Mission Valley News - January 2010

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MISSION VALLEY NEWS & VIEWS The Positive View of the Community www.missionvalleynewsviews.com January 2010

San Diego, California

Volume IV – Number I

Town & Country Hotel & Convention Center Celebrates 56 Years In Mission Valley

By Mike McDowell, Exec. VP/CEO San Diego Lodging Industry Association and assisted by Terry Brown, Owner/Operator of the Town & Country Hotel

In 1953 the venerable Town and Country Hotel & Convention Center opened as a 46 room motel beside highway 80, then a two lane ribbon of a road running through Mission Valley. Built on the edge of the valley created by the San Diego River, in its earliest days the Town and Country Motel sat among open farm land, pastures and a horse ranch.

Founder and patriarch of the family that continues to own and operate the hoThe Trellises Restaurant and pool at the Town tel, Charles H. Brown & Country Hotel & Convention Center. had the foresight to Photo courtesy of the Town & Country Hotel. realize the direction that the city was growing, and the vision to see that San Diego would become a world famous tourism destination.

While Charlie Brown expanded his hotel holdings to include several other properties in Mission Valley and Los Angeles, the Town and Country has continued as the company's flagship and is a recognizable San Diego landmark for visitors and locals alike. The National Cyclopedia of American Biography recognized Mr. Brown as one of the leaders in the development of the modern motor hotel. It was at the Town and Country that he introduced many industry "firsts."

In addition to originating the coffee-in-room dispenser at the Town and Country, the Gourmet Room restaurant and Gold Coast Lounge (now known as Trellises) was the first restaurant in San Diego to be air conditioned. In addition, the Town and Country was the first lodging establishment to offer free newspapers and in-room televisions, and the first to offer free outside dialing for guests' local telephone calls.

Throughout the 1950's and early '60's Charlie Brown continued to expand the Town and Country on his 22 acre parcel, adding the trademark low-rise, bungalow style hotel rooms, swimming pools, tennis courts and a private club Continued on page 10

The Town & Country Hotel & Convention Center viewed from across the Riverwalk Golf Course.

Photo courtesy of the Town & Country Hotel.

Mission Valley Needs You!

By Brian Schoenfisch, Senior Planner, City of San Diego

As we begin the new year, an exciting undertaking is emerging within the Mission Valley community - an update to the 25-year old Community Plan. The Community Plan is a comprehensive and longrange document, adopted by the City Council to express a vision for the future and to guide how that vision is implemented through private and public development.

It includes ten elements that provide a comprehensive approach to guide the community's growth over the next 20-plus years. These elements include: Land Use; Mobility; Urban Design; Economic Prosperity; Public Facilities, Services and Safety; Recreation; Conservation;

Map of the Mission Valley Community Plan.

Continued on page 8

Map courtesy of City of San Diego.

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San Diego Landscape Architect Honored Awarded for Sustaining Excellence in Analysis, Planning for Sudberry's Quarry Falls Community The firm of Wallace Roberts & Todd, Inc.(WRT), landscape architects, was honored with the 2009 American Society of Landscape Architects San Diego's merit award for "Sustaining Excellence" Design for its work on Quarry Falls, the Sudberry Family of Companies planned 230acre, mixed-used community in Mission Valley.

Over the next 15 years, Quarry Falls will be transformed from a declining 70-year-old sand and gravel quarry on the north side of Friars Road in Mission Valley into a sustainable mixed-use community with nearly 5,000 homes and almost one million square feet of retail, office, and civic space. The community will include housing, village shops, businesses, abundant park space, its own water reclamation plant and access to the city's light-rail system.

The ASLA award recognized the outstanding work of landscape designer Ruth Stafford. Stafford, an Associate of WRT, was project director for the landscape architecture and worked with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for certification of the Quarry Falls plan. Judges RuthStafford, Landscape Architect for Quarry said they were impressed by Falls the lead role taken by the landscape architect on such a complicated project as Quarry Falls, which the jury noted was a very good example of sustainability on a disturbed site. The USGBC evaluated the community using the LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) pilot program. The Quarry Falls plan recently received a Gold rating for its sustainable attributes, and it is currently one of the largest LEED-ND projects in the world. It is also a recipient of 2009 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA), California's highest environmental honor, which is administered by the California Environmental Protection Agency and the Natural Resources Agency.

"Our goal at Sudberry is to create sustainable communities, not just

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developments," said Marco Sessa, senior vice president of land development/residential for Sudberry. "Quarry Falls will have a distinct community feel, with open spaces, gathering places and a design that encourages walking and enjoying the environment. We envision a place where people can live, work, socialize, shop, play and relax. Congratulations to Ruth and WRT for their hard work in advancing the Quarry Falls vision."

More than 200 attended the ASLA awards program on Dec. 3 at the Neurosciences Institute in La Jolla to recognize the best and brightest in the world of landscape architects. The ASLA jury presented nineteen awards that evening. www.sudberryproperties.com.

Vulcan Materials Wins Green Award The Vulcan Materials Company sand, gravel and cement plant in Mission Valley received an environmental sustainability award from a national trade group last month. Operators of the 230-acre plant north of Friars Road between Mission Center Road and Interstate 805 - site of the future Quarry Falls housing and retail development - received the National Ready-Mix Concrete Association "Green Star" certification for ongoing efforts to reduce consumption of fuel and electricity and to expand the use of recycled materials in asphalt and concrete products.

Association President Robert Gardini bestowed the award in a Nov. 2 presentation at the Mission Valley plant. Vulcan officials said they were honored to receive the recognition and will continue to pursue goals of maximizing efficiency and environmental sustainability.

Mayor Sanders Promotes City's Opportunities for Small Contractors New Web Site Aims to Make Doing Business with San Diego Easier On December 3, 2009, Mayor Jerry Sanders unveiled a new promotional campaign to increase awareness of opportunities for small contractors on city of San Diego public works projects.

"Small businesses form the backbone of San Diego's economy, and the city is committed to fostering opportunities for local companies," Sanders said. "So we're making every effort to break down the barriers that prevent small contractors from bidding on city projects."

