Mission Valley News - January 2011

January 2011

On the Internet at www.MissionValleyNews.com

Volume V – Number 1

Photo credit: David Cooksy

FLOODS WREAK HAVOC

San Diego River Reaches Near-Historic Levels On December 22, the San Diego River reached 14.03 feet, as recorded by the United States Geological Survey’s Fashion Valley gauge. That was 12 feet above its level just a few days before. The 14.0 ft. reading was the third-highest water level ever recorded. The two higher flood events occurred in 1980 and 1916.

Shannon Quigley-Raymond, the San Diego River Park Foundation’s program coordinator was amazed to see small islands of reeds, plants and debris being pushed along by the flood waters that day. She stopped to take a video on San Diego Mission Road, where two cars had just been pulled into the river by floodwaters.

According to Rob Hutsel, executive director of the River Park FounSee San Diego River, page 4

Photo credit: Carmelo Esquer

Photos, clockwise from top left: A submerged airport shuttle waits for flood waters to recede where Camino de la Reina passes under the Cabrillo freeway overpass; not a good day for biking on the Camino del Este bike path, west of Qualcomm Way; lush rain-fed vegetation and rushing waters in Oak Canyon at Mission Trails Regional Park—an unusual back-country scene in the heart of the city; water levels so high the top of the Old Mission Dam is obscured; submerged trolley tracks in Mission Valley, north of Camino de la Reina, near the Mission Valley Trolley Station; a rubber raft comes in handy when the waters rise in front of Rio de Oro apartments on Camino de la Reina, opposite the Bob Baker auto dealership.

Publisher’s Message The New Year is a time of reflection, hope, and a look ahead. It is the time to forget and get past memories that are no longer useful or worth pondering upon.

It is the time for new beginnings and new starts in life.

As I looked back on 2010, I was fascinated to reflect on everything that transpired in our world, our City and our communities. During 2010, the Mission Valley News grew with more stories, more advertisers and an expanded readership at a time when many media organizations were headed in the opposite direction.

The secret to our success has been because of you the reader – when our advertisers get response, calls and your business they know our publication works. As a 100% advertiser supported publication, we rely on our readership to patronage our advertisers – please do so. We also know to focus the paper on what I like to call hyper-local journalism: covering the things that matter to See Jim Madaffer, page 11

Flooding Washes Out Conservationist Opposition for Emergency Repair Work

By Genevieve A. Suzuki Stymied by conservationist groups in its efforts to get necessary permits to maintain Alvarado Creek and prevent flooding, a frustrated City of San Diego finally received some relief when the Army Corps of Engineers issued emergency authorization last month to perform repair work on the area.

“We do have authorization to do some substantial work although we consider it the minimum work needed in the area,” said Bill Harris, spokesperson for the City of San Diego Transportation and Storm Water Department.

The city’s emergency work arrived a little late for some local business owners frustrated with the decades-old issue.

As Don Teemsma, owner of Mission Valley Pipe and Supply, watched the creek crest next to his property during heavy rains in December, he voiced his aggravation at a problem that has existed since he moved there in 1983. “Our See Flooding, page 4

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RIVER PARK FOUNDATION RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD The San Diego River Park Foundation’s Healthy River, Healthy Communities Program was awarded a “Distinguished Service Citation” from Keep America Beautiful. This prestigious national award recognizes the group’s accomplishments in organizing more than 5,000 volunteers annually to remove trash from our region’s namesake river.

The “Distinguished Service Citation” was presented during the Keep America Beautiful Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida on December 10.

During 2010, the San Diego River Park Foundation’s Healthy River, Healthy Communities Program reached the milestone of removing 1.3 million pounds of trash from the river. As part of the effort to clean up the river, twice per year the organization and its volunteers systematically survey 30 miles of the river for trash and other issues. The data collected leads to more than 45 community cleanup events annually.

The San Diego River Park Foundation is a non-profit organization created in 2001 to protect and restore what was one of the nation’s most endangered waterways. The organization’s mission is to engage people to work toward See River Park Award, Page 5

San Diego: Fastest-Growing California Region for Clean Jobs Industries Account for One in Ten Jobs San Diego County leads California in remodeling the business environment to leverage the growing clean economy, according to research released today by The San Diego Foundation. All trends indicate that clean energy and technology industries will be major job creators in the region for years to come.

The report, “Economic Vitality: Clean Jobs in the San Diego Region,” analyzed past studies and interviewed employers, public officials, industry associations and experts to find out what drives the clean jobs industry in San Diego.

According to the report, the San Diego region has attracted $445 million in clean-technology venture capital in the last five years, serving as a vital jobs creator in the region. The National Venture Capital Association estimates that each $100 million in venture capital funding helps create 2,700 jobs. The report indicates a majority of clean jobs require less than two years of education or training, and that San Diego already has a prepared workforce that has transferable skills.

The study finds that San Diego County’s strong, green economy and subsequent job growth is supported by several key factors, including: significant local venture capital investment in regional clean-tech companies; state and local policy that creates more opportunities for development; and local demand for installing renewable energy and improvements in energy-efficiency technologies.

“The San Diego region leads the state because our education system and military are invested in renewable energy. People here get it because they want to preserve the paradise we live in today for the enjoyment of our children,” said Bob Kelly, President and CEO of The San Diego Foundation. “This report is consistent with a recent poll The San Diego Foundation commissioned showing nearly eight in ten believe we can have a strong economy while develSee Clean Jobs, Page 5

MISSION VALLEY ROTARY CLUB CALENDAR FOR JANUARY 2011 January 06 Matching Grant Program with the Rotary Club of Baguio North, Philippines, District 3790 The $25,658 matching grant is for the funding of a Philippine Youth group. The presentation will feature pictures of the youth activities as well as some of the publicity received in the local media. The Rotary Club of Baguio North leadership consists of Carl Canilao the Exec. Officer for the Mayor of Baguio, and Oscar Cadelina, the Assistant Governor.

January 13 A Vocational Presentation by George Shipp, Owner of Chief Travel Fellow Rotarian George Shipp, owner of Chief Travel will show some pictures of how his agency works with the oldest and largest travel consortium to obtain group rates for individuals on over 800 cruises in a 12 month period. He will also discuss unique tours such as flying San Diegans to Beijing for the first major baseball game played in China.

January 20 Trauma Resolution Specialist Master (PTSD) Robin Hill is a qualified Trauma Resolution Specialist, Master/ Trainer of NLP, Neurological Re-patterning, Master Results Coach and experienced in resolving ADD/ADHD symptoms.

January 27 Lifesharing - A Donate Life Organization Fellow Rotarian (La Mesa Sunrise) Sharon Ross is the Community Outreach Manager for Lifesharing - A Donate Life organization.

Lifesharing is the federally-designated organ and tissue procurement organization that serves all hospitals in San Diego and Imperial counties.

Regular meetings of the Mission Valley Rotary Club are held at noon every Thursday at the Trellises Restaurant in the Town & Country Hotel at 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108. Parking will be validated at the restaurant. Guests $20. RSVP to Andrew Tuccillo at tuccillo@wfpc.com

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR RIVER CLEAN-UP JANUARY 22 Sites near Fashion Valley Mall

The San Diego River Park Foundation’s Clean and Green Team continues clean-up of the San Diego River on January 22nd from 9 am-noon. The team will meet in in the south east dirt parking lot of the Fashion Valley shopping mall under the trolley tracks. River trash survey teams have identified several sites loaded with trash and debris that must be removed before it washes down to the ocean.

More volunteers are needed. All tools and supplies will be provided.

Participants should dress in clothes that can get a little dirty and wear sturdy, closed shoes. No sandals or open shoes.

This is a fun and meaningful activity for groups and families and a great way to get out into nature. Volunteers help provide a garbage-free habitat for the plants and animals that call the river home. Community service hours can be verified for those that need them. Contact the River Park office at 619.297.738 or via email at volunteer@sandiegoriver.org.

2010 Year-End Mission Valley Real Estate Review

by George Bandak and Sussy Brown, Realtors Recent sales in Mission Valley indicate that sales prices in 2010 were stable compared to 2009 and overall the market remains strong for buyers and investors.

Data obtained from the local Multiple Service Listing (Sandicor) as of December 30, 2010 reported 120 units for sale, 36 units in Pending Status or Escrow where 21 were regular and/or Bank owned properties with an average of 32 days on the market. The remaining 15 units in escrow were short sales approved averaging 144 days on the market.

Thirty-four units remained in Contingent Status waiting for a successful short sale approval. The average market time for this type of sale is 120 to 180 days.

Sold properties in Mission Valley experienced a slightly decrease in sales.

The same source of data reported 312 units sold in 2009 and 297 for 2010.

The following chart contains the total units sold, minimum and maximum sold price per complex: COMPLEX

UNITS SOLD

Escala Friars Mission Friars Friars Kensington Park Villas Mision Mission Bellwood Mission Greens Mission Heights Mission Mission Plaza Mission Ridge Mission Verde Mission Mission Walk Missions At Rio Vista Park Villas Rancho Mission Village Rio del Oro River Colony River Run River Scene The Bluffs The Lido Union Square

46 9 7 17 4 2 1 11 4 6 14 11 17 6 3 11 27 13 4 27 8 9 19 16 5

SOLD PRICE RANGE $359,000 - $560,000 $260,000 - $343,000 $95,000 - $170,000 $240,000 - $360,000 $503,000 - $550,000 $370,000 - $475,000 $310,000 $230,000 - $473,000 $118,000 - $146,000 $207,100 - $359,900 $120,000 - $250,000 $180,000 - $332,000 $80,000 - $255,000 $80,000 - $227,500 $375,000 - $411,000 $165,000 - $340,000 $73,640 - $550,000 $95,000 - $220,000 $267,500 - $300,000 $154,000 - $302,000 $170,000 - $260,000 $280,000 - $330,000 $85,000 - $268,000 $239,000 - $429,500 $359,000 - $429,500

FASHION VALLEY FOOD COURT RENOVATION COMPLETE Now Features Sleek, Contemporary Look and Increased Seating Simon Property Group, Inc., announced the completed renovation of Fashion Valley’s Food Court. The food court renovation is the first phase of a multi-million dollar, 14-month renovation plan announced earlier this year.

“We are excited to ring in the New Year with a sleek, updated food court reflective of our fashion forward shoppers and retailers,” said Robert Doherty, mall See Fashion Valley, Page 7

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Gina’s Valley Views

Pam Crooks Named Editor

By Gina Cord, Founder On December 31, Judge Robert C. Coates said farewell to 12 years in the San Diego Municipal Courts and 18 years in San Diego Superior Court. At the vibrant age of 74, he says, “It’s time.” At a recent retirement party at the Athens Market Restaurant downtown, he was given glowing tributes by almost every judge of the courts, clerks, deputies, attorneys, defendants and plaintiffs, jurors and family members and, of course, members of the Mission Valley Rotary Club where he is a past president and longtime member.

Bob says, “Serving as a judge has been one of greatest privileges of my life. I have been awed by the variety of ‘human experience’ that has come before me, in the form of people hoping for a fair hearing and hopefully, a resolution to some discreet problem. Of particular note are the SIP (serial inebriate) program now in place, dealing so well with chronic drunks, and the SAAU Unit, which endeavors to successfully intervene with drunk drivers, and most significantly, the court’s handling of the homeless, which I have been working on tirelessly.” Many of you might be aware of the book which he wrote on the homeless called, “A Street Is Not a Home”. You can be sure that Bob will not be sitting at home with nothing to do, as he serves on so many boards that it is impossible to list them all here.

