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NCPI ASKS BLUE AGAVE TO INCREASE SECURITY By Dave Schwab
equipment from the stage to storage) and the under-stage storage that is so essential for community use,” said Katherine Nakamura, Cowles Mountain Community Foundation president and PHAME advocate for the past four years. “For nearly 50 years Patrick Henry High School has struggled with virtually no performing arts space to speak of, so this time we want to do it right from the beginning in order to put Henry on a more college-competitive footing, and to give the community the performing arts space that the eastern side of San Diego so desperately needs.” PHAME is currently under design by architects Leo Johnson and James Bucknam of PJHM Architects, working under the San Diego Unified School
Navajo Community Planners Inc. (NCPI) in August postponed voting on a request by Blue Agave for a permit to add an existing patio to its nightclub/bar until its owners return with a beefed-up security plan. Blue Agave, located at 6608 Mission Gorge Road, is asking for a conditional use permit (CUP) to include 709 square feet of existing patio space as part of its 4,821 square-foot bar/nightclub. Community planners and local residents alike are balking at Blue Agave’s request, claiming the Latinthemed nightclub is a trouble spot for police. “I’m opposed to granting this permit based on the fact that, since Jan. 1, San Diego Police Department’s Eastern Division has had 14 calls for police officers to go to this location,” said community activist John Pilch. “Most of the calls had to do with fights and domestic violence, going anywhere from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. By allowing them to expand their facility, it creates more room for more people to have more service calls to this location.” “The (cabaret) is allowed by the zone, the only reason we’re seeing it is because, with the patio, it goes over 5,000 feet, triggering a need for a CUP,” said chair Allen Jones of Grantville.
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Senior Achievement San Carlos resident Dan Downs accomplishes his goal with Not My Son. Page 10
PHAME A BOOST
Ann Ravitch, the Cowles Mountain Community Foundation gala co-chair, shows which seat she selected to sponsor in a model of the future Patrick Henry High School Arts, Media and Entertainment (PHAME) Performing Arts Center.
The state-of-the-art facility gets a little help from the community and a famous friend By Genevieve A. Suzuki
Rosy Review Author Margaret Dilloway will discuss her newest novel at the San Carlos library. Page 4
Nominations are in! Vote for your Neighborhood favorites for our inaugural Best Of edition. Page 18
Autumn Activity Mission Trails Regional Park kicks off its fall season with a busy September schedule. Page 22 NEWS TIPS (619) 283-9747 X-121 Editor@MissionTimesCourier.com
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Patrick Henry High School alumni, supporters and San Diego Unified School District Board members gathered Aug. 15 at the home of Lee and David Amos to learn more about the new Patrick Henry Arts, Media and Entertainment (PHAME) Performing Arts Center’s positive effects on the community. The event, which also served as a fundraiser for the project, was aptly titled, “Once in a Generation.” “While PHAME is still under design is the only opportunity we will have to affect the fundamental structure of the building with accoutrements like an interior lobby, an orchestra shell, a pit lift (an elevator used for moving heavy
SURVIVING THE THORNY WORLD OF FDA AND INTERNET By Cynthia Robertson
When Teri Egenberger bought Molly Malloy’s Floral Company in Grantville 27 years ago, she was fairly certain her business would thrive as she poured her energy into the business and kept her flowers fresh and unique. She never thought she would get rich doing what she loved, but she fully expected to keep her head above water financially. But just in the past decade, the
floral industry has changed dramatically, to Molly Malloy’s detriment as well as most floral shops in the county. Where men used to stop regularly at the local florist to order roses for an anniversary or a customer would call in an order for a friend’s pick-me-up bouquet, people now look elsewhere for flowers. Grocery stores have taken over much of the business because the customers don’t have to put any thought See FLORIST page 11
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HISTORY AND NATURE MIX AT MISSION TRAILS REGIONAL PARK
By Audrey F. Baker, Trail Guide
The Allied Garden’s 9-10 squad did the latter – and then some. Not only did they win their Little League district championship, they also won the more competitive sectional tournament, which was a first for any 9-10 team from Allied Gardens. Then they kept their winning ways going as they climbed further in tournament play. In a 40-day span, they played 14 games, winning 10 of them. Coaches said to win five is quite the achievement. As said, you never know... “They’re very special kids,” said Pete Famolaro, one of the coaches and whose son, Kip, played on the team. “They played well beyond their limits.” Here’s a quick story that displays the heart and gumption of the team: In the sectional championship game against Encinitas, up by just a run, the Allied Gardens team was facing a batter who had homered and doubled so far. Famolaro was calling the pitches. He asked for a timeout to talk to his pitcher, Edward Demos. The infielders huddled on the mound as well. Famolaro wanted to know if they should walk the batter and avoid pitching to him. The coaches, he said, let the kids decide such matters. It’s their game, after all – they’re the players. The response was hardly shocking, considering this bunch. All agreed: Pitch to him. And so Edward did so, getting him to fly out to centerfield. They went on to win that game, by that scant one-run margin. Edward, the young pitcher, said he didn’t want to put anybody on base, given how close the game was. And it didn’t matter to him that he was facing such a good hitter. “I knew my team could make the plays behind me,” he said. Edward, who pitched nearly a half-dozen games during the tournament stretch, said this was the best team he’s ever played on. “We all worked together,” he said.
Follow the historic trails of the first San Diegans, the Kumeyaay Indians. Relax at the San Diego River shoreline, where granite boulders serve as chairs and resplendent oaks are your sun umbrella. Just footsteps away are the rock basins where native women prepared their family recipe for shawee, an acorn mush. Contemplate the nearly tenfoot tall broad-leaf cat tails growing from river bottom, or the wide starburst shaped sedges. You may espy their denizen guardians, the fairy tale damselflies and soldier-like dragonflies. We invite you to experience nature and learn about the rich cultural traditions reflected in the landscapes of Mission Trails Park. Our trail guide-led walks are an opportunity to commune with nature, enjoy chance encounters with multiple bird species, wildlife and other natural wonders. Unique landscapes and habitats enliven local history and support abundant plant and animal life. The walks are free, interesting, fact-filled and geared to all ages and interests. Morning walks are offered every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. You’ll start from the Visitor and Interpretive Center, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos. The walk beginning from the Kumeyaay Lake Campground Entry Station, Two Father Junipero Serra Trail, at the San Carlos-Santee border, gives a different perspective of the park and its diverse habitats.
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ALLIED GARDENS 9-10 LITTLE LEAGUE ALL-STARS ENJOY WILD RIDE By Mike Stetz
Friends of Lake Murray By Barbara Cleves Anderson U-T San Diego ran a photo of a woman riding her bike on the lake road. The journalist said that Lake Murray was in La Mesa. Wrong. This can be confusing because of Lake Murray’s close proximity to La Mesa. The lake and the access road around the lake is the property of the City of San Diego’s Water Department. The Alvarado Treatment Plant is also property of the City of San Diego’s Water Department. Water from the reservoir is piped to San Diego residences, and businesses. The property that surrounds the lake is part of Mission Trails Regional Park. It is under the auspices of San Diego Park and Recreation Department. Park and Recreation takes care of the ball fields and kiddie park. The Water Department’s Recreation Department takes care of the lake park and the lake upkeep, vegetation and all things pertaining to exercise and fishing. They even do minimal work for the Alvarado Water Treatment plant at various times. I met with the County Water Authority’s public outreach person, Craig Balben, and CWA’s engineer, Brent Fontain, to talk about the pipe re-lining project that will impact San Carlos and Lake Murray in particular. The aging concrete pipe will be relined with steel piping. Eleven portals will be opened and long steel pipes will be inserted inside the existing concrete pipes. The re-line project will begin in August at the north/west entrance to Mission Trails Regional Park in Tierrasanta. The work will take place under Mission Gorge, beneath Jackson Drive, Lake Shore Drive, Baltimore Avenue next to Sunset Park, See BARBARA page 8
When coaches field a Little League All-Star team, they never know what they’re going to get, because the players come from different teams and there’s only a short time for them to come together as a unit. They could easily struggle. Or they could do the amazing.