A new Web site, www.SDSmallContracts.com, acts as a portal for small contractors to learn about bids for city projects under $1 million as well as resources available to remove barriers to doing business with government agencies, including financial and technical assistance with surety bonding. The campaign also aims to help the city achieve its inclusionary contracting goals, as many small contractors are womanand minority-owned.

Last month, the mayor announced a strategic partnership with the Continued on next page

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Rules in Effect for Water Conservation Effective June 1, 2009, San Diego declared a Level 2 Drought Alert.

Level 2 includes many mandatory water restrictions. In addition, all voluntary Level 1 conservation practices became mandatory. The Level 2 restrictions include: Landscape irrigation is limited to no more than three assigned days per week. Those days are: o Homes with odd-numbered addresses can water: Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday o Homes with even-numbered addresses can water: Saturday, Monday & Wednesday o Apartments, Condos and Businesses can water: Monday, Wednesday & Friday Between June 1 and October 31, on your watering days, you may only water before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. Landscape irrigation using sprinklers is limited to no more than ten minutes maximum per watering station per assigned day (does not apply to drip, micro-irrigation, stream rotor, rotary heads, hose end sprinklers with timers or valves operated by a weather-based irrigation controller).

Between November 1 and May 31, you may only water before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m.

Landscape irrigation using sprinklers is limited to no more than seven minutes maximum per watering station per assigned day (does not apply to drip, microirrigation, stream rotor, rotary heads, hose end sprinklers with timers or valves operated by a weather-based irrigation controller).

Trees and shrubs not irrigated by a landscape irrigation system may be watered no more than three assigned days per week by using a handheld container, hand-held hose with positive shut-off nozzle, or lowvolume soaker hose.

Irrigation of nursery and commercial growers' products is permitted in the hours between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. from June 1 to October 31, and between 4 p.m. and 10 a.m. from November 1 to May 31. Watering may be done at any time when using a hand-held hose with a positive shutoff nozzle, hand-held container, or drip, micro-irrigation.

Irrigation of nursery propagation beds is permitted at any time.

Non-commercial vegetable gardens, fruit trees and potted plants are exempt from days of the week restrictions. But, between June 1 and October 31 irrigating is permitted only before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m.

From November 1 to May 31 it is permitted only before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m.

All irrigation is banned while it is raining.

Vehicle washing between June 1 and October 31 is permitted only before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m.

From November 1 to May 31 it is permitted only before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m.

Vehicle washing is only allowed with a hand-held container or a hand-held hose with a positive shut-off nozzle for quick rinses, or at any time on the immediate premises of a commercial car wash. Vehicle washing required for public health and safety is exempt.

Boats and boat engines are permitted to be washed down immediately after use.

Water use by commercial car washes which do not use partially recirculated water will be reduced in volume by an amount determined by

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the City Council.

All leaks must be stopped or repaired upon discovery or within 72 hours of notification by the City of San Diego.

Bird baths, koi ponds and any ornamental water feature using a recirculating pump and which does not shoot water into the air are allowed under Level 2. Water fountains which discharge into the air a jet or stream of water are banned under Level 2 restrictions. However, these fountains may be operated for maintenance purposes. Any water feature that does not re-circulate water is banned.

Landscape establishment is allowed if required for landscape permits, erosion control, disasters or establishment, repair or renovation of public use fields for schools and parks. Landscape establishment under these conditions authorizes watering any day, and any hour of the day, as necessary, for up to two months. All other landscape establishment that requires more irrigation than the established irrigation restrictions requires an approved variance.

Use of recycled or non-potable water is required for construction purposes when available.

Water use from fire hydrants is limited to fire fighting, City meter installation as part of the Fire Hydrant Meter Program, and for public Continued on page 5

Mayor Promotes Contracting Plan, continued from page 2 U.S. Small Business Administration to help small contractors meet surety bonding requirements necessary on most government projects.

The federal agency will guarantee up to 75 percent of the bond on local government contracts and provide other technical and financial assistance.

Over the next several months, a public service announcement will run on City TV channel 24 alerting contractors to more than $18 million worth of small contracts that will go out to bid between now and this spring.

Popularity of New Aquatera Community Sparks Waiting List H.G. Fenton Company announces that due to the high customer demand for its new Aquatera apartment community in Mission Valley, the company has initiated a waiting list for potential new residents.

The 254-unit luxury gated community, located at 5777 Mission Center Rd., achieved full lease-up within just eight months of opening and six months ahead of the company's anticipated schedule. San Diegans in the market to rent continue to try to secure apartment homes in the popular resort-style project. To accommodate them, the comAquatera is a 254-unit luxury gated pany started a priorcommunity, located at 5777 Mission Center ity waiting list for the Rd. has a waiting list for new leases. spacious one-, twoand three-bedroom homes that have been released in phases throughout construction.

"We are pleased that Aquatera has been so well-received in the market," said Mike Neal, president and CEO of H.G. Fenton Company, the community's developer and owner. "By asking our customers what they wanted in a community in terms of design, amenities and service, we were able to create Aquatera specifically to their needs. The project's success is also due to our management team's commitment to make the community a luxurious place residents look forward to coming home to every day."

Aquatera's focal point is a dramatic 10,000-square-foot, two-story clubhouse that overlooks a spectacular 25-meter saltwater pool. Expansive deck areas, cabanas, complimentary towel service, elevated spa and barbecue islands surround the pool, creating a lavish yet comfortable recreational setting. The lifestyle orientation of the clubhouse includes a workout room with personal television monitors, cyber café, professional chef's kitchen, club room with flat screen TVs, provided Nintendo®Wii and Sony®Playstations, and a pool table.

Every home in Aquatera features designer appointments including granite countertops, hardwood cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, track lighting, 9' ceilings, decorative niches, air-conditioning, front-loading washer-dryers, wiring for high speed internet and intrusion alarms. Most include private single-car garages.

To arrange a tour or to join the waiting list for Aquatera, please call 619-293-7700.

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Mission Valley News & Views – January 2010

D-BOX Motion-Enhanced Seating Comes to Mission Valley Theater

No One Asked Me But….

UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas - First Theater in San Diego to Feature Innovative Motion-Enhanced Experience

The Kitchen Drawer

San Diego-based UltraStar Cinemas, The Exclusive Home of Pure Digital Cinema®, announced in December the installation of 23 motionenhanced seats at the company's Mission Valley at Hazard Center Cinemas. The seats debuted with the opening of "Sherlock Holmes" on Friday, December 25th.

This is the third UltraStar location to partner with D-BOX Technologies Inc. (DBO.A on the TSX Venture Exchange), a leader in innovative motion technology for the entertainment industry.

Offering moviegoers an unmatched, realistic immersive experience, DBOX Motion Designers utilize the company's proprietary D-BOX Motion Code™ to custom code each movie, frame by frame, resulting in subtle, refined movements designed to work in perfect UltraStar's Mission Valley at Hazard Center location is the latest theater to sync with the onscreen install D-BOX's motion-enhanced seating. action.

"We've seen an overwhelming response from moviegoers who have experienced D-BOX's technology at our Apple Valley, CA and Surprise, AZ theaters," said Damon Rubio, Vice President of Operations at UltraStar Cinemas. "UltraStar Cinemas has been a world-leader in cinema technology, pioneering THX Sound and Digital Cinema, and now we're thrilled to launch our third D-BOX location and to be the only theater in San Diego to offer our guests this amazing technology."

"D-BOX continues to experience tremendous growth and we're thrilled to be working with UltraStar Cinemas, who were the first cinema chain to adopt our technology," stated Claude Mc Master President and Chief Executive Officer of D-BOX Technologies.

UltraStar's Mission Valley at Hazard Center location is the latest theater to install D-BOX's motion-enhanced seating. There are only two other locations with D-BOX MFX seats in California: the UltraStar Apple Valley Cinemas and the Mann's Chinese 6 Theatre in Hollywood.

UltraStar is looking forward to expand the D-BOX presence in the San Diego area with more locations in early 2010.

By Paul Burri, Weekly columnist for the ‘Goleta Valley Voice’

I wonder if my family is the only one that has that magical place where we keep everything that we will ever need? Growing up in the Bronx, New York, we called it The Kitchen Drawer - sometimes simply, The Drawer. No matter what apartment we lived in, it was always the top one to the left of the sink. In our house it served an invaluable function. It was where everything was kept. Need a pencil? (never over 1-1/2" long and always with a broken point) - look in The Drawer. Need a rubber band? - look in The Drawer. (Of course, every one that you found was so old that it broke instantly when you stretched it.)

But that was then. Recently I checked the drawer we have now, many, many years later and here's what I found: One half of a pair of pliers (it's been in there for the past 12 years but you never know - the other half might show up one of these days), a hammer with no handle, two sticks of seven-year-old chewing gum, a comb with three teeth, a green marble with a chip in it, a cork, twentythree nails - all bent, one of those rubber things you put under a chair leg, a torn Valentine's Day card with three phone numbers that no one can remember who they belong to, six keys that don't fit any lock that we own, a combination lock that no one can remember the combination to, a dog tag for a dog that we never owned, 16 ball point pens - one of which works - occasionally, a two-year-old desk calendar, four rusty paper clips, a stack of 20¢-off coupons - all expired, one push pin, the cardboard back from a scratch pad (but no sheets of scratch paper), one black sock.

I'm sure you can see why it is so important for every family to have a Drawer. Need anything?

"Hey honey, where's the phone number for the gardener?"

"I think it's in the drawer."

In addition to the family drawer, I had my own personal drawer. It was the thin one in the middle of my desk. Back then, my "specialty" was Popsicle wrappers. You could get all sorts of valuable stuff if you saved enough of them. For twenty wrappers you could get a "Ventriloquism Made Easy" kit that was guaranteed to "amaze your friends and neighbors" by learning how to "throw your voice." For a hundred fifty wrappers you could get a 50-bladed pocket knife with a genuine bone handle. When you had finally collected the 150 wrappers, you sent them away to the company and after about as long as it took you to save them up, it arrived in the mail. For the next three days you carried it around in your pocket, cut yourself once, broke three of the blades trying to throw it into a tree and then put it into the thin middle drawer of your desk and never looked at it again.

Lately I read that the world is in danger of being inundated by all the useless trash we each generate every day. We could solve that problem if only people would simply put that stuff in The Kitchen Drawer like we used to do.

Are You Signed Up? Whether it's a wildfire, an earthquake, the bird flu, or locating missing children or those with Alzheimer's, getting information to the public quickly is vital to the protection of you and your family.

Until recently, the County had in place a Reverse 911 system, which allowed just over 11,000 calls per hour to home phones.

Today, however, there are newer, more advanced technologies that allow for a dramatically higher number of people to be reached in a much quicker fashion.

San Diego County's system can place upwards of 400,000 calls per hour - and not just to home phones; this new system is capable of calling cell phones as well.

What's more, it is also able to send out e-mail and text messages.

To sign up for emergency notification, please visit www.alertsandiego.com.

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Budget Cuts Hit City Hard On December 9, 2009, the City Council approved by a 7-1 margin Mayor Jerry Sander's spending plan for the city through the final six months of the current fiscal year as well as next year. By adopting an 18month budget, the projected deficit for next year is spread over a longer period of time, and that means fewer services will be cut to balance the budget.

According to Mayor Sanders, the plan is a mix of spending cuts and one-time solutions that address a deficit that is largely a result of the worst economic recession in generations. The recession has hit every one of the city's funding sources extremely hard, particularly property, sales and hotel taxes. On top of that, last year's stock-market losses caused an enormous spike in the amount the city was required to pay into the pension system.

Together, these factors created an unprecedented gap between the city's anticipated revenues and operating costs. Balancing the budget through cuts alone would have decimated city services - and would have meant laying off hundreds of sworn police officers and fire fighters, closing libraries and recreation centers, and other severe impacts to San Diegans' quality of life.

While this budget addresses the city's immediate fiscal problems, the work has just begun. The Mayor's administration is also whittling away at the perennial shortfall through both short- and long-term measures.

Nearly $45 million has been trimmed from the budget on an ongoing basis through department-streamlining measures.

