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The Sept. 8 power outage around Southern California resulted in boil order water orders for several neighborhoods around San Diego County, prompting many to wonder about the water in their district. Coincidentally, the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) had earlier planned a “Water Talks” community forum for Sept. 13 to help enhance interaction with the public. The program had been launched in May and will be held on a quarterly basis at different locations around San Diego. Last month’s event, co-hosted by the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce, was open to the public. SDCWA Board Chair Michael T. Hogan and a panel of experts, comprised of Toby Roy, Water Authority Water Resources Manager; Bob Yamada, Water Authority Water Resources Manager; and Cathy Pieroni, City of San Diego Principal Water Resources Specialist, discussed the region’s development of local water supplies.
Say BOO! to a hauntingly good time As SeaWorld’s main star, Shamu won’t exactly be a fish out of water as the grand marshal of this year’s Blessed Sacrament Parish School Boulevard BOO! Parade & Carnival. The parade begins Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. at 59th Street and creeps down El Cajon Boulevard heading east to Rolando Boulevard. It is sponsored by Campus Plaza Shopping Center.
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Del Cerro resident celebrates
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The Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation gets artsy.
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By Cynthia Robertson
Del Cerro has an Emmy Award winner living in its midst: Eleanor Pratt, creator of the “Little Schoolhouse” TV program of the 1950s. Pratt was also once knighted in Italy with the title of “Lady,” and on Sept. 19 this year, she was queen for a day. Celebrating her 90th birthday at her home on that day, she dressed up like a queen. Like all of her parties, the event was worthy of a Better Home and Gardens write-up. A mariachi band played out by the pool while servers carried out trays of canapés among the guests. Sitting in elegant repose in her wheelchair, Pratt sipped from a flute of champagne as she received her guests, from her 6-month-old great granddaughter to elderly friends. See ELEANOR, page 5
Lake Murray Cleanup I Love A Clean San Diego participated in a cleanup effort at Lake Murray.
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College Area addresses its need for parks By Gale Susan Barlow The Language Academy, a K-8 year-round public school at 4961 64th St., celebrated groundbreaking for an improved recreation field Sept. 14. Through City-School District Recreation Agreements that date back to 1948, the new field will be operated as a joint-use park. The Language Academy joint-use park will become the second joint-use park in the College Area and only the third park in this notoriously park deficient community. City of San Diego planning documents recommend that the College Area have over 68 acres of parklands, based on population. Even with the Language Academy joint-use park, the College Area will have fewer than five acres of parklands. The Hardy Elementary School joint-use park, at 5420 Montezuma, and Montezuma Park, at 4939 Catoctin, have approximately two and one acres of public park space, respectively. See PARKS page 26
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Off the Beaten Path The Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation (MTRP) is pleased to present “Off the Beaten Path,” an art exhibit by The Paradise Textile Artists. The exhibition features seven award-winning textile artists: Lori Anderson, Barbara Friedman, Kathleen McCabe, Janice Pennington, Noreen Ring, Mary Tabar, and Heather Urquhart. “Off the Beaten Path” will be on display in the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center Art Gallery from Oct. 8 through Nov. 4. The public is cordially invited to a reception for the artists on Sunday, Oct. 9 from 1-4 p.m. The Paradise Textile Artists was formed in 2007 as a critique group that meets monthly to share works in progress, solve design problems and offer support. Members include award-winning quilt artists of divergent styles who live around San Diego County and have shown as a group several times.
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By Barbara Cleves Anderson We had a fun and a tiring day on Sept. 17 at the annual I Love a Clean San Diego cleanup at Lake Murray, as part of the International Coastal Cleanup Day. I Love a Clean San Diego is the inland version of picking up trash at streams, rivers and lakes. We collected in the nooks and crannies of the lake environs. The nooks and crannies are the undergrowth, in and among bushes and the edges of the lake shore not easily seen. Litter is regularly picked up when in plain sight. Our wonderful “Friends” team included co-captainsArleene and Charlie Beckhusen, who had responsibility of the ball field side of the lake, tally queens Kristin Kjaero, Carol Daugherty, Mangit Grewal, Lourdes Currier, and manly man Dickie Sturz, weigh manager Larry Stoman, snack princess’s Delores and Natalie Hyde, water and bag driverRoscoe Anderson with the help of Edgar Nava, Jr. As usual, we had support from the lake staff, who also worked hard. Assistant reservoir keeper Ruben Nava, Sr. came to the cleanup on his day off and ferried volunteers across the lake in a boat – he even brought his children to help out. I already mentioned Edgar above. Also, Wendy Nava handed out bags and Ruben Jr. helped his dad carry and move things around. Reservoir keeper Gayle Havens monitored the lake to make sure everyone was safe. Later she and lake aide Leo Smith hefted heavy trash bags to the dumpster. More than 200 volunteers turned up to pick up 275.4 pounds of trash (lots of cigarette butts, fishing line, containers of all sorts and wrappers). Last year we had 167 volunteers. See BARBARA, page 9
Lori Anderson: Lori was attracted to the wonderful tactile nature of fabric and sewing at a very young age. In her twenties, she realized that fabric and thread were not simply raw materials used in clothing construction, but could be used as the medium for artistic expression. In her artwork, she enjoys experimenting with a variety of techniques including hand dying, dye painting, curved piecing and fusing. Lori prefers bright colors and bold shapes and uses her sewing machine and thread as drawing and painting tools. Barbara Friedman: Barbara, a quilter since 1985, has had her art exhibited in many shows and galleries and been included in several books. Her work is recognized for her use of fabric in expressing emotions and referenced by other quilt artists as examples of color, design, and technique. Kathleen McCabe: Kathleen has been drawn to fabric and art since she was a child. Sewing became her creative outlet, which evolved into art quilts in her effort to express herself. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and is included in private and public collections. Kathleen curates exhibits as well. Janice Pennington: Janice splits her time, in unpredictable proporSee ARTISTS, page 11
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Princess Autumn graces OKTOBERFEST Princess Autumn arrived in time at the La Mesa Oktoberfest to take photos with the children and grant their fall wishes. This year’s Oktoberfest was another success and plans are already being made for this year. Great food, fun and of course, beer were the order of the day at the annual festival. La Mesa’s Oktoberfest is the oldest and most popular celebration in the East County. Officials estimate that more than 200,000 people enjoyed this year’s Oktoberfest.
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Running for a fallen warrior A memorial 5K run in honor of San Diego Police Officer Jeremy Henwood, a military veteran and fourthyear officer who was killed while his patrol car was stopped at a stop sign, is scheduled for Nov. 20. Proceeds will go to the Wounded Warrior Project. See www.woundedwarriorproject.org for more information. Register for the run at www.active.com using keywords “Jeremy Henwood.” Registration closes Nov. 18.
Ask the Cop will return as a column next month. The following are police related events going on in our community.
Light the Night against crime Although by now you’d be a late registrant for the Crime Stoppers 25th annual Light the Night 5K run/walk, it’s an event well worth the extra fee. The Oct. 22 Halloween-themed fun run in Balboa Park benefits San Diego County Crime Stoppers Felony Crime Reward fund and community education programs. Participants receive a top quality long-sleeved T-shirt with a glow-in-the-dark logo and are invited to a post-race party with entertainment and a costume contest. The race starts at 7 p.m. Late registration for adults
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Reduced fees for pet adoption around San Diego Fall is quickly approaching, which means cooler weather and indoor activities. It is the perfect time to cozy up with the furry love of your life. The San Diego Humane Society, the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, County of San Diego Department of Animal Services and the Escondido Humane Society are inviting the community to Fall in Love by reducing animal adoption fees to just $25 this fall. The reduced adoption fee will be offered through Oct. 31 and includes microchipping, spay/neuter, vaccinations and veterinary exam. During this time, adoption fees on a second animal will also be waived. Please check with each animal organization for individual policies. To fall in love with a furry friend and take advantage of the reduced adoption fees, please visit one of the following animal shelter locations: The San Diego Humane Society: 5500 Gaines Street in San Diego; 572 Airport Road in Oceanside (for cats/small animals); 2905 San Luis Rey Rd. in Oceanside (for dogs). The County of San Diego Department of Animal Services: 5480 Gaines Street San Diego 92110; 5481 Sweetwater Rd., Bonita 91902; or 2481 Palomar Airport Rd., Carlsbad 92009 The public is invited to the Debbie Berton Walk, which was created by Jennifer Berton Handler in honor of her mom Debbie’s memory. The Walk features pink, the color associated with breast cancer awareness, and a butterfly motif.
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Del Cerro pageant winners seek to empower youth Three young women were selected Sept. 25 in Rancho San Diego to represent Del Cerro at the Miss California State finals in November. More than $1,500 in scholarships was awarded at the pageant. University of San Diego student Morgan Gallo, 18, was crowned Teen Miss Del Cerro; Lewis Middle School student Brooke Kaplan, 13, was named Junior Teen Miss Del Cerro; and University of Southern California graduate Shannon Monaghan, 22, is Miss Del Cerro. The three titleholders’ platform, as part of the Council for Youth Empowerment (CYE), is to take advantage of the opportunity to give back to their community. CYE offers scholarships and personal growth through the joy of performing volunteer work. The girls will be volunteering in the community of Del Cerro and throughout San Diego County. They will each strive to earn the prestigious Presidential Volunteer Service Award. One of the events the girls will be participating in is the “Princess Read for a Day,” when the young women will read to our youth at various elementary schools in the Del Cerro area. For more information about CYE, visit www.princesspageants.org.
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San Carlos community garden to foster health, learning and responsibility San Carlos United Methodist Church and Springall Academy, a non-public, non-profit state certified school for students in grades K-12 with learning and social-emotional or behavioral difficulties, have been awarded a $15,000 competitive grant by the San Diego County Health and Human Services’ Healthy Works initiative to establish a joint-use community garden on the campus of Springall Academy located at 6460 Boulder Lake Avenue in San Carlos. San Carlos United Methodist Church (SCUMC) and Springall Academy were selected by Healthy Works as part of a larger, countywide effort to support the development of community gardens on school property – so-called joint-use gardens, where both school and community residents benefit. “Gardens are a powerful tool for promoting learning, healthy living, environmental stewardship, and social connections in schools and communities,” says Mindy Swanson, food policy consultant with the San Diego Child Obesity Initiative on the Healthy Works grant. “The existing partnership between San Carlos United Methodist Church and Springall Academy was a key factor in our selection process, their established relationship will allow them to deepen their efforts to serve their community in really important ways.” SCUMC and Springall Academy held its first Community Garden information meeting Sept. 15. “San Carlos United Methodist Church is excited to envision, plan and create a community garden that truly belongs to all of the San Carlos community,” said Rev. Brent Ross. “We are in the process of planning the garden and inviting participation in every level of the project, and we welcome anyone interested to play a part.” Invited speakers included Councilmember Marti Emerald, who applauds the community partnership and the opportunity for a new community garden in her district following the passage of the City of San Diego’s new community garden ordinance. “The garden at Springall Academy would be the first community garden in San Carlos. I believe this collaboration between the San Carlos United Methodist Church and Springall Academy will inspire residents in the area to start community gardens of their own,” said Emerald. Research shows that students who participate in school garden programs score higher on academic tests and they consume more fruits and vegetables. School gardens provide a dynamic classroom for students, teachers, and staff. Cities with community gardens report a boost in property values, neighborhood pride, and social connectivity. Residents in these cities also have greater access to healthy, affordable foods and an opportunity to participate in city greening. Neighborhood residents seeking to establish community gardens often face complicated zoning codes and high land costs, insurmountable barriers in even the most supportive communities. Joint use gardens provide a practical solution to developing and sustaining school and community garden projects. The Healthy Works School and Community Gardens Program is working with four community-school partnerships to plan for the development of joint use garden pilot sites. The partnerships include the City of La Mesa and Helix Charter High School, Bayside Community Center and Montgomery Middle School (SDUSD), Harmonium and La Mirada Middle School (SDUSD), and San Carlos United Methodist Church and Springall Academy. Each pilot site will participate in a seven-month planning process to develop joint use agreements or licensee agreements that allow gardens on school property to be used for the purpose of school instructional gardens and community gardens. The Healthy Works School and Community Gardens Program plans to provide a new solution in promoting school garden sustainability and increasing access to healthy foods in San Diego County.
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Eleanor Pratt greets members of her family at her royal 90th birthday celebration recently.