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Dear Ask the Cop: I have been out of work and found a job on the internet, but to get the job I must show I’m trustworthy. I was told I would be sent a cashier’s check, which I should immediately cash. I could then keep a portion of the proceeds and wire the “balance” back. I need a job! Should I do this? Trustworthy, but Confused
This is the latest scam to hit involves counterfeit financial instruments. You think cashier’s checks and money orders are as good as cash, but really they’re just like any other check – they are only as good as the person sending it to you, whether it’s an online acquaintance or a buyer. A seller advertises an item or service over the Internet, (i.e. roommate). A “buyer” often from a foreign country, contacts the seller about purchasing the item or service with a cashier’s check issued from a bank in the United States. The buyer tells the seller that he either mistakenly sent too large a check or that he will be sending a check for more than the purchase price. See COP page 9
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PHHS MARCHING BAND PLAYS “OUTSIDE THE BOX” School is just starting, but during the past few weeks, some evenings have seen the glow of flood lights on the football field while the sound of music echoes through the streets surrounding Patrick Henry High School. The marching band has been practicing for the past few weeks getting ready for field performances during football games and competitions. This season, the band will play “Outside the Box” by Gary P. Gilroy for its field show. “We’re very excited about it,” said Matt Kalal, Patrick Henry music director. The music is based on the brainteaser puzzle of drawing four straight lines through nine dots without lifting the pencil. “Playful yet mysterious,” said alto-saxophonist Monica Ravitch, describing the music. Of course, the biggest obstacle is funding. Fundraising chair Cheryl Slavik is organizing our first annual Rock-a-Thon, to be held on Saturday, Sept. 8. Students will “rock” the campus from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. while collecting school supplies for local elementary schools, practicing, performing bonding competitions, and practicing some more. Students will seek pledges from sponsors during the 12 hours. Donations are invited through our website www.spiritof76boosters.com. While many fundraising activities are planned this year, one activity truly rates “Outside the Box.” Slavik has gathered a team of volunteers to run a concession stand at Qualcomm stadium during football games this season. If you’re planning to see a Chargers or Aztec game, please visit us on Plaza level, booth 303. “We are also looking forward to working with the newly formed Cowles Mountain Community Foundation,” said Slavik. The foundation is focusing its efforts on the new performing art center, PHAME, but is also planning to work cooperatively with cluster schools to help all performing arts programs.
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LAKE MURRAY WALK FIGHTS BREAST CANCER Temple Emanu-El and Jewish Family Service invite the San Diego community to participate in the Debbie Berton Walk to fight breast cancer. The walk takes place Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. at San Diego’s Lake Murray. Minimum donation is $20 and includes a tee shirt. Interested persons can visit www.TheDebbieBertonWalk.com to register as individuals or as part of a team. “Our 5th annual walk is sure to be the best so far, with attendees being treated to free food, drinks, music and kids’ activities,” says Jennifer Berton Handler, founder of the Debbie Berton Walk. “Plus, many incredible prizes will be available to win through an opportunity drawing.”
In the past five years, the event has raised nearly $40,000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, which provides treatment for breast cancer patients and funds the search for a cure. Up to 75 percent of the money stays in the San Diego area, helping local women who are dealing with the disease. Registration is available at the event, but for participants who register after Oct. 15, the fee increases to $25. This year, two additional donation tiers offer free mini-flashlights, aluminum water bottles and grocery tote bags. All donations are tax deductible. The success of the Debbie Berton Walk depends on its sponsors and supporters. This year’s highest level sponsor is Geppetto’s Toys. For more information on sponsorship or in-kind donations, please contact judi@thedebbiebertonwalk.com or visit www.TheDebbieBertonWalk.com.
HIT THE GREENS FOR GREEN Golf tournament to benefit academic and athletic programs at elementary school
Just as the kids are getting back into the swing of school, the community is being asked to swing its golf clubs in support of academic and athletic programs at Myron B. Green Elementary School. The Green Elementary Foundation will hold its inaugural “Go Fore the Green” golf tournament and award banquet at Mission Trails Golf Course on Friday, Sept. 28. It’s the nonprofit foundation’s first golf tournament, and its first fundraiser of the new school year. Green Elementary parents Erin Liddell and Jennifer Harris are co-chairing the event.
SAN CARLOS LIBRARY HOSTS AUTHOR MARGARET DILLOWAY Patrick Henry High School graduate Margaret Dilloway will review her new book, The Care and Handling of Roses with Thorns, in the community room at the San Carlos Branch Library Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. The story tells of 36-year-old Gal Garner who lives a regimented life. Her job teaching biology and her struggle with kidney disease keeps her toggling between the high school, the hospital, and her home on a strict schedule. Dilloway is also the author of How to Be an American Housewife. The backdrop of American Housewife is reminiscent of the San Carlos area where Dilloway was raised. Come and support our young, local author. See margaretdilloway.com for more information.
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STUDENT MATHLETES INVITED TO COMPETE
Mathnasium, a math learning center in Mission Gorge, will host its second annual TriMathlon Sept. 29. Registration for the math competition is free and open to all students in third, fourth, fifth and sixth grades, attending public, private, or home school. The event is intended to create excitement about math among area students and schools. The TriMathlon consists of three challenges: The Counting Game (tests student’s ability to count from any number, to any number, by any number), Magic Squares
(students are awarded points for developing their own math problems), and Mental Math Workout (evaluates student’s Number Sense by asking them to solve given problems the “smart” way without pencil and paper). Questions become progressively more difficult for students in higher grade levels. Students will first compete locally at Mathnasium of Mission Gorge. Along with medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, each participant will receive a certificate of achievement for their involvement. See MATH page 16
INVOLVED PARENTS LEAD TO STUDENT SUCCESS By Caren Dufour, with contribution from Nikki L. Meek Every parent asks: What can I do to assure success for my child? Here at Marvin Elementary, a high-performing K-5 school in a quiet neighborhood in Allied Gardens, the Marvin Elementary School Parent-Teacher Foundation has the answer: Get involved! Studies show that one of the most powerful things we can do as parents is to get involved in our children’s education. The San Diego County Office of Education reports “the evidence is now beyond dispute
the most accurate predictor of a student’s achievement in school is not income or social status, but the extent to which that student’s family is able to: (1) create a home environment that encourages learning; (2) express high (but not unrealistic) expectations for their children’s achievement and future careers; (3) become involved in their children’s education at school and in the community.” September is a great time of year to get involved. Being involved shows our children that we value them See MARVIN page 21
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Letter from the Editor By Genevieve Suzuki
When my daughter was born I thought it would be years before we ate at a restaurant again. We never wanted to be on the receiving end of the stink eye from fellow diners, and it seemed taking Quinn to dinner in public would be tempting fate. Fortunately my mom had moved in with us, bringing with her some common sense parenting advice. “That’s nonsense,” she said. “You can take a child out to eat!” And so began Quinn’s adventures in dining out. Although we passed on the chichi Gaslamp venues, family-friendly spots were plenty good enough for a new family struggling to maintain a somewhat normal social schedule. Among our favorite restaurants was Coco’s Bakery Restaurant on Lake Murray Drive. The best thing about Coco’s wasn’t the delicious pie, which certainly lends to its appeal – it was its customers. If you surveyed the usual Coco’s customer in La Mesa, you’d probably wind up with an average age of 60-plus years. At first I fretted that the mostly elderly clientele would complain about Quinn’s sometimes boisterous outbursts, but I soon realized there’s nothing better for young children – and their worried parents – than to be surrounded by the patience, kindness and compassion of grandparents. I can’t tell you how many times we were stopped on the way to and from our tables to be complimented on Quinn’s adorableness. “She’s so cute! My granddaughter is the same age,” one woman said. Another older man sitting near us held his hand up to his heart and smiled at her. “Cherish them,” he said. While I’ve seen thirtysomethings roll their eyes or sigh upon just seeing our daughter at a nearby table, I’ve hardly ever seen anyone of the Greatest Generation behave so rudely. Instead, they smile when we pass by and sweetly greet my little imp. This generous attitude is cheering for any new parent who has yearned to dine out to avoid doing the dishes at home. “We old people like children,” my mom told me smugly after I expressed my surprise at how nice everyone was at Coco’s. At 78, I guess she’s earned the right to count herself among the senior crew. Allied Gardens $424,000 - 449,900 American humorist and writer Sam Levenson said, “The reason grandparents and grandchildren get along so well is that they have a common enemy.” Watching my mom and my daughter enjoy their dessert at Coco’s, in spite of any concerns and worries eating at me and my husband, it’s obvious Levenson knew what he was talking about. In honor of Grandparent’s Day, which falls on Sept. 9 this year, here is Levenson’s poem, “Time Tested Beauty Tips,” written for his own grandchild: For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge you’ll never walk alone. People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; Never throw out anybody. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you’ll find one at the end of your arm. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others. The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows, and the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows!