The city's information technology services have been put out to bid with the private sector for the first time in 30 years, which is anticipated to save the taxpayers millions each year.

Major structural reforms to the city's pension and retiree health care systems for new employees, will wring tens of millions of dollars out of the city's costs for retirees over the next several decades. The new plan, which took effect this past July, asks employees to contribute more toward their retirement and ends many of the perks of the old plan.

The city has implemented a new, integrated software system for the entire city to replace antiquated and inefficient systems which will improve the city's ability to get a full accounting of expenditures and to monitor fiscal activities.

Mayor Sanders said, "there's still much more to be done, and I'm committed to working with the City Council, our employees and our citizens to continue transforming San Diego from what it once was - a city in crisis - to a model of efficiency, accountability and fiscal responsibility."

Water Conservation, continued from page 3 health and safety reasons.

Construction operations will not use water obtained by a fire hydrant meter for uses other than normal construction activity.

In addition to these Level 2 requirements, all Level 1 voluntary restrictions are now mandatory. These include: City of San Diego water customers must prohibit excessive irrigation and must immediately correct leaks in their private water systems.

The City's regulations now state that customers "shall not allow water to leave their property due to drainage onto adjacent properties or public or private roadways or streets or gutters due to excessive irrigation and/ or uncorrected leaks."

Customers cannot use a running hose to wash down sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or other paved areas, except to alleviate immediate safety or sanitation hazards unless that hose is connected to a water efficient device such as a commercial water broom.

Overfilling of swimming pools and spas is strictly prohibited.

The City will not provide new water service connections for customers using single pass-through cooling systems.

All new conveyer car wash and commercial laundry systems connections will be required to employ a recirculation water system.

Restaurants and other food establishments shall only serve and refill water for patrons upon request.

Guests in hotels, motels, and other commercial lodging establishments will be provided the option of not laundering towels and linens daily.

These restrictions are permanent and are now in place year-round.

San Diego residents are encouraged to report water waste by calling the Water Hotline at (619) 515-3500.

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Health and Wellness H1N1 Vaccine Available in San Diego County With increased H1N1 vaccine availability in San Diego County, the vaccine is available to all individuals who want to be vaccinated.

Individuals should contact their health care provider to schedule an appointment to receive the vaccine.

As determined by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the H1N1 vaccine is prioritized for certain high risk groups including: * pregnant women; * household contacts of infants less than 6 months old; * children and young adults 6 months to 24 years old; * adults 25 to 64 years old with chronic medical conditions; * health care workers For those who have a regular medical provider, please check with them to determine if they have ordered the H1N1 vaccine. If so, please schedule an appointment with them to receive the H1N1 vaccine.

County clinics have limited types and amounts of H1N1 vaccines.

The priority groups that will be served by each of the seven sites are listed below with the clinic hours, addresses, and phone numbers.

For information about other locations where you can obtain the H1N1 vaccine, please visit http://www.sdiz.org/flu/index.html or call 2-1-1.

Clinic locations near Mission Valley: Public Health Center- Central Region 5202 University Avenue San Diego, CA 92105 Phone: (619) 229-5400 Monday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Public Health Center- North Central 5055 Ruffin Road San Diego, CA 92123 Phone: (858) 573-7300 Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Public Health Center - East 855 E. Madison El Cajon, CA 92021 Phone: (619) 441-6500 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Public Health Center - South 690 Oxford Street Chula Vista, CA 91911 Phone: (619) 409-3110 Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Is The Secret To Living Longer And Feeling Better Really As Easy As This?

By Dr. Michael Pritsker

What should you start doing RIGHT NOW and NEVER STOP to possibly add years to your life? A new study in the Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise suggests people who stay even moderately fit as they age may live longer than those who do not.

According to an August 21, 2009 Reuters' article, "Our findings suggest that sedentary lifestyle, rather than differences in cardiovascular risk factors or age, may explain (the) two-fold higher mortality rates in the least-fit versus slightly more fit healthy individuals," lead researcher, Dr. Sandra Mandic of the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, noted in an email to Reuters Health. She pointed out that nearly two-thirds of the least-fit study participants were not getting the minimum recommended amount of exercise -- at least 30 minutes of moderate activity, like brisk walking, on five or more days a week. "These results emphasize the importance of improving and maintaining high fitness levels by engaging in regular physical activity," Mandic said, "particularly in poorly fit individuals."

And here's something of MAJOR importance!!!! The study showed a history of exercise was not a factor. In other words, it doesn't matter if you used to be in shape. What matters is RECENT activity. This helps explain why a professional athlete, who was in phenomenal shape for years, can die young from heart disease. The study suggests you only get protection from RECENT physical activity.

This may be disheartening for many since so many people look at "exercise programs" and "diet," as temporary things‌ doing them just long enough to get in the desired shape or lose a certain amount of weight.

This approach will NOT make you healthy. What will help make you healthy and possibly live longer is making the commitment to change your lifestyle. Committing to eating right and exercising FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. That's why it is also important to commit to getting and keeping your spine and working properly with proper Chiropractic care, keeping your heart healthy with exercise, and much more. If you stop exercising, you lose the positive effects. If you stop brushing your teeth, you lose the positive effect. And, if you neglect your spine, chances are, you will eventually end up in rough shape again. Staying healthy and living longer is in YOUR hands. To get free spine and health evaluation, call 619-858-0336 or visit www.BackCareCentral.com for more info.

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Orchestra Nova Making a Dream Come True for The Next Star Entries for Talent Competition Due January 15 World's First Classical Music Talent Competition Judged by Internet and Audience Voters

It's a first - for San Diego, for the country and for the world! San Diego's own Orchestra Nova, under the leadership of Maestro Jung-Ho Pak, is announcing the first classical music talent competition ever held where the winner will be selected by the concert audience and the Internet community.

Will the winner be a violinist who put a dream on hold to become a stay-at-home Mom? Or will it be the trumpet player who thought about a music career but decided on an engineering career instead? Or will it be the music teacher who has dreamed of performing onstage? Orchestra Nova's goal is to make dreams come true! This competition is just one of a list of activities, including extensive music education programs.