“The hardest thing about being a queen is wearing this crown,” she said, reaching up to adjust it. “It keeps moving.” Pratt’s quick wit is just one of the qualities that have propelled her to awards and credits that hang on the walls of her reading room. Pratt places winning the Emmy Award at the top of her list of accomplishments. She walked quite a road to reach that award. Teaching first-grade children, Pratt developed her own method for instruction in reading. She used a tachistoscope, an instrument used by the military to help quickly recognize objects. “With that instrument, I helped my children to recognize the differences in words. Soon my first graders were doing fifth grade work,” Pratt said. From 1955 to 1959, “Little Schoolhouse” had thousands of children eagerly watching and learning. “I’m proud that I won the L.A. Times Woman of the Year award for that program,” said Pratt, who has garnered more than 25 major awards. Pratt attributes some of her get-up-and-go attitude to her grandmother, who literally inspired Pratt to take flight. “She insisted I learn how to fly. I didn’t want to do that, but she said, ‘Oh, yes.’ So I flew. Single-engine planes,” said Pratt, who is now a member of the Ninety-Nines, an international organization of women pilots. Probably the most challenging situation Pratt has been in was when she was in the U.S. Navy. “I was in charge of the [Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service] down in Georgia. When they were all coming back from leave, it was like chasing chickens,” she said, shaking her head. Pratt has 24 grand children and nine great-grandchildren from three of her four husbands. “Obviously, I like men,” she said, smiling. “I also like to read a book a day. Right now it’s a Nora Roberts novel,” she said. Pratt is also a faithful follower of “Dancing with the Stars.” “I’ve taught 2,000 young kids how to ballroom dance,” she said. “Mostly, it was just teaching them proper manners and the difference between their left foot and their right foot. They never twirled like they do on ’Dancing with the Stars,’” she said, chuckling. When people remark to Pratt about her having accomplished so much, she says, “When you live to be 90, you end up doing a lot of things.” Pratt thought for a moment. “I guess I was also very good at whatever I did. As for why she was knighted “Lady” in Italy, Pratt was coy, saying, “It’s a secret between me and the Italians.”
Local runner honoring fallen hero in Chicago relay San Diego resident Kimberly Mueller, along with 12 other runners from across the country, will participate in a charity relay during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Oct. 9. She’s in impressive company – Mueller will be running alongside relay team captains U.S. soccer stars Hope Solo, Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan. Mueller was chosen from hundreds of runner applications for Bank of America’s new “Let’s Run Together Charity Relay” program detailing how her participation would help to make opportunity possible in her community of San Diego with a $5,000 charitable contribution to Got Your Back Network, Frogman 238 Memorial Fund from Bank of America. Her mission to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Marathon Olympic Team became much bigger when she lost her friend Jon “JT” Tumilson, a fellow runner and triathlete who was part of the prestigious Seal Team 6 that took down Osama Bin Laden. His helicopter was shot down by a rocket while traveling to rescue Army Rangers who had come under fire in Afghanistan. Mueller will be running in in honor of her lost friend and on behalf of the Got Your Back Network, which is dedicated to providing services to families of fallen soldiers. The donation from will help Tumilson’s family build a memorial honoring his service in his hometown. As part of the relay team, Mueller will run a two-mile leg of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, culminating with the U.S. women’s soccer trio and the entire relay team running together across the finish line. For their participation, each relay team member will be awarded a trip for two to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, along with a $5,000 contribution to their charity they chose to represent. “Each year, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon represents a positive celebration of community, and truly is a unique event that makes opportunity possible to give back,” said Bank of America San Diego market president Rick Bregman. “We’re proud of the charitable impact this event has for organizations in Chicago and the extended reach here in San Diego through Kimberly’s participation.” “Let’s Run Together” is the theme for this year’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon and celebrates the partnerships, connections and support systems that come together each year to stage and participate in this world-class event. The Let’s Run Together Charity Relay is representative of the thousands of people who will run together in the 2011 Bank of America Chicago Marathon for approximately 160 local, national and global charities. Last year, approximately 10,000 registered runners raised a record $12 million for 150 local, national and international charities, filling a gap with many organizations struggling to keep up with growing demands for services as a result of the slow economic recovery.
Kimberly Mueller is running in memory of her friend, Jon “JT” Tumilson whose helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan. Tumilson was part of the elite Seal Team 6 that took down Osama Bin Laden. His helicopter was shot down while on a rescue mission.
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San Carlos Friends of the Library By Sue Hotz Community support is vital in keeping our libraries open. We are always looking for new SCFOL members and volunteers. Renew or join today! Holidays are approaching. Consider giving a gift to the library in honor or memory of a friend or loved one. Forms are in the library and on the website. At the San Carlos Library, 850 locals attended the Friday Summer Activities underwritten by SCFOL. The eightweek program included storytellers, magicians, musicians, mad scientists, clowns and acrobats. Of the 641 persons who signed up, 305 youngsters and 56 adults completed the SDPL’s summer reading program. Fun was had by all! San Diego 4th, 8th and 10th graders: Ask your teachers for entry forms for the 15th Annual Student Writing for Literacy Essay Contest. Entry deadline is Nov. 18. Grand prize is $500. Details are on our website. All programs listed here are free, underwritten by SCFOL, take place in the Library’s Community Room, and are open to the public. For additional information, check our website www.sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org, or call the library at 619-527-3430. Oct. 4 thru Nov. 3: Our featured artist is Charlene Mosley. An award-winning artist since the age of 8, her works include a wide variety of subjects and media. Her reception is Oct. 15, 12-2 p.m. First Saturdays: The next SCFOL Used Book Sales will be Oct. 1 and Nov. 5 from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. At 10 a.m., Cowboy Bob will perform in the Children’s area of the library. Thank you for your book donations and purchases. Sale proceeds are our main revenue source and buy library books, equipment and programs. Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Children’s Board Games: Ages 6-12 years. Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00 p.m.: Big theater screen Wii gaming. Third Wednesday, 4:00-5:30 p.m.: SCFOL Board Meeting. Congratulations to our new president, Judy Williams. Learn more about Judy on our website or pick up our Fall Newsletter at the library. Contact Judy at jwms04@cox.net . Wednesday, Oct. 26, 7-8 p.m.: San Carlos resident Dick Murphy, author of San Diego’s Judge Mayor: How Murphy’s Law Blindsided Leadership with 2020 Vision, will offer an insider’s perspective of the mayoral election of 2000 and his time as mayor. He will share the lessons he learned as mayor, a student, Army officer, City Councilmember and Superior Court Judge. His is a talk not to be missed. Thursdays, 3:30 -5 p.m.: Family-PG-Films shown on our theater size screen. Film titles available at the library. Second Thursday, 1 p.m.: Librarian’s Book Club. Oct. 13 selection is Bee Season by Myla Goldberg. Nov. 10 selection is Glass Castle by Jeanette Wells. Dec. 8 selection is Lottery by Patricia Wood. Copies are available at the library. Fridays, 8:15-9:15 a.m.: YOGA with Dr. Carolyn Meeks, MD. Fridays, 10-10:40 a.m.: Pre-School Story Time & Songs. Third Friday, Oct. 21, 2:30-4 p.m.: OASIS: Nutritional counselor, Rose Stanfill Thomas, speaks about Antioxidants to the Rescue. Learn what they are and why we need them in our diet. Register online with OASIS or at the library. Third Friday, 4 p.m.: Meditation & Stress Reduction Yoga led by Dr. Funshine. Second Saturday, 10:30-noon: The adult “Story Swap Group” teaches oral storytelling. Homebound SC Library patrons can call 527-3430 to have books delivered to their homes.
Lake Murray Music Fest hearing set for Halloween By John Pilch
In spite of many roadblocks this year, the July 4th fireworks display over Lake Murray was held as scheduled, with no problems experienced. Cleanup of the firing zone and the lake waters the following day also went smoothly. We hope you enjoyed the show and thank all who made a donation. On the litigation front, Marco Gonzalez was to return to court Aug. 31, at which time the court was to decide if the City must require an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) from Special Event Permit applicants. An EIR would cost no less than $20,000 and take 6-9 months of work until the process is completed. That said, we were advised Aug. 23 that the hearing has been continued until Oct. 31. This is to allow the City of San Diego some additional time to work toward a solution with Gonzalez and his client, Coastal Environmental Rights Foundation, Inc. (CERF). Stay tuned for more news after that hearing. For updates about the Music Fest and Fireworks and other events in our area, please visit www. navajoevents.com. While you’re on the site, consider signing up for automatic e-mail updates about all the listed events in the Navajo Communities. The Music Fest Committee (Don, Jay and John) again thanks all who supported the event this year.
Benjamin Branch Friends of the Library By Anne Lee September was a busy month for members of the Benjamin Branch Friends of the Library, but October looks to be even more so. The annual San Diego Friends of the Public Library meeting was held on Sept. 12. Officers were elected and Joan Curry was elected to serve on the Board of Directors. Also, volunteers from all city libraries were honored; members from the Benjamin Library Chapter so honored were Geri Carmack, Libby Jamerson and Arminda Orozco. Thank you to all the volunteers! The next free OASIS class will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 1:30 until 3 p.m. in the Community Room. The topic is one that has intrigued people and great thinkers for centuries: “Futurism: What Does the Future Hold?” The presenter is Fulbright Scholar, Bruno Leone. The future as predicted by philosophers, astrologists, scientists, writers, religious leaders and others might be perceived as either negative and perilous or as positive and full of hope. It’s all very interesting! The OASIS classes at Benjamin Library are fully underwritten by the Benjamin Branch Friends of the Library. To reserve your seat, call the library at 619-533-3910 or OASIS at 619-574-0674. The next class is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 15 and is entitled “Elder-Law.” Our annual Fall Gently -Used Book Sale is set for Saturday, Oct. 29. This sale will be held from 9:30 until 1 p.m. The Allied Gardens neighbors have always been most supportive. We need used books – especially children’s books. Unfortunately, because of space limitations, we cannot accept textbooks, magazines or National Geographic. Please bring your donations to the library front desk some days prior to the sale. Then, on Saturday, meander through the rows of books. You will find that book you have been meaning to read (at a really good price). All proceeds from the sale are used to help support extra library activities for both young people and adults.
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Del Cerro Action Council By Jay Wilson, President It appears the adopted redistricting map for the nine new council districts as presented to City Council will stand. There was an attempt at a referendum, but that did not gain any real support. On Sept. 25, the map became final. To ensure we know our new District 7 neighbors, I have already convened two meetings of the presidents/chairs of the planning groups and/or community councils representing the communities of Linda Vista, Mission Valley, Navajo, Serra Mesa, and Tierrasanta. In November the District 7 Steering Committee will be visiting each of the planning groups and presenting a coordinated power point with a five-minute overview of each our respective planning group areas. The Navajo Community Planners, Inc. (NCPI) meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El. The next quarterly meeting of the Del Cerro Action Council will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El. To keep us all informed about the city and our finances, I have asked Eduardo Luna, the Auditor for the City of San Diego, and a Del Cerro resident, to be the guest speaker. Luna was hired as the City of San Diego’s Internal Auditor in September 2007. With the passage of Proposition C on June 3, 2008, the independent Office of the City Auditor was created that July 2008, and Luna was formally appointed as the first City Auditor on April 14, 2009. Eduardo is a Certified Internal Auditor and a Certified Government Financial Manager. Mark these dates on your calendar. At the September NCPI meeting, Ed Zwibel, our Police Community Relations Officer, reported that crime in the Navajo Community continues to decline. One of the big reasons is the increase in successful Neighborhood Watch programs. Residents are beginning to call the police business office more frequently at (619-531-2000) whenever they see something that looks out of place. Ed urged everyone to become involved in Neighborhood Watch and said he will assist you in establishing a successful program in your neighborhood. His email address is zwibele@pd.sandiego.gov and his direct phone number is 858-495-7943. NCPI also approved a 15,000-square foot parcel at the top of Pasetiempo Avenue that up to three homes may be built on the site. The property is located at the old antenna site; the antenna towers are gone. This will provide new sets of eyes to keep track of what is happening on the dedicated five-acre open space parkland adjacent to this parcel, as well as across the street on the undeveloped 10-acre site also owned by the City of San Diego. If you live on the rim of the Navajo Canyon, you may have seen the Park and Recreation Department Open Space Canyon Division working on brush removal along the canyon rim. The workers were thinning out the brush within 100 feet of major structures. If you are interested in helping to maintain Navajo Canyon, join Ranger Jason Allen, on the fourth Saturday of the month from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Meet at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church located at 6801 Easton Ct. in Allied Gardens. To verify the work party will take place, please email Ranger Allen at JWAllen@sandiego.gov. George Janczyn continues to update our WordPress blog at http://delcerroactioncouncil.wordpress.com/. He also maintains a blog on environmental matters with an emphasis on water at http://groksurf.com/. The City is still working on an evaluation of the intersection of Del Cerro Boulevard and College Avenue. There have been two reported accidents in the vicinity of this intersection since the request was made for an evaluation three months ago.