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DEL CERRO ACTION COUNCIL
SAN CARLOS AREA COUNCIL
By Jay Wilson, DCAC President
By John F. Pilch, SCAC President
The city is not tearing up the streets. I have received phone calls and emails expressing concerns over the piles of dirt and cement on streets in Del Cerro that were recently paved or slurry sealed, and now the streets are now being torn up. Fortunately, that is not the case. The Metropolitan Waste Water Department videoed the sewer lines including where the sewer line from each home intersects with the main line. The failing connections are being replaced or relined. The dirt and cement in the street are from holes dug in the sidewalk to expose the sewer connection. The street is not being dug up. All the letters and signs painted on the streets to indicate the location of various underground utilities will also begin to disappear. A big thank you to Jason Allen, the City’s park ranger who oversees the open space canyons, and to the Alpha Project crew for removing the dead ice plant that was draped over a 20-foot stretch of guardrail on the Del Cerro side of the top Navajo Canyon, where Navajo Road intersects with Waring Road and College Avenue. It has been an eyesore for a very long time. Allen was able to tackle the task when he brought in cubic yards of mulch that has now been spread over the area by the Urban Corps. In addition to improving the looks of the area, the mulch should help reduce the growth of weeds Last month I referenced some maintenance and safety issues at the Princess Del Cerro Park. They are beginning to be addressed. Brian Anthony, the new Park and Recreation area manager has toured the site and is working to correct the problems. Work on the finishing touches for the new Lake Murray Community Park is progressing more slowly than initially anticipated. The playground is now scheduled to be open by the end of October. It will definitely be worth the wait. The Council District 7 Steering Committee recently met with Councilmember-elect Scott Sherman to discuss community and district wide concerns. The committee is made up of the presidents of all the planning groups and community councils in the new district seven. We will be meeting with Sherman periodically – before and after he takes office. He will be the guest speaker at the next Del Cerro Action Council meeting, which will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El. The Navajo Community Planners, Inc. (NCPI) continues to meet on a monthly basis at Temple Emanu-El. Traditionally they meet the third Monday of the month. Because of religious activities at Temple Emanu-El, celebrating Rosh Hashanah (Sept. 16-18), NCPI will meet on Monday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. NCPI considers all land use issues impacting Grantville, Allied Gardens, Del Cerro and San Carlos. The NCPI website, navajoplanners.org, is very informative and is worth viewing to learn about a number of land related issues impacting our community. You may also sign-up to be kept up-to-date on all the information posted on the NCPI website. Check out the Del Cerro Action (DCAC) website at delcerroactioncouncil.org. DCAC community updates are posted there. You may contact us through the website to share community related concerns. Let us hear from you. More than 2,000 children are participating in Crusader Soccer this time of year. Be extra careful as you drive by our schools and parks. Soccer balls do end up in the street, often followed by a child running after it. I hope all of you had a great summer!
ALLIED GARDENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL By Marilyn Reed, AGCC President The final phase for the development process regarding the Riverbend or Shawnee Project will occur Sept. 25. At that time, the project will be presented to the San Diego City Council for approval. It will go before the councilmembers with a recommendation from the Planning Commission to approve it. On July 26, the commissioners reviewed this 1,000-multifamily-residential-unit project and accepted the proposal as presented. Despite numerous residents from the Allied Gardens and Grantville areas who spoke in opposition to this project at the hearing, the commissioners did not agree with their concerns regarding increased traffic or blocked views from 65-foot to 85-foot building heights. What is extremely disheartening about this whole process is what appears to be a complete disregard for those concerns voiced by a large number of people who attended not just one meeting, but numerous meetings since 2011 on the Riverbend Project. Additionally, the lack of a comprehensive long range plan for the Allied Gardens and Grantville areas to mitigate any adverse traffic affects, not only from this development, but an additional 8,000 to 10,000 multifamily residential units under consideration for the entire Grantville area, is a tremendous disservice to our community. Although most residents know that the current traffic situation in this area is extremely congested at peak times of the day, the traffic study conducted for the Environmental Impact Report on this project only verified the fact that by 2030 (when all multifamily residential projects are completed) each surface street and intersection in the area will be significantly impacted. As there are currently no mitigation plans in place to deal with any increases to traffic by 2030, to allow projects to go forward without the infrastructure in place to offset these impacts is short-sighted and will present considerable challenges and problems for the community. Should you decide to attend the Sept. 25 City Council meeting, it will be held downtown at the City Administration Building (202 C Street) on the twelfth floor. The time at which the Riverbend Project will be heard is as yet not known. If you plan to attend, you must check the City of San Diego website for City Council agendas.
The next San Carlos Area Council (SCAC) is scheduled on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. at the San Carlos Branch Library, 7265 Jackson Dr. We’ve moved the start time to 6 p.m. to accommodate the library staff, since the facility closes at 8 p.m. The agenda will include an update about the Sycamore Canyon Landfill Master Plan. Neil Mohr, the General Manager of the landfill, will provide us with details about the proposed Master Plan and respond to questions from the audience. We will also have reports from SDPD and representatives of elected officials at the meeting. In addition, we’ll discuss the opening of a new 7-Eleven on the Chevron station property, which was approved by the Development Services Department without input from the community. The 7-Eleven also has a permit to sell alcoholic beverages, also without input from the community due to a personto-person transfer of an existing permit. As you may be aware, the SCAC was successful in opposing a 7-Eleven on the corner where ReMax is currently located. We’re interested in hearing from you, so please plan to attend. We will also discuss an effort by residents in the area near the intersection of Cowles Mountain Boulevard and Boulder Lake Avenue to get stop signs installed to control the traffic on the roadway. The group is gathering signatures on a petition, now that traffic engineering has conducted a study and advised them that it does not qualify for all-way stop signs. The petition is the first step in the “alternative process” of getting the stop signs installed. We’re interested in your opinion about these proposed stop signs and hope you can attend. Many thanks to Craig Balben and his cohorts at the SD County Water Authority for participating in an open house on Aug. 1 to discuss the SDCWA Pipeline #4 Relining project. As you should be aware, it will necessitate Jackson Drive being torn up again, with a 60-foot-by-20-foot portal in front of Keils. Traffic will be re-routed to the bank side of Jackson, with one lane in each direction. The left turn pocket into the shopping center will be unavailable during construction. Patrons of the center will have to enter on Navajo Road or travel down Jackson to Golfcrest Drive and make a U-turn to return to the main entrance on Jackson Drive. By the time you read this, the project will be underway. For more information, you can review the proposed project on the SDCWA project website at www.sdcwa.org/mission-trails-lake-murray-pipeline-relining. With respect to the Quail Brush Generation Project, it was on the Agenda for the City’s Planning Commission on Thursday, July 19, having been See SCAC page 16
COLLEGE AREA COMMUNITY COUNCIL By Doug Case, CACC President The term “mini-dorm” was coined in the 1980s to refer to houses purchased by investors who added bedrooms and rented rooms individually to students. Over time, use of the term expanded to include any house rented by students or other unrelated individuals, particularly those characterized by loud parties, litter, poor upkeep, illegal parking, and lack of consideration for neighbors. The CACC is not opposed to students living in the community; rather, we are opposed to nuisances sometimes created by transient renters who do not show respect for the community and to the over-commercialization of residential single dwelling zones by rooming houses. Since “mini-dorm” is not legally defined, depending on the context, “nuisance residential property” or “rooming house” is a more accurate term. In recent years, the CACC has worked with local officials to enact a number of ordinances and regulations which have significantly lessened the impact of nuisance residential properties and rooming houses in the College Area. In this column, I’ll explain some approaches to dealing with issues of behavior. Next month, I’ll explain some land use remedies including the Rooming House Ordinance and the Residential High Occupancy Permit. One of the most effective enforcement tools has been the Administrative Citation. When police are called to a party that is excessively loud, where participants are unruly or uncooperative, or where there have been repeated calls to the same address, the San Diego Police have the authority to levy a fine of up to $1,000 on each of the tenants of the house. If there are subsequent incidents, the property owner may also be fined $1,000. Another tool is the Community-Assisted Party Plan (CAPP), originally known as the College Area Party Plan. When police are called to loud parties at a single house on repeated occasions, the police can designate the location as a “CAPP” house, which flags it for heightened enforcement and bans loud parties at the house for a period of one year. If the police respond to a party call at a CAPPed house, the tenants may be arrested or issued an administrative citation, and the sound equipment may be impounded. Since last fall, the College Area has been in the Eastern Division of the San Diego Police. Wednesday through Saturday, for the 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. shift, Eastern Division operates the “C” squad, consisting of a lieutenant and four officers, that gives special attention to loud parties and other disturbances. When available, the SDSU Police send a unit to assist the “C” squad with party calls. Students who violate the SDSU Student Code of Conduct (for example, underage drinking) are referred to the University’s Center for Student Rights and Responsibility for possible disciplinary action. To report a loud party or other non-emergency, contact the SDPD at (619) See CACC page 6
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NCPI, from page 1 “I spoke with San Diego Police Department vice and, while there is flavorful activity at this location, the department is not providing a recommendation for or against this particular project,” said NCPI vice chair Anthony Wagner of Allied Gardens. Given there a number of pubs in the NCPI planning area, the question was posed – which no one could answer – as to whether 14 calls constituted “disproportionate alcohol-related nuisance activity.” Wagner replied emergency response calls are expensive in any event. “A call to the scene by police is $95,” he said. “Fire calls for service are exponentially greater – up to $1,300 a call depending on whether health care is needed. What we really need to look at is how egregious a call may be. For example, there’s a huge difference between a noise complaint and one where they’re selling [methamphetamine] .”