Three finalists will be selected to perform with the orchestra in three concerts (March 5, 6 and 8, 2010) where audience members will be the

final judges. The winner will also perform with the orchestra next season.

The competition is open to amateur classical musicians (no age limit) whose principal source of income is not from public performances of classical music and who are residents of San Diego County.

Students of local San Diego institutions of higher learning and members of the armed forces who reside in San Diego County are also eligible.

Applicants must submit a video, a completed application form and a $10 non-refundable application fee. The video can be posted online (YouTube or a web site) and the application form and fee can be completed online. They can also be sent to the orchestra's office.

Semi-finalist winners will be posted on the Orchestra Nova web site on January 16, 2010, and top semi-finalist winners will be invited to perform in a live audition on Sunday, January 31, 2010.

Internet voting (one person/ one vote) for applicants starts on Jan.16 and ends Jan. 30.

Internet voting for finalists will commence on February 1, 2010, and end on March 4, 2010.

Audience members at each concert will cast a vote during intermission of the concert. The winner will be announced at the end of the final concert.

The three finalists will perform their selections with the orchestra before the intermission. The concerts: Friday, March 5, 7:30 p.m. - Downtown, St. Paul's Cathedral; Saturday, March 6, 8:00 p.m. - Sorrento Valley, Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall. Monday, March 8, 7:30 p.m. - La Jolla, Sherwood Auditorium Competition rules, application forms and online application available at www.orchestranova.org.

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Mission Valley News & Views – January 2010

Community Governance Recycle that Christmas Tree!

By Chet Barfield, Mission Valley representative for Councilmember Donna Frye

A great way to start the New Year off green is to recycle that crispy Christmas tree before it turns brown.

The City of San Diego is offering free tree-recycling through Jan. 23 - curbside or at numerous drop-off sites - in an annual program now in its 36th year.

"We encourage all those who celebrate the holidays with a Christmas tree to participate in our recycling program," said Chris Gonaver, San Diego Environmental Services Department director. "By recycling their trees, residents help reduce the amount of material in the landfill and give holiday trees a second life as compost, mulch or wood chips."

Residents who have yard- Councilmember Donna Frye of the San waste collection service in their Diego City Council represents the Mission neighborhood can put their trees Valley area. out at the curb on pick-up days.

For everyone else - including residents of Mission Valley, which does not have yard-waste collections - trees can be left at any of 16 drop-off sites citywide.

Sites closest to Mission Valley are in Mission Bay Park at SeaWorld Drive and Pacific Highway; in Ocean Beach at Robb Athletic Field Recreation Center, 2525 Bacon St.; and at San Diego State University's Parking Lot D off of Alvarado Road. For a complete list and other information, visit http://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/christmas.shtml.

Before leaving trees for pick-up, owners should remove all lights, stands, tinsel, ornaments and other decorations. (Fake-snow flocking is acceptable.) No items other than trees are to be left at the drop-off locations.

Last year, some 146,000 Christmas trees totaling 1,241 tons were collected curbside and at drop-off sites, said Environmental Services spokesman Dennis Williams.

"The city trucks them over to the Miramar Greenery at the Miramar Landfill, where they're recycled into useful products," he said. "That extends the life of the landfill."

All year long, residents can help the environment by taking tree or brush trimmings and other green waste to the landfill's Miramar Greenery, 5180 Convoy St., just north of state Route 52. They can also self-load up to two cubic yards of compost, mulch or wood-chips for free, with proof of San Diego residency. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 to 4:30 p.m. weekends.

Additional information can be obtained by calling Environmental Services at (858) 694-7000 or the Miramar Landfill at (858) 492-6100.

Mission Valley Community Plan, continued from front page Noise; Historic Preservation; and Housing.

As the process to update the Mission Valley Community Plan begins, there is great importance in mobilizing local residents, property owners, businesses, civic groups, as well as other interested persons and organizations in order to help develop that vision. The time to get involved is now! This is your opportunity to become engaged in this dynamic process and help shape the future of the community.

If you are interested in In order to achieve a high level of participating on the community involvement and commitment Community Plan throughout the Community Plan Update Update Stakeholders process, the City will soon form a StakeAdvisory Committee, holders Advisory Committee that will meet please request an on a monthly basis. This Committee will interest form by email provide a public forum to provide input and advisory recommendations to the City at bschoenfisch@sandiego.gov decision-makers relative to the various Plan Update components. or by phone at If you are interested in participating (619) 533-6457 on the Community Plan Update Stakeholders Advisory Committee, please request an interest form by email at bschoenfisch@sandiego.gov or by phone (619) 533-6457. Additionally, a website has been set up at

www.sandiego.gov/planning/community/cpu/missionvalley in order to provide news and updates, meeting schedules, meeting minutes, as well as progress information and other pertinent data. Join us as we embark upon a stimulating and challenging process, identifying concerns and helping to develop solutions, in order to set forth a vision for the future of the Mission Valley community.

Serving A Changing Mission Valley In 2010 The Valley's growing population deserves a more efficient government and greater regional amenities

By Ron Roberts

Welcome to 2010. I'm looking forward to a great year working with Mission Valley's active community groups and leaders. The Valley has changed so much around us in recent years, welcoming new residents, businesses and public amenities, including an expansion of the San Diego Trolley.

The changes around us are probably best signified by the growth in population. Figures from the San Diego Association of Governments, where I serve on the Transportation Committee, show an 87 percent increase in residents since the year 2000.

Mission Valley began the decade with 12,017 residents and in the proceeding nine years added 10,449, bringing the population to 22,466. The median age is 38.9 with our largest group those between 30 and 54 years of age. We have slightly more females (11,600) than males (10,866), which may be good or bad, depending on your perspective. (I have more females in my family and that's good.)

While the population growth is slowing, and the rate of growth Supervisor Ron Roberts of the San Diego has likely peaked, we will conCounty Board of Supervisors represents tinue to have more neighbors as the Mission Valley area. the years advance. SANDAG foresees more than 31,000 Mission Valley residents in 20 years.

The median household income in 2009 was $68,453. That is up 57.1 percent from the year 2000, or 12 percent when you factor in inflation.