The Mission Valley Rotary Club is presenting their second annual Comedy Hypnosis Show, at the Town & Country Hotel at 7:30 pm on Saturday, January 22. Marsha Starr is the entertainer and president-elect of the Mission Valley Rotary Club. She recently completed a run on Broadway at the Snapple Theater in Time Square, New York and has been seen here recently on Fox5News. This one-night-only event is a roller coaster ride of unrestrained hilarity. Inhibitions fly out the window as the volunteers on stage morph before your very eyes into outrageously hilarious characters who romp through an explosion of riotous antics. This whirlwind comedy act was a smashing success last year and 100% of the proceeds benefit the Mission Valley Rotary charities. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased on line at www.hilarityforcharity.com or at the door. SEE the show or BE the show. Either way you’ll have the time of your life and help local charities at the same time!

For the 8th consecutive year, the San Diego Apartment Association has recognized H. G. Fenton Company for outstanding achievement in the San Diego County rental housing market, whose corporate headquarters are located in Mission Valley. Twenty-five Mark of Excellence awards, the highest number of awards ever received by the Fenton Company, were bestowed at the annual awards ceremony.

Not only small businesses, but some of the giants are moving into the Mission Valley area. The law firm of Kimball, Tirey & St. John will be your new neighbor beginning in April 2011, as they are moving from their current

The Mission Valley News is pleased to welcome Pam Crooks as its new Editor. The La Mesa resident has lived in the area for more than 35 years and has always had an interest in serving as Editor of a community newspaper. One of her first jobs was as a staff writer on a small daily newspaper in North Carolina, and has written over the years for Sunday magazines and weekly newspapers in North Carolina and Western New York.

Gina Cord, who founded the Mission Valley News in 2007, sold the paper to Mission Publishing Group, LLC in January 2010 and has retired from day to day operation of the paper. She will continue as a regular columnist with Gina’s Valley Views. “We extend a big thank you to Gina for her dedication to the community and her years of service to the paper,” said publisher Jim Madaffer.

Crooks is the author of guidebooks on major San Diego recreational and cultural attractions, including Balboa Park and Mission Trails Regional Park See Pam Crooks, Page 13

Mission Trails Regional Park Update

by Jay Wilson The view from the Visitor Center Terrace early in the morning is truly magnificent. At this time of year fog is often moving through Mission Gorge. We stop and watch as the wind currents twist and turn the low-lying fog, bending it in an ever-changing display of nature. As the sun continues to displace the shadows, peering through the bare branches of the trees adjacent to the San Diego River, we can see the churning river winding through a portion of the gorge.

We hope you were one of the more than 74,000 record-setting visitors to the Mission Trails Visitor Center in 2010. 2011 begins with a variety of activities throughout the month of January.

Special Events and Activities at Mission Trails Through January 28, at the Visitor Center Gallery, “Nature Interpreted: Seven Eclectic Approaches” is on display, featuring seven award-winning two and three-dimensional artists. They will hold a public reception on Sunday, January 9 in the Visitor Center from 1-4 pm.

See Gina, Page 5

See Mission Trails, Page 4

Live Broadcast of A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION San Diego Civic Theatre, February 26 On Saturday, February 26, San Diego fans of A Prairie Home Companion with host Garrison Keillor will be able to experience a live broadcast at the San Diego Civic Theatre starting at 2:45 p.m.

A special premium ticket includes an opportunity to attend rehearsal from noon to 1:30 pm, and a fan reception between the rehearsal and the show (limited availability). Regular tickets, which start at $38, are now on sale through the Civic Center Box Office, Ticketmaster and the BroadwaySD.com website.

Actress Sue Scott, Tim Russell (the man of many voices), and sound-effects wizard Fred Newman will be on hand, along with Guy’s All-Star Shoe Band, led by pianist Richard Dworsky. Special guests will be announced closer to the engagement.

And of course, everyone can catch up on the news See Prairie Home Companion, Page 5

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San Diego River, from page 1 dation, “Some people don’t even realize the river is there until it floods. But when it does, the water can rise rapidly. Once the waters recede, the River Park Foundation will organize volunteers to remove the tons of debris which has washed into the river during this storm. Interested volunteers should contact the San Diego River Park Foundation”.

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YouTube.com/watch?v=l4JAVLPHipo.

By Patrick Pierce San Diego State last played in a bowl game in 1998, but it last won a bowl all the way back in 1969. 41 years was a long time to go between post-season victories for an Aztecs program that entered the 2010 season under the radar.

The 35-14 beat down that SDSU put on the Navy Midshipmen in the 2010 Poinsettia Bowl was one to remember.

“We are going to enjoy this one,” said Aztecs Head Coach Brady Hoke. “It was such a great matchup.”

San Diego State moved to 3-0 all-time against Navy with all three wins taking place in San Diego.

Less than 24 hours before the game, the playing surface and numerous parking lots at Qualcomm Stadium were completely underwater. The maintenance and grounds crew at The Q pulled off a miraculous performance of pumping out 1.5 Less than 24 hours before the game, million gallons of rainwater just to the playing surface and numerous get the facility playable. parking lots at Qualcomm Stadium “They did a good job pumping were completely underwater. the water out,” Aztecs running back and 2010 Poinsettia Bowl Offensive MVP Ronnie Hillman said. “It was a little slippery, but it didn’t really make a difference.”

Navy senior quarterback Ricky Dobbs was the biggest name entering the game, but San Diego State’s Hillman finished the game as the biggest name after his performance on the soggy Qualcomm Stadium field.

Hillman gashed the Midshipmen’s defense for a Poinsettia Bowl record 228 yards rushing on 28 carries. The 2010 Mountain West Mountain West Conference Freshman of the Year, Ronnie Hillman rushed for a touchdown in the first quarter Conference Freshman to give the Aztecs a 7-0 lead over the Midshipmen. of the Year ran for three touchdowns on the ground and added a touchdown reception late in the game to give the Aztecs 555 total yards.

Photo Credit: Nick Davis

employees are impacted, we’re impacted, and it costs us tens of thousands of dollars every time it happens,” he said.

Teemsma said the flooding destroys inventory. “We have to elevate inventory just because they’re not cleaning out the channel,” he said. Since he’s been in business in Grantville, Teemsma has seen cars, trash, shopping carts and piles of debris washing down Alvarado Creek, which is adjacent to his property, he said.

Realtor Daniel Smith, president of El Dorado Properties and a Mission Gorge property owner, echoed Teemsma’s frustration.

“We’re the benefactors of all the water from all the uphill development,” said Smith. “We’re a dumping zone.”

Ironically, the city had proposed a plan to prepare the area for possible flooding months before the December rain, but met with resistance from conservationist groups, which resulted in an unfortunately timed delay. If it weren’t for the heavy rains and flooding, the city would still be unable to perform the necessary work on the area, according to Harris.

More than two years ago, resource agencies expressed fatigue at having to continually approve individual permits for the area’s work. As such, they recommended the city create a master maintenance program.

Conservationist groups San Diego Coastkeeper and the Coastal Environmental Rights Organization had been working with the city, and agreed to support several individual permit applications. “But that agreement fell apart – that agreement was disregarded,” said Harris. “[The conservationists] want a greater role to play in designing and approving these projects,” said Harris, who added that the groups believe the projects should be centered on habitats, while the city sees it as a flood control issue.

Conservationist opposition to the city’s plans, legal challenges and the threat of litigation caused the Regional Water Quality Control Board to withdraw its authorization for critical permits to do the work, said Harris. The Board was the only agency of several required agencies, including the California Department of Fish and Game and the San Diego County Fish and Wildlife Advisory Commission, to deny the permits.

“And then it began to rain,” said Harris. “And it rained and rained.”

The storms were so bad, in fact, that County of San Diego chief administrative officer Walt Ekard issued a proclamation of a local emergency December 28, which then cleared the way for state help in addressing several millions dollars of damage.

Locally, the Army Corps of Engineers were able to authorize emergency permits for Alvarado Creek’s immediate maintenance, allowing the city to move forward with some of the plans proposed more than a year ago. City crews labored through Christmas and New Year’s to complete work that could have been finished by the holiday season.

Under the circumstances, according to Harris, the Regional Water Quality Control Board had no opposition to the emergency work.

“It’s not the way we like to do business, but we are getting work done,” said Harris.

For Smith and Teemsma, the conservationists’ arguments against the city’s proposed maintenance work are incomprehensible.

“I think it’s disappointing that there’s often a small group of people who hurt the majority of the people because of their unwillingness to never have anything get done with the intention of getting things fixed,” Smith said.

“I just don’t think they’re seeing a total picture as the impact to businesses, to people and to the environment that it creates a problem with the stuff washing down stream when it comes on our property and the streets,” Teemsma said.

“It’s extremely frustrating,” said Smith. “We’ve got water flooding parking lots and into buildings. Guys are putting sandbags along doorways.

“It shuts us down – a number of my tenants are affected right now,” Smith said.

Harris said the city’s work leaves essentially the same footprint as its earlier proposed plans, which were based on biological and hydrological studies.

Moreover, the city is performing maintenance rather than capital improvements. “We don’t want to just go in and scrape it clean if we don’t have to,” said Harris.

Although the work performed by the city is enough for now, it will probably not withstand torrential 100-year rains, said Harris. “Mother Nature has a way of being real particular.”

Jeff Barnes contributed to this story.

Aztecs Win First Bowl Game Since 1969, Beat Navy 35-14

Photo Credit: Jeff Barnes

Flooding, from page 1

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See Poinsettia Bowl, Page 11

Mission Trails, from page 3 The Native American Flute Players, a volunteer group, will be practicing in the Visitor Center Amphitheater on Sunday, January 9 from 1-3 pm.

A great variety of flutes are played each month.

The Pomerado Brass Quintet returns to the stage of the Visitor Center Theater on Sunday, January 19 at 3 pm. This is the first concert of our 2011 winter/spring concert season scheduled on the third Sunday of each month through June.

Kumeyaay Indian Games will be presented by Trails Guides Lillian Cooper and Patti Scollay at their “Discovery Station” on Sunday, January 30, from 10:30 am—1:30 pm in the Visitor Center.

Mark your calendar for May 21, for the ninth annual Explore Mission Trails Day. Children’s Fun Nature Classes Linda Hawley, Ed.M., delights children of all ages with the animated enthusiasm she presents as part of her entertaining, educational program, “Nature Adventures!” Factual information is introduced about a different species, animal theme or other topic each month, using songs, puppets, real animal pelts, replicated skulls, scat, tracks, taxidermy specimens from the San Diego Natural History Museum and MTRP’s Visitor Center exhibits. The lesson is followed by an easy trail walk and a return to the classroom, where children make a related, take-home craft. The classes are offered by the MTRP Foundation. In January, the topic for our Nature Adventure children’s classes will be “The 2 Cats & 2 Dogs of Mission Trails!” Who’s the king of the mountain?

Who has the bobbed tail? What dog climbs trees? Which one howls at night?