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2011 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Benefits YWCA’s Becky’s House The YWCA is encouraging San Diegans to gather together and create a united front against the issue of domestic violence by participating in the 2011 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is a fun, community event where men and women put on a pair of high-heeled shoes (encouraged, but not required) and walk through the streets of downtown San Diego in a light-hearted attempt to build awareness of the very serious issue of domestic violence and its impact to the San Diego community. Registration is currently underway for individuals, as well as teams from companies and community groups, large and small. Children and school groups are welcome. Many teams have already been assembled and have committed to bringing awareness of, and fighting against, the issue of domestic violence. Several local businesses are already registered and showing their support, including Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics NASSCO, Solar Turbines Incorporated, American Association of University Women (AAUW) Poway, and European Wax Center. Build your own team by inviting your family and friends to raise pledges and walk with you, just like Team Gary Lynn & Team Becky’s Beauties. Each participant who registers will be entered into a raffle for the chance to win two 4-day passes to Comic-Con International 2012 to be held on July 12-15, 2012 at the San Diego Convention Center. An additional entry into the raffle will be entered for every $100 raised in pledges. Proceeds from Walk a Mile in Her Shoes will benefit the YWCA’s Becky’s House Domestic Violence Program. All of the services provided by Becky’s House support the individual’s journey from victim to survivor to achiever. The program includes a 30-60 day domestic violence emergency shelter, a 24-hour emergency hotline, and two 18-24-month transitional housing communities for survivors of domestic violence and their families. Becky’s House serves more than 3,000 women and children each year, including answering nearly 2,500 hotline calls. Event registration is $35 which includes entry into the Post Event Party hosted by Hotel Solamar’s Lounge Six, following the walk at 7 p.m. Participants can sign up as a team or individual online or find more information about the event at www.ywcasandiego.org, and are encouraged to raise pledges from family and friends. For more information about sponsoring this event, please call 619-239-0355 ext. 218 or email carolann@ywcasandiego.com
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Blessed Sacrament Parish School
Blessed Sacrament Parish School celebrates school spirit at Annual Fall Fest and Haunted Carnival Join Blessed Sacrament Parish School (BSPS) for its Fall Fest and Haunted Carnival, the school’s annual fall festival and fundraiser on Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Fall Fest features a giveaway of a new Honda Accord LX, with only 300 tickets sold at a $25 donation each. Other highlights include live entertainment, contests, prizes, tasty food, arcade games and inflatable rides. This year, a Haunted Carnival has been added to the Fest with spooky fun for everyone. Haunted Carnival hours will be 4 to 6 p.m. for a milder version for younger children and 7 to 9 p.m. for an eerier edition for those who dare to enter. There will be an admission cost. The BSPS Fall Fest is an annual event that celebrates school spirit, faith and accomplishments. Generations of alumni gather here with new students, families and friends for a day filled with fun. Blessed Sacrament Parish School is located at 4551 56th St., San Diego, CA 92115, at the corner of El Cajon Boulevard and 56th Street in El Cerrito. For more information, visit www.BSPSFallFest.org.
St. Therese Academy asks students WWJD The first few weeks of school are off and running, with this year’s theme, “What Would Jesus Do?” Our hope is that the slogan will encourage both families and students alike to think about what Jesus would do as we interact with one another each and every day. Thank you to all volunteers for their hard work in getting the school ready to open, most notably Don Arellanez, for power washing and cleaning the entire lunch arbor, and Lance Penza for coordinating and donating his time to install 3 more air-conditioning units in the 2nd, 7th and 8th grade rooms. Special thanks are in order to Yvette Gammon and her crew of volunteers for making the “Welcome Back Picnic” such a success, and also to PTG president Christi Laumakis, the Executive Board, and all our teachers for making “Back to School Night” a wonderful evening. The event welcomed lots of happy and helpful parents, both returning and new this year. The students were out in force recently selling magazines subscriptions and cookies, as part of the annual fall fundraising campaign. Forty-five percent of every sale comes right back to our school! A new form of school-parent communication is being used this year called SchoolReach. The system utilizes an automated calling system to alert academy families with information such as upcoming meetings, social events and more recently during the black out, emergency information. Already the system is proving to be an invaluable tool! This year’s annual Pancake Breakfast will be on Sunday, Nov. 13, 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 Tracey McNamara, turningleaf1999@cox.net or through the school office at 619-583-6270.
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Patrick Henry High Announces high marks Congratulations to our teachers and students for their hard work last year and new Academic Performance Index of 818 points! We are officially a high achieving school with over 2,500 students. That is something to be very proud of. It is easy to get a very high score if our student population is 1,500, but it is another to reach over 800 when we have over 40 percent poverty and a large population. We saw some exceptional increases across our diverse populations. Well done, Patriots! We also have some good news about our facility construction. We are lucky and grateful the football field and track are being replaced this fall instead of 2-3 years from now. The construction has begun, and it should be completed by Thanksgiving. Thank you everyone who has worked together to move all our football games to nearby school sites, including our Homecoming at the end of October at West Hills High. Our Parent Visitation Day will be Oct. 19, and it will begin at 8 a.m. in the Library. Patrick Henry has a Student Assistance Program, which is available to all students. The program provides support groups, which are facilitated by trained staff. Groups are designed to help students improve communication skills, self-concept, and function more effectively in society by recognizing their responsibilities. Some of the groups have a focus: Grief Group, Self Esteem, Family Change, Social Skills, and Drug and Alcohol information groups. Others are more general and deal with issues that are important to High School Students: relationships with friends, families, teachers, conflict resolution, etc. Students may be referred to this program by parents, teachers or they may refer themselves. Phil Hubbs – Drug and alcohol information for parents: This very important presentation will be held in the Cafeteria on Oct. 26, from 6-8 p.m. Phil also will do a presentation for students later in the year. Courtesy of Patrick Henry High School’s website
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Barbara, from page 2 This years’ weather was cool but perfect for work. There was lots of laughing and everyone was in a good mood. Moms and dads with kids seemed to enjoy each other and it was a perfect way to do a little more bonding. They seemed to love the lemonade that Souplantation Mission Gorge donated and the coffee from Starbucks Lake Murray. Thank you to those donors. The “Friends” bought 27-dozen donut holes from KL Donuts and six cases of water from Costco. People not only come to Lake Murray to enjoy what it offers, but to give back by making it clean. It demonstrates how much they care about our corner of the world. We gave out community service slips to students that needed them but other folks that didn’t need proof of work showed up – just because they felt it is the right thing to do. And what a good example parents are teaching their children the value of service to others. Did I say that it was a fun day? It was great. See ya next year. The next Friends of Lake Murray meeting is Oct. 20. Our speaker will be Dr. Sturz, a retired University of San Diego dean with a master’s degree in geology from San Diego State University and a doctorate in oceanography from Scripps. Sturz is one of our popular speakers who spoke about Japan’s earthquake, tides and their origins. Sturtz will address the highly controversial subject of climate change. She will talk about the pros and cons and how each view may be right and wrong. We meet at 5 p.m. at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church on the corner of Wandermere Drive and Park Ridge Boulevard. For more information call Barbara at 619-463-9706. One last thing: Councilmember Marti Emerald’s District 7 Advisory Council is having a ”Meet and Greet Firefighters” at Nicolosi’s restaurant in San Carlos. Twenty-five percent of your meal will benefit the San Diego Firefighters Foundation. Advisory member Howard Oleff found out that our Del Cerro (31) firefighters are in need of a F.A.S.T. kit. It will hopefully be provided. Ha, ha…you will have to go to dinner and ask the firefighters what a F.A.S.T. kit is. Dinner is 4 to 9 p.m. Oct. 17 at 7005 Navajo Rd., between Jackson Dr. and Golfcrest Dr. Call 287-5757 for more information.
Frightfully good Holiday family fun The annual Halloween Happening will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday Oct. 28 at San Carlos United Methodist Preschool, 6554 Cowles Mountain Blvd., San Diego. The event is for children 3-7 and their parents. The carnival will feature 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.
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Rent Sense: Vacancies Need Marketing By Neil Fjellestad and Chris De Marco, FBS Property Management
Independent rental owners contact us daily for advice or to seek our management services. We understand the importance of professionally marketing a rental vacancy. Making a mistake with “rental pricing” or showing the property before it is “market-ready” can prolong the vacancy or attract non-qualified prospects. Targeted promotion along with a polished presentation will create a sufficient number of applications to secure qualified residents. We have owned and operated rentals for decades. We remember how simple marketing our vacancies used to be: a “for rent” sign out front and a couple lines in the classified section of the Union Tribune and we’re good to go. What happened? Well, for starters: rent represented less than 20 percent of the tenant’s household income, now it’s 50 percent. Renters were happy to move in and be left alone. Now, tenants see themselves as customers with service requirements. They demand respect for their choice to pay rent instead of mortgage payments. They believe that rental owners need to compete for their rental dollar. As it turns out, they are correct on all counts. Our local economy is very demanding and requires every rental owner to compete like never before in order to market their vacancies. Here are a few suggestions: • Don’t advertise a rental rate that is not verified in the market with current comparable lease-ups. • If you are looking for a renter during a slower time or your marketing is not working you need to out-market the competition with a lower rent and/ or a move-in incentive. • We live and shop online. Craigslist still works but it’s not enough. Place a phone number that will get answered when an interested prospect calls. Real customers demand contact with real people in real time. • A combination of print advertising in the Sunday Rental Section of the Union Tribune along with an online version on SignonSanDiego should be considered. Again, include a phone number that will get answered when an interested prospect calls. • Most of your rental customers currently live work and/or go to school within 5 miles of your vacancy. Use this fact to market effectively. • Most business and employers have a place where customers and employees place information. Get a flyer posted on a real “wall”.
Water, from page 1 “Water Talks” was the second in the series, but the first on water. According to the SDCWA, the “Water Talks” topic was chosen for this particular time because feedback from the public at the last forum indicated they wanted to know more about water recycling, desalination, and other aspects of local supply development. The Public Utilities Department provides water and wastewater services to San Diego’s more-than-3 million residents each day. However, the San Diego region currently relies on imported water for 85 to 90 percent of its water supply. According to the SDCWA, there are very few local supplies – the region’s rainfall is low (average of 9.3 inches of rainfall annually), and there is very little groundwater. A high percentage of water is imported from the Bay Delta and the Colorado River. Yet this imported water is potentially vulnerable to drought, disaster, or regulatory restrictions, so the county is working diligently to reduce our dependence on imported water and develop new local water supplies and storage. The efforts, critical to support the future needs of the county, include using recycled water, groundwater, water conservation measures, indirect potable reuse and seawater desalination. Recycled water is the water delivered by the city of San Diego in the “purple pipes,” and is treated wastewater used for non-potable (non-drinking) uses, such as irrigation, industrial processing, cooling towers, construction site dust suppression and soil compaction, decorative fountains, and toilet and urinal flushing. The City is currently investigating several groundwater basins to determine whether or not they could be used for production or storage. According to the SDCWA, the Water Conservation Program accounts for over 30.6 million gallons of potable (drinking) water savings per day. Indirect Potable Reuse is another effort that is being developed by San Diego as a pilot program. It will turn wastewater into potable water. Seawater desalination via advanced water purification technology is being investigated in the City’s Water Purification Demonstration Project. The Demonstration Project is the second phase of a process evaluating ways for the City to increase its use of recycled water, according to the SDCWA, and the endeavor will determine if reservoir augmentation is a feasible option. Potential benefits of a reservoir augmentation project include a local and sustainable supply of high-quality drinking water, reduced dependence on imported water, less discharge into the ocean, and lower carbon emissions. During the recent power outage, there were no delivery or quality problems with the regional water system – it continued to deliver water throughout, confirmed the Water Operations Branch of the City of San Diego Public Utilities Department. For further information, visit SDCWA at http://sdcwa.org/ or the Water Operations Branch at www.sandiego.gov/water.