That's good.

Adding and supporting new jobs will be among my priorities in 2010.

This is an area I can address in several arenas, including by serving on the San Diego Workforce Partnership's Policy Board.

Regionally I am hoping to announce some exciting news about the creation of a major new park along downtown's waterfront. It has been a dream of mine for years and this Board of Supervisors may chose to make it a reality. Stay tuned!

We also will continue to make it easer and more efficient for San Diegans to interact with local government when we open the first phase of the new County Operations Center, consisting of two 150,000 square foot, four-story office buildings, a seven-level parking structure and a central plant that will serve the entire campus. Located in the Fourth Supervisorial District on Kearny Mesa, it replaces decades-old worn out buildings and should be the "greenest" facility of its kind in the state.

Finally, I look forward to meeting and greeting as many of you as I can at community events and official proceedings. As a matter of fact, I will be joining the Mission Valley Rotary for lunch on Feb. 11. Please join us. I'm also excited to continue gathering "friends" on Facebook so we can all better share our experiences of living in the best neighborhoods of this great city.

Supervisor Ron Roberts's Fourth District includes Mission Valley and its surrounding communities. You can reach him at ronroberts@sdcounty.ca.gov, find him on Facebook by searching Ron Roberts and follow him on Twitter at @ronrobertssd.

Mission Valley Planning Group

San Diego River Coalition

Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at noon.

Meets the 3rd Friday of each month at 3-4:30pm.

Info at: www.sandiegoriver.org

Mission Valley Community Council Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each odd month at 6:30pm.

All of these meetings are held at the Mission Valley Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway and are open to the public.

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Joy to Be Green

Important City of San Diego Phone Numbers (Cut out and save)

Abandoned Vehicles 858-495-7856 Animal Regulation 619-236-4250 Beach & Bay Advisory 619-338-2073 Birth and Death Records 619-237-0502 Brush/Weed Abatement 619-533-4444 Building Permits 619-446-5000 Buses/MTS Access 619-233-3004 Canyon Watchers Program 858-292-6484 City Council Docket Info 619-533-4000 City Directory 619-236-5555 Code Violations 619-236-5500 Curb Maintenance 619-527-7500 Dead Animal Removal 858-694-7000 Dog Licenses 619-767-2675 Fire Stations 619-533-4300 Graffiti 619-525-8522 Hazardous Materials Hotline 858-694-7000 Housing Commission 619-231-9400 Humane Society 619-299-7012 Libraries: Balboa 858-573-1390 Clairemont 858-581-9935 Linda Vista 858-573-1399 Mission Valley 858-573-5000 North Clairemont 858-581-9931 Serra Mesa 858-573-1396 Noise Regulation 619-236-5500 Office of Small Business 619-685-1390 Park and Recreation 619-525-8219 Parking Citations 619-236-7145 Police: Non-Emergency 619-531-2000 Pot Hole Hotline 619-527-7500 Recreation Centers: Kearny Mesa 858-573-1387 Linda Vista 858-573-1392 North Clairemont 858-581-9926 Serra Mesa 858-573-1408 South Clairemont 858-581-9924 Tecolote 858-581-9933 Recycling Hotline 858-694-7000 Senior Citizens Services 619-236-6905 Serra Mesa Community Connection 858-5652473 Sewer Repair/Spills 619-515-3525 Sidewalk Maintenance 619-527-7500 Social Services Information 211 Stormwater Pollution Hotline 619-235-1000 Street Lights 619-527-7500 Street Sweeping 619-527-7500 Traffic Control 619-533-3126 Tree Maintenance 619-527-7500 Waste Reduction & Disposal 858-492-5010 Water Emergency 619-515-3525 Water Utilities 619-515-3500 Zoning Regulation Information 619-236-5555

If you’d like to suggest a number or service to be added to this list, please call Mission Valley News & Views at 619-291-0200.

The Hilton San Diego Mission Valley Hotel has been using lights to spell "JOY" during the holiday season for twenty years. But this year, it went green by using energy-saving fluorescent room lights for the display.

Eighty-five rooms are used to display "JOY" in lights. Adjoining rooms are kept dark so it can be seen after sunset by motorists on Interstates 8 and 805 and state Route 163.

Attention Women Business Owners: Seminar on Estate and Business Planning Marguerite Lorenz of Lorenz Fiduciary Services will present the first NAWBO San Diego seminar of 2010, Estate Planning and Your Business, on Friday, Jan. 8 from noon to 1 p.m. at Brandman University.

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) San Diego, which promotes, supports and educates women business owners in achieving success will continue its monthly seminar series on Friday, Jan. 8 with a program presented by Marguerite Lorenz of Lorenz Fiduciary Services: "Estate Planning and Your Business." The seminar will be held at Brandman University, 7460 Mission Valley Road, from noon to 1 p.m.

Lorenz, who hosts the "It's Your Estate" program in San Diego County, will focus on why having an estate plan is important, putting together a plan that's right for you, when to invoke your plan, and how to maintain a trust if you already have one.

Pre-registration is required and seating is limited. NAWBO San Diego members can attend at no cost, while the fee for visitors is $25.

Online registration and more information are available at nawbo-sd.org.

Madoff Auction In Mission Valley - Proceeds To Pay Back Victims Items linked to Ponzi scheme mastermind Bernie Madoff were auctioned off at the Hilton Mission Valley on Monday, December 28, 2009. Hundreds of thousands of dollars in jewelry, art and Persian rugs, most of which belonged to Madoff's victims were available for bid. Items included an original Picasso painting, a five-carat diamond ring, a mink coat, and one-of-a-kind Andy Warhol sketches.

Madoff is now in prison after defrauding investors of nearly $65 billion. Proceeds from the auction will go toward paying back victims of Madoff's scam.

Get Results! Advertise in the Mission Valley News & Views ROTARY CLUBS WEEKLY MEETINGS IN MISSION VALLEY

Mission Valley Rotary Club at noon at Thursdays at Trellises Restaurant in the Town & Country Hotel 500 Hotel Circle North San Diego, CA 92108

www.missionvalleyrotaryclub.com

Old Mission Rotary Club at noon on Tuesdays at Trellises Restaurant in the Town & Country Hotel 500 Hotel Circle North

www.oldmissionrotary.com If you would be interested in attending a meeting or becoming a member, contact the Club of your choice.