Children will learn answers to these questions and more about our native carnivores while examining animal specimens, real pelts, tracks and scat on the trail. The Nature Adventures morning classes for January will be held the 17-21 at 10-11:30 a.m., and are designed for children ages 2-7. Convenient for busy families, participants attend only ONE morning each month, at the Visitor Center. Afternoon Nature Adventures covers the same topic as above, and meets from 3-4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19. This is a wonderful after-school program, geared for children ages 5-9. It is well-suited for scouts, youth groups and home-schooled students. For all programs, children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $5.00 per child, ages 2 and up; adults attend FREE. To ensure your participation, pre-registration is strongly recommended. Visit www.mtrp.org; click on Fun Children’s Nature Classes to obtain the year’s schedule as well as the required forms. For more details, contact Linda Hawley directly at 619-582-6261 or lhawley@mtrp.org.

Please sign up on our webpage for our free e-newsletter and e-news updates at www.mtrp.org. Follow us on Facebook.

Jay Wilson is Executive Director of the Mission Trails Regional park Foundation.

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HEALTH New Child-Insurance Law Protecting CA Children Now in Effect

by Lori Abbott, California News Service California children with pre-existing medical conditions will still be able to get health insurance coverage, thanks to a new state law that goes further than federal health-care reforms.

The law that took effect January 1, requires California insurers to offer “child-only” policies if they want to continue selling in the larger individual market.

Kelly Hardy of Children Now, a national children’s rights group based in Oakland, says the new state law, along with federal health-care reform, will mean some of the sickest children will have access to more affordable coverage.

“This is for kids who have pre-existing conditions and may have been denied coverage in the private market previously because insurers feared that their coverage would have cost them too much.”

Many insurers stopped issuing child-only policies because they feared parents would wait until their children were sick before getting insurance, See Child-Only Policies, Page 7

Spread the Word: There are Many Pottery Groups in San Diego

by Elly Dotseth Every time I tell someone I am a potter, I hear something like this, “You’re a potter? How cool is that? Do you belong to that group in Balboa Park? I go to their sale every year!” And then, I have to explain that no, I am not a member of the Potters’ Guild, but belong to another equally great group of potters in San Diego. That’s usually when their eyes sort of glaze over, and they move on to a different topic. Most people don’t realize there are at least 10 pottery groups in the San Diego area and all offer classes and sales.

Interest in pottery making is something that seems to be almost an inborn interest in people. Pottery has been made by human beings since before we began recording history. Many of the artifacts left behind by ancient people, which have led archeologists to form their opinions about how humans lived long ago, have been shards of pottery, and other ceramic items. Ceramics stand up to time.

Creating with clay is a transforming experience in many ways.

The creator learns to be very patient, because every step in the process of making something with clay changes the clay’s appearance. Unlike someone who creates with other media, the clay artist or potter never sees the completed object until it has been fired in the final kiln firing. First the clay is damp and pliable. As it dries it shrinks and becomes brittle and changes to a lighter color. Then it must be fired in the biscuit firing or “bisque” firing. When it comes out of the kiln after firing all day and cooling all night, it has changed color again, shrunk a bit more, and is no longer water soluble.

The trickiest part for many ceramic artists is applying glazes to a piece of their work, because they can’t really tell what the color will look like. The glazes See Potteries, Page 10

Clean Jobs, from page 2 oping clean energy. We can have both,” he emphasized.

The study examined subsectors of clean jobs in San Diego County, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, biofuels and farming, water, waste, and wastewater management, transportation and alternative-fuel vehicles, and compliance and sustainability planning. The San Diego region is strongest in renewable energy, specifically solar and biofuels, which has brought in over $1 billion in investment capital to the region. It is likely that future investments could bring an additional $200 million to $1 billion in coming years, resulting in an estimated 5,400 to 27,000 more jobs. According to the CleanTECH San Diego database, the San Diego region is home to more than 180 solar company installers and innovators. The San Diego Center for Algae Biotechnology is conducting new research on biofuels and there are approximately 30 companies within the region in biofuel development. Energy efficiency and green building follow closely behind, said the study, accounting for four out of 10 green jobs.

Because of location and climate, San Diego County is well-positioned to invest in solar installations, the report shows. Additionally, the report illustrates that San Diego’s renowned research institutions — including Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the University of California San Diego — play a key role in the development of skilled labor.

The full report can be downloaded at www.sdfoundation.org/cleanjobs.

Prairie Home Companion, from page 3 from Lake Wobegon during Keillor’s signature monologue.

A Prairie Home Companion started production in 1974, and airs nationally every Saturday night from 5—7 pm CT, and locally on KPBS Radio Saturdays at 5 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. The show was last performed as a live broadcast from the Civic Theatre in 2003.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.broadwaysd.com/aprairiehomecompanion.php, or by calling the Civic Theatre ticket office, (619) 570-1100, or Ticketmaster (800) 982-2787.

MISSION VALLEY AND TIERRASANTA MASSAGE CLINICS EXPAND OFFERINGS Mission Valley and Tierrasanta Massage Envy locations are now offering enhanced services. Customers can pick from four options for their massage lotion, designed to have a variety of therapeutic effects. An AromaTherapy massage combines the benefits of massage therapy with the use of essential oils. They can have many different effects on the mind, body and spirit, making massage an uplifting experience. Essential oils are an aromatic essence distilled from a single botanical source and are renowned for their sedative, stimulating and analgesic properties.

New AromaTherapy options include: “Aches and Pains” with a warming blend of clove, sweet birch, rosemary and cypress to aid tissue recovery after physical exertion; “Anxiety Release”blend, which promotes a sense of inner peace and harmony while easing nervousness, irritability, and apprehension; “Lavender Garden” with English true lavender,used to both reduce pain and inflammation and act as a mild antidepressant and calming agent; and “Mint & Rosemary.” A lively and fun combination of mint oils spun with rosemary to enliven the mind and body. Customers can keep their customized lotions after the massage as a special take a-way.

Mission Valley and Tierrasanta Massage Envy clinics, as well as the other 17 San Diego locations, are now also offering Deep Heat Relief Muscle Therapy, a therapy ideal for an athlete or anyone with deep muscle soreness and for anyone enduring persistent pain, limited movement. For members and firstSee Massage Envy, Page 11

River Park Award, from page 2 a better future for the San Diego River, and the creation of a 52-mile river parkway from the mountains to the ocean. Since its founding, it has grown in membership to more than 3,000 people with volunteers contributing more than 20,000 hours of service annually to San Diego. To learn more about the program and future plans for the San Diego River Park, visit www.sandi​ egoriver.org, or call (619) 297-7308.

Gina, from page 3 downtown location on Kettner Boulevard to new offices with a ten-year lease of 32,050 square feet in the Hazard Center Office Tower, taking advantage of the Class A image of the building, freeway access, retail amenities and plentiful parking. In addition to its San Diego office, Kimball, Tirey & St. John operates five offices throughout California: San Francisco, Ontario, Los Angeles, Irvine and Sacramento.

Your assistance in helping our readers know of news about your Mission Valley neighbors would be greatly appreciated. Contact Gina Cord at 619.291.0200 ext. 126.

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COMMUNITY GOVERNANCE RON ROBERTS PREVIEWS 2011 Supervisor talks parking garages, trolley improvements, fire safety and fiscal responsibility As we dry out from the holiday storms and prepare for what other weather surprises may await us, it seems a good time to look ahead to the exciting opportunities 2011 will present.

The San Diego Trolley, which will Supervisor Ron Roberts represents celebrate its 30th anniversary, continues District #4, in Mission Valley to serve as a great Mission Valley amenity.

Shoppers who rode during the holidays avoided street traffic snarled by rain and river closed roads. The system carried a record 15,519 fans during the Poinsettia Bowl, 32 percent of the game’s attendance.

As part of a massive overhaul, the Metropolitan Transit System, which operates the trolley, has purchased 57 ultra-short, low-floor light rail vehicles.

As an MTS board member, I’m proud to say the first of these cars will be delivered this year and prepared for operation on Mission Valley’s Green Line next January. Low-floor trolley cars are level with station platforms, allowing for speedier boarding and exiting. Green Line riders traveling to and from Mission Valley and Downtown also will be able to do so without transferring at the Old Town Transit Center.

Pushing the trolley system north, we expect to work closely with federal officials this year on our application for $600 million in matching dollars to expand service to University Towne Centre and UCSD. I am very optimistic.

I also am looking forward to working with UCSD and the San Diego County Fire Authority on expanding the FireSight 24/7 network that uses wireless high-definition cameras on mountaintops to monitor for fires.

Elsewhere, we will complete next month a new multi-level parking structure with more than 1,800 spaces at our County Operations Center complex under development in Kearny Mesa. Of course, parking for visitors remains free. Speaking of parking, work should begin mid-year on a new garage at Cedar Street and Kettner Boulevard. This project is part of our efforts to surround the downtown County Administration Center on Harbor Drive with the long-dreamed about16 acre waterfront public park.

See Ron Roberts, Page 10

Photo credit: Jeff Barnes

Huskies Stun Huskers in Holiday Bowl

The Washington defense held Nebraska out of the end zone on this drive in the 4th Quarter of the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. The Huskies defeated the heavily favored #18 Cornhuskers 19-7. The 57,921 fans experienced the coldest weather in the San Diego bowl game’s 33-year history.

Meet Lorie Zapf, New City Council Representative for District 6 Lorie Zapf was sworn in on December 6, 2010, as the newly elected San Diego City Councilmember, representing District 6, which includes Mission Valley, Morena, Serra Mesa, Linda Vista, Mission Village, Mission Bay Park, Clairemont and Kearny Mesa. We interviewed her on December 30, just before press time.

Look for a monthly column about her Council activities and thoughts on issues affecting Mission Valley and surrounding communities, beginning in February.

Lorie Zapf represents MVN: Are you from San Diego? If not, where did City Council District you grow up and go to school? #6, which includes LZ: My husband and I came here 15 or 16 years Mission Valley ago. I grew up in Los Angeles, and received a degree in broadcast journalism from Cal State Northridge and a master’s degree in marketing/communications from the University of Denver.

MVN: Tell us about your business background.

LZ: I worked for several different radio and TV stations as a news reporter in Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe and won several “Telly Awards” for documentaries I helped produce on health, education and technology topics. At one point I became the public relations manager for a big hotel and casino in Tahoe. In 2003, my husband and I started a successful health food company in San Diego.

We made “Boulder Bars,” essentially energy bars that were sold at Adventure 16 Outdoor Outfitters, sporting goods stores, Whole Foods, etc., all over the country. Unfortunately the company we sold the business to mismanaged it and the business has since folded. Recently I’ve been running a non-profit organization, Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, as their Regional Director.

MVN: Why did you want to run for City Council?

LZ: I’m concerned about small businesses. We built a successful business from the ground up and created jobs. We’ve dealt with government regulations and taxes and we’ve met payroll. I’ve been paying close attention to what’s going on in San Diego and in my Clairemont neighborhood, and I wanted someone with the same attitudes I have about the importance of smaller, more efficient government to represent me on City Council. No one like that appeared and people kept telling me I should run, so finally I did.

