll start from the Visitor and Interpretive Center, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos. The walk beginning from the Kumeyaay Lake Campground Entry Station, Two Father Junipero Serra Trail, at the San Carlos-Santee border, gives a different perspective of the park and its diverse habitats. These walks are offered from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, and take in historic Old Mission Dam. Wildlife Tracking is an 8:30-to-10:30 a.m. adventure teaching classic techniques used by both trackers of Olde California and modern enthusiasts.

Tracking team members aid you in identification and interpretation of animal signs, and give insights into critter habits. On Saturday, Oct. 6, meet in front of the Visitor Center.

October’s Discovery Table presents “Animal Skulls.” Drop by the Visitor Center lobby on Saturday, Oct. 13, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to learn more about park’s major predators and minor players. Examine coyote, mountain lion, bob cat and other critter skulls that reveal clues to their amazing survival skills. Test your skill at identifying the who’s who.

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By Jay Wilson, executive director, Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation The Visitor Center was a very active place in September. We had four great private evening special events: Rotary Club of La Mesa’s “Sweet Retreat” on the 14th, San Diego Brain Injury Foundations “Friendraiser” on the 22nd, the Tierrasanta Kiwanis Club Installation on the 27th, and the San Diego Soroptimists International “Wine in the Wildernesss” on the 28th. We also had two concerts: the Santee Community Chorus on the 16th and guitarist James Earp on the 30th. Then the evening of the 15th, we had our first “Harvest of Stories.”

This free program coordinate by storytellers Mary Holma and Cynthia Griffin featured six storytellers, all members of the San Diego Storytellers.

Not to be outdone, October includes a concert on Oct. 21, featuring Celtic Harpist Amy Kanner. “Playing the harp is pure bliss. The music of the harp is simply ethereal and enchanting, transporting us to another world. The gorgeous tones envelope us, and can make us cry, or dance for joy,” said Kanner.

The concert begins at 3 p.m. in the Visitor Center Theater.

On Saturday evening, Oct. 27, the Second Annual Family-Friendly Halloween Spooktacular will be presented by renowned storytellers Cynthia Griffin and Mary Holma, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mission Trails Regional Park Amphitheater. This free program is sponsored again this year by Team Northcutt Realtors. The Family-Friendly Spooktacular Tales are for ages 3 to 93. Halloween fun for everyone! Delightfully frightfully stories will be told, ranging from the “barely scary” to the deliciously shivery.

The Colossal Pumpkin is right behind you! Gather round the outdoor amphitheater and listen to spellbinding tales under the stars. Because missing this would be a ‘grave’ mistake, children are urged to come in costume, and each child will receive a bag of Halloween treats! Seating is limited so it will be first come, first served.

“Berries and Blooms” will be the art exhibition on display from through Oct. 19 by Kris deYoung, the “Painter of Native Plants.” Kris began painting native plants when she recognized their fragile beauty and that useful plants could be destroyed along with the habitats in which they live. She visually demonstrates how man’s activity intrudes into various habitats. The public is cordially invited to a reception for the artist on Sunday, Sept. 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Visitor Center.

Linda Hawley’s Children’s “Nature Adventures” classes return on Oct 30, 31 or Nov. 1 when “Bats: Spooky or Special?” will be presented. Then on Nov. 6, 7, or 8, it is “Reindeer? No, Mule Deer! (& Lagomorphs).” Hawley delights children of all ages with the enthusiasm she brings to her entertaining, two-hour programs at MTRP’s Visitor Center. Participants attend only ONE morning per topic, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults (and siblings under 3) always attend free! The cost is $10 per class, per child, and there are discounts for purchasing multiple months in advance. For additional information, a list of the remaining topics, and registration, go the website www.mtrp. org, click on Nature Studies, then Children’s Classes.

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“The Zombie 5K Fun Run” sponsored by Distancia Events, is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 20. The 5K course will begin at the Mission Trails Regional Park Equestrian (Multi-Use) Staging Area. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation. To sign up, go to their website at www.SDZombieRun.com. The race begins at 9 a.m.

It is always a great time to visit Mission Trails! Visit www.mtrp.org for more information.

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of everything – a chili cook-off with potluck style cornbread and hot dogs for the kids, fun games and treats, pumpkin and apple desserts and what Pumpkin Party would be complete without a costume contest for kids under 12 (no devils or witches please). In addition to all of that you can also take part in the Apple Olympics! We hope that you will join us for the fun.