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Town & Country Hotel, continued from front page for locals. In 1970, under the leadership of Charles' son, C. Terry Brown, the Town and Country opened San Diego's first Convention Center along with a 10 story high-rise tower of 620 additional hotel rooms. The new facility included a state-of-the-art bakery, complete with a European Pastry Chef and a complete meat-cutting department. In 1972, the adjacent Le Baron Hotel was purchased, bringing to nearly 1,000, the total available hotel rooms at the Town and Country Hotel.

Over the past 56 years, the Town and Country Hotel has played a significant role in thousands of important civic events with local, national and international ramifications. The hotel has hosted numerous mayors, governors, foreign dignitaries and heads of state, presidential candidates, cabinet members and titans of industry. On Election Day in November 1980, the high-rise roof tops served as security vantage posts for the Secret Service as, presidential candidate Ronald Reagan made his final campaign stop in the parking lot of the adjacent Fashion Valley Shopping Center - he later called San Diego his “good luck” stop.

Early on Charlie Brown began an enduring tradition of civic and charitable philanthropy that included hosting several fundraising events annually, including a family-fair to benefit Children's Hospital that, in 1966, drew over 40,000 people to the hotel grounds in one day. Today, the Town and Country continues this tradition, being home to the Charger's Blood Drive that benefits the San Diego Blood Bank now in its 31st year, providing annual Christmas parties for military families, and providing short-term accommodations for families of wounded warriors being treated at local military hospitals.

In 2006, the Town and Country opened the 41,000 square foot Grand Exhibit Hall that can accommodate major trade shows and events for up to 3,000 people. This recent addition will ensure that the Town and Country Hotel will continue to serve San Diego visitors and neighbors well into the future.

The Town & Country Hotel & Convention Center is located at 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego 92108, phone 619.291.7131.

MAZATLAN……Growing Up, Naturally!

"The Land of the Deer"

By Dick Slaker

Twenty years ago I was with a small group leaving Tijuana Airport for Mazatlan and spending 4 days in a first visit to this 2nd largest Mexican city on the Western Pacific Coast of Mexico leading to the Sea of Cortez. In my trip of last month, I was wondering what changes I might find when re-visiting this city. Was any growth well-designed, keeping the Mexican culture; sharing the typical plazas, expanding on previous history enjoying all Mexican music and developing its own style of cuisine for visitors and guest to enjoy?

Boarding my Alaska Airlines flight out of Los Angeles, and a little over two hours, I was in Mazatlan. My guide Julio from Pronatours was there to greet me and with a warm smile, told me it was his assignment to share the history and growth of the city of Mazatlan and the surrounding villages in the next s e v e r a l days…come rain or sunshine. Before heading to my hotel Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay, he Hotel Puebo Bonito in Zona Dorada, Mazatlan wanted to be sure Photo by Dick Slaker that I would experience Old Mazatlan, the port and downtown area, as we traveled along the 'malecon', the city's palm-lined waterfront connecting the Zona Dorada with Old Mazatlan.

He shared that Mazatlan is divided into three sections: Zona Dorada (Gold Zone), Old Mazatlan (dating back to the colonial days), a El Centro Historico with it's famous Plazuela Machado, Plazuela Revolucion, and the Cathedral, Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion, dating back to around 1856 .

This is a section about 180 blocks that have had 479 buildings designated as national historic landmarks. City with cobblestone streets, wrought-iron balconies, 19th century buildings with the band shell to serenade the locals during Sundays, Holidays and Carnival celebrations.

More later about this fascinating section of the city, as on my last night, I had the pleasure of having dinner with owner Ing. J. Alfredo Gomez Rubio at the famous, "Pedro & Lola" in the Plaza Machado, Centro Historico. Music, and lovely Carnival Princesses competing for

the Carnival Queen. This was truly a lovely event, enjoying people watching, listening to the jazz music, and surrounded by these lovely 'old' buildings with a new 'face look'…a step back in history.

The city tour continued and then we cruised by the following history: Hotel Belmar, once Mazatlan's premier place to stay, continuing on to Glorieta Sanchez Taboada, the lookout point where the cliff divers plunge into the sea, hoping to gather a 'paying crowd', before hitting water. We continued along the malecon, observing the several Monuments dedicated to the history of Mazatlan: mainly, fisherman and a mermaid. As a tribute to the fishermen of Mazatlan, one of their largest industry, and allowing guests to enjoy one of their 65 boats ready to do a 'catch of the day' trip for sailfish, black, blue striped marlin along with tuna, sea bass, dorado and grouper…a fisherman's paradise .

Leaving Old Mazatlan, heading through Zona Dorada towards New Mazatlan, I was amazed at how clean the old and new city was for a city of 700,000 inhabitants. I noticed stores having their employees cleaning the sidewalk, going into the street to sweep, and making for a pleasant looking city with its hotel zone, and many guests shopping along the avenue, or stopping to enjoy a snack or cool drink at Senor Frogs, Shrimp Factory, etc. Each in its own way, clean and appealing, inviting to sit outside, people watching and the red tablecloths, shouting out, 'Come In". Later, I told them. I'll be back!

As we left Zona Dorada in a few minutes I was dropped off at the lovely Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay for my 'home away from home'. My house never looked like this, as they have golf carts to drive you to your room, otherwise, you could get lost with your suitcases in the many pathways, gardens, pools and lighting to the ocean. My room on the third floor overlooked the Pacific Ocean as I glanced over the private beach, several pools and a perfect harmony of water, sun , and Oh so graceful architecture of the Emerald Bay Pueblo Bonito. My private balcony and room décor was a perfect end of a beautiful day and with a fruit plate waiting for me.