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Artists, from page 2 tions, between practicing law and making quilts. She has long enjoyed viewing art and working with fabric, but has only recently attempted making art with fabric. In this exhibit, her series of nature-related quilts, she wanted to explore the under-represented. Everyone is so busy avoiding stinging insects that one seldom appreciates their beauty, in life and in art. Other times, one zooms in on showy flowers and never notices the splendor that surrounds them. In Janice’s experience, the background is often more interesting than what we first see. Noreen Ring: It is Noreen’s intention to design works that reflect an “other-world” feeling with a sense of universality. Earth, mountains, rocks, flowers, the sky, the stars, moons – things that we know exist with certainty but aren’t sure of the details and how they might fit together somewhere else, on another form of earthly plane. When she designs, it is important for her to reflect on how comfortable existence would be in these little worlds that endlessly reveal themselves. Mary Tabar: Creating art from textiles is the catalyst that stimulates Mary to complete projects. Acquiring a personal genre in textile art is a challenge that she thrives on. Currently Mary’s work includes using her own photographs printed on fabric and then enhancing the top with surface embellishments and quilting. Heather Urquhart: Heather has enjoyed playing with fabric, color, pattern and texture most of her life. In this exhibit, she has explored themes of nature and architecture. Heather dedicates her portion of the exhibit to her brother, Bruce Urquhart, who loves to run at Mission Trails Regional Park. The MTRP Visitor and Interpretive Center is located at One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119, and it is open daily from 9 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. The MTRP Foundation was formed in 1988 as a 501(c) (3) nonprofit public benefit corporation. For more information about the MTRP Art Program, please contact Vicky DeLong, Art Coordinator, at 619-286-1361 or Roland Roberge, MTRP Foundation, at 619-668-3280.
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St. Dunstan’s gets into the spirit Join St. Dunstan’s Oct. 17 at 11:30 a.m. for October’s Senior Lunch. They will be offering up their very own Oktoberfest meal of German sausage, steamed cabbage and carrots, potatoes and dessert. Entertainment is surprise but they assure us you won’t want to miss it. St. Dunstan’s is also hosting its first ever Chilly Chili Pumpkin Party on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This party features a bit of everything – a chili cook-off with potluck style cornbread and hot dogs for the kids, fun games and treats, and what Pumpkin Party would be complete without a costume contest for kids under 12 (no devils or witches please). 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. 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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Patrick Henry student named National Merit semifinalist Sophia Quiroz, a Patrick Henry High School student, is in the running for some of the $34 million that will be divided among National Merit Scholarship recipients in spring. Quiroz is among several students from six high schools around San Diego County. The program estimates about 90 percent of the semifinalists will advance to be finalists, with more than half of those receiving scholarships or other assistance. “I join everyone in the San Diego Unified School District, and in the San Diego community, in recognizing the hard work and achievement demonstrated by these students,” said Bill Kowba, San Diego Unified Superintendent. “We wish them the best of luck in completing the process and receiving their scholarship.” According to National Merit, semifinalists must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by the high school principal, and earn SAT scores that confirm the student¹s earlier performance on the qualifying test in order to advance to the final level. The semifinalist and a high school official must submit a detailed scholarship application, which includes the student¹s essay and information about the semifinalist¹s participation and leadership in school and community activities. The other semifinalists are: Erica Eisen, Ryan Farley, Grace Henahan, Meredith Lehmann, Ryan Mann, Yuhao Wang, Ashley Weller, Qian Zhang and Ardis Zhong from La Jolla; Anglea Pham, Mira Mesa; Anthony Cook, Pt. Loma; Sarah delos Santos, Jacob Fineman, Brian Hie, Kevin Hu, Ryan Seo, Hyungjin Shin, Vivek Vishwanath and Amy Zheng, Scripps Ranch; and Kyle Ingraham and Hailan Pang, University City.
October Navajo Canyon RWF fashion show looks rosy By Judy McCarty Everything’s Coming Up Roses! is the theme of Navajo Canyon Republican Women’s annual Luncheon and Fashion Show fundraiser. This year it takes place at the recently refurbished Bali Ha’i restaurant on Shelter Island Oct. 11 at 11 a.m. Fashions by Coldwater Creek will be modeled by our own members. Once again we will have our popular opportunity drawings and door prizes. Tickets are $40. For information and reservations, please contact Susie at NCRWF99@ gmail.com or call 619-697-2235. Pre-paid reservations are preferred, and can be mailed to Susie Cates at 3544 Niblick Dr., La Mesa, CA 91941. We’ll be back at The Brigantine in La Mesa for our Nov. 8 regular luncheon meeting. We are thrilled to have conservative comedian Evan Sayet as our speaker. Check-in time is 10:45 a.m. for the 11 a.m. meeting. A full- course luncheon is served at noon with the speaker to follow. Our meetings end at 1:30 pm. Cost is $18. Due to space limitations, reservations are required. Please RSVP to NCRWF99@gmail.com. Installation of 2012 officers will take place at our Dec. 13 holiday Christmas party at the home of Judy McCarty. As always, all Republican women are welcome!
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Saranac-Mohawk Community Group News By Gale Susan Barlow, Group Member September was indeed a time to remember in the Saranac-Mohawk community. Neighbors recalled all the door-to-door visits, reports, and safety solutions SDPD Officer Jenny Hall has devoted to our corner of the College Area. The September community group meeting was an occasion to remember Officer Hall’s service and to bid her farewell. Officer Hall has eight years of service with the SDPD. She won a Commanding Officer’s Commendation for her work as part of the SDPD-SDSU police team that operates the “College Car.” With the realignment of SDPD divisions, Officer Hall will remain in MidCity, but much of Saranac-Mohawk will be moved into the Eastern Division. Saranac-Mohawk Community group chair Terry Shirley honored Officer Hall with a certificate of appreciation. “We will remember Officer Hall’s professionalism and friendship as we become part of the Eastern Division. We want her to know that we have appreciated her service to our community tremendously and will miss her,” Shirley said. Saranac Mohawk neighbors welcomed SDPD Officer Meghan Bisesto, an Eastern Division patrol officer who began new duties as the community liaison officer exclusively for the College Sept. 17. After eight years working patrol in Mid-City plus a stint on the Beach Team, Officer Bisesto moved to Eastern in 2009 as a patrol officer and Field Training Officer. Officer Bisesto’s new liaison responsibilities include handling follow-up for the Community Assisted Party Program (CAPP) and Administrative Citations in addition to serving all the College Area neighborhoods. Neighbors expressed appreciation to Food4Less Store director Kye Downey for supporting the Beautification Day event Sept. 24 at the Tubman School perimeter with a generous donation of refreshments. Please join the Saranac-Mohawk Park Advisory Committee in writing to Mayor Jerry Sanders to request funding for a joint-use park at the Tubman School. Email to: JerrySanders@sandiego.gov. Tubman principal Lidia Scinski invites one and all to the annual Harvest Festival on Oct. 29 from 3-7 p.m., followed by a Haunted Trail, if you dare. The festival will feature food, an inflatable obstacle course, arts and crafts, music, raffle prizes, and games. “We would love the community to come out to support our school,” said Scinski. The school is developing a community garden on the 69th Street side of the school grounds. Walk by to see the flowerbeds and sign up to adopt a bed for take-home cut flowers. The next meeting of the Saranac Mohawk Community Group will be Oct. 19. The Saranac-Mohawk Community Group is a neighborhood of the College East District, comprising residential and business neighbors from the north side of El Cajon Boulevard to Alvarado Road and from Reservoir Drive to 70th St. Meetings are open to the public and are held monthly on the third Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the College-Rolando Library, 6600 Montezuma Rd. The group hosts speakers and advocates for public safety, beautification, traffic calming, and park development projects. For more information, please contact Terry Shirley, Chair, at tshirley@cox.net.
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food, treats, toys, behavior training, bowls, collars, leashes, harnesses, flea and tick medications, heart worm prevention, veterinary examinations, grooming, dental care, stain remover, fencing, waste disposal, dog walking, pet sitting, boarding, doggie daycare, pet insurance, etc. As a matter of fact, the average yearly cost for one dog is estimated to be more than $800. Monetary costs are only part of the responsibility you take on when acquiring a dog. Dogs need to be exercised and walked at least twice a day; or more if it is a larger more active breed.
DID YOU KNOW? Clark Gable liked to relax at his ranch in Encino with his dachshund Commission, hunting dog Bobby and Siamese cat Simon. Of course in those days, Encino was way out in the boonies. Now, Encino is just another subdivision of Los Angeles in The Valley. Gable died in 1960 at his beloved ranch. Most newspaper editors went with the headline “The King is Dead”.
Play should be a regular part of their lives both with their owners as well as with their own species. They need to learn and be challenged, so training is required.
How much is that doggie in the window? By Sari Reis
His eyes are big and bright. His tail is wagging. He is grinning from ear to ear and hopping around as you pass his kennel saying, “Take me! Take me!” He is absolutely, irresistibly cute – but that cuteness comes with a hefty price. Unfortunately, too many people act on impulse and allow themselves to be swept away by the emotion the dog has stirred in them without thinking about the costs and responsibilities involved in taking him home. Every once in a while, I get a phone call from a prospective dog owner who is thinking about getting a dog and trying to establish a budget for what the costs of caring for it will be. I love those calls. It indicates to me that the individual understands there is an ongoing financial commitment that is part of the responsibility of bringing a dog home. After all, the financial cost of owning a dog includes a myriad of expenses that need to be planned for ahead of time. First, there is the acquisition cost, whether purchasing or adopting. Next, you need to spay or neuter the dog if it has not already been done. And then come the vaccinations, micro chipping, licensing, crates, beds,
Use your mouse to find a pet California Labradors Retrievers & More Rescue and Saving Great Animals, San Diego, have joined other animal welfare organizations in the area that list their homeless pets on Petfinder.com, the oldest and largest database of adoptable animals on the Internet. The site currently has over 359,000 homeless pets listed, and it is updated continuously. More than 13,500 animal welfare organizations in the United States, Canada, and other countries post their pets on the site. California Labradors Retrievers & More Rescue pets may be viewed at http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA1847.html. A potential adopter enters search criteria for the kind of pet he or she wants, and a list is returned that ranks the pets in proximity to the zip code entered. Adoptions are handled by the animal placement group where the pet is housed, and each group has its own policies. Petfinder.com was created in early 1996 as a grassroots project by Jared and Betsy Saul to end the euthanasia of adoptable pets. Since its inception, the site has facilitated approximately 20 million adoptions, making it the most life-saving initiative in animal welfare.
After all, the better behaved a dog is the more places he can go with you and the happier you both will be. Like us, dogs need to feel safe by consistently receiving love and understanding from the people they love. We know situations can change and sometimes those circumstances make it difficult to spend the kind of time your dog needs or the money it takes to buy the food and pay the vet bills, but dogs and other companion animals are part of our families. They give their unconditional love, devotion and loyalty; and they deserve the same from us. So instead of giving into impulse when you see that adorable puppy face in the window, first ask yourself, “Am I prepared to give this dog a forever home accepting all of the responsibilities that it entails?”
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Let’s do the Timewarp
For a deliciously naughty Halloween treat see Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show Through Nov. 6 as part of the 2011 Shakespeare festival at the Old Globe Theatre in Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. It’s just a jump to the left...
OKTOBERFEST
Oktoberfest is a 16–18 day beer festival held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, running from late September to the first weekend in October. The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since 1810. Only beers brewed in Munich are allowed to be served at the giant Oktoberfest. So what will you have? Hofbräu is a favorite being the brew of the infamous Hofbräuhaus. A special darker beer is brewed for the Oktoberfest. Löwenbräu, remember that? The real stuff never got bad like it did here in America. This too is a true Munich beer. Paulaner is very well known, especially for its Hefe-Weizen which is a favorite beer in Bavaria. Spaten is not as well known, but puts out a nice crisp clean beer and a darker Oktoberfest as well.
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TV chef Aaron Sanchez has been brought in by The Crossroads restaurant at The House of Blues to revitalize the menu, and instill his personality and zest for food to the menu. As part of Trifecta Management Company, Sanchez has added his creativity and unique combination of culinary styles to The House of Blues. Sanchez has spent most of his recent time in New York City, so I asked him how he felt about working here in San Diego. "What’s not to love?” said Sanchez. “You’ve got so much culture here downtown to draw inspiration from!” I can take a break, walk around and get inspired. What more can an artist want?” That statement impressed me because he considers himself an artist as well as a chef. Sanchez will be revamping the menu at all of the House of Blues locations across the United States, but he was reveling in being among family and friends here in San Diego. "I grew up in El Paso, but I have family in Bonita, Tijuana and Mexicali," noted Sanchez. "I’m going to enjoy some time with family, then move on to the other restaurants." Sabrosa!