For information on these events or if you have any other questions please contact the church office at (619) 460-6442 or visit our website at www.stdunstans.org or like us on Facebook. St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church is located at 6556 Park Ridge Blvd., San Diego, right across the street from Patrick Henry High School.

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Lisko, from page 2 tomato version. Before Houdalakis opened Lisko a year ago in October, he sold his products at farmers’ markets all over San Diego. It was at these farmers’ markets he realized a need for the general public’s palate to return to innocence.

Houdalakis believes his store helps fill a niche that has been empty for a while.

“The biggest eye opener is [San Diego],” said Houdalakis.

“It’s really shocking to me. I think what’s happened here is people have gotten really easy and they’ve let industry make them lazy. Grab it out of the box, grab it out of the can, process it in the microwave, and then it’s done.”

“I think as people discover how food should taste, they’ll know more.”

When asked whether he considers his philosophy in line with the slow food movement, Houdalakis balks. “I wouldn’t say that. It’s just a return to how food should be,” he said.

One thing’s for sure – Lisko delivers on its promise.

Walking into Houdalakis’s shop is like taking a breath of fresh air, free from the fast food joints that line El Cajon Boulevard. Wafting through the air is the scent of the organic produce

in the back and freshly grilled fish in the front. His store is a gift to the College Area and its denizens, many of whom he warmly calls his regulars.

Houdalakis, who grew up in Melbourne, Australia, before moving to his ancestral home of Greece, takes food very seriously.

One could even say he’s a perfectionist when it comes to his menu as well as his inventory.

There are several qualities Houdalakis looks for in products.

As much as possible, he tries to bring in San Diego-made items, such as Archi’s Acres’ Dang!!! It’s Good hot sauce by Forager Mike and Chuao chocolate. Houdalakis also doesn’t want to sell items made with cornstarches, high fructose syrups, preservatives and other additives.

His last requirement is pretty straightforward – it has to taste good. “If I’m going to buy something for my store, it’s got to taste good,” said Houdalakis.

Houdalakis’s formula seems to be one for success. His customers eagerly rave aloud as they try his various offerings.

“You should try the sandwiches here,” urged one diner, who happily tucked into her Rolando, a sandwich comprising rare roast beef, horseradish cheddar, heirloom onion, tomato and Lisko’s mayo. Another diner

took a whiff of the fragrant soup of the day, uttering, “Mmmm,” to himself.

One special item on the menu recently was utter heaven for anyone lucky enough to try it: burrata cheese with peaches and heirloom tomatoes. It sounds odd, but once you’ve had it you crave it again and again.

In addition to the delicious meats, seafood and pasta, Houdalakis also sells unique sides: quinoa, couscous and the best Greek salad this side of Greece. “Quinoa is a good grain for people on a diet. Fat content is low and there are low carbohydrates,” he said.

Unsurprisingly, Houdalakis applies the same high expectations he has of his menu to the pastries he brings into his store.

Colorful pink, green, cream and brown macaroons beg to be nibbled while other pastries stand on the shelf, daring diners to leave without dessert. The macaroons are of particular pride to Houdalakis, who brings them in from Opera Patisserie, a local high-end French pastry company.

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SCAC, from page 6

Trails, from page 21

include a school day and a weekend day, for traffic to the back trail on Cowles Mountain. The petition is the first step in the “alternative process” of getting the Stop signs installed. If you’re interested in assisting with your signature on the petition, it will be at the San Carlos Branch Library in the public documents section. The audience favored this traffic control for Cowles Mtn. Boulevard, after previously voicing its opinion to not have the speed limit increased from 35 to 40 mph on this section of roadway in San Carlos and NCPI agreed.

Also on the agenda for Sept. 5 was the proposed increase in the speed limit from 30 to 35 mph on the segment of Golfcrest Drive, from Navajo Road to Tuxedo Rd. SCAC Directors voted in favor of the proposal, to allow the area to continue to have radar enforcement. In addition, the Motion requested that the entirety of Golfcrest Drive, from Tuxedo Road to Mission Gorge Road be considered for the speed limit increase, again to allow for radar enforcement.