“This is the single most problem area in the community year in and year out,” said board member Jay Wilson of Del Cerro. “It’s important for us to hear what police say – and we need to have them here to do that.” “This is a great opportunity for us to get a better handle on this,” said Dan Smith of Grantville. “Should we leave it the way it is, it sounds like a chaotic mess, or put some clamps on it through hours of operation, security, or all of the above?” According to Wagner, establishments serving alcohol and hosting live music and dancing, such as Blue Agave, are required to have sufficient security personnel based on a formula factoring in existing space and crowd capacity. He made a motion, unanimously approved by the group, to trail the item until Blue Agave can come back with “a definitive answer about security resources.” At its Aug. 20 meeting, NCPI also discussed whether there should be a re-vote on the controversial Shawnee/Riverbend project at its next meeting Sept. 10. Shawnee/Riverbend would redevelop a 22.9-acre existing industrial site at Mission Gorge Place and Old Cliffs Road in Grantville into mixed-use with 999 multi-family units, 24 single-family units and 30,000 square feet of commercial/retail space next to the San Diego River. Pressed for time at a well-attended public hearing on the Riverbend project July 16, NCPI voted 8-7 against sanctioning rezoning. But the project was passed along to the city Planning Commission, which subsequently approved it, with no group recommendation. “I get very nervous about revisiting something that’s already been voted upon,” said Dale Peterson of San Carlos. “I’m not real comfortable with our taking a vote and then revising and revisiting it.” “I agree with Dale,” said board member Marilyn Reed of Allied Gardens. “But I thought we voted [Riverbend] down. Then I kept hearing, ‘No recommendation.’ Maybe we need a clarification.” The board voted 7-6 not to rehear – or re-vote – on Shawnee/Riverbend. In other matters, though they liked preliminary design plans, NCPI’s Board denied a re-zone request to redevelop a single-family lot at 6736 Mission Gorge Road into eight condominiums. They asked the applicants to return with permitting assuring the project will be built as proposed. NCPI, which meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El at 6299 Capri Drive, will meet earlier on Sept. 10 next month due to Rosh Hashanah. Visit the group’s website at navajoplanners.org.
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and eventually end at the Alvarado Treatment Plant. Most of the activity will be underground. It is the Least Bell’s Vireo bird nesting period until approximately Sept. 17 at Lake Murray. The heavy equipment traffic and staging area at the Blue Lake entrance to the lake will take place after the nesting period. The center median of Jackson Drive will be excavated and at times will have only one lane open each way to traffic. There will be flag people directing traffic when that happens. A small part of our lake road will be impacted with heavy equipment at the end of San Carlos Bay. The other sections of the pipeline will progress and will be simultaneous. It is an enormous job and hope is that it will be completed by February 2013. Most days will begin at 7 a.m. and finish at 4 p.m. There may be some long days and night work in October, January and May. That will also be the time when no water will be going into the reservoir. The lake water will be low. We have been assured that CWA will keep our inconvenience to a minimum. Call CWA’s information line at (877) 682-9283 ext. 7005. The La Mesa Sunrise Rotary turned 25 years old June 2012. To celebrate they are having a picnic table put in at Lake Murray. There is a small existing pad where the table will be placed but it had to be enlarged so it is ADA accessible. The lake staff has done this hard work in the past but with cutbacks in pay and money for concrete, they needed an outside source for both. An aspiring Eagle Scout; Joshua Read needed a public service project. The Friends of Lake Murray donated the cost of the concrete. The Saturday that Josh and his group enlarged the table pad was in 90-degree range. It is hard work anytime but with the heat the work is grueling. Joshua enlisted some of the members of his church of Latter Day Saints to help him. Along with four relatives – Joshua’s dad, Allen Read, cousin David Read, siblings Ben Read and Kim Read – Michael Pettit, Michael Burstein, and Keith Everett also helped Josh with his project. The concrete pad looks good. Congratulations to the new Eagle Scout. I Love a Clean San Diego clean up day at Lake Murray will be on Sept. 15 this year. We will meet at the boat dock at 9 a.m., get instructions, fill out waiver forms and be on the way to a trash free lake. We ask all helpers to start back to the boat dock by 11:30 a.m. so we can begin to tally your information. Your information will be called in to the ILACSD group so they can pass the totals to the media by 12:30 p.m. The sooner that is done; everyone is on his or her way. If pre-registration online is done it is much easier. Go to www.cleanupday.org. Download the form, fill it out and bring it with you to the boat dock area. We give out signed community service forms as credit for work done. Snacks and drinks including water will be provided. For more information call Barbara at (619) 463-9706. You can call my cell phone the day of the cleanup at (619) 733-9706. The Friends of Lake Murray meeting will be held Sept. 20. Months ago Bill Welch working on the Kepler Mission spoke to us. He was one of the original ten people who analyzed the work of the Kepler space telescope. Our speaker this month will be San Diego State University’s Dr. Jerome Orosz, who teaches science and works on the Kepler. Dr. Orosz is also an associate professor and undergraduate advisor. We read that in the future a dark hole’s gravitational pull could suck earth through the darkness into the unknown; sun flares may wreak havoc with our satellite systems because of radiation; and the Higgs boson, or “God Particle,” may eventually answer a theory about how universe was formed. It will be interesting to get Dr. Orosz’s take on this and what is happening now.
“This tournament is a great way for our community to help maintain the valuable programs that make Green Elementary so great,” Liddell said, noting the foundation has helped fund the school’s physical education and literacy programs. Registration for “Go Fore the Green” begins at 11 a.m., with golfers encouraged to participate in a putting challenge. The tournament begins at 1 p.m. and will be followed by an awards banquet and silent auction. The entry fee is $100. Event sponsors are still being sought. Green is considered an academic and athletic magnet school and is part of the San Diego Unified School District. About 500 students attend the San Carlos-area school, with about 70 percent of the student body traveling from outside the school’s neighborhood boundaries. The Green Foundation is a 501(c)(3) entity and donations are tax deductible. For more information about the golf tournament or Green Elementary Foundation, please visit greenelementaryfoundation.com, or contact foundation president Terry Harris at (619) 270-2118.
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JEWELRY MAINTENANCE TIPS – FIVE SIMPLE STEPS Just like your car, jewelry will last longer if it is properly maintained on a regular basis. Here are some basics for keeping your jewelry looking its best. The first is easy keep it clean, bring it in for a basic free cleaning and inspection. Second is examination for wearing down of prongs holding your gems, and thinning of the shank of a ring which can become thin break after years of wear. Third is to check that clasps are secure on bracelets and chains to prevent loss of precious jewelry. Fourth, check your earrings to make sure the backs fit snug and don’t accidentally fall of during wear or changing clothes. Fifth, on strands of pearls have the cords checked for frays that may split and become brittle over time.
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In friendship cases, the scam starts in chat rooms on the Internet where participants tell a hardship story; usually involving having a large check they cannot cash in their own country. The scammer tells their chat room friend that, if they will cash the check, they can keep a portion of the proceeds for themselves. In either event, the seller or friend is instructed to immediately wire the “balance” back to the buyer. The unsuspecting victim then deposits the cashier’s check in their bank account and waits until they think the check clears. Because a cashier’s check is used, a bank will typically release the funds immediately, or after a one- or two-day hold. At that time, the victim is able to withdraw the “overpayment” before the check winds its way back to the bank that supposedly issued it. That can take two to three weeks, or even longer. Of course, after wiring the money back to the buyer, the scam artist is nowhere to be found and the victim learns from his bank that the check was counterfeit, and he must refund the full amount to the bank. These fake cashier’s checks and money orders appear to be authentic — including the name of a legitimate United States bank and even containing the magnetic routing codes that appear along the bottom of the check.