See Lorie Zapf, Page 10

MissionValleyNews.com — January 2011

Letter to the Editor: Three to four thousand homeless women on San Diego’s streets? This is an estimate from Catholic Charities, which has operated Rachel Women’s Center for the last two and one-half decades with a drop-in Center and housing for seventy women. They are as expert at this as anyone.

Should such a social reality be the case in our City? It wasn’t so earlier in our country’s history. I submit that the reality of thousands of homeless women, many of them deeply mentally ill and living outside of civilized society, is a profound scandal. It is a scandal we should not tolerate. This simply should not be.

We should bestir ourselves to address this problem so effectively that Letters to the Editor are always San Diego becomes the first American welcome. Please sign them city to END female homelessness. and provide us with an address How, one might reasonably ask? I so that we may contact you. suggest the following: MAILING ADDRESS: 1. Organize a meeting of powerful, Mission Valley News downtown groups together with social 6549 Mission Gorge Road #199 service experts who have been wrestling with this issue for years. Call it San Diego 92120 “A Summit on San Diego’s Homeless FAX: Females.”

888-677-9535 2. At the summit develop a plan and hold a press conference EMAIL: announcing the plan and San Diego’s Info@MissionValleyNews.com Team to End Female Homelessness by 2015.

3. Carry out the plan, recruiting more interested clubs and entities and leaders along the way.

4. Announce victory, suggesting locales across the nation consider following San Diego’s lead.

Respectfully submitted, ROBERT C. COATES, Judge of the Superior Court (Ret.) Ed. Note: Judge Coates is author of “A Street Is Not a Home” and a member of Mission Valley Rotary Club.

RECYCLE E-WASTE THE RIGHT WAY Electronic products continued to reign as top gifts in 2010. Touchscreen notebooks, e-readers, cell phones, iPods, game players and flatscreen televisions were just a few of the most popular sellers this year. In most cases, these gadgets replaced older, obsolete models resulting in over a billion tons of cast-off/stored e-waste.

More than ever, consumers need to adopt practices to ensure the e-waste they discard is recycled properly. Just dropping old computers and other electronics off at a thrift store does not ensure that it will be recycled. The EPA estimates that 25 million computers and televisions are replaced each year, of which 70% to 80% end up in landfills. A shocking amount of “donated” e-waste is sold as salvage and gets shipped overseas to third world countries. Improper dismantling and disposal of the e-waste is causing vast, irreversible environmental destruction and chronic illnesses in impoverished countries with lax health, labor and environmental regulations.

San Diego Futures Foundation (SDFF), a non-profit technology organization located in City Heights, accepts e-waste for salvage and recycling.

SDFF recycles e-waste responsibly, which means all recyclable materials are salvaged for reuse, not just the profitable materials. Recycling is also good for the economy. For every job collecting recyclables, there are 26 jobs in processing the materials and manufacturing them into new products The San Diego Futures Foundation recycling and salvage center is located at 4283 El Cajon Blvd, Suite 140, San Diego. The center is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 am – 4 pm, or by scheduled appointment, 619.269.1684, option “1”. For a list of materials accepted, please log on to: www.sdfutures.org.

Fashion Valley, from page 2 manager at Fashion Valley.

Highlights of the renovation include a 10% increase in seating inside and out with all new contemporary dining tables and chairs, banquette and bar seating throughout the food court, enhanced lighting levels with programmed colored light features, refinished stone tile pavers and freshly repainted surfaces.

Construction at Fashion Valley began July 1, 2010, and is slated for completion by the end of September 2011. The next phase of the renovation will include brand new landscaping and paving surfaces, lighting, paint colors and stone wainscot material and new furnishings and soft seating “living rooms” throughout the mall. New signage and two new feature fountains will also be installed.

Child-Only Policies, from page 5 Hardy says. The new state law discourages parents from doing so by allowing insurance companies to charge higher premiums after March 1.

“We’re encouraging parents to make sure they investigate what coverage options may be available for their children because, thanks to the federal health-care reform law and new state laws, there are many more options available now than there used to be.”

Children Now estimates that more than 575,000 California children have what are considered pre-existing conditions, which may include anything from ear infections to autism.

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GEMS & JEWELS

By Enhancery Jewelers, Kathleen White, Graduate Gemologist, GIA

WE ARE BUYING GOLD With gold hitting all-time highs, now is the time to cash in. Take a look in the bottom of your jewelry box to find those single earrings, broken and dented chains and charms, or the class ring you haven’t worn in years. Then visit us to see just how much your old gold is worth. We will then give you an extra 10% cash by mentioning this ad or a larger offer if you are trading in for new jewelry or repair services.

JANUARY BIRTHSTONE: GARNET Deep, wine-red garnet has long symbolized the virtue of fidelity for the January born. It has been treasured since antiquity for its rich color, brilliant sparkle, and great durability. Tin addition to red, it comes in dozens for bright colors – everything except blue. With a hardness of 6.5–7.5 on the Mohs scale it is similar to gems such as peridot, tourmaline and zircon. To avoid chips and scratches, protect garnets from sharp blows.

Garnets are also heat-sensitive, so avoid extreme temperatures.

Call Enhancery Jewelers at (619)282-3900 for answers to any gem and jewelry questions you may have. Enhancery Jewelers is located in the Chili’s Shopping Center at 4242 Camino del Rio N. #17 (at I-8 & Mission Gorge). Open Tues.–Fri., 10–6 pm; Sat. 10–4 pm. Martin and Kathleen White have owned Enhancery Jewelers for over thirty-one years. They specialize in diamond and gemstone jewelry, custom design, appraisals, jewelry and watch repairs. Visit us on the web at www.enhancery.com or follow us on Facebook.

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DMV LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE SERVICES Customers Can Create a Personalized DMV Online Account A new online service has been launched to make doing business with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) even easier, the department announced today. The new application creates a personalized online account where customers will be able to access and purchase copies of their driving and vehicle record, among other services.

“The most requested item from our customers is their driving record. We have not only made their record easily and securely accessible to our customers, we added many more features that customers can access through their very own personalized online DMV account,” said DMV Director George Valverde.

Here is how it works: Depending upon the specific business service selected, the DMV website (www.dmv.ca.gov) prompts the customer to register and create a user ID and password, then log in. For example, a driver license See DMV, Page 12

Recycling Christmas Trees Saves Landfill Space Free mulch and compost from trees available for City residents The City of San Diego’s Environmental Services Department will host the 37th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program through January 23, 2011.

This year’s program will offer 16 drop-off locations, available to City residents only, as well as curbside pickup for those customers with curbside yard waste collection. All trees will be recycled into high quality mulch and compost, which is available free throughout the year to city residents, if self-loaded at The Greenery.

“We encourage all those who celebrate the holidays with a Christmas tree to participate in our recycling program,” said Chris Gonaver, director of the Environmental Services Department. “Historically, yard clippings and other organic materials, such as Christmas trees, have made up over 20 percent of the material buried in the landfill. By recycling trees, residents help reduce the amount of material in the landfill and give holiday trees a second life as compost or mulch.”

See Christmas Tree Recycling, Page 13

San Diego Restaurant Week Returns, Jan 16-21 Home to some of the world’s most delectable restaurants and artistic chefs, our city celebrates the cuisine scene twice annually during San Diego Restaurant Week. With plentiful seafood, organic, fusion, American or ethnic restaurants, there is something on the menu for everyone. From Jan 16-21, you can choose from over 180 of San Diego’s most delightful and delicious eateries for a three-course prix-fixe menu for just $20, $30 or $40 per person, depending on the restaurant.

San Diego’s vibrant and distinctive neighborhoods will be showcasing some of their most celebrated house specialties and menu favorites. Head to the beaches for a breezy al fresco dinner, North County for its cozy and friendly charm, or Downtown for its lively, animated vibe.

See San Diego Restaurant Week, Page 16

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MissionValleyNews.com — January 2011

AROUND OLD TOWN TRADITIONAL “BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS” GOES WILD IN OLD TOWN A Modern Twist on a Historical Event Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is hosting a Blessing of the Animals event on Sunday, Jan.16, from noon to 3 pm. Led by Monsignor Mark Campbell from the historic Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception in Old Town, this event will have a decidedly wild personality The Chula Vista Nature Center will be bringing native animals to the event and the Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital will educate the public about rescuing, rehabilitating and supporting wild animals. On hand will be many native animals that are rarely viewed up close Charles Gailband from the Chula that have been rescued but are now Vista Nature Center shows an exotic unable to return to the wild. There snake to the Boy Scouts of America will also be a pet expo with treats for Group 1226, at last year’s Blessing pets and owners as well as games for of the Animals event in Old Town. kids. Also participating in the event is the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego, Shelly’s Shelter and Friends of Cats.

This event dates back to the 1700s. In San Diego, the annual Benediction of the Beasts celebrates St. Anthony of the Desert, the Patron Saint of See Blessing of the Animals, Page 12

Student Joins Archbishop Desmond Tutu for Royal Celebration

by Jeff Barnes Elliot Benedict-Philipp knew when he embarked on his “Semester at Sea” voyage in August it would be a memorable experience, but he had no idea he would be privileged to have an exclusive encounter with world leaders.

Following the second full day of the four-month long study abroad program, the San Diego State Student was one of five participants asked to serve on a delegation that would join Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu in a special recognition of his Lifetime Achievement Award.

“It was so surreal and unreal,” Elliot Benedict-Philipp was presented Benedict-Philipp said. “And still I a commemorative Kente cloth from the don’t know why I got chosen” out of King of Ghana. Archbishop Desmond 604 students.

Tutu (left) and King Osei Tutu II Nobel Peace Prize recipient, are pictured in the background.

Archbishop Tutu was scheduled to receive the Africa Lifetime Achievement Award from the Millennium Excellence Award Foundation in Ghana on Dec. 4. The Archbishop wasn’t available to receive the award since he was traveling on the Fall 2010 Semester at Sea voyage, but coincidentally the voyage stopped in Ghana on its itinerary.

Upon the MV Explorer’s arrival in Takoradi, Ghana on Sept. 22, Archbishop Tutu joined Benedict-Philipp and four of his Semester at Sea colleagues and the program’s academic dean in traveling to Kumasi and Accra to be recognized and honored for his decades of social justice and humanitarian work. The delegation traveled in a police motorcade, which swerved through the streets as residents looked on.

“I’ve never felt so important in my entire life,” Benedict-Philipp said.

The San Diego State student said the Archbishop went out of his way to make the students feel very welcome. “He was more concerned with us five students getting taken care of and experiencing all that we should experience than he was with himself being recognized. Everywhere we went he was making sure we were on his arm or making sure we were ok. That’s just the person that he is – a great guy.”

The group flew in a private plane to Kumasi and visited the King of Ghana at his palace. Archbishop Tutu and the Semester at Sea delegation were greeted with the pageantry of drummers, dancers and tribal leaders. Students even got the chance to meet King Osei Tutu II. “I’m standing there looking at this man that looks like he is a king, with the gold around his wrists and the people around him; he looks like this man of such importance, and meant so much to everybody around him,” BenedictPhilipp said. “To go shake his hand, you almost can’t describe the feeling that was to shake his hand, and to say thank you, and to bow to him, and to show that gratitude of how much I appreciated him letting me be there with him was a moment that I will never forget.”