This will be on the Agenda at the Navajo community Planners, Inc. meeting on Sept. 24. At the Mission Trails Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee meeting Sept. 4, Craig Balben reported that the work on the SDCWA Pipeline #4 Relining project has begun in the park. He also reported that the Jackson Drive segment, near the intersection with Navajo Road, should see some work commence in September or early October. The portals on Jackson Drive are near Park Ridge Blvd., in front of Keils, and east of Golfcrest. Traffic will be re-routed at each location, with one lane in each direction on the same side of the roadway. The left turn pocket into the shopping center will be unavailable during construction. Patrons of the center will have to enter on Navajo Road or travel down Jackson to Golfcrest Drive and make a U-turn to return to the main entrance on Jackson Drive.

The Navajo Community Planners, Inc. (NCPI) held its monthly meeting Sept. 24 at Temple Emanu-el in Del Cerro. We will advise the NCPI Board of the vote by SCAC Directors regarding the proposed increase of the speed limit on Golfcrest Dr. and ask for their recommendation to approve it. With respect to the Shawnee/River Bend project in Grantville, the Planning Commission approved the zoning change and height variance sought by the Applicant by a 6-0 vote, with one commissioner absent. The project now moves forward to a hearing by the full City Council on a date to be determined.

If you would like to receive information about speakers, meeting reminders and agendas and other local news, please send an e-mail message to jfpilch@ hotmail.com and request that your name be added to the SCAC Interested Party e-mail list. Rest assured that your privacy will be respected and neither your name nor your e-mail address will be shared with anyone. Messages are sent “Bcc” to prevent you from being spammed.

Finally, if you have an issue you wish us to consider or just have a question about the community, please contact me at (619) 462-1408 or by e-mail at jfpilch@hotmail.com. Thank you.

Birding Kumeyaay Lake. Join MTRP Resident Birder Jeanne Raimond in search of resident and migratory warblers and waterfowl. Bring bird book and binoculars if you have them. See you on Oct. 20, for this 8 to 10 a.m. outing. Meet the group at the Kumeyaay Campground Day Use Parking Lot, Two Father Junipero Serra Trail, Santee.

Birding Basics, a 90-minute presentation by MTRP Resident Birder Winona Sollock, teaches five simple techniques to identify birds “at a glance” and offers tips on field guide use. Bringing one is optional. Class meets inside the Visitor Center on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m.

Star Party is Back! MTRP’s Star Gazer George Varga scopes in on The Summer Triangle to view Ring Nebula (M57), binary star Albireo in Cygnus, Dumbbell Nebula (M27), Coathanger Cluster and MORE! We meet at the far end of the Kumeyaay Campground Day Use Parking Lot, Two Father Junipero Serra Trail, Santee from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 27.

Meanwhile, come on out and enjoy the park! Visit www.mtrp.org for more information and our events calendar, or call (619) 668-3281. Special walks can be arranged for any club, group, business or school by contacting Ranger Heidi Gutknecht at (619) 668-3279 or at hgutknecht@mtrp.org.

Oktoberfest, from page 12 from the site. A word of caution: Although the Spring Street Trolley Station, which is under construction, will remain open during Oktoberfest, construction detours are planned to passengers to follow when accessing the trolley.

Oktoberfest kicks off Friday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. for all food and street vendors along La Mesa Boulevard; the big beer garden on Allison Street opens at 4 p.m. and closes at 11 p.m. Everything is open Saturday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Friday, Oct. 7, from noon to 5 p.m.

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The tournament was created 10 years ago by John Klein, a PGA professional, and Mary Williams, a recreational therapist from the San Diego Rehabilitation Institute at Alvarado Hospital. Klein has a background in therapeutic recreation from SDSU, special education and adapted physical education. He has been teaching children and adults with disabilities (physical and cognitive) to play golf for 35 years. Klein works with many of the rehab centers in San Diego in addition to Alvarado, including Sharp Memorial and Grossmont hospitals. “My goal is to start our challenged players off at a par 3 course, and as they gain experience, move to an executive course and then a full length course,” Klein said.

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With all the decisions you make during the remodel process, from color, texture, style, space, etc. there’s one item you don’t want to forget: safety. Aging-in-Place Remodeling incorporates elements of design, functionality, safety and comfort to help you achieve the independence you desire. No matter what age you are, safety is an important element of the remodel process.

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The kitchen has long been an area for cooking, socializing, and enjoying the company of family and friends. With increased cooking and baking that goes on during the holiday months, the kitchen may be one area in your home you’d like to focus on.

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