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LIFE AFTER 70 FOR SAN CARLOS AUTHOR By Genevieve A. Suzuki Author Dan Downs said finishing his novel, Not My Son, wasn’t so much about publishing a book than it was about learning and using his brain. For Downs, 73, penning the book allowed him to stay relevant and not give up on trying new things. He said a lot of people give up in their 70s. “It was more of a matter of having a reason to keep going,” said the San Carlos resident. “It’s been a very interesting adventure.” Not My Son is a fictional account of a Special Ops mission gone wrong. The novel is based on historical events and relates the story of four Navy SEALS who were on the front lines of Afghanistan and Iraq during the months and years following 9/11. Their story is told by Jodi Taylor, a female reporter for a fictional San Diego newspaper. Downs was born and raised in Highland Park in Los Angeles. “We were the guys from the other side of the tracks,” he said. After graduating from a Catholic high school, Downs went to the seminary for half a semester to become a priest. Out of three boys, he said he was his mom’s last hope. While priesthood never worked out, Downs has enjoyed a rather adventurous life. After returning to his alma mater as a high school football, track and baseball coach, Downs went to work for the Los Angeles Dodgers while earning his history degree at California State University, Los Angeles. When he was graduating from college, Downs received a call from Dan Klosterman, who had just become general manager of the Houston Oilers. Klosterman asked him to come to work in Houston. “He was one of those guys you didn’t say no to,” Downs said. At 24, Downs moved for the first time away from home to work in Houston as a ticket manager and stadium manager. He became director of public relations and eventually moved up to assistant general manager. After ten years in Houston and a player’s strike, Downs said he burned out on the industry and returned to California, despite having been offered a prestigious position with the NFL in New York. Downs moved to Laguna Beach and ran the Los Alamitos Race Course. He was later offered an executive position at Hollywood Park in Inglewood. “We had an amazing board of directors,” said Downs, who worked closely with Cary Grant, the president of Paramount Studios and several other Hollywood notables. Several years into running the Hollywood track, Downs decided to take a couple of years to recharge and explore various opportunities. In 1982, he formed the company, NTN Communications, with his brother, Patrick, and Klosterman. Back then, NTN had an exclusive license with the NFL and produced QB1, an interactive football strategy game that would become available in more than 3,000 bars and restaurants around the nation and the United Kingdom. NTN went public during this period and successfully raised more than $30 million. All good things come to an end, however, and a multimillion-dollar sale of NTN fell through, costing the Downs a potential fortune. Downs and his brother completely left the company in 1997 and went to work on a project they called, “A Veteran’s Story,” in which they captured footage of stories of World War II veterans. The History Channel later purchased 60 of See AUTHOR page 16
Members of NCRWF are rested and ready to work on this fall’s campaigns. Our Sept. 11 speaker, Barbara Decker, is a good model for us to follow. She is a classic example of a woman who decided she needed to get more involved when our new Barbara Decker president implemented programs she didn’t like. She attended Tea Party rallies, educated herself on the issues, took constitutional classes, learned about U.N. Agenda 21 and made a pledge to herself that she would tell anyone and everyone about their plan for the 21st century. She also co-founded the group, AmericansProtectingPropertyRights.com. Now Decker is teaching classes and speaking to Republican women’s groups. Check-in time for the 11 a.m. meeting is 10:45 a.m. Luncheon will be served at noon with comments from our State Senator, Joel Anderson. Decker will follow at 12:30 p.m. The price for the full-course luncheon at The Brigantine in La Mesa is $20. Due to space limitations, reservations are required. Please RSVP to NCRWF99@gmail.com or call (619) 448-6054. NCRWF will host a booth at La Mesa’s Oktoberfest on Friday, Oct. 5, through Sunday, Oct. 7. We will be registering voters and handing out literature for Republican candidates. Each shift will be four hours so we will need many volunteers. We’ll have fun at Oktoberfest, and if you’re a Republican woman who would like to participate, please contact Waskah Whelan at waskahwhelan@aol.com or call (619) 222-5268. Other volunteer opportunities abound in this election year. Just give us a call. Our Oct. 9 luncheon meeting at The Brigantine will feature April Boling, educating us on all the initiatives and propositions on the November ballot. This is a mustattend event for all Republican voters! Please plan to attend.
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blooms every time. Besides, some flowers are better in one season than another, while other flowers are nonexistent in some seasons. Another trick used by order-takers is graphically manipulating images so that all the flowers point forward, making them appear larger. Anyone who has ever tried to arrange flowers knows that such a feat is physically impossible when the flowers are actually placed in a vase since stems just do not bend that way. In short, these manipulated images can cause disappointment when the customer is not aware of the photo shenanigans. “Flowers are not manufactured…. which you expect to be interchangeable each time you buy,” Egenberger explained. “These order-takers are taking a toll on our floral industry. Customers used to be happy with the flowers they bought. It was an aspect of the business that every florist enjoyed – satisfied customers!” she said. But now, without the personal attention to details of a flower order combined with the misleading photos and hidden price structure, many more customers express disappointment in their purchases. Egenberger said the frustration can be easily rectified simply by locating a local florist in any city. Finding a florist in the zip code of the area to which the customer wants to send the flowers is the best bet. Checking out the florist’s website, including taking a look at the photos of their own design as well as stock images from FTD and Teleflora, will give an idea of the quality that can be expected from the florist. “Any shop – even a bucket stand – can post stock images and buy a mass-produced website,” Egenberger warned. She suggests looking for a unique and personalized site. Egenberger takes her own advice. The way she has managed to survive is insist on a quality product and friendly, knowledgeable service that make her stand out against the order-takers. She has also sought out unique gift lines to complement the flowers, offering more options for her customers. Working extra long hours, she even delivers late flower orders herself on her way home. Egenberger has learned how to bend with the winds of hard times. She admits to being a fanatic about budgeting, watching every payment. That transfers over to her personal life, and it is how Molly Malloy’s has survived. “I never buy anything outside of my means. I am my own bookkeeper. I live very simply and put my business› needs over my own,” she said. Flower shops that have fallen by the wayside include Flowers by Rosie on Rio San Diego Drive; Beautiful Creations at 7105 University; Casa Blanca at 8900 Grossmont Boulevard; and Homeland at 8324 La Mesa Boulevard. Some of the survivors in the Mission Valley area include Liz’s Flowers and Precious Flowers, both of which are bucket stands. Molly Malloy’s Floral Company website is www.mollymalloys.com and its Facebook page is www.facebook.com/MollyMalloysFloralCo. The floral shop is located at 4242 Camino Del Rio North, #1 in San Diego.
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SAN DIEGO CHORALEERS, SERRA-NADERS RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS The San Diego Choraleers/Serra-Naders adult mixed chorus welcomes new members, according to S. Esther Segal, conductor of the group. Classes for the fall semester begin the week of Tuesday, Sept. 4, at Patrick Henry High School, 6702 Wandermere Dr., Del Cerro, in room 600. Classes meet 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Mondays and/or Thursdays and on Tuesdays for
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JUICY BURGERS WITH WESTERN HOSPITALITY By Jen Van Tieghem Icy cold beers, juicy hot hamburgers and NFL action – what more could you need for a football season spot? Well, pilgrim, if you said “John Wayne memorabilia,” the Longhorn Cafe and Saloon is your heaven on earth. The restaurant and bar have been in business for more than 40 years. Nestled in a busy strip mall in Grantville, the hideaway offers the comforts of a neighborhood burger joint along with unique charm that has kept its patrons coming back for generations. Always in the market for a place to catch a football game or enjoy a cold one and a good hearty meal, I thought I was trying Longhorn for the first time. But my parents were quick to remind me that this was a family favorite back when my firefighter grandfather spent time at the union office on Friars Road near what was then Jack Murphy stadium. Alas, I don’t remember me bouncing up and down in the red vinyl booths waiting for a burger and lemonade – but my folks sure do. The traditions of Longhorn have remained: friendly service, a meal that’s more than a mouthful and the camaraderie of enjoying a game with other fans. On this visit I went for a menu standard – the Shorthorn burger, a tender quarter-pound patty made from angus beef topped with cheddar and served with good ol’ french fries. My lunch companion opted for an interesting item in the way of burgers: the one-third-pound Little Big Horn Bison burger with
onion rings for her side. Her burger looked even juicier than mine, and both were served on a soft bun with veggies. The next order of business was constructing our burgers as we saw fit. The condiment tray on our table offered traditional toppings from ketchup to mustard to pickles to mayo. Judging from how quickly we devoured our choices, I’d say we’ll be back to Longhorn Cafe soon, probably on game day. Sunday specials include Bloody Marys for $2.75, champagne flutes for $2, and mimosas and draft domestics for $2.50. There are also happy hour specials Thursday through Sunday evenings. The burger options at Longhorn have something for every palate and diet – garden, turkey, and chicken burgers plus the diet burger plate offer lower calorie choices. Or you can opt for a one-of-a-kind meal like the Italian burger served on garlic toast with provolone. Beyond burgers, sandwiches, salads and soups are also available. And for the morning game crowd, omelets and egg breakfasts are served on weekends before noon. The atmosphere at Longhorn is just as friendly and welcoming for families as it is the solo game watcher. Our waitress asked if we had little ones at home and gave us temporary “♥ At First Bite Longhorn Cafe and Saloon” tattoos to take home. (Shh... I don’t have little ones so I put mine on myself.) Venturing to the back of the restaurant, we also took a peek at the room on the left. Full of booths and tables with a TV for game-viewing, this area honors “The Duke.” The John Wayne Room’s walls are lined with framed photos and posters of the western film star. What started with one poster decades ago began the tradition of the room and gives Longhorn Cafe and Saloon a special signature to a more-than-solid establishment.