The King presented the students with Kente cloths to commemorate their visit. Benedict-Philipp said it’s definitely the most treasured souvenir from his Semester at Sea voyage. “I wasn’t expecting anything. To have this from the King is amazing.” Following the presentations and speeches, the delegation See Semester at Sea, Page 10

Who the Heck was Jedediah Smith? Old Town Historic Marker Gives a Hint

by Tom Leech The name Jedediah Smith is not well known among most San Diegans. Yet right here at the western end of Mission Valley is a marker noting, “Jedediah Strong Smith, pathfinder of the Sierras. Here completed the first trail from the Atlantic to the Pacific, January 1827.” The marker was erected here in 1934 by the San Diego DAR Chapter (Daughters of the American Revolution). But dig into the history books a bit and you’ll find that this Mr. Smith is regarded by some as “the most famous of all ‘Mountain Men’ — those fur-clad, grizzled individuals who were first to explore the American West in search of pelts and adventure.”

Smith was born in 1799, in New York State.

He started early in the trapping biz, and in September 1823, was leading a group of trappers west when a grizzly bear attacked him, doing major damage to many of Smith’s parts.

His fellow trappers worked on his wounds but as deep scars remained, Smith wore shoulderlength hair for the rest of his life.

In July 1825, Jedediah attended the first Mountain Man rendezvous. In 1826, he became the first recorded American to enter California overland from the east (and the first to return). He led a party of trappers south and west across the Great Basin from the Great Salt Lake See Jedediah Smith, Page 11

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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT “NEXT TO NORMAL” TONY AWARD®-WINNER REPRISES AWARD-WINNING ROLE JANUARY 18 - 23, at the BALBOA THEATRE Alice Ripley, who received the 2009 Tony Award® for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning Next to Normal, will reprise her acclaimed performance in the musical’s 36-week multi-city North American tour, launching in November. It will play in San Diego January 18 - 23 at the Balboa Theatre, as a Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation.

Tickets are available online at BroadwaySD.com; in person at the Civic Theatre Ticket Office (3rd & B Street, downtown San Diego); or by calling the Ticket Office at (619) 570-1100 or Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787.

Next to Normal also features Asa Somers (Dan), Curt Hansen (Gabe), Emma Hunton (Natalie), Jeremy Kushnier (Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine) and Preston Sadleir (Henry). FYI, Ms. Ripley has appeared locally in many productions, including The Who’s Tommy at La Jolla Playhouse. With a thrilling contemporary score, Next to Normal is an emotional powerhouse of a musical about a See Next to Normal, Page 12

OPEN UNIVERSITY UNLOCKS SDSU COURSES Have you ever thought about attending courses at San Diego State University, but didn’t want to go through the process of being formally admitted?

SDSU classes are open to the public through the College of Extended Studies Open University program, which allows individuals to enroll in courses (on a space available basis) without formal admission to the university. Spring semester classes start January 19. Participants can take classes to finish a degree, for career advancement, or for personal enrichment. Certain restrictions apply.

SDSU’s College of Extended Studies reaches out to the greater San Diego community with a wide variety of lifelong learning classes, seminars, and certificate programs. Career advancement courses are offered in many areas of management, leadership, and quality improvement while self-enrichment courses range from astronomy to web design. The College offers over 50 certificate programs, online courses, and many other learning opportunities. To register or for more information, call (619) 265-SDSU or log on to www.never​ stoplearning.net.

Wine Basics One-Day Course Offered San Diego State University’s College of Extended Studies will kick off the spring semester of its Professional Certificate in the Business of Wine program by offering the “Sensory of Wine – Aroma, Palate, and Faults” course on Saturday, Jan. 22 from 9 am to 4:30 pm in the SDSU Extended Studies/ Gateway Center.

This one-day course is a baseline and cornerstone of wine knowledge.

From capturing varietal aroma and palate, to understanding characteristics, wine making techniques and flaws, this course will be a student’s on-going reference for wine tasting, pairing, and appreciation. Students will gain new skills to use in restaurants, wine bars, wine country, or at home. This is a SDSU Research Foundation program.

Cost of the course is $195 or $225 after Jan. 15. For more information, call (619) 594-6924 or visit www.neverstoplearning.net/wine. The website link also includes a video of the Professional Certificate in the Business of Wine program.

The SDSU College of Extended Studies offers more than 50 certificate programs, online courses and many other learning opportunities. To register or for more information, call (619) 265-SDSU (7378) or log on to www.neversto​ plearning.net.

HAPPY HOUR IN MISSION VALLEY

MEET ME AT MIMI’S CAFÉ

By Dick Slaker (Photo by Alice Gerschler) Mimi’s Café, which is located at 5180 Mission Center Road, is what you call a Happy Hour ‘newcomer’ since most patrons go there to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner.

As I waited for Happy Hour to begin (offered from 4-7 pm and 9-11 pm), I checked out their Café Price Fixed three-course dinner menu, which includes your choice of any of four Starters, Entrees and Petite Treats (desserts). This special is $12.99 per person, and is more than enough to keep you going.

At 4 pm, it was “HAPPY HOUR TIME”, and I decided to try their Asia Sampler, with the glazed- pork pot stickers, spicy soy, chicken tenders and ginger coconut shrimp. Quite the treat! If you order a glass of better wine that gives you $2 off the price. Example: the Asian Sampler regular price is $9.49, but is only $7.49 with the wine discount.

Other specials available included $2 off regular cocktails, $1 discount on beer and $2 discount for a glass of wine. I suggest you ask Kelly, the bartender, to make you a Margarita during Happy Hour. Remember that $2 discount!

And their selection of wine was amazing, including some excellent brands from Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Ecco Domani, Italy, Spain and many other See Mimi’s Café, Page 11

THIRD EPISODE OF BALBOA PARK GAME BEGINS First two adventures attracted 2,000 free calls Giskin Anomaly is a free cellphone adventure—a history mystery, really— launched in Balboa Park just before the Pandora (Danielle LoPresti) places holidays. The interactive game was devel- a marker for GISKIN ANOMALY on a ticket window of the Old oped by the Balboa Park Online CollaboraGlobe Theater in Balboa Park. tive, a consortium of twenty cultural instiTo follow the adventure, park tutions located in the park. The game’s first episode went live on Thanksgiving weekend visitors need only a cellphone (any 2010. The most recent one appeared on New cellphone) and a playful curiosity.

Year’s Day. Four more episodes will be added, which visitors can experience through 2011.

Through its immersive narrative, Giskin Anomaly brings the rich history of Balboa Park into focus. Visitors follow the footsteps of two amateur detecSee Giskin Anomaly, Page 12

Biggest Monster Jam Show Ever in San Diego January 22 at Qualcomm Stadium Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam® returns with its largest show ever in San Diego. Fans will witness 16 of the world’s best monster trucks battle it out in the ultimate event of intense speed, racing and demolition. One of the most popular touring family entertainment sporting events in the world, the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam is a high-flying, car-crushing explosive event of demolition, speed and powerful stunts surrounding the world’s best monster trucks and drivers whose skills provide a spectacle of “rock-and-roar” designed to bring fans to their feet cheering for more.

See Monster Jam, Page 12

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MESA COLLEGE STUDENT WINS BIOSCIENCE AWARD IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION A 26-year-old refugee from Somalia and San Diego community college student has bested some of today’s top scientific student minds in a highly competitive international science competition. Mohamed Musse, one of our four Mesa College students who presented research at the 10th Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS), held recently in Charlotte, North Carolina, was the recipient of a prestigious award for his poster participation. The award consists of a gold medallion, a certificate of recognition, and monetary scholarship.

Mohamed’s research project and poster entry was called “Micro-Purification of Phosphofructokinase-1.” His entry competed against 154 research abstracts submitted to ABRCMS in the Biochemical Sciences, Biochemistry category by students from top universities and research institutes. Only twelve awards were given in this category.

Mohamed’s winning entry was based on expeMohamed Musse rience and research he gained during a summer internship working at UCSD under the guidance of Dr. Percy Russell and Anita Williams, who supervised his research. It was in Dr. Russell’s laboratory that Mohamed learned about research, and acquired experience in advanced See Mohamed Musse, Page 13

Potteries, from page 5 go onto the pot and become a thin layer of powder as the water is absorbed by the still-porous clay. What looks drab and gray, may turn out to be a coat of brilliant blue glass after the second firing. Knowing what your piece might look like comes only from experience.

Looking in the local yellow pages for potteries, one would find only a few places listed. Even a “Google search,” won’t provide much information. But many local potteries and pottery enthusiasts exist and they want to spread the word. The following is a list of most of the currently active potteries in San Diego County.

• Imperial Beach: Art Wheel and Studio (619) 342-4169 www. artwheel.net • National City: Educational Cultural Complex (619) 388-4883 www. sdce.edu • North Park: San Diego Ceramics Connection (619) 281-2529 www. sdce​ramic.com • University Heights: Clay Associates (619) 563-1806 www.clayas​ soci​ates.org • South Park: Plum Pottery (619) 584-7151 • Balboa Park: San Diego Potters’ Guild (619) 239-0607 www.sandi​ egop​ottersguild.org • La Mesa: Get Centered Clay Studio: (619) 667-7077 www.getcen​ tered​clay.com • La Jolla: UCSD Craft Center: (858) 534-2021 www.crafts.ucsd.edu • Rancho Bernardo Clay Artists at the Vineyard: www.zhibit.org/ clayartistsatthevineyard/class-schedule • Fallbrook: Art Studios of Fallbrook (760) 728-6383 www.artstu​ diosof​fallbrook.com One non-profit organization in San Diego has become the “umbrella organization” to which anyone can belong. It is called Clay Artists of San Diego.

They don’t have a building, or even one central phone number, but for over 20 years they have been a driving force in the San Diego ceramic arts community.

Their website is www.clayartistsofsandiego.org.

There is a lot to learn when it comes to making objects with clay, but it can be a wonderful experience. If you’re like me, and you get easily bored when things come too easily, then this is the hobby of your dreams. You can learn chemistry, heat theory, calculate shrinkage, formulate your own clays and glazes, sculpt, make tiles and paving stones, create a mug or a set of dishes… you name it. Just about anything can be made of clay. I hope you will call one of these great potteries, and join our community of pottery enthusiasts. At least now, you’ll know where to start looking.

Ron Roberts, from page 6 In December, I had the honor of participating in two trips back to Washington, D.C., one on innovative juvenile justice reform programs and the other on using technology to improve the exchange by doctors of patient medical data. In both cases, we have pilot-project opportunities in San Diego. I look forward to sharing exciting information about each in the near future.

On the financial front, this will again be a challenging year for the County of San Diego, with the only thing certain being more cuts in funding from Sacramento. As I assume the vice chairman’s position on the Board of Supervisors, I pledge to you that my priorities remain retaining our high credit rating and focusing on steps that support, and not hinder, job creation.

I look forward to continuing our discussions in future editions of the Mission Valley News. Congratulations to new editor Pam Crooks, and the paper’s founder and chief columnist, the effervescent Gina Cord. Happy New Year to All. Supervisor Ron Roberts’ Fourth District includes Mission Valley and its surrounding communities. You can reach him at ron-roberts@sdcounty.ca.gov, find him on Facebook by searching Ron Roberts and follow him on Twitter at @ronrobertssd.

Semester at Sea, from page 8 had a special lunch in the King’s dining room at a huge u-shaped table where they ate off gold plates.