Perfect Pumpkin Pancake Tips From IHOP
As Americans begin to light their fireplaces and warm up to the wonderful aromas of the fall harvest, IHOP restaurants will again salute the season by serving an annual favorite, pumpkin pancakes. Although the family-friendly restaurant chain does not divulge its original recipe, IHOP is sharing tips to enjoy pumpkin pancakes at home this season: • The batter – Start with your favorite pancake batter recipe and simply add canned pumpkin pie mix. • Water temperature – When preparing dry pancake mix, it is essential that the water is chilled to less than 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Use ice to bring the temperature of the water down. • Lumps are good – Do not over mix the pancake batter. Small lumps of flour are what make pancakes tall and fluffy. • Grill temperature – Use a 350-degree grill and make sure there are no hot or cold spots that can affect cooking time. • Cook time – The appearance is how you judge when a pancake is ready. When dropping the pancake batter, watch for bubbles to form and for the batter to have a dull appearance. This takes approximately 2.5 minutes. After flipping, cook approximately 2 minutes.
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56th MCAS Miramar Air Show salutes San Diego By Pfc. Kevin Crist
Photo by Cpl. Alexandra Vazquez
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar hosted the 56th annual Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show, themed “A Salute to San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation 1911-2011,” on the flight line Sept. 30 through Oct. 2. The Blue Angels, which have been the stars of the air show since the 1940s, and Fat Albert Airlines, which joined the team in 1970, returned this year as one of the popular featured performances. Another highlight of the show was the “United States Navy Legacy Flight,” which involved today’s F/A-18 Super Hornet flying in close formation with a Grumman F-6F Hellcat, one of the primary Navy fighting aircraft in World War II. “Aviation in the Marine Corps goes back to 1912 when Lt. Col. Alfred A. Cunningham was the first Marine aviator,” said retired Lt. Col. Jay Bibler, a retired Marine pilot. “Naval aviation was one year prior to that, and it is absolutely amazing to see what has been done with modern day aircraft and I was a tiny piece of that history back about 25 years ago when I flew F-4B Phantoms.” The show also featured more than 100 military and civilian aircraft and vehicle displays, including many historic aircraft restored by the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum. Bibler explained that he thinks all of the different aircraft throughout history being at the air show was inspiring and likes to share his experiences with young, aspiring future military pilots. The Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration was another show highlight, which involved a simulated combat assault using different aircraft, including F/A-18 Super Hornets and AV-8B Harriers, helicopterborne Marines rappelling, and a ground force comprised of 11th Marine Regiment and 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Marines disembarking two MV-22B Ospreys. “I had a lot of fun doing the MAGTF demonstration, and I know the crowd loved us,” said Cpl. Ryan Thede, a radar operator with the Counter-Battery Radar section of 11th Marine Regiment, 1st MEF, and a Waterloo, Iowa, native. “It’s cool that we put all of this together and allow people to see what we do.” The U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team and the “Shockwave” jet truck were two of several Saturday night twilight show performances during the three day event. The twilight show also featured a firework display and ended the night with an incredible, intense inferno referred to as the “Great Wall of Fire.” The heat from this flame could be felt by the enthralled crowd as the MCAS Miramar Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team provided the special explosives effects. MCAS Miramar has a long, rich history with the birthplace of naval aviation and is scheduled to continue this look into aviation history for years to come.
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Patrick Henry alum goes the distance for his alma mater
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Scott Hurst, a USA Track & Field Masters competitor and past Patrick Henry High School track star, became a hero to the 75 attendees at the 2011 PHHS Cross Country Summer Camp by generously donating $700 to the XCTF Booster Club. “I know with the district budget restraints that these high school running programs are in desperate need of funding and I want to make sure the running tradition continues at Henry,” Hurst said. He took time out of his personal training schedule to join the high school athletes on a sweltering summer day to meet everyone and accept a large “Thank You” poster signed by the team and proudly wear the team T-shirt. Hurst’s past high school track records include running the half-mile at 1:55 and finishing eighth in the state one-mile relays in 1971. The relay time of 3:18 remains the PHHS track record, according to PHHS Cross Country/Track Coach Tom Sweet. “We had a much smaller group in 1971 than this bigger group of runners today,” said Hurst. Proving there is life after high school and even over 40, the team benefactor has run after attending Mesa College for two years, and completed a computer science degree at San Diego State University. He then competed in triathlons in the 1980s and continues to compete in San Diego USATF Masters Track competitions. “I am hoping to inspire other Masters runners to take notice of the circumstances of this dedicated team and to contribute donations as they can,” Hurst said. A personal training goal for the dedicated competitor is a 4:42 time, which would be roughly equivalent to a 5:00 minute mile time, in the 1500-meter event at the July 2012 National Masters Track and Field Championships to be held in Chicago, IL. Sweet invited Hurst and any other interested Masters competitors to cheer on the Patriot runners at the team’s Eastern League competitions on Thursdays at Morley Field in Balboa Park. “Scott is a great example to our athletes of how to pay it forward,” Sweet said. This year’s Cross Country seasons is dedicated to Andrew Myette, who coached the team for several years and will miss most of the season due to health concerns. His outstanding contributions throughout his coaching career include leading the team to two straight years as Division I CIF Champions in 2008 and 2009 and being named Coach of the Year. For further information the PHHS XCTF team website is: www.phxctf.org
Letting it roll with Coach Dori By Dina Gan
I’m what you’d call a double-bogey golfer. I can usually get on the green in par and then 2-putt, so it is my firm belief that I need to hit longer in order to improve that situation.
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My husband disagrees, claiming that I need only practice my short game. But I can only hit driver 150 yards, maybe 160 on a good day, and I wanted a professional opinion about why. So my husband took me for a lesson from Coach Dori at Carlsbad Golf Center. Dori O’ Rourke is the creator of the “Golfthentic” Approach (http://www.begolfthentic.com) and the author of “I Found the Golf God: 10 Secrets for Golfing Success,” which celebrated the release of its 20th Anniversary Edition in July 2011. After just 10 minutes of watching me hit balls, she diagnosed the source of my power drain: I am not letting my wrist roll. I explained to Coach Dori that my first golf teacher told me to keep my left wrist straight and not let it hinge too much. I was also told that to avoid slicing, I should take the club straight back. Coach Dori shook her head and said, “Those are common pieces of advice that everybody hears and should ignore.” Then she proceeded to show me why. First she taught me how to grip the club so I could better flick my wrist and, as she put it, “let it roll.” Then she taught me a drill which involved swinging the club around my body from right to left and letting my left wrist roll open so my palm was almost facing up. I tried it a few times, feeling a bit silly, like a sorceress waving a magic wand. “Did it roll?” Coach Dori asked. “I think so,” I said. She told me to try and hit some balls. “If they go to the left, then you know you let it roll.” Normally she would tell me to practice this drill for two weeks before worrying about ball flight. But since I was anxious to see if I could get more distance, she went ahead and taught me the second part of the drill. This involved swinging the club to the right of my body, then up and forward to the left – like I was casting a spell into the air with my magic wand – and letting my wrist roll. This all felt very different from my usual swing. Naturally I was excited to see how I could possibly hit a ball using this technique. Coach Dori said, “The body is very smart. Let it do what it needs to do to hit the ball.” And then the 45-minute lesson was over, ending like a good therapy session, with some mysteriously insightful words. Afterward, my husband and I went over to The Crossings at Carlsbad practice range so I could keep doing the drill while it was still fresh in my mind. Despite Coach Dori’s advice to drill for 2 weeks without caring about ball flight, I made several attempts to strike the ball using the new grip Coach Dori showed me, and of course, letting my wrist roll. On one of those attempts with my 7 iron, I sent the ball straight ahead 120 yards. That’s a good 20 yards longer than my usual 7-iron shot, even on a day when the golf gods were smiling on me. I was in awe of my newly released power potential. Only time will tell, but with Coach Dori’s help, I could be on a roll.
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LAKE MURRAY CLEANUP
I Love a Clean San Diego participated in a cleanup at Lake Murray, as part of the International Coastal Cleanup Day. I Love a Clean San Diego is the inland version of picking up trash at streams, rivers and lakes. Volunteers collected trash in the nooks and crannies of the lake grounds. Trash can pile up in the nooks and crannies of the undergrowth, in and among bushes and the edges of the lake shore not easily seen. Litter is usually regularly picked up when in plain sight, but with the volunteers’ help, a good chunk of trash was cleaned up for the benefit off all who enjoy the Lake Murray park area.
MISSION TRAILS PARK
This photo was taken by Wendy Esterly, Mission Trails Park trail guide. The image was taken on Father Junipero Serra Trail south of the Old Mission Dam parking lot turnoff on Sept. 5 at 9:56 a.m. The deer were on the hillside above the San Diego River. See if you can spot all 10 deer.
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Sugar High can be addictive Halloween is all about the treats, which leads to many of us tricking ourselves into believing the ensuing sugary goodness isn’t that bad. “Halloween candy seems like an innocent treat, but the reality is that millions of Americans are hooked on refined sugars, and it starts in their youth,” said Jill Escher, founder of Sugar Addiction Awareness Day. Amid increasing concern about the health impacts of sugar overconsumption, and particularly the addictive qualities of sugar, the first annual Sugar Addiction Awareness Day (SAAD) kicks off Oct. 30. SAAD suggests you teach your kids about sugar addiction: Make sure they know sugar is not a nourishing food and can, in susceptible individuals, trigger overpowering craving cycles. and the undigested particles are left behind. The immune system found within the gut often reacts strongly to undigested proteins, mounting an immune response to gluten. This immune response can further destroy the gut barrier and leave one susceptible to other autoimmune conditions.
Symptoms of Gluten Sensitivity
Joel Detjen, BSc
Gluten-Free 101 By Dr. Danielle Schwaderer and Joel Detjen, BSc Gluten has been part of the human diet since the introduction of agriculture, but never before in history have we included such large amounts of it in our everyday diet. Gluten is not only found in most breads, breakfast cereals, crackers, pretzels, pasta, couscous and baked goods, but it is also hidden in many foods, such as soy sauce, processed foods, marinades and sauces. Many people can eat gluten without experiencing noticeable problems, at least in the short term. However, for people who are intolerant or sensitive to gluten and grains, gluten can have detrimental effects on their health.
Prevalence of Gluten Intolerance Although doctors and researchers are still learning about the condition, gluten sensitivity and celiac disease is quickly becoming more accepted by the general public. Current reports estimate that about one in 20 Americans suffer from gluten sensitivity, a prevalence that is increasing at alarming rates. Even the more severe form of gluten intolerance, called Celiac disease, is a fairly common condition, which has a reported prevalence of one in 133 persons in America.
Possible Reason for Intolerance The reason behind the exponential increase in gluten-related disorders involves the hybridization and genetic modification of grains to boost gluten content. A century ago, grain contained far less gluten than it does now. Today, the chewiness and elasticity these proteins contribute to bread and baked goods are seen as highly desirable qualities, yet are very hard to digest. Enzymes are not able to break it down completely,
More than 100 symptoms have been associated with gluten sensitivity; many are similar in nature to those of irritable bowel syndrome and can vary dramatically in severity. Signs and symptoms may include fatigue, headaches, stomach pain, tingling of the extremities, skin rashes, irritability, constipation or diarrhea, bloating, nausea, hives, weight gain, iron deficiency anemia and osteoporosis.
Diagnosis Diagnosing gluten sensitivities can be achieved through several different methods. Blood and stool panels are available that can suggest a gluten-sensitivity based upon antibody production to gluten. Another method that does not require laboratory work comes in the form of an elimination diet. An elimination diet can be achieved by removing glutencontaining and other common allergens for 6 weeks, and then re-introducing one food at a time while carefully monitoring for symptom reappearance.
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Gluten-Free Diet When beginning a gluten-free diet opt for plenty of vegetables, fresh fruits, yams and sweet potatoes, plain yogurt, cheese, olive oil, coconut oil, eggs, poultry, meat, fish and seafood as the foundation foods of your diet. These foods are naturally free of gluten, unless they are seasoned or breaded, and will help you feel energized on your gluten-free diet. Avoiding grains such as wheat, rye, barley and spelt are imperative. Grains that are safe to eat include quinoa, amaranth and millet. For additional information on gluten-free and elimination diets or testing for gluten sensitivities, visit the nutrition department of Windmill Farms or contact Dr. Danielle Schwaderer.