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LES MISÉRABLES DREAMS ON By Genevieve A. Suzuki Les Misérables may be set amid the French Revolution, but its timeless story of compassion, kindness and justice easily translates in 2012. Les Misérables follows the main character of Jean Valjean as he navigates through life in 19th-century France. In an effort to escape his convict past and an obsessed Inspector Javert, Valjean turns a new leaf as a wealthy factory owner, who adopts an impoverished employee’s child after the worker, Fantine, takes ill. Betsy Morgan stars as Fantine in the musical’s 25th anniversary production, which returns to the San Diego Civic Theatre through Sept. 2. A Chicago native, Morgan said this production won’t bore attendees who have already seen the musical because it draws more on the original novel than past performances. “When I got the role, they said, ‘Congratulations. Now read the book,” said Morgan, who believes reading the novel made for a more informed performance. “When people ask me what your favorite thing you’ve ever done – this is definitely it,” said Morgan, adding that each performance is still exciting and fresh for her when she steps onstage. “That is a testament to the piece itself – that’s how beautiful it is.” Based on the novel written by Victor Hugo, Les Misérables was set to music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, with lyrics written by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, and an English libretto by Herbert Kretzmer. It enjoyed a lengthy run on Broadway and garnered several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. The musical will be released late this year or early next year as a film starring Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway. Morgan said she hadn’t seen the musical more than once when she found out she would be playing Fantine. Although she listened to the album over and over again growing up, she did not have a preconceived performance idea. “So my performance is 98 percent based on the book and also from our directors, who are just incredible,” she said. Anyone who is used to Fantine being played by an older actor may be surprised by Morgan’s youthful appearance, which is actually more in line with Hugo’s depiction of Fantine. “I do look a little younger than how the part has been cast in the past,” Morgan said. “We definitely tried to stick to the original text.” Morgan said she relates to Fantine despite not having children herself. “She’s a protector and a warrior. She really goes to battle for this little girl. I’m an older sister and I’m an aunt. I can definitely relate it that…. Anyone who has ever been protective can relate,” she said. Don’t expect Morgan to break down sobbing during her performance of “I Dreamed a Dream,” one of the more emotionally charged songs in the musical. “There are some actresses who can almost disconnect the crying from the singing. I can’t. When I cry it kind of takes over my entire body, so I just can’t do it. … Luckily for me, ‘I Dreamed’ is a still a song of hope, a song of perseverance. She hasn’t lost that hope yet. … She really believes the best can still happen,” Morgan said. Coming up at Broadway San Diego Jekyll & Hyde will launch a 25-week national tour at the San Diego Civic Theatre Oct. 2. Starring in the production will be Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis in the title dual role of Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde and Grammy nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox as Lucy. The musical is based on The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, about a London doctor who accidentally unleashes his evil alternate personality in his quest to cure his father’s mental illness.
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THINKING INSIDE THE BOX By Sari Reis Has your cat started eliminating outside the box? If so, this is a problem. Discovering why can lead to a quick solution. One explanation is that it could be health related. Often a urinary tract infection will present urination outside of the box as an early symptom. A visit to your veterinarian to rule out any medical issues should be your first step in resolving the problem. The second reason cats go outside the box is hormonal and usually occurs in female cats when they are coming into heat. Reason No. 3 is the need to mark territory, which is generally restricted to male cats living with other dominant male cats. Lastly and most commonly, some cats have litter box aversion issues. Your cat may stop using the litter box because something about it is bothering him. To determine what that may be, ask yourself the following questions:
Do you have enough litter boxes? There should be one box for each cat, plus one additional box. Is the litter box large enough for your cat? If the box is too small for the cat to comfortably be able to do his business and cover it up, he may not use it. Is the location of the box convenient for the cat to access? We humans have a tendency to want to hide the box, sometimes rendering it difficult for the cat to use. Also, cats do not like to feel trapped. If the litter box is placed in a corner where there is little chance of escape or where he can possibly be attacked by another cat, he may stop using it. I had this situation with a cat I adopted. Is the type of kitty litter you are using agreeable to the cat? Most cats prefer unscented, clumping, finely grained litter. A coarse litter can actually hurt the paws of a declawed cat. Is the amount of litter sufficient? Cats like to bury their waste so there should be at least 2 to 4 inches of litter in the box. How often are you scooping and cleaning the box? Ideally the box should be scooped at least a couple of times each day and completely washed and restored with fresh litter every two weeks. The type of cleaner you are using is also important. Don’t use anything with a scent or harsh chemicals. A mild soap and warm water will do the trick. Other things that can turn your cat off his litter box include a box with a hood. Many kitties prefer an open box. A hood may make them feel trapped. And have you seen those plastic liners that people put in the box to make it easier to clean? Well, most cats hate them. Liners make it hard for the kitty to cover his waste and they feel strange to his paws. Plastic underlays at the entrance to the box to catch the stray litter can also turn a cat off using the box. Bottom line: If your cat suddenly starts having “accidents,” check him out physically and then start thinking inside the box. Sari Reis is a Certified Humane Education Specialist and the owner of Mission Valley Pet Sitting Services. For more information you can reach her at (760) 644-0289 or www.missionvalleypetsitting.com.
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PHAME, from page 1 District. PHAME’s final drawings will be submitted to the Division of the State Architect for approval sometime in early 2013. The newly created Cowles Mountain Community Foundation is already active within the community, with a long-term mission to support arts, music and education within the Patrick Henry High School Cluster, but with a laser focus on enhanced financial support for PHAME, the Patrick Henry High Arts, Media, and Entertainment Performing Arts Center. Patrick Henry is long overdue for a facility like PHAME, according to various community members. David Amos, Patrick Henry’s first music director, remembers screaming, “We need an auditorium!” Amos, who composed the school’s alma mater, said Patrick Henry became a leader in the arts and athletics community a year or two after it opened in 1968. “I’m so glad to see 40-plus years later, it’s continuing,” he said.
“This facility is going to meet the needs of this general area,” said Amos, who now conducts the Tiferith Israel Community Orchestra. PHHS alumnus Michael Sanchez (’09), who is now majoring in music education at San Diego State University, said he had a great experience at Patrick Henry, but always felt a little embarrassed that his school lacked an auditorium. “I had to go somewhere else to look for music,” he said. The facility will reach more than just students involved with performing arts, said Britta Henry, a recent graduate who is attending UCLA this year. Henry, a former president of the PHHS Model United Nations club, said PHAME will allow big groups to meet at one time, an advantage she and the club lacked when she was a student. “We just didn’t have enough room to give everyone the training they need and deserve,” she said. “Having this space is not only great for singing and acting, but also great for giving instruction to a large group of people.”
Matt Kalal, who has been the music director at Patrick Henry for 16 years, said he was taken aback by having to use a cafeteria when he first accepted his position. And although the program continues to grow, “we’re finding we’re limited – very limited – as to what we can do because of what we have,” said Kalal. PHAME will reshape the educational possibilities for the entire school, Kalal said. In the meantime, two large gifts have already been given toward making PHAME a reality. The first is a donation of $40,000 from actress Annette Bening, a Patrick Henry alumna. “It’s a fabulous leadership gift,” said Nakamura.
(left) Longhorn Cafe owners Paul and Betty Ann Bernhardt (’80) and City Councilman-elect Scott Sherman (’81) expressed excitement over PHAME’s construction. • Patrick Henry cluster elementary instrumental music teacher Kelly Zeman, PHHS music director Matt Kalal, and Lewis Middle School music director Josh Prout agree PHAME will have a significant impact on the community. (above) PHHS alumni Danny Stein (’09), Britta Henry (’12) and Rachel Jordan (’12) helped serve hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats to event attendees. • San Diego Unified School District Board member Kevin Beiser, shown inspecting the PHAME model, said he was a member of his high school marching and concert bands.
The Patrick Henry Alumni Association donated the second gift: $10,000, a portion of the money that had been raised at a recent golf tournament. Cowles Mountain Community Foundation is seeking major donors, but is also selling seat plaques, from which a donor may choose three levels related to seating location in the concert hall with price points at $300, $600 or $1000 levels. Sponsorship naming opportunities are also under discussion with the school district and, once approved, CMCF will seek legacy donors to support the project. Anyone interested in PHAME can reach Nakamura at (619) 287-4284 or visit the PHAME website at www.phame.us to make a contribution. For more information, visit www.phame.us.
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His father, Jim Demos, who served as manager, said the team had true chemistry. “They had a never give-up attitude,” he said. A number of games were close and decided by late-minute heroics and timely hitting and fielding. One game, tied in the ninth, had to be postponed until the next morning. Allied Gardens ended up winning it. When they won, every team member was happy about it, regardless of his role, Demos said. And when they lost, they didn’t get down. “Nobody cried, not even after a tough loss.” The accomplishment is even more striking when you consider that the Allied Gardens Little League doesn’t have the number of teams that larger communities sport. That means the pool of players in which to choose your All-Stars is considerably lower. For everyone involved, it was quite the ride. The players all got buzz cuts at a pool party to show their unity. The coaches joked that they gained weight from the all of the pizza and hamburgers that they ate with the kids. “It was like a little family,” Demos said. A scrappy one at that. Their last game was another example of their toughness and mettle. They were in the subdivision tournament, where the talent level shoots up another notch. They were playing against the Rancho San Diego Dawgs and it did not look good, not even from the start. After one inning they were down 4-1. It got worse and it got worse fast. In the second inning, Allied Gardens gave up nine runs and were suddenly down 13-1. They were looking at being victims of the so-called “slaughter rule,” which ends games early if a team is down by 10 runs or more. This team, though, was not about to let them happen. It came roaring back and even climbed to within two runs of the lead. Alas, they came up just short, losing 19-14 and ending their remarkable run, finishing within the top six teams of the Southern California Division of the tournament. Throughout, the kids never panicked, never lost their cool. “We hit when we needed to hit,” said 10-year-old Jack Allen, who pitched and played shortstop and produced some of those timely hits. “We just didn’t give up.”