“I kept looking over there and thinking ‘look at who’s sitting over there – Desmond Tutu and the King of Ghana,’” Benedict-Philipp said. “I kept making eye contact with the King, and he would smile at me. So much was going on; it was so cool. To be in the presence of these people was mind boggling.”

The next day, the delegation flew to Accra and visited the President of Ghana’s castle. Since the President was on a state visit to China, the Vice President greeted the delegation. For two days, the Archbishop and his guests were treated to the pageantry of Ghanian tradition, celebration and diplomacy.

“These are memories that will be with me forever, and hopefully won’t fade away too quickly,” Benedict-Philipp said.

The other 108 days of the study abroad experience provided memorable experiences from around the world. In addition to Ghana, the students traveled to Spain, Morocco, South Africa, Mauritius, India, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Japan and Hawaii before porting in San Diego on Dec. 13. The voyage began in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

For many students, India was one of the other most memorable stops.

“India as a whole was very eye opening. The poverty, the things you see on the street— there are cows walking all over the place—it’s an amazing country,” Benedict-Philipp said.

Students got the chance to see the Ganges River, long considered one of the holiest places to Hindus. The river is a popular place for bathing, and cremations frequently take place along the banks of the river. “It was an intense experience,” Benedict-Philipp said.

Traveling in Morocco was also one of the more memorable experiences.

Benedict-Philipp and his travel companions enjoyed seeing the beautiful country, but the city streets made for quite a culture shock due to the continuous bargaining with locals. “Coming back to the ship in Morocco, everyone was so relieved to see the ship and be back home,” Benedict-Philipp said.

Student life aboard the ship was an experience in itself, and students See Semester at Sea, Page 13

Lorie Zapf, from page 6 This is my first elected office. I’ve been on the other side covering politics as a news reporter, but I’ve always been drawn to it; even when I was covering the work of planning councils and small hospital boards I found it very interesting.

MVN: What would you like people to say was your biggest accomplishment when you leave office?

LZ: That I accomplished the three things I campaigned on this fall: 1) reforming our pension system; 2) privatizing city services that make sense; and helping small businesses. Because I believe if we do those things, we will receive better services. We’ll be able to keep libraries and Park & Rec centers open longer hours, and have more code compliance officers and police on the streets.

MVN: Do you have a Mission Valley Representative yet? How is the best way for people to voice their concerns?

LZ: Yes, Kelly Batten will be my Representative on Mission Valley issues.

I chose Kelly because she is very astute on water, transportation and energy issues—all very important matters for Mission Valley businesses and residents.

We will be setting up monthly meetings/office hours in the community. People won’t have to come downtown. I want to hear creative ideas from people. Just give us a little time; my staff is not all in place yet! In the meantime, people can email me: loriezapf@sandiego.gov.

MVN: Is there anything you’d like to tell your constituents in Mission Valley?

LZ: I am very optimistic about the future and pulling out of the economic condition that we’re in right now. I think it’s fantastic that voters are paying attention to what’s going on with the pension system. People are very concerned about the services they are receiving. To me the glass is half full; I believe we can get things back on track. I really want to find the best way forward. I feel like I can make a real difference because I live here too. My husband and I have a 9-year-old and an 11-year-old. We use all the services and I want to improve the quality of life for my family, too.

ROTARY CLUBS WEEKLY MEETINGS IN MISSION VALLEY OR NEARBY Mission Valley Rotary Club at noon on Thursdays at Trellises Restaurant in the Town & Country Hotel 500 Hotel Circle North • San Diego, CA 92108 missionvalleyrotaryclub.org.

Old Mission Rotary Club at noon on Tuesdays at Best Western Seven Seas Hotel 411 Hotel Circle South • San Diego, CA 92108 www.oldmissionrotary.org Mission Valley Sunset Rotary Club 5:30 pm–7 pm on Wednesdays 4th Wed. is a mixer at various locations Crowne Plaza Hanalei Hotel • 2270 Hotel Circle North If you would be interested in attending a meeting or becoming a member, contact the Club of your choice.

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AT YOUR SERVICE Mission Valley Planning Group

Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at noon.

Mission Valley Community Council

Meets every other month on 3rd Monday at 6:30 PM.

San Diego River Coalition

Meets the 3rd Friday of each month at 3–4:30 PM. Info at www.sandiegoriver.org All of the above meetings are held at the Mission Valley Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway, and are open to the public.

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Poinsettia Bowl, from page 4

locations. I almost forgot to share that on Wednesdays they also offer ½ price off on bottles of wine. That brings in those wishing nothing but the best!

I found out from Manager Mark Rosales, there are only four Mimi‘s Cafés in San Diego County: San Diego, Santee, Mira Mesa and Oceanside. Just two offer Happy Hour, and Mark is proud that the Mission Valley Mimi’s Café is one of them. “Happy Hour started about six months ago and we haven’t looked back since.”

Oh, did I mention, Mark signed me up for one of their eClub Memberships, which entitles me to a complimentary breakfast for my birthday?

Guess I’ll have to wait until 2011 for that.

Mimi’s Café is located at 5180 Mission Center Road.

to the Colorado River, and then across the desert to California. He explored this terrain again in 1927, which seems to be the arrival noted at the marker (another source says he was here in 1925). Local officials did not welcome him, thus his stay here was brief. He spent the winter up in the more-friendly Bay area.

An interesting read about Smith is in Robert Glass Cleland’s This Reckless Breed of Men: The trappers and fur traders of the southwest. These were some tough dudes, who faced difficulties at every turn. Specific chapters on others of local linkage include James Ohio Pattie (whose father Sylvester is identified via a kiosk up the hill in the park as the first American buried in Mexico’s California), and Kit Carson, head scout for General Kearny’s ill-fated battle against the Californios in San Pasqual Valley. Carson’s Crossing in Los Peñasquitos County Park is tied to that same event.

You’ll find the Smith marker at Taylor Street and Presidio Drive, just east of the Morena Blvd. intersection, at the main entry into Presidio Park. You can park right there with a rest room and some picnic tables nearby. While there it’s an easy stroll or drive up to the main park, or east along Taylor to the park’s lower canyon entry and trails.

Tom Leech is a frequent contributor to Mission Valley News and lead author of Outdoors San Diego: Hiking, Biking & Camping.

Navy’s third appearance in the Poinsettia Bowl in the past six years was of no advantage in this game.

San Diego State’s potent offense didn’t miss a beat the entire night, and the Aztecs defense pulled off a goal-line stop on Navy’s opening drive in the third quarter that was the pivotal turning point in the game for the hometown team.

Coach Hoke agreed adding, “Our kids did a great job of keeping them out and I think that’s where the momentum started to change.”

A Poinsettia Bowl record crowd of 48,049 fans and a nationally televised audience witnessed one of college football’s most explosive talents (Ronnie Hillman) and one of its truly up-and-coming programs (San Diego State) take control of this game early in the third quarter.

San Diego State finished the year at 9-4 and on a high note by beating a very talented Navy squad. Aside from adding the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl trophy to its display case on Montezuma Mesa, the Aztecs sent a strong message to the Mountain West Conference and the rest of college football that there is a new college football power in Southern California and it’s not the Trojans or Bruins, but rather the Aztecs from San Diego State.

And just in case you were wondering, the Aztecs begin their off-season conditioning program on January 24.

Massage Envy, from page 5 time guests, the cost to add AromaTherapy to a massage session is only $10, while adding Deep Heat Relief Muscle Therapy is an additional $12.

The Mission Valley Massage Envy is located at 7610 Hazard Center Drive, (619) 325-0333. The Tierrasanta clinic is located at 3425 Murphy Canyon Rd., (858) 279-ENVY (3689).

San Diego currently has 19 Massage envy locations open. For more information or to make an appointment at a San Diego center, go to www.massageenvy.com.

Jim Madaffer, from page 1 you the most in your backyard – your neighborhood and communities.

Please allow me to express my gratitude for everyone’s efforts in 2010 – from our readership to our advertising sales team to our Editor to our production team and to our writers and contributors.

The New Year is also a time of new beginnings. It is time to start afresh and do things that would make someone else smile. Make a pledge to make at least one person happy. You will see the difference it can make in both your lives.

As we embark on 2011, we pledge to continue bringing you news of our community and engage you along the way. Be sure and visit our website. Join our email list to stay up to date. We are always looking for excellent writers and contributors; please let us know if you’d like to help us cover the news of our neighborhoods.

Best wishes to you, your friends and families, for a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

Jim Madaffer, Publisher

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FAITH & VALUES Episcopal Church Plans Service of Healing and Hope to Benefit Haiti After more than four years, the property of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church was returned to the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego on Friday, December 31, 2010. A service of hope and healing, open to the entire community, will take place at 10 am on Sunday, January 9.

In 2006, the congregation of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church voted to leave the Episcopal Church and align with a foreign bishop. When members depart, they are legally obligated to leave the Church’s property in the possession of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. The Rt. Rev. James R. Mathes, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, negotiated an amicable arrangement that permitted the former members of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church to continue worshipping at the historic location, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard in Ocean See Episcopal Church, Page 13

Blessing of the Animals, from page 8 Animals, and honors San Diego’s own Father Anthony Ubach. In 1886, because of his hard work, a school for Native Americans was established in Old Town.

It was named St. Anthony’s after Father Ubach. All are welcome to attend this event to celebrate the animals that make our lives so special. Activities for both animals and families make this celebration both unique and moving for all who participate.

Admission to this event is free. For more information, visit: www.fiestader​ eyes.com, or call 858-689-9909.

Next to Normal, from page 9 family trying to take care of themselves and each other.

Winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and three 2009 Tony Awards®, Next to Normal features music by Tom Kitt, book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, musical staging by Sergio Trujillo, and direction by Michael Greif. Ben Brantley of The New York Times calls Next to Normal “a brave, breathtaking musical. A work of muscular grace and power. It is something much more than a feel-good musical; it is a feel-everything musical.” Peter Travers of Rolling Stone raves, “Rock is alive and rolling like thunder in Next to Normal. It is the best musical of the season by a mile. Next time you think the Broadway musical is dead, head off to Next to Normal. It’ll pin you to your seat.”

For more information about Next to Normal, visit www.nexttonormal.com.

DMV, from page 7 renewal or change of address requires the customer to become a registered user. Once logged in, customers will have access to the following new DMV online services: driver record, vehicle registration information, and registration renewal reminders. In addition to the new services, customers will notice a shopping cart when paying for their DMV business services.

Monster Jam, from page 9 In addition to the world-class racing and freestyle competition action, diehard fans can come to the stadium early on Saturday to enjoy the “Party in the Pits” pre-show experience, which gives fans unparalleled access to view their favorite trucks up-close, meet the star drivers for autographs and take photos.

Pit Party (event ticket and Pit Pass required for entry) open from 3 pm – 5:30 pm; show time is 7 pm. Advance ticket prices are $10, $25 and $30; Total Access Pass is $90. Day-of tickets are $2 more. Tickets are subject to convenience and handling fees. Tickets are available at the Qualcomm Stadium Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000.

Giskin Anomaly, from page 9 tives to key points in the park, and listen to voices from the World War II era as the two sleuths decode them.