See you at The Farm! Joel Detjen, BSc is a graduate of SDSU and is a nutritionist at Windmill Farms in Del Cerro. He has been in the industry serving San Diegans for 21 years. Dr. Danielle Schwaderer is a California board-licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) practicing in San Diego. Visit www.SymmetryHealthChiro.com for more information about Dr. Schwaderer.
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Mission Trails in the fall by Jay Wilson
Anytime you visit Mission Trails someone will be running one of the trails. On Oct. 16, you have the opportunity to participate in a 5K, or 1-mile fun run/walk benefiting the Communities Against Substance Abuse (www.casa5krun.com). If enjoying an evening of wine, cheese and chocolate, entertainment, and a silent auction is a more satisfying good time, attend one or both of the following events at the Mission Trails Visitor Center: the Soroptimists “Wine in the Wilderness” fundraiser Oct. 16 (http://sisandiego.org/ specialevents.html), and/or support the San Diego Brain Injury Institute “Friendraiser” Oct. 22 (www.sdbif.org).
Let the kids go wild!
Protecting your home against wildfires Deadly and destructive wildfires continue to rage in California and Texas, destroying more than 1,000 homes and forcing thousands more to evacuate. “Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by these devastating fires in California and Texas,” said Sean Welch, a senior assistant vice president with Amica Insurance. “This year has been one of the worst for wildfires in recent memory, and the wildfire season isn’t over yet.” That’s why it’s critical for homeowners to do what they can to protect their families and their homes, Welch said. Here are some tips from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety and other local and federal safety agencies: • Maintain shrubs and other landscaping at a safe distance from your home and avoid the use of wood, bark and rubber mulch that can easily catch fire. • Keep trellises, arbors, playground equipment, boats, RVs, firewood, propane tanks and other combustibles at least 30 feet from your house. • Clean debris from your roof and gutters and, if possible, install a Class A fire-rated roof covering. • Use flame-resistant materials on decks, patios and porches and enclose or screen the area to keep it free from debris. • Cover attic and crawlspace vents with 1/8-inch metal screens to help keep out burning embers. “Most people believe it is the advancing line of flames during a wildfire that destroys homes,” according to Julie Rochman, president and CEO of the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. “Rather, it is embers or firebrands that create spot fires by catching on vegetation, debris and flammable materials that lead to ignition of the exterior of a house. Or, embers blown or drawn into buildings through vents and other openings ignite and burn a house from the inside.”
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center Presents 6th Annual Alley Cat Art Festival Oct. 14 St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, a non-denominational adult day-training facility for adults with developmental disabilities, will host the 6th annual Alley Cat Art Festival Oct. 14 in Downtown El Cajon on Main Street and Arts Alley. The Downtown El Cajon event will feature live music, wine tasting, shopping, art exhibitions and more. Promoting community participation and partnerships, the Alley Cat Art Festival will feature art and businesses from around the county, and include original work by St. Madeleine’s Sophie’s Gallery adult artists with developmental disabilities. This year’s event will also host the first-time art show, Urban Tales: Exploring the relationship between individual growth and sense of community through art. The artists’ entries from the show will be judged with $1,500 worth of prizes awarded to winners.
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Let your children “go wild” in Linda Hawley’s program, NATURE ADVENTURES! Her fun nature classes are offered monthly through June 2012 at the MTRP Visitor Center by the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation. Hawley’s two-hour programs are designed for parent and child, homeschooled students, and school groups, ages 3 and up. Children learn amazing facts about San Diego’s wild animals during the class, trail walk, and a take-home craft project to remind them of their special day at MTRP. Sensory awareness and the benefits of walking in nature are important elements of this program. “What do we see and hear?” Having a basic knowledge of and respect for animals and their habitats is a wonderful way for children to connect with their natural environment and experience the joy and serenity it provides. The topic for Oct. 25-27 is Beastly but Beneficial Bats. Register for a morning of NATURE ADVENTURES! by choosing a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Depending upon the number of monthly classes a child attends, the cost ranges from $7 to $10 per class. Accompanying adults are free. The complete schedule and registration information is available at www.mtrp.org.
Hoo! On Saturday, Oct. 8, MTRP Trail Guides will have a Discovery Station in the Visitor Center featuring an owl pellet display from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free Fabric Fine Art and Music View the incredible work of the seven “Paradise Textiles Artists” in our Visitor Center Gallery from Oct. 8 through Nov. 4. The exhibition will include spectacular quilts and fabric art depicting nature related themes. A free public reception will be held Oct. 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. On the same day, the San Diego Native American Flute Circle performs in the Outdoor Amphitheater at 1 pm. On Oct. 16, the SilverWood music ensemble performs at 3 p.m. in the Visitor Center Theater (www.silverwood-music.com).
Halloween storytelling Renowned storytellers Mary Holma and Cindy Griffin return to Mission Trails Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. to spin family-friendly Halloween tales in our 150-seat outdoor Amphitheater. This will be a fun-filled family evening sponsored by Northcutt Team Realtors. Children are encouraged to come in costume, and each child will receive a bag of Halloween treats. Seating is limited so come early. Become a volunteer & thank you! Check out http://mtrp.org/volunteer.asp for information on all the volunteer opportunities including the on-line volunteer application. A special thank you for two local businessmen: Don Teemsma, president of Ideal Plumbing, Heating, Air and Electrical, and Don Brennan, president of MME Event Productions. They routinely contribute time and materials to support the MTRP Foundation with in-kind contributions that help maintain the Visitor Center, and our special events.
Join us on Facebook Post your favorite photographs taken at Mission Trails on our Facebook page. We want you to LIKE our page on Facebook! Also visit our website anytime for additional information about activities at Mission Trails: www. mtrp.org.
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Allied Gardens Community Council By Marilyn Reed, AGCC President
San Carlos Area Council By John F. Pilch, President The San Carlos Area Council (SCAC) has changed its meeting schedule from monthly meetings to every other month. After due consideration, SCAC Directors voted unanimously to meet six times a year in odd-numbered months for a variety of reasons. Our counterparts in Allied Gardens meet bi-monthly and Del Cerro quarterly. We felt it was time for a change and this was the right time to make it happen. It certainly will not diminish our efforts to maintain the quality of life that SCAC members and San Carlos residents expect. We will continue to have reports from representatives of elected officials and the San Diego Police Department. The meetings are open to the public, with no charge to attend. The next SCAC meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. at the San Carlos Branch Library. At that time, we will consider an application by AT&T to add more antennas to their existing telecom site at the Masonic Lodge on Tommy Drive and Cowles Mountain Blvd. They already have antennas in three light standards in the parking lot, with Verizon occupying the faux pine tree closest to Tommy Drive and Cricket in the flagpole nearest Navajo Road. The applicant made a presentation to the Navajo Community Planners, Inc. (NCPI) on Monday, Sept. 19, at which time the NCPI Board felt the San Carlos community should have more input into the process. This was based on a number of residents who spoke in opposition to the additional antennas in a tower on the top of the existing building. Please plan to attend this meeting to express your opinion for or against the new antennas and the new tower. In the interim, we continue our efforts to curtail the water trucks that SDG&E has rented to haul our drinking water to their Sunrise Powerlink jobsites in the East County. The damage being caused to the Lake Murray Frontage Road and Jackson Drive is getting worse. These roadways were not designed to accommodate trucks hauling 50,000pound loads (of water) and the temporary repairs are crumbling. SDG&E has told the City that it will make all needed repairs and we will work to make sure that occurs. In addition, a second filling station has been set up behind the former Ralph’s store on Navajo Road, using water from the hydrant there to fill two construction tanks which then are used to fill more trucks hauling our drinking water to SDG&E sites off Japatul Road. It See SCAC, page 26
News on the Grantville Redevelopment Project has slowed almost to a halt. However, although the Grantville Stakeholders Committee (GSC), which is working on a Master Plan for the Grantville Redevelopment Project, has not met for several months, another group called the Navajo Ad-Hoc Parks Committee met in August and September. The Ad-Hoc Committee’s purpose is to identify current and future recreation needs for the Navajo Community as a result of the Redevelopment Project. Group members have been asked by the City of San Diego to identify alternative sources to be used as park space. Should the possibility of 11,000 multifamily units, which could bring more than 16,000 new residents to Grantville, actually be constructed in the future, a lack of recreational and green space would be a definite impairment to redevelopment process. The present park areas, such as the Allied Gardens Community Park and the Grantville Neighborhood Park, would be insufficient to handle the requirements of a growing population in Grantville. One location identified several times, especially at the GSC, as a possible site for new park land was the vacant lot (often used for the Kiwanis’ Christmas Tree lot) next to the Ascension Lutheran Church on Zion Avenue. It was very disappointing to learn the lot had been sold and is now in escrow. Plans are vague as to what the property is intended for; senior housing has been mentioned. However, this property was discussed numerous times at GSC as a potential addition to the existing A.G. Community Park, even before the Ad-Hoc Committee was formed. Many of us on the committee were extremely disappointed that this opportunity slipped through the “fingers” of the City of San Diego. This vacant lot was a viable possibility to help with the park space deficit. Another item discussed at this same meeting was a plan for the joint use of school playgrounds. A number of schools in the Navajo community are being considered not only as playgrounds for students, but also as public parks. The schools in Allied Gardens are Foster, Lewis and Marvin. The playgrounds would be improved and then made available to the public, as well as youth and adult sports clubs during after-school hours and on weekends. If this plan becomes a serious possibility, the neighbors in the vicinity of these schools need to be present at meetings to discuss any issues or concerns, especially regarding traffic. The Ad-Hoc Committee Meetings are open to the public and held at Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center. To find out dates and times, contact Robin Shiffet at rshifflet@sandiego.gov .
Celebrating California’s Suffragist Movement in San Diego California became the sixth and largest state in the union to grant women the right to vote a century ago on Oct. 10. Although the city of San Diego was only 61 years old, local politics played a role in the success in passing the Voter’s Rights Amendment (State Proposition 4) in 1911. The Women’s Museum of California, San Diego, is sponsoring an exhibit depicting suffragists and their efforts from Oct. 24 to Nov. 4 in the lobby of San Diego City Hall. An opening reception will be held at noon Oct. 24 in the lobby. The museum is also hosting the California Centennial Suffrage Ball Oct. 29 at the Balboa Park Club in Balboa Park. Period costumes, food, music, games, décor and cars will help recreate the era in which California women finally got the right to full state citizenry and voting privileges, a historic landmark for women in the Golden State. Tickets to the Ball range from $40 to $60 and will be available on the museum web site. More info can be found at www.womensmuseumca.org or by calling 618 233-7963.
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WRITERS SOUGHT FOR SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY’S 46th ANNUAL LOCAL AUTHOR EXHIBIT
San Carlos Library hosts Open Mic Night
Call for submissions answered by hundreds, exhibit brings exposure to local talent
Claim your fame in an atmosphere of easygoing acceptance and appreciation at Open Mic Nights at the San Carlos Library beginning Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone – all ages and genres – is welcome to showcase your talent at Open Mic Nights the third Tuesday of every month hosted by storytellers Cynthia Griffin and Mary Holma. Come and sing, dance, play any acoustic instrument, poetry, storytelling, stand-up...make ‘em laugh! The sky’s the limit, as long as it’s “family friendly.” If you can’t make this month’s Open Mic Night, you still have two months to make your debut: Nov. 15th and Dec. 20. Sign-ups start at 6 p.m. at the San Carlos Branch Library community room at 7265 Jackson Dr., San Diego, CA 92119. Call 619-5273430 for more information.
The San Diego Public Library is calling on local authors who have published books in 2011 to submit them to the 46th Annual Local Authors Exhibit. The aim of the Exhibit is to nurture writers, foster the pursuit of the writing arts and to create a great opportunity for the recognition of San Diego literary talents. The deadline for submitting books is Monday, Dec. 12. Authors may register online at www.sandiegolibrary.org. The 46th Annual Local Author Exhibit will run the entire month of February 2012 in the lobby of the Central Library, located downtown at 820 E Street, San Diego, CA 92101. Participants will be invited to attend a special exhibition preview and author’s reception prior to the public unveiling. This year, for the first time in the exhibition’s history, publications will also be displayed in an online gallery, along with author photos and publishing information. The San Diego Public Library has a long history of hosting special events for authors, including book discussions, writing workshops and author talks. Writers are able to interact directly with their readers as they share, sell and sign their books. “I am so impressed with the diversity and talent of local author that we have seen through the years,” said San Diego Public Library director Deborah Barrow. “It will be exciting to see what new and engaging ways authors have found in 2011 to express their creative talent. We are pleased this year to highlight their work online in a more prominent way. ” In addition to finding more information about the Local Authors Exhibit, including online registration, learn about other events at the San Diego Public Library’s Central Library and 35 branches, find links to numerous additional resources, register or search for materials in the Library’s catalog online at www.sandiegolibrary.org.