SCAC, from page 6 continued from the June 28 hearing. This time, the vote was 4-1 opposed to the project moving forward, with two commissioners absent. The next step is a hearing by the full City Council, following an appeal that has been filed by the Applicant. It may be heard in September, if the docket permits. More information is available at www. energy.ca.gov/quailbrush. You can also call (800) 822-6228. If you would like to receive information about speakers, meeting reminders and agendas and other local news, please send an email message to jfpilch@hotmail.com and request that your name be added to the SCAC Interested Party email list. Rest assured that your privacy will be respected and neither your name nor your email 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 email at jfpilch@hotmail.com. Thank you.
CACC, from page 6 531-2000. If you have questions about police enforcement issues, contact Lt. Alberto Leos of the Eastern Division at aleos@pd.sandiego.gov. The SDSU Associated Students established a Good Neighbor Program to increase awareness among SDSU students of the relationship between student behavior and the quality of life on campus and in the neighborhoods surrounding the campus. At the beginning of each school year, volunteer teams canvass the neighborhoods near the campus to educate residents about their responsibilities and potential consequences of various violations. The program also conducts periodic community clean-up drives and other projects. Contact the program at asgnp@mail.sdsu.edu or by voicemail at (619) 594-SAFE.
Math, from page 4 National TriMathlon winners will be selected from the top three scorers in each grade level from all participating Mathnasium locations. The 12 national winners will receive honors and split $10,000 in cash prizes. “Mathnasium’s National TriMathlon is an ideal opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of math students in these grade levels,” says Tommy Najarian, Owner, Mathnasium of Mission Gorge. “Each challenge tests a different facet of students’ analytical and computational abilities. We hope this event will generate excitement about math education among San Diego students and schools.” The ultimate goal of Mathnasium is to help kids become “mathematically powerful,” to “build a strong foundation so no matter what program they’re doing in school, they can handle it and do the underlying math,” according to Mathnasium chief instructional officer and founder, Larry Martinek. Learn more and register online at www.mathnasium.com/ TriMathlon.
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Who’s the best? Vote now for our “Best Of” special issue in November! Best Place to People Watch Airport q Balboa Park q SDSU Campus q
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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS Business Opportunities
Will your job alone allow you to live the lifestyle you deserve? Create wealth and happiness in a part-time business. Take control of your life. Will train and help support you to success. Call now 858-598-6370. (12/12)
For Rent SENIOR LIVING (62+) IN SAN CARLOS. Quiet, non-smoking community with pool & spa. 1BR’s $860915. 619-461-4111. 7717 Tommy Street (10/12)
For Sale Women’s Quality Summer Clothing. Designer Labels. Sizes 18-20. Excellent. $8.00 each. 619-6986023 (9/12) TOOLS: DRILL (corded) 12” hammer, 12” miter box, 14” monkey wrench, 18 piece set - Allen wrenches, saw, nails, $30.00 - ALL, 619-286-5464 (9/12)
Help Wanted House Cleaner Wanted in San Carlos - Flexible Hours. Call 619-303-1936 (9/12)
Notices LOVE TO SING? Join S.D. Choraleers, a mixed, adult choral group. Meet at P.H. High School, 6:30-9:30, Mon. or Thurs. rm. 600. Start 9/6 619-501-7298 (9/12) League of Women Voters will present a non-partisan explanation of propositions on November ballot on Sep 13, 9:30am, College-Rolando Library, 6600 Montezuma Rd (9/12) Porcelain Artists of San Diego Show. Sept. 7, 10-4. Sept 8, 10-3. Immaculate Conception Church Hall, 2540 San Diego Ave., Old Town - Free Admission (9/12)
Services Jenna’s Barber Shoppe. Styling for men, women & children. Wheelchair friendly. Old time expert haircuts at affordable prices. Colors & perms. 7424 Jackson Dr.#1A (across from Keil’s in Bank of America lot) TuesFri., 8:30-5:30pm; Sat. 8:30-noon. Walk-ins or By appt., 619-644-3669. (1/13) Gardening Service: Lawns, hedges, weeding, trimming, we do it all! 25 years experience, Allied Gardens resident since 1983. Weekly/bi-weekly service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates. 619-287-6947 (07/13) Wallcovering Contractor-Enhance the beauty and value of your home! Removal, prep and installation. Precise, superior workmanship by Mr. Elisha Blatt, Lic.# 644396. Discounts on wallcoverings available. Free estimates. 619-582-4449 (07/13) ROOFER, Lic.#863660, Honest & Reliable, repair termite damage, install skylights, seamless gutters, custom sheet metal. No job too small, free estimates. Call Tim Walford, Ph. #619-992-7508 (5/13) Pet/Housesitting Services. Est. 1983, Bonded. Pet-tenders offers feeding, walking, plant care, housesitting-and above all...spoiling...in your own home! www.pet-tenders.com 619-298-3033. (04/13)
Locksmith - Discount Deadbolts & Rekeying security door viewers, patio door locks, simulated alarms, magnetic door stops. Cliff Henderson 619-8403327 - Lic #LCO4353 - Bonded - Never a trip charge! (4/13)
Contractor/Handyman, Most Trades. Licensed, Bonded and Insured. No Job too Small. Call Bill. 619-698-0375, Cell 619-895-7119 (4/13) Quality exterior carpentry. Decks, Fences, Patio Covers and Termite Repair. Lic365241. www. aactionbuildersofsandiego.com. Bob 619-275-1493 (4/13) Flute/Piano Instruction. 32 years experience. Beginner to advanced. Music Education. B.A. Degree. Reasonable rates. Available for teaching in your home or mine. Rick, 619-286-8012. (03/13) Keith Everett Construction and Handyman Service: All phases of home remodeling and repair. Window and door replacement specialist. Repair or build any style of fence, deck, or patio cover. Kitchen and bath remodels. Senior discount, references. No job too small. Lic #878703. Call 619-255-3499. (3/13) Bathtubs & Sinks Refinished like new without removal. Thirty years experience – same owner. Lic #560438. Call “Cory Tate” Bathtubs & Sinks Refinishing at 619-464-5141. (2/13) Roofing, licensed, bonded, second generation Allied Gardens roofer. Over 100 homes in Allied Gardens roofed. Repairs, all types of roofing. Free estimates. Call 619-287-7149. (1/13) Lake Murray Laughter Yoga Club. All welcome. Free. Fridays 10am-11am. Enter Kiowa St. Meet right of boat dock. Diane 619-462-7233; 619-972-7234 cell (1/13) Sing! Sing! Sing! Grow your voice! Breathing techniques; increase range. Have fun while you learn. Take VOICE LESSONS with Susan Simmons. 858-3498490 for appointment. (12/12) Painting int. & ext. 32 years. Ceilings, floors, cabinets. Quality work, reasonable, clean. LC# 620471. Call 619-674-6373. (11/12) Carpet Cleaning by Tim the owner operator. Clean Carpet improves the quality of air you and your family breathe, it is the key to a healthy home. Your carpet will look, feel, and smell better. (619)772-4764 www. trulycleancarpets.com BBB member. (11/12)
Air Conditioning & Heating. Installation/Repair/ Relocation. Free Estimates. CA Lic.#935043. 619-2008802. Greg. (10/12) Handyman/Carpentry: Repair and replacement of plumbing, electrical repair, installation of water heaters, doors, windows, cabinets, flooring, fencing. Pressure washing of driveways, all phases of home repair. And remodel including kitchen and bathroom remodel. No job too small, free estimates. Raised in Allied Gardens, 17 years in construction. Dan Paterson 619-481-9978. (10/12)
Next Publication Date - Sept. 28 Display Ad Space Deadline - Sept. 11 Article Deadline - Sept. 18 Classified Ad Deadline - Sept. 22
Just ask Crystal - specializing in odd jobs for seniors, but ALL ages welcome. Organizing home & yard. Grocery shopping, errands/meal preparation. Caretaker assistance & reprieve. Moving? Help before, during, and after. Too many jobs to list, just ask! San Carlos resident with local references. Call Crystal 619-887-1211 (9/12) Let’s give your yard a makeover. Coast Guard Veteran recently returned to native Allied Gardens restarting landscape business. Rejuvenate those flower beds with simple solutions. Handyman services, own tools, trailer, hauling available. Familyman, dependable, references. Todd 541-261-6422. 619-286-3679 (9/12) FINDING HOME FOR OLDER ADULTS. If you need FREE expert assistance exploring senior living communities, home care, or other care options, we can help! Call (619) 886 4026 (9/12) Mobile Screen Service. Window screens and door screens. Re-screen or replace. Fast, friendly, affordable service. Call Richard @ Sunshine Screens. 858-2486500 (9/12) Hauling, construction and yard clean-up. Demos, light maintenance. Call Carlos 858 4950548, cellular 619 813-9988, E-mail chiripas1@aol.com (9/12) Painting. Quality work int. & ext. Neat, clean & fast. Average size room just $70. Call now for free estimate. 619-280-7752 (9/12)
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BARGAIN BOYZ REPAIRS/CONSTRUCTIONSpecializing in all home repairs Interior and Exterior. Fixture upgrades and remodeling. Family owned and operated! No job too big or too small! Licensed/Bonded/ Insured. License #828251B. Call for a free estimate. Office 619-741-2012 or Toll free 877-412-BOYZ (2699) (11/12) Roy L. Schwarz Tree Service. I.S.A. Certified Arborist. Dependable service since 1977. 60-foot aerial truck. WE-6180A. Lic #775662. 619-282-3562. ARoyLTreeSVC.com. (10/12) Honor Guard Roofing since 1993. Allied Gardens, family owned, repairs and all types of roofing. Free estimates. Call 619-229-9112. (10/12) German Setter Tile and Marble. Professional marble/ tilesetter with 26 years experience. European craftsmanship. Punctual & dependable. License #872804. Contact Jens Sedemund: 619-415-6789 or jens@germansetter.com. (10/12)