Each episode leads visitors along a trail of markers placed in different parts of the 1,200-acre park. By calling an 800-number on the marker and pressing in the marker’s number, adventurers experience each new development in the narrative and learn the location of the next marker.

Episode Three, “The Go-Betweens,” explores the story of Jerome and Kimi, two young lovers caught up in the whirlwind of change that struck San Diego in the World War II years. In “The Go-Betweens,” Buddy and Rosario, each a loyal friend of one of the lovers, meet in September 1942, and as they tour the park and the San Diego Zoo they divulge the latest developments in the lives of the two lovers. Episode Three builds on the success of the first two episodes.

To start Giskin Anomaly at the beginning, players should find the Giskin window decal on the Old Globe Theater ticket window; to start the third episode that began on New Year’s Day, players should look for the window decal on the south front door of the San Diego Natural History Museum. The free phone number to call to begin the adventure is (877) 737-3132. Further details may be found online at www.giskin.org.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AWARD BREAKFAST January 14, Town & Country Hotel The YMCA of San Diego County announces the 26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast on Friday, January 14, 6:30 am, at the Town & Country Resort Hotel, 500 Hotel Circle North. Tickets are $40.

The event is highlighted by keynote speaker, the Rev. Calvin S. Morris, Ph.D., executive director of the Community Renewal Society, a faith-based social justice advocacy organization in Chicago, focusing on issues of race and poverty.

A civil and human rights activist, Rev. Morris worked with Dr. King, as associate director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s Operation Bread Basket (now Operation PUSH) from 1967-71 in Chicago. From 1973-76, he served as executive director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, founded by Mrs. Coretta Scott King soon after her husband’s assassination.

Attendees at the YMCA breakfast will not only memorialize and celeSee Dignity Award Breakfast, Page 16

CHURCHES IN OR NEAR MISSION VALLEY For your convenience

Holy Angels Byzantine Catholic Church 2235 Galahad Road 858-277-2511

First United Methodist 2111 Camino Del Rio South 619-297-4366

First Assembly of God 8404 Phyllis Place 858-560-1870

Calvary Southern Baptist 6866 Linda Vista Rd. 858-277-7078

Immaculata Catholic Church University of San Diego Campus 8998 Alcala Park 619-574-5700

Immaculate Conception Old Town 2540 San Diego Avenue 619-295-4148

Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala 10818 San Diego Mission Road 619-283-7319

Joyful Living Church 3505 Camino Del Rio South 619-521-4800

Holy Family Catholic Church 1957 Coolidge Street 858-277-0404

St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral 2728 Sixth Ave. 619-298-7261

Linda Vista Presbyterian Church 2130 Ulric Street 858-277-0523

University Christian Church 3900 Cleveland Ave. 619-295-4146

St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church Del Cerro 6556 Park Ridge Blvd.

619-460-6442

Gethsemane Lutheran Church 2696 Melbourne Drive 858-277-6572

Your Church or Synagogue can be listed here.

Please call 619-291-0200 or send an email to Info@MissionValleyNews.com.

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Christmas Tree Recycling, from page 7 Residents can drop off clean trees during daylight hours at any of the 16 drop-off locations listed below. Both green and flocked trees (fake snow) are accepted. For curbside and drop-off sites, all tree stands, lights, ornaments and other tree decorations must be removed. Residents who currently receive curbside yard waste collection can also recycle trees through the curbside collection program by placing trees at the curb with their regular yard waste recycling.

Information about the residential drop-off locations is available by calling Environmental Services Department Customer Service at 858-694-7000. A complete list of the City’s 16 drop-off locations for the 37th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program is also available online: www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/dropoff.shtml.

The Greenery is located inside the Miramar Landfill at 5180 Convoy Street, just north of Highway 52. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 pm; Saturdays, Sundays and most holidays from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. For information on mulch and compost produced at the Greenery, call the Miramar Landfill at 858-492-6100. For more information on recycling and the Environmental Services Department, call 858-694-7000 or visit their website at: www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services.

Sites

Addresses

1. Carmel Valley: Carmel Valley Rec. Center, 3777 Townsgate Dr., lower parking lot.

2. Encanto:

Cielo Dr. at Woodman Street.

3. Golden Hill: Golden Hill Rec. Center, 2600 Golf Course Dr. 4. La Jolla : Kate Sessions Memorial Park, Soledad Rd. and Loring Street.

5. Logan Heights:

Memorial Rec. Center, 2902 Marcy Avenue.

6. Miramar: The Greenery at Miramar Landfill, Convoy St. north of Highway 52.

7. Mission Bay:

SeaWorld Dr. at Pacific Highway.

8. Oak Park: Chollas Lake, 6350 College Grove Dr., in Gloria’s Mesa parking lot.

9. Ocean Beach: Robb Athletic Field Rec. Center, 2525 Bacon St. 10. Otay Mesa/Nestor: Montgomery Waller Community Park (lower-west parking lot).

11. Rancho Bernardo: Rancho Bernardo Rec. Center, 18448 W. Bernardo Dr..

12. Rancho Peñasquitos: Canyonside Rec. Center, 12350 Black Mountain Rd. 13. SDSU

Parking Lot D off Alvarado Rd..

14. Scripps Ranch: Scripps Ranch Rec. Center, 11454 Blue Cypress Dr..

15. Tierrasanta: De Portola Middle School, 11010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.

16. University City:

Swanson Pool, 3585 Governor Dr.

Semester at Sea, from page 10 admit they were “pampered” on board. The accommodations were similar to a cruise ship – cabin stewards serviced the staterooms daily. On board amenities included a cafeteria, gym, spa, library, computer lab and a large venue for lectures and presentations. “I definitely didn’t mind living on the ship – it became like home,” Benedict-Philipp said.

Living in a dorm room at sea provided some unique challenges while navigating rough waters. “We would wake up in the middle of the night and our (dresser) drawers would be open and slamming,” he said. “Lying in bed you’re rocking back and forth, and you wake up all your stuff has fallen off the shelves.”

Students stayed busy taking 12-15 credits of coursework through the University of Virginia while on board the ship. Students attended class each day at sea and studied for exams just like they do on land.

Benedict-Philipp is transitioning from a floating university back to on-campus coursework at SDSU this month as he continues to pursue his major in kinesiology. The college junior wants to be a physical therapist. When he’s not studying, there’s a good chance you’ll find him on a soccer field. The avid soccer player plays on SDSU’s club team and played at Patrick Henry High School. Many of his most memorable conversations with Archbishop Tutu were about his favorite sport – soccer.

“I would highly recommend the experience. I don’t think there’s anything like it out there right now. I would definitely do this again.” For more information about Semester at Sea, visit www.semesteratsea.org.

Pam Crooks, from page 3 and the publisher of two children’s books. She has produced seven book/map products for sale and works as a writing, public relations and event consultant for numerous non-profit organizations including Mission Trails Regional Park, San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego Audubon and Coronado Historical Association.

She graduated from St. Mary’s College in Raleigh, N.C., and has been married to Ted Crooks for 34 years. They have three grown sons and one grandchild with a second one on the way.

Crooks also enjoys volunteering in the community. She’s been a Volunteer since 1985 with Balboa Park Central (formerly House of Hospitality Association) and is a volunteer for the Balboa Park Visitors Center.

“I really enjoy serving my community,” Crooks said. “And I look forward to this opportunity to serve as Editor for the Mission Valley News.”

Pam Crooks can be reached at Pam@MissionValleyNews.com or (619) 291-0200 ext. 124.

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WINGS OF GOLD: CORONADO AND NAVAL AVIATION Events and a Town That Changed History In early 1911, the United States Navy asked pioneer aviator and inventor Glenn Curtiss to train one its officers to fly. Curtiss chose a sandy, scrubcovered island in San Diego Bay as the location and Coronado became the birthplace of naval aviation. The course of military history was changed forever. The Coronado Historical Association (CHA) will participate in a national celebration of the Centennial of Naval Aviation with the unveiling of a themed museum exhibit entitled, Wings of Gold: Coronado and Naval Aviation on Early flight over the Hotel del Coronado, January February 4. 2011.

26, 1911. (Photo credit: Coronado Historical Assn.)

Wings of Gold will be showcased in one of the main galleries of the Coronado Museum of History & Art and will feature rare photographs and documents such as an early pilot license signed by Orville Wright. An original pilot’s uniform, the helmet of one the first female naval aviators and a national insignia that flew on aircraft from 1919-1940 are examples of other items that will be on view. One of the most exciting artifacts on display will be a scale model of the original seaplane designed and built by Curtiss and flown off the shores of Coronado.

He built the model to successfully defend his design in a patent lawsuit. It includes Curtiss’ handwritten notes and a wooden case he built to carry the model into the courtroom.

But the exhibit will be about more than just the surprising number of “firsts” that have occurred in aviation in Coronado.

A video component utilizing photoGlenn Curtiss (right) trains Lt. Theodore graphs and oral history interviews G. “Spuds” Ellyson in 1911, the first naval of aviators who lived in Coronado officer to earn the wings of gold. (Photo and worked at Naval Air Station credit: Coronado Historical Assn.)

(NAS)—North Island will be featured, including snapshots of pilots participating in the civic and social life of the community over the decades.

Residents of Coronado have been involved in every major conflict since World War I. One section will feature profiles of five highly-decorated hometown heroes, including Rear Admiral James D. Ramage, a recipient of the Navy See Wings of Gold, Page 16

Episcopal Church, from page 12 Beach, until the end of the year.

Focused on reconciliation, Bishop Mathes’ staff has planned a healing, hopeful service for January 9 at 10:00 a.m. The offering collected on that day will support rebuilding of the cathedral complex in Port au Prince, Haiti.

“In recognition and remembrance of the earthquake that devastated Haiti on January 12, 2010, our service at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on January 9, 2011, will give generously to the rebuilding efforts already begun on Haiti’s cathedral and school complex, also named ‘Holy Trinity,’” said the Rev. Canon Suzann Holding, chief of staff in the bishop’s office.

“It’s a way to reach out to our brothers and sisters in Haiti and to let them know we have not forgotten them,” said Canon Holding.

See Episcopal Church, Page 16

Mohamed Musse, from page 10 lab techniques, and purifying proteins in a micro-scale.

Mohamed is a student at San Diego Mesa College and a scholar in the college’s Bridges to the Baccalaureate Program. According to Ed Alexander, Mesa College chemistry professor and Bridges program director, research abstracts were competitively submitted to ABRCMS. Only 150 students from ten unique divisions received poster presentation awards. Of these, only nine were awarded to community college students, and Mohamed’s entry was the only award given to a community college student in the biochemical sciences division. This was the first time a Mesa College student presentation has won an award in that division.

“This is an outstanding achievement and accomplishment for Mohamed, for our College, and for our UCSD research mentors,” said Elizabeth J. Armstrong, interim president of Mesa College.

The Bridges to the Baccalaureate Program at Mesa College is a science education program designed to support the success of community college students from underrepresented groups or populations affected by health disparities, who plan to transfer and earn a bachelor’s degree in biomedical, behavioral or related sciences (www.sdmesa.edu/bridges). The program is funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NCMHD).

ABRCMS is the largest professional conference for biomedical and behavior students. This year’s conference attracted approximately 3,100 undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scientists, faculty and administrators.