KYOCERA Supplies Locally Produced Solar Modules to Help Power San Diego’s Largest University Campus San Diego State University students invest in renewable energy for campus facilities
Kyocera Solar, Inc. and the Associated Students of San Diego State University (SDSU) announced the completion of a 355.9 kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic energy system on the school’s campus, part of a student-approved plan to build a new LEED Platinum student union building. An inaugural ribboncutting ceremony will take place on Oct.11. In an effort that brought together San Diego-area partners, the construction was completed by Independent Energy Solutions, Inc. of Vista, Calif., using 1,680 Kyocera KD240 solar modules produced at Kyocera’s San Diego manufacturing facility. Mounted on a carport structure on a campus parking building, Independent Energy Solutions designed the system to resist wind uplift and to mitigate seismic concerns, providing added assurance for long-term efficiency and adaptability. The utility-tied system has an expected yearly power production of 583,267 kilowatt hours (kWh) — enough energy to power almost 100 area homes each year. The Associated Students of San Diego State University, a student-directed corporation, funded the system. Financing came as a result of a 2008 student-approved fee referendum directing a portion of funds to promote sustainability initiatives, including educational programs and facility upgrades. Funding was aided in part by a California Solar Initiative Performance Based Incentive, a program that focuses on how much electricity the system produces over five years.
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Patrick Henry High parents make the difference As a longtime teacher, and teacher educator, I was much impressed by your notice (Sept. 2) that Patrick Henry High School now offers opportunities to students to learn about “engineering and technology.” I was particularly impressed by the news that the parents of these students have been involved in the creation of this vital type of instruction. This is truly remarkable news since many public schools in San Diego continue to contend they cannot match Henry’s remarkable accomplishment. The question thus emerges, “Why not?” The best explanation I can offer for this question is to note the content of the great number of books, written by professors of education, that are aimed at teachers whose students live in low-income families. A current example of this kind of volume is The Pedagogy of Confidence by education professor Yvette Jackson. The book cites 162 references that condemn the kind of instruction that Henry High has established. Anyone interested can find a copy of this text in the San Diego Public Library. Dr. Patrick Groff Professor of Education Emeritus, SDSU
Mat Kostrinsky deserved better I was appalled by the obvious bias shown in the article, District 7 Seat Comes with Great Expectations. While the article started with Del Cerro Action Council member Jay Wilson and the Tierrasanta Community Council president stating their hopes for the future councilmember and the concerns for their communities, it quickly turns into an endorsement of Scott Sherman. Although the article does state that Mat Kostrinsky announced he will file papers and gives him two sentences about his campaign, it then goes on to give fellow contender Scott Sherman three paragraphs regarding his background and beliefs. The article then continues with Sherman stating that he supported April Boling in 2008 and the article then turns to her endorsement of Scott Sherman over the final four paragraphs. Whatever happened to fair and unbiased reporting? Mat Kostrinsky also grew up in the San Carlos/Allied Gardens area, graduated from Patrick Henry and has been a hardworking part of this community for many years, including his work on the Lake Murray Park Project. I would hope that next time your paper might give equal time to both “contenders” and let the public make our own decisions on who we think is best. Kristin Wenzel-Timmons San Carlos Resident
What are your thoughts on happenings in the community? The Mission Times Courier welcomes Letters to the Editor. Letters can be e-mailed to Editor@MissionTimesCourier.com or mailed to Letters To The Editor, 6549 Mission Gorge Road #199, San Diego, CA 92120. We look forward to hearing from you!
DIEGODUDE by Vince Meehan
Full Service Production Company Officially Opens its Doors as Resource for the Community Pixel Productions San Diego is a new state-of-the art video production facility that will serve as a great resource for San Diego’s budding artists, local musicians, business, and everyone in between. Located on El Cajon Boulevard near San Diego State University, the Pixel studio is an ideal facility for students, artists, videographers, photographers, and local businesses. The professional video facility has everything one might need to shoot a commercial, movie, music video, documentary, or independent film. The sound stage will accommodate films large and small and a wide range of equipment is available for rent. Lighting is installed, makeup and dressing rooms are available, full editing bays are available for use in post-production, and a soundproof recording studio can be used to record original music. The studio is the only site in San Diego where you can find a green screen cyclorama wall with cove, ideal for the most detailed graphics and special effects. The studio is also home to a cove covered flat-finished white background in a customizable shot area. This space is great for still photography, portraiture, and product shots for businesses. Pixel Productions will be partnering with local colleges to provide internships as well as a professional studio where they can complete projects. Working with Pixel Productions will give students exposure in video production, pre and post production, script writing, lighting techniques, editing, marketing, studio management, and more. Producer, Paul Hentschl says, “Working with students from local schools puts us and our clients at a great advantage. Not only do the students get hands-on experience and exposure in a wide range of areas, but it also provides a great pool of young new talent that we can hire for future projects.” Apart from working with local colleges and students, Pixel Productions is excited to work directly with videographers, photographers, musicians, and local artists. “We are excited for the prospects of working with talented people in San Diego,” says Hentschl. “The local artist community is vibrant and exciting. We’re planning on working closely in the community to support artists in their projects. If they need space for an art show, a place to meet with clients, or a facility that can accommodate their need, we are ready and open for business.” Pixel Productions San Diego is located at 6875 El Cajon Blvd. Suite B, San Diego, CA 92115. More information is available online at pixelproductionssd.com.
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Community CLASSIFIEDS SERVICES Painting. Quality work int. & ext. Neat clean & fast, average size room, just $70.00. Call now for free estimate. 619-280-7752 (10/11) Landscape maintenance, installations, repairs, sprinklers, shrubs, lighting a specialty, residential & commercial. Business since 1979. Call Darrell 619-4019835 or 619-972-8744 (12/11) Just ask Crystal - specializing in odd jobs for seniors, but ALL ages welcome. Organizing home & yard. Grocery shopping, errands/meal preparation. Caretaker assistance & reprieve. Moving? Downsizing? Help before, during, and after. Holiday help for parties & decorating. Too many jobs to list, just ask! Gift certificates available. San Carlos resident with local references. Call Crystal 619-887-1211 (12/11) San Carlos Handyman Service: Reliable, affordable , licensed and insured. No job too small. Call Dan @ 619-994-5680 (01/12) Door Stain Glass prehung installed $600. Pre-finished light oak, exterior, fiberglass, oval stain glass window, high quality, includes trim and lock front entry size 36 x 80 Dan Peterson Handyman Service 619-481-9978 (10/11) Garage Door Opener $250 installed. 2 remotes, No job too small, raised in Allied Gardens Dan Peterson Handyman Service 619-481-9978 (10/11) Handyman. Repair of plumbing / electrical / heating / roofing. Installation of doors, windows, fencing, flooring, bathroom, cabinet install. Dan Peterson Handyman Service 619-481-9978 (10/11) Wallcovering Contractor-Enhance the beauty and value of your home! Removal, prep and installation. Precise, superior workmanship by Mr. Elisha Blatt, Lic.# 644396. Discounts on wallcoverings available. Free estimates. 619-582-4449 (07/12) Gardening Service: Lawns, hedges, weeding, trimming, we do it all! 25 years experience, Allied Gardens resident since 1983. Weekly/bi-weekly service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates. 619-287-6947 (07/12) Quality exterior carpentry. Decks, Fences, Patio Covers and Termite Repair. Lic 365241 www. aactionbuildersofsandiego.com Bob 619-275-1493 (04/12) Pet/Housesitting Services. Est. 1983, Bonded. Pet-tenders offers feeding, walking, plant care, housesitting-and above all...spoiling...in your own home! www.pet-tenders.com 619-298-3033. (03/12)
Linda’s Puppy Love. Bonded, licensed, insured pet & housesitting service offers daily dog walks, cat care, vacation visits, overnight care, love, care & attention. www.lindaspuppylove.com 619-857-3674. (01/12)
Rob Halweg’s yard clean up, hauling, landscaping, sprinkler systems and repairs. Small trees & shrub removal OK. Fences & handyman. Call 619-847-0939 (11/11)
Keith Everett Construction and Handyman Service: All phases of home remodeling and repair. Window and door replacement specialist. Repair or build any style of fence, deck, or patio cover. Kitchen and bath remodels. Senior discount, references. No job too small. Lic #878703. Call 619-255-3499. (01/12)
Sing! Sing! Sing! Grow your voice! Take voice lessons with Susan Simmons, New Expressions School of Music, 4434 30th St. Call 858-349-8490 for appointment. (12/11)
Painting int. & ext. 32 years. Ceilings, floors, cabinets. Quality work, reasonable, clean. LC# 620471. Call 619-674-6373. (11/12) Roy L. Schwarz Tree Service. I.S.A. Certified Arborist. Dependable service since 1977. 60-foot aerial truck. WE-6180A. Lic #775662. 619-282-3562. ARoyLTreeSVC.com. (10/12) Roofing, licensed, bonded, second generation Allied Gardens roofer. Over 100 homes in Allied Gardens roofed. Repairs, all types of roofing. Free estimates. Call 619-287-7149. (12/11) Jenna’s Barber Shoppe. Styling for men, women & children. Wheelchair friendly. Old time expert haircuts at affordable prices. Colors & perms. 7424 Jackson Dr.#1A (across from Keil’s in Bank of America lot) Tues-Fri., 8:30-3:30pm; Sat. 8:30-noon. By appt., 619-644-3669. (12/11) Bathtubs Refinished. Fiberglass & porcelain. Bathtubs – kitchen sinks – washbasins. Fiberglass crack support and repairs. Over 25 years experience – same owner. Lic #560438. Call 619-464-5141. (12/11) Let Stronger, Safer Seniors improve your strength, balance, stamina and confidence! We offer you fun and invigorating personalized workouts in the privacy of your home. Call Pam Melody, Certified Personal Trainer, at 619-962-7144 or email to pkmelody@sbcglobal.net to schedule your free consultation. (12/11) Honor Guard Roofing since 1993. Allied Gardens, family owned, repairs and all types of roofing. Free estimates. Call 619-229-9112. (10/12) Tait’s Tree Service. Trimming, shaping, removals, stump grinding, hedges, and yard clean up. 48 year Allied Gardens resident. Senior discounts available. Quality service at affordable prices. License 777395 Call 619-583-5771. (10/11) Locksmith – Discount Deadbolts & Rekeying – security door viewers, patio door locks, simulated alarms, magnetic door stops. Cliff Henderson 619-8403327 – Lic #LCO4353 – Bonded – Never a trip charge! (10/11)
Hardy’s Tree Service. 858-278-2963. Since 1965. Complete tree care - large or small jobs. Fully insured. State lic 665064. Brush management. Fire safety. (01/12) Commercial-quality floor buffer. 15-inch diameter with buffing pads. $50. 619-501-1888. (11/11) Estate planning services. Quality personal service. Compassionate, competent legal representation for wills and trusts. Call Suzuki Wuori, LLP for a consultation. 619-462-0995. (11/11)
Approx 350 baseball/football cards for sale. 1970’s era. Best offer 619-286-7766 (10/11) Solid Oak twin bed with drawers on the bottom. Mattress included. $200 619-462-7390 (10/11) Excalibur food. Dehydrator used twice $150. Call Nicole 619-473-1243. (10/11)
HELP WANTED Ad rep needed for this newspaper! Great pay and casual atmosphere. Call Lionel at 619-283-9747 ex-128 Local filmmaker seeks camera person for low budget, high quality art, music and family projects. $10/ hour. G-rated. alanLsilva@gmail.com. (11/11)
REAL ESTATE Allied Gardens Home just going on market! Darling, clean, affordable! Lynn Dasteel, Casa Pacific Realty. DRE#01392134. 619-287-7777. Visit my interactive website at www.LynnDasteel.com. (10/11) At least 62 years old? Buy a house with 40% or less down and have no monthly mortgage payments for the rest of your life! Lynn Dasteel, Casa Pacific Realty. DRE#01392134. 619-287-7777. (10/11)
Professional Power Washing. We specialize in cleaning driveways, patios, tile roofs, stucco, wood decks, rain gutters. Call 619-460-8177 www. sandiegopowerclean.com. (03/12)
Budget Painting. Clean, efficient, quality workmanship. Free estimates. Power wash stucco, patios, driveways. Interior/exterior custom painting. Home repairs. Many quality references. Call James 619-417-0162. License #955395 (10/11)
Real estate for sale: Rare oceanfront Pacific Beach 2BR 2BA condo FSBO. Perfect for weekly vacation rentals $750,000. 619-286-3939.