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These walks are offered from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, and take in historic Old Mission Dam. Wildlife Tracking is an 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. adventure teaching classic techniques used by both trackers of Olde California and modern enthusiasts. Tracking team members aid you in identification and interpretation of animal signs, and give insights into critter habits. On Saturday, Sept. 1, meet in front of the Visitor Center. September’s Discovery Table presents “Plant Parts.” Drop by the Visitor Center lobby on Saturday, Sept. 8, between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and learn about the six basic parts and their functions. Test your knowledge. Discover what’s inside a seed and some surprising classifications. Join MTRP’s Birding Adventure at “Olde Padre Dam” with Resident Birder Jeanne Raimond. Water is a “bird magnet” during the dry season, so look for both resident and migratory species. Pack your bird book and binoculars if you have them. See you on Saturday, Sept. 15, 8 to 10 a.m. Meet us at the Old Mission Dam parking lot, Two Father Junipero Serra Trail. Take our Summer Twilight Walk and experience Mission Dam under dusk and evening light. The park’s transition into night is active critter-time, enhancing chance sightings. Bring along flashlight and jacket for cooler night temperatures. See you Saturday, Sept. 15 (6 to 7:30 p.m.) at the Kumeyaay Lake Campground Entry Station. Family Discovery Walk invites you to bring “the Fam” to delve into the world of nature on this essential, active outdoor experience for parents and their children. It’s quality time in nature, exploring the trail to the Kumeyaay grinding rocks site. See you from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23. We’ll meet inside the Visitor Center. Birding Basics, a 90-minute presentation by MTRP Resident Birder Winona Sollock, teaches five simple techniques to identify birds “at a glance” and offers tips on field guide use. Bringing one is optional. Class meets inside the Visitor Center on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. Meanwhile, come on out and enjoy the park! Visit www.mtrp.org for more information and our events calendar, or call (619) 668-3281. Special walks can be arranged for any club, group, business or school by contacting Ranger Heidi Gutknecht at (619) 668-3279 or at hgutknecht@mtrp.org.
and their education and allows us to share with other parents and find out about resources and help available. Here at Marvin we are very excited to see new and returning faces and we have some upcoming family events – like our Family Movie Night, Open House, and Fall Carnival – to give our students and their families an opportunity to be part of a larger community and to have some fun! Last spring, Marvin Elementary had the honor of being named a California Distinguished School and was lauded for its successful practices and student achievement. One highly successful practice is our much-loved Transitional Kindergarten program which is available for students who turn 5 between Nov. 2 and Dec. 2. Transitional Kindergarten is a great way to start younger students on the path to elementary school. We encourage all parents to get involved in their children’s education. If you would like to explore enrolling your child at Marvin, please contact the front office at (619) 583-1355 or come by and meet us at Marvin: 5720 Brunswick Avenue, San Diego, CA 92120-1905. Visit our website at www.sandi.net/marvin. The Marvin Elementary Foundation is a non-profit volunteer group of parents, teachers, and staff working together to support and enhance the education of every child.
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MISSION TRAILS GETS ACTIVE IN SEPTEMBER - by Jay Wilson, MTRP Executive Director
Through Sept. 7, award-winning watercolor artist Center and on the Terrace. Come enjoy an evening in a Edwin Wordell’s exhibition “A Watercolor Retrospective” serene natural setting with your friends of the Foundais on display in the Visitor Center Gallery. The 30-watertion. Art created by brain injury survivors will be featured color paintings exhibition is one of the best to be shown along with live music, hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting, silent in the gallery. Wordell works both in a representational auction, and a drawing to win great prizes! The public is and abstract manner. He has been juried into more than invited. Cost is $50. To register, call (619) 294-6541 or go 500 exhibits and has won more than 155 awards and to www.sdbif.org. Proceeds will be used to provide support honors. Wordell has been a designated artist for the and services to brain-injured survivors and their families. U.S. Coast Guard since 1984. The following exhibiYou will also have an opportunity to star-gaze tion, Sept. 8-28, is titled “Sumi-e Journey,” and with members of the San Diego Astronomy features Asian Brush paintings by artists Association. The “Friendraiser” is from Iris Lowe-Reiss and Joan Rasp. 6 to 8:30 p.m. On Saturday evening, Sept. 15, The Soroptimists Internaenjoy “A Harvest of Stories” performed tional of San Diego returns to by six prominent storytellers from Mission Trails for their third San Diego. They will be sharing annual “Wine in the Wilderstories from around the world. ness” on Friday, Sept. 28, from This year’s theme is “Autumn and 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 Nature.” This free program will be and includes wine, cheese and presented from 6 to 8 p.m. in the chocolate. Proceeds will benefit Visitor Center’s Outdoor Amphithethe Soroptimists signature ater and is recommended for ages 9 programs and other outstanding and above. Light refreshments will be community programs. Musiserved during the intermission. cians from the San Diego Native Red Tail Hawk perched on a The San Diego Native American American Flute Circle will perform Sycamore tree at Mission Trails. - Photo by Wendy Esterly Flute Circle performs Sunday, Sept. 9, and you will explore the universe with from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Outdoor Amphithemembers of the San Diego Astronomy ater. On Sunday, Sept. 16, the Santee CommuAssociation. For more information and to nity Chorus returns to the Visitor Center Theater for a purchase tickets go to their event website at http:// concert at 3 p.m. sisandiego.org/specialevents.html. The chorus performs all types of music from Mozart Mission Trails Regional Park is always looking for to Disney under the direction of Elizabeth Kimery. individuals interested in becoming a volunteer and there On Sunday, Sept. 30, at 3 p.m. guitarist Jim Earp will are numerous opportunities: Visitor Center Staff, Visitor perform in the Visitor Center Theater. Jim is a committed, Center Gift Shop, Tracking Team, Trail Guides, Volunteer dynamic guitarist from San Diego who describes his Patrol, Trail Crew, Habitat Improvement Team, and Park style as noveau-celtic-classical-folk, as demonstrated on Beautification. If you are interested in participating in any his latest release, “Smiles To Go.” His guitars of choice of the programs/projects, please contact David Lee at (619) include a Custom Rosewood 6-String Cutaway and a 668-3278, you may also email David at dlee@mtrp.org. Steinberger GM. On Saturday evening, Sept. 22, you are invited to Check out our website at www.mtrp.org. You may the San Diego Brain Injury Foundation’s 12th annual sign up for the free MTRP e-Newsletter and related email evening fundraiser called a “Friendraiser” at the Visitor broadcasts. Your email address is kept confidential. DURING THE HIGH HOLIDAYS, THE DOORS TO HEAVEN ARE OPEN TO ALL...
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THE IDEALFrom CONNECTION Don & Melissa Teemsma A Labor Day Tribute to Ideal’s Employees
With Labor Day approaching, we’d like to take this opportunity to show our appreciation for the people of Ideal. Ideal is well-staffed with outstanding, talented individuals who love the industry and the people they serve. Along with four family members, thirty-four additional employees are part of Ideal’s work family.
Don & Melissa Teemsma 2nd Generation Owners, Ideal Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical
Let us take a moment to appreciate the people who care about your safety, who want to serve the community, and who will be there for you any time, day or night, when you have an emergency. Our employees often work after hours to help our customers be comfortable, safe, healthy, and make sure their homes are in proper working order. Here are some of these excellent individuals, along with examples of how they can help you in your home:
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Jose is one of Ideal’s talented and experienced plumbers. He can clear the most challenging drains and he always gives service with a smile. Jose has become more than an employee; he is like family to many of us. If you’ve used Ideal over the years, chances are you’ve met Jose.
As a farm boy from Nebraska, Todd grew up learning how to fix anything and everything on the family farm. He’s our secret weapon when it comes to getting difficult things done and solving challenges. Todd can fix anything mechanical: plumbing, HVAC, or electrical.
Rafael has the skills & talent to diagnose your home’s toughest electrical problems. He specializes in lighting, electrical upgrades, and home entertainment systems. Time to fix that outdoor light, or mount your flat screen TV for the upcoming NFL Season? Call Rafael at Ideal!
If you’ve ever visited Ideal’s store, you probable met one of Ideal’s best ambassadors of good will – Mr. Bill. Bill helps those who want to do it themselves. He will get you the right part and if you need it, he will even show you how to do it.
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