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MESA COLLEGE UNDERGOING DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATION Propositions S and N Funding New State-Of-The-Art, “Green” Projects With more than 24,000 students, San Diego Mesa College is the largest college in the San Diego Community College District and the City’s largest transfer college. The campus is currently in the midst of a $247.4 million campus expansion, courtesy of SDCCD’s $1.55 billion Propositions S and N construction bond program. The dramatic transformation of facilities is helping Mesa meet the academic and career-training needs of San Diego students in state-ofthe-art facilities, designed and built using the latest green building strategies.

Mesa’s expansion involves more than 25 projects, including new instructional and career-training facilities, major renovations, infrastructure projects and public safety enhancements — all designed with energy efficiency in mind.

Mesa’s “green” building designs are resulting in the savings of approximately 710,000 kWh each year – the equivalent of 710 metric tons of CO2. A photovoltaic (solar) array on campus will generate more than 1.7 million kWh annually, the energy equivalent of keeping 239 cars off San Diego roadways each year.

“These projects are a testament to our ability to meet our commitments to the voters who approved both Propositions S and N, and we are grateful for their confidence,” said Elizabeth Armstrong, interim president of Mesa College.

“All of us here take pride in being good stewards of taxpayer dollars and effective caretakers of natural resources.”

Since construction began, Mesa has completed 10 projects, including a sweeping east campus improvement project, which included a new entryway, 1,100-space parking structure, police substation and the Rosa Parks Memorial transit center, an athletic facility and the Allied Health Education and See Mesa College, Page 16

The Mesa Student Services building is designed to meet LEED Silver certification.

Projected energy savings of 340,000 kWh annually are 35 percent better than State requirements. Water-efficient plumbing, irrigation and landscaping will result in a water savings of 40 percent on the building use and 50 percent on landscaping.

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Complete bath remodel for $7,200. All home repairs & remodeling. 43-year Allied Gardens resident. In business & serving the community for over 20 years. Lic. #692972. BBB Member. Call Paul 619-818-7880. (11/10) Professional piano teacher for all ages. Private lessons include instruction in theory, performance and history. Located in San Carlos. (619) 838-7659, lovleysmusic.com. (01/11) 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. (2/11) 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. (3/11) Gardening Service: Lawns, hedges, weeding, trimming, we do it all! 20 years experience, Allied Gardens resident since 1983. Weekly/bi-weekly service.

Licensed/Insured. Free estimates. 619-287-6947. (07/11) Roy L. Schwartz Tree Service. 55 foot aerial truck.

I.S.A. Certified Arborist #WE-6180A. Dependable service since 1977. Lic.#775662. 619-282-3562. www.

ARoyLTreeSVC.com. (07/11) Computer Services for home & office by local, seasoned, 18 year IT Pro. Wireless, upgrades, troubleshooting, system tuning/cleanup, training, minor miracles - Ed - 619-517-7153. (02/11) Let’s give your yard a makeover. Coast Guard Veteran recently returned to native Allied Gardens, restarting landscape business. Renew your distressed overgrown landscape with simple solutions. Tree lacing, pruning, handyman services. Own tools, trailer, hauling available. Family man; dependable, references. Todd, 619-286-3679 or 541-261-6422. (01/11) R & M Signs and Designs. Custom signs, banners, window decals, vehicle magnetics, storefront graphics, team sports, custom apparel. RMsignsdesigns.com.

Excellent service. 619-287-8757. (02/11) Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing by Green Earth. We specialize in window cleaning and pressure washing of residential properties. We also offer repair and replacement of window and door screens and rain gutter cleaning. Family owned. Lic. #009237. Free estimates 619-808-4663. (08/11) San Carlos Handyman Service: Reliable, affordable, licensed and insured. No job too small. Call Dan @ 619-994-5680. (02/11) Just Ask Crystal - specializing in odd jobs for seniors but all ages welcome. Organizing home & yard. Errands/meal preparation. Caretaker reprieve for spouse & family. Moving? Downsizing? Help before, during & after. Vacation pet & plant care. Walking partner for incentive. Extra hand for the holidays or parties. Too many jobs to list, just ask! San Carlos resident with local references. Please call Crystal at 619-887-1211. (01/11) Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing by Green Earth. We specialize in window cleaning and pressure

washing of residential properties. We also offer repair and replacement of window and door screens and rain gutter cleaning. Family owned. Lic. #009237. Free estimates. 619-808-4663. (08/11)

Sing! Sing! Sing! Grow your voice! Take voice lessons with Susan Simmons, New Expressions School of Music, 2852 University Ave. Call 858-349-8490 for appointment. (01/11) 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) German Setter Tile and Marble. Professional stone/ tilesetter with 26 years experience. European craftsmanship. Punctual & dependable. License #872804. Contact Jens Sedemund: 619-415-6789 or jens@germansetter.com. (10/11) Computer Repair-Set-Up-Tune Up. PC help. For families, seniors, home offices. Trusted in Homes for over 25 years. Call 619-992-5882. CA Lic #81527. (10/11) Lawn Service: small yard $30, medium $40, large $50 and up. Mow and edge. Call Ed, 619-283-3110.

(01/11) More than mow blow go! Personal garden care, high quality landscape maintenance, 25 yrs exp, dependable, references, affordable, tlc. Dan 619-208-6722 (01/11) Just Ask Crystal – specializing in odd jobs for seniors but all ages welcome. Organizing home & yard.

Errands/meal preparation. Caretaker reprieve. Moving?

Downsizing? Help before, during & after. Vacation pet & plant care. Walking partner for incentive. Too many jobs too list, just ask! Gift certificates available. San Carlos resident with local references. Call Crystal 619-887-1211.

(04/11) Lawn Maintenance Service. Small yard $30 Medium $40 Large $50 and up. Call James 619-465-2237. (04/11) January is the time to prune your rose! Call James for Rose Maintenance Service 619-465-2237. (04/11) The Mainspring – Fine Antique Clock Repair.

Grandfather – mantle – wall clocks repaired. Reasonable rates. Guaranteed work. House calls. 619-813-6884.

(03/11) Home Care for you or someone you love. Cleaning, organizing, errands, food preparation. Licensed, insured, and CPR Certified. Call Tia’s Home Care Service at 619-303-9830. (01/11) Renters stop paying your landlord’s mortgage. Free report reveals how easy it is to own your own home.

Recorded message 1-800-486-7611 ID 1001. DRE 01392134. (01/11) What homes have recently sold in your area? Free list of sold and current homes for sale with pictures.

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REAL ESTATE

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Distress Sales. Free list with pictures of bank foreclosures and short sales. Free recorded message 1-800-486-7611 ID 1042. DRE 01392134. (01/11)

Hyde Park Villas – 1 bed. 1st floor – view – new appliances/carpet - $900/m. Tom – 858-945-6621.

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BUS. OPPORTUNITIES

NOTICES

WANTED: Independent … motivated … profit-driven entrepreneurs! Is your way of getting ahead… leading you to distress? Plug into our marketing system…

Allowing you to be in control! For information call Dixie at 858.278.2120. (09/11)

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

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Wings of Gold, from page 13 Cross for his role in the Battle of the Philippine Sea in World War II, and Admiral James B. Stockdale, who was shot down over North Vietnam in 1965, and held in Hanoi as a prisoner of war for eight years, later becoming a Vice Presidential candidate in 1992.

Mark Aldrich, an aviation history expert and co-author of San Diego’s North Island, 1911-1941, served as guest curator for Wings of Gold: Coronado and Naval Aviation. Many of the artifacts and compelling photographs are from the CHA archives, but other pieces are on loan from the San Diego Air & Space Museum, Flying Leatherneck Museum, San Diego Maritime Museum and the Naval Helicopter Historical Society. Some of the most important objects and information in the exhibition came from Coronado residents themselves.

Wings of Gold has been funded in part by the Office of County Supervisors Community Enhancement Program.

Wings of Gold: Coronado and Naval Aviation opens at the Coronado Museum of History & Art in conjunction with the national Centennial of Naval Aviation celebration, which will have its kick-off at NAS North Island on February 12. It will be on exhibit through September. Admission is free. Hours: Mon. – Fri. 9 am to 5 pm; Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 5 pm. The Museum is located adjacent to the Coronado Visitor Center, 1100 Orange Avenue, 619-435-7242, www.coronadohistory.org.

Mesa College, from page 14 Training Facility. Both the Allied Health facility and the police station have been awarded the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification by the United States Green Building Council. Two more projects are tracking a LEED Silver certification: the Student Services Building, currently under construction and expected to be completed in March of 2012, and the Math and Natural Science Building, expected to begin construction early next year.

Construction is also underway for a new Central Plant and several infrastructure improvements. The new Mesa College Design Center, home to the college’s interior design, architecture, landscape architecture and construction programs, will open later next month.

“Forty-five years ago, Mesa College had the dubious achievement of being the cheapest community college built in California,” added Armstrong. “With the new, modern facilities coming online, we are easily competing with the finest four-year institutions around. We’re not a commuter college any more.

Mesa is a destination campus.”

The $1.55-billion Proposition S and N construction bond program is funding new instructional facilities, major renovations and campus-wide infrastructure projects at City, Mesa, and Miramar Colleges and six Continuing Education campuses. Learn more at www.public.sdccdprops-n.com.

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Episcopal Church, from page 13 Founded in 1921, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Ocean Beach has been known since its start as a place where the doors stand open to offer peace and sanctuary to everyone, regardless of creed. The focus on service and ministry to people in need has been a hallmark of the parish. Feeding programs for the homeless, meeting space for support groups and other ministries and partnerships will continue uninterrupted as the property changes hands.

“We will continue serving the friendless and the needy,” said Bishop Mathes. “As long as they come to our door, we will offer help and hope.”

Residents of Ocean Beach and surrounding communities are invited and encouraged to attend this historic service welcoming the Episcopal Church back to Ocean Beach. Bishop Mathes will preach and preside. A reception will follow the service.

With regard to rebuilding the congregation of Holy Trinity Episcopal, Bishop Mathes said, “All are welcome in the Episcopal Church where there is room for opposing viewpoints. I see this as an opportunity to work together to model to the world how to go about healing deep wounds with one another.”

The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego is a non-profit, religious organization comprised of 47 congregations in San Diego, Imperial and Riverside Counties, CA and Yuma County, AZ, one of 109 dioceses and three regional areas in 16 nations. The Episcopal Church is a member province of the worldwide Anglican Communion. For more information, please visit: www.edsd.org.

Human Dignity Award, from page 12 brate Dr. Martin Luther King, they will also recognize community leaders of the past, present and future, including this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Dignity Award winner. This award is given each year to a person who most exemplifies the work and character of Dr. King. Past honorees embody outstanding qualities of volunteerism, philanthropy and activism in the San Diego community.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.jackierobinson.ymca.org or by calling 619-264-0144 x 104. Event sponsorships are still available. All proceeds benefit the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, serving an ethnically diverse community of over a quarter of a million people in Southeastern San Diego.

San Diego Restaurant Week, from page 7 No tickets or special passes are required, only a quick call to the restaurant of your choice for reservations; then simply dine out during the week of January 16th to the 21st. Last September, over 140,000 people participated in the event; even more are expected in January, so reservations are strongly recommended.

To view a complete list of participating locations in San Diego Restaurant Week, visit www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com or call (619) 233-5008.