Save water, save money. Take the hassle out of irrigation scheduling, and upgrade your irrigation system with a ‘smart’ controller or timer. Your watering schedule will be adjusted as the weather changes. Rebates available. Call 619-251-3775. (02/12)
Computer Repair-Set-Up-Tune Up. PC help. For families, seniors, home offices. Trusted in Homes for over 25 years. Call 619-992-5882. BBB CA Lic #81527. (10/11) Lawn Services: small yard $30, medium $40, large $50 and up. Mow & edge. Call Ed 619-283-3110 (10/11)
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Thinking about selling or buying in Allied Gardens or Del Cerro? I live here, work here and love our community! Lynn Dasteel, Casa Pacific Realty. DRE#01392134. 619-287-7777. Visit my interactive website at www.LynnDasteel.com. (10/11)
Contractor/handyman, small jobs ok. Plumbing, carpentry, electrical, doors, roll up garage door repair, laminate floors. Licensed and insured, Bill #701783. 619-698-0375. (01/12)
Love to sing? Join S.D. Choraleers, a mixed adult choral group. Meet at P.H. High School, 6:30-9:30, room 600. Start 9/6. 858-277-8980 or 619-501-7298 (10/11)
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CLUBS Lake Murray Laughter Yoga Club. Fridays 10-11 a.m. Meet to the right of the boat dock. Free. All are welcome. Diane Shalom 619.462-7233; 619-972-7234 cell (10/11)
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The Magi
Gaspar, Melichior, and Balthazar were the three kings who arrived in Judea from the East shortly after the birth of Jesus. They came in response to the sign of a prophecy. King Herod was the puppet ruler of Judea and the Magi came to him seeking the newborn king asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to worship him.” Herod wanted no part of a new king and encouraged the Magi to search for the child and report back. But after showering the baby Jesus with gifts, the Magi were warned in a dream by the Archangel Gabriel of Herod’s plan to kill Jesus. The Magi left for home taking a different route and left Herod stewing over the deception.
Soroptimists Walk to Stop Child Sex Trafficking
On Aug. 28, Soroptimists from eight clubs in San Diego County joined other San Diegans to support tougher laws and harsher penalties for pimps and other human traffickers. The “Move to Stop Modern Day Slavery” 5k run/walk at Harbor Island Park was sponsored by California Against Slavery.
The walk attracted 186 walkers and raised $4,500 to help put an initiative on the November 2012 ballot. If passed, the initiative will “enact laws with teeth” to deter and punish traffickers/pimps while protecting victims. (www. californiaagainstslavery.org) “Most people don’t think of human trafficking as a domestic issue,” said Kathy Blair, President of Soroptimist International of La Mesa. “They hear ‘human trafficking’ and picture girls from other countries being brought here by international gangsters. That is one form of trafficking, but trafficking is also a huge threat to girls right here in San Diego. In fact, San Diego is one of the top ten U.S. cities for child sex trafficking.” “Soroptimists are very involved in this issue, here and around the world,” said Blair. “In San Diego County Soroptimists in Vista and Oceanside/Carlsbad are working together to raise awareness and protect victims. Soroptimist clubs in Rancho Bernardo, Poway, La Mesa, Casa de Oro, San Diego, Mission Bay, La Jolla and Coronado have formed a collaborative group – S.T.A.T. Soroptimists Together Against Trafficking to address the needs of victims, and to educate parents, teens and the public about the risks. San Diego County Soroptimist members are also active on the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Task Force and the San Diego Regional Advisory Council on Human Trafficking and CSEC. Soroptimist is an international organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.
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When LED lighting first hit the market I was skeptical and needed to be convinced of its quality and longevity. However, over time I can now say most LED systems developed by the larger lighting companies have lived up to their hype. By now we all have seen the LED flashlight. LED works great as a flashlight, but the color would not translate as a pleasant light source for your kitchen, or for that matter anywhere else in your home. Manufactures like Cooper lighting (Halo) and Cree have solved the color and dimming problem with attractive recessed lighting in four, five, and six inch styles. Cooper lighting also carries a system that has a variety of lenses to compliment the style of your home. The LED system lamp life range is between 40,000 to 50,000 hours, although the warranty will not protect the product for that long. At Ideal we have used LED recessed and individual lamps for around three years and not one lamp has failed. Why energy efficient lighting? During 1978, in response to a legislative mandate to reduce California’s energy consumption, the Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings (Title 24) were established. For your home this simply means that when changing the light fixtures in your kitchen, home exterior or garage, energy efficient lighting, such as LED or flourescent, must be used. The bathroom is also part of this mandate, but will allow incandescent or halogen inefficent lighting when an occupency senosor is installed to turn the lighting off when the space is vacant.
What is an LED light source? Wikipedia defines light-emitting diode (LED) as a semiconductor light source. LEDs are used as indicator lamps in many devices and are increasingly used for other lighting. Introduced as a practical electronic component in 1962, early LEDs emitted low-intensity red light, but modern versions are available across the visible, ultraviolet and infrared wavelengths, with very high brightness. Why LED instead of flourescent? The answer is easy: color. The CRI (color rendering index) rating of the LED is more complete. Even though flourescent lighting has improved in its color, it does not compare to the LED full spectrum bulbs and fixtures. Do LED fixtures and bulbs cost more? Yes, but the money you invest up front gives you many years of maintenance free lighting. For example, if you use LED lighting and your kitchen lighting was on 8 hours per day for one year, you would use approximately 3,000 hours of lamp life. If you get 30,000 hours of service from the bulb (which is a conservitve projection) you would have 10 years of maintenance free lighting. Will I save in energy cost if I convert to LED lamps and fixtures? YES! You will dramatically decrease the cost of running your electrical fixtures when you replace your standard lighting with LED fixtures and bulbs. In most new fixtures you will get equal or better light. Ideal Electrical Services has used LED recessed, undercabinet, and exterior lighting for about 95% of our projects. We’re more than pleased with the value and quality of the systems and look forward to continuing inovations in energy efficent light sources.
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Parks, from page 1 Nothing says win-win like a joint-use park. The City and the community receive parklands without the need to purchase property. Schools receive an improved playing field for their students. Joint-use Agreements (JUA) specify shared maintenance costs and schedules. “Both the City and the District are maximizing public funds and facilities,” said Randy White, San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) real estate specialist. The new Language Academy joint-use park will open in early 2012 with artificial turf, a walking track and a parking lot. The public will enter from Montezuma Road. This 1.5-acre project reflects more than 10 years of strategizing and fundraising by the students, Friends of the Language Academy (FOLA) foundation, PTA, school administrators, former District 7 Councilmember Jim Madaffer, current District 7 Councilmember Marti Emerald, and SDUSD and City of San Diego staff. Parents who volunteered for the park effort included a SANDAG grant writer, Susan Baldwin, and a landscape architect, David Reed. Mike Kenney, of Rolando-based Kenney Engineering, Carlos Avila and Robert Henderson donated professional and leadership services. “I remember my daughter, Lily, drawing pictures of the park for a fundraiser when she was in kindergarten at the Language Academy,” said Kenney. “She’s in high school now.” The bulk of the funding for park design and development came from a Community Development Block Grant of over $1 million. Hardy Elementary School principal Kathy Wolfe has gotten to know her College Area neighbors thanks to their regular use of the Hardy joint-use field. “We have a lot of community people who have been using the park for 25 years,” said Wolfe. “They take up collections and contribute to the school.” With its proximity to SDSU recreation areas, the Hardy field benefits from spillover of campus lighting. Existing only on paper is a designated but unfunded College Area jointuse park, at the Harriet Tubman Village Charter School, at 6680 Mohawk St.,
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with a potential 1-acre of public use space In this neighborhood of canyons and cul-de-sacs, no other land is available for park creation. Like the Language Academy park, the Tubman dirt field was recommended for public recreational use in the 1989 College Area Community Plan. Tubman neighbor Troy Murphree recalls that the Saranac-Mohawk Community Group first met to advocate for a joint-use park on Sept. 22, 2008. With the assistance of District 7 City Council staff, neighbors have since lined up financial support from Developer Impact Fees and won a Council vote for grass turf. Today, the Tubman dirt field and its view of Cowles Mountain remain locked behind chain link awaiting their turn to begin the intricate joint-use park design, development and negotiation process. This process comprises design input from the community, review by local and state officials, negotiations between the SDUSD and the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department, the signing of a JUA, and a guarantee of long-term funding for maintenance. Murphree describes the long-awaited Tubman joint-use park as a potential “ . . . model of sustainability. We envision rainwater collection, graywater use, composting, solar lighting, and recycling stations.” Tubman principal Lidia Scinski recently sent a batch of over 250 letters, signed by students and parents, to Mayor Jerry Sanders asking for a joint-use park. State officials and College Area community leaders also participated in the letter-writing campaign. Hardy, the Language Academy and Tubman schools represent the past, present, and future of joint-use parks in the College Area. At the Language Academy groundbreaking ceremony, Councilmember Marti Emerald raised the call that applies to all park bereft College Area residents: “Kids! Are you tired of playing in the dirt“? Gale Susan Barlow chairs the Saranac-Mohawk Park Advisory Committee; former Councilmember Jim Madaffer publishes the Mission Times Courier
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Shamu will be joined by San Diego State University organizations, Ronald McDonald, costumed characters, spooky floats, marching bands, vintage cars, zombies, and the Ghostbusters in Ecto 1. KSON morning show deejays John and Tammy will also be in attendance. The College Area Business District and the College Neighborhoods Foundation brought back the Boulevard BOO! Parade in 2005. The free Halloweenthemed event – San Diego’s only Halloween parade – is a much-anticipated event for area residents, students and businesses.
appears no one at City Hall cares about the inconvenience these trucks are causing to our community or the continuing damage to our roadways. May Ann Wallace of Marti Emerald’s office advised us that Neighborhood Code Compliance is “looking into” the water filling station behind Ralph’s to determine if it’s legal. However, the activity there continues unabated. Stay tuned for more on this . . . The SCAC sends its thanks to Leonard Hall, who provided a PowerPoint presentation for Building Better Health – East County at the Sept. 7 meeting. Mr. Hall spoke about 3-4-62, which translates to Three (3) behaviors – Tobacco, Alcohol and Drug Use, Physical Inactivity and Poor Diet that lead to Four (4) Diseases – Cancer, Heart Disease and Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes and Lung Disease that cause 62 percent of all deaths in the East County Area of San Diego. Anyone east of I-15 is considered to be in this area. County Supervisor Dianne Jacob is spearheading this program, along with Health and Human Services Deputy Director Pam Smith. As mentioned in our previous news article, Jay Wilson from the Del Cerro Action Council and Mission Trails Park and I are on the Advisory Board to attempt to decrease the 62 percent by making residents aware of a healthier lifestyle and the need for regular exercise, even if it’s for only 10 minutes a day. For more information about BBH-EC, please visit the San Diego County website at www.sdcounty.ca.gov and click on Health & Human Services, then on BBH-EC. You can also follow the program on Facebook under Building Better Health in East County. We hope this is helpful to you and your family. Also at the Sept. 7 meeting, the two announced candidates for the new District 7 City Council seat introduced themselves. They are Mat Kostrinsky, a Del Cerro resident, who worked for Senator Feinstein and is Deputy Director of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and Scott Sherman, an Allied Gardens resident, who owns the 5th Avenue Insurance Agency in Mission Valley. We’ll hear more from and about these candidates in the near future and are working with other community groups and the new District 7 Steering Committee to schedule candidate forums prior to the June 2012 Primary Election, probably in March and April next year. 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 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.
(Above) The Oak Park Music Conservatory band participates every year in the College area BOO! Parade. (Below) The Ghostbusters and Ecto 1 will be making a spirited appearance.
After the parade, the party moves to the BOO! Carnival, located at Clay Park, just one block south of El Cajon Boulevard on Art Street. Families can play games, enjoy kid rides, peruse craft and merchandise booths, and partake of a beer garden from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees are invited to trick-or-treat in the Haunted Pumpkin Patch, try their hand at Pumpkin Bowling, satisfy their sweet teeth at the Marie Callendar’s pie-eating contest, or enter the kid or dog costume contest. The BOO! Carnival stage also features the opportunity to dance to the rock and blues music of the Lost Coyotes and the Bousso African Dance & Drum Ensemble. For more information, go to www.booparade.com, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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