On Monday morning everyone awoke to a rainy day in Mazatlan, but just cleared the air and watered the flowers and garden lawns as we departed around 9am to drive and visit the famous Los Osuna tequila factory, which was about a one hour drive from our hotel. The rain started to let up and when we arrived we were greeted by most of the workers, taking a break from the rain. This La Noria Blue Agave Tour not only visits the Los Osuna but enjoy the opportunity to visit and observe the many craftsmen working on either making machetes, purses, saddles, leather sands and other handicrafts. I did buy some of the handicrafts to bring home, some painted red tiles, other designed tiles plus one bottle of Tequila, I mean Blue Agave, since Tequila is a copywrite name used only by certain Tequila bottling companies.

Lunch time took us to the El Meson de Los Laureanos and a tour of El Quelite.

We were greeted by owner Dr. Marcos Osuna, who has become the guiding light to preserving the history and cultural aspects of this village. The town has murals depicting the history of the village and naturally a museum sharing the history. Dr. Osuna was a very pleasant host and never tired of sharing the beauty of the village. We had a lovely lunch before we had to depart in the sunshine back to Mazatlan.

The next day was a beautiful sunny morning as we departed for a tour of Cosala, called the "Magic Town". This town dates back to the 16th century. This quaint town is about a two-hour drive from Mazatlan nestled in the Sierra Madres, with the beauty of scenery, hills, water, and natural surrounding beauty. I was lucky enough to be able to visit Lake Comedero, with a dormitory type lodge for those seeking quiet bass fishing surrounded by water and mountains. Check it out you bass fishermen at www.mexicobassadventures.com.

The following day was another beautiful sunny morning we planned to a visit to Malpica, Concordia and Copala and the many other historic sites including the history of mining in Mexico. As you walk along cobblestones streets, the red tile roof tops, and the churches dating back to 1500's, it is truly a Colonial tour as you visit along the way, furniture and pottery factories with typical colonial style, and visit the Baroquestyle church (Inglesia de San Debastian), then on to the French style city hall and the main plaza. Another experience of Colonial Mexico, but just in time for lunch at Daniel's Restaurant, another great treat to sample the unique style of its food. I thought to myself, it must be a popular tour and luncheon, as just arriving came two loads of guests from Carnival Cruises and RCCL Cruises. However, Daniel's is a huge restaurant that could accommodate these folks and more. We finished off with the complimentary banana coconut cream pie, one of their delicacies with coffee or ice tea, or yes, even beer.

My last day I was left to explore the city of Mazatlan, and take an open taxi (golf cart), called a 'pulmonia,' from Las Flores Resort & Spa to check out the other famous Pueblo Bonito Mazatlan, take some photos and enjoy the same quality of service that my Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay had offered for my stay. Walking from the Pueblo Bonito Mazatlan offered the opportunity to stop by a Senor Frogs for a quick Pacifico beer Continued on page 11

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Dining and Entertainment Playa Grill & Margarita Bar

All American Grill

By Gina Cord assisted by Beth Smith

All American Grill, Hazard Center's newest restaurant, is now accepting reservations for large parties for corporations and individuals seeking an event venue that accommodates 10 up to 310 guests which will add a touch of red, white and blue to their special event.

Located at Hazard Center in Mission Valley, the previous site of Trophy's, the restaurant offers a central location as well as seating in the main restaurant, sports lounge or outside on the terrace overlooking the trolley. All American Grill's executive chef, Timothy Au, previously chef de cuisine of Molly's at the San Diego Marriott and Marina, will work

After being open for only about three months, Playa Grill & Margarita Bar located in Fenton Marketplace, is becoming the favorite place for the locals who enjoy the best Tapas and Margaritas in town.

Papa Dean, he's the Chef-guy, has outdone himself with an array of Tapas for Happy Hour which is from 3 to 6pm daily and is free with each order of a reduced-price drink with your choice of Margaritas, Martinis, or the special Sangria. You might choose from a Taquito; chicken taco; the Chef's daily pick; or the fantastic Merry Piglet which is a bun stacked with slow-roasted carnitas. The Merry Piglet is my favorite and really is juicy and a mouth-watering flavor. Tapas came from Spain and is a word meaning appetizer or hors d'oeuvre, but at Playa Grill & Margarita Bar they are a large portion and are particularly tasteful when accompanied by the Special Margaritas served by the restaurant.

Beth Smith, Operating Manager of the restaurant stated that "the reason our food is so extra special tasty is because we serve Operating General Manager of Playa only meats that are from freeGrill & Margarita Bar, Beth Smith.

Photo by: Mohsen range feed animals with no horZamani mones added, and most of the greens are organic. Our meats are only from the Niman Ranch and our carnitas are slow-roasted to give them that special flavor, whereas most restaurants fry the carnitas". Carnitas (pulled pork) originated in the State of Michoacan in Mexico where the Carnitas are generally barbequed either on the grill or in a pit.

Of course, you can order the Tapas any time during the day, not only for Happy Hour, but the most successful and most-popular plate since the opening of the restaurant has been the Carnitas Plate which is served with rice and your choice of beans; guacamole, sour cream and fresh salsa and your choice of tortillas‌.and, this big plateful is priced at only $10. However, this is only one item on the extensive and extremely well-priced menu.

Playa Grill & Margarita Bar is one of the few restaurants in town that has the NFL TV Package where you can watch several games at one time on the dozen or so wide screens located throughout the restaurant.

The bar area as you enter the restaurant is the most enthusiastic area for watching the games, but you can also dine in the alcove with the Agave Fountain which is more of a date spot, or you can enjoy the heated patio seated around the open fire pit.

Whichever part of the restaurant is your choice, you are sure to enjoy the food and the happy atmosphere and the helpful wait staff who are ready to explain the menu and how it is prepared.

Be sure to visit and meet Papa Dean, the Chef Guy, and Beth Smith, Operating General Manager at 2401 Fenton Parkway, San Diego 92108‌no need to call for reservations as there is plenty of seating space, but if you want take out call 619.280.0505.

Mazatlan, continued from page 10 and be entertained by enthusiastic waiters. They surely liven up the room quickly. By walking the city this offers an excellent feel for the community from historic downtown or Zone Dorado along the historic 'malecon' by the waterfront.

My last night in Mazatlan was to experience the Downtown Historic section, where I was hosted by the owner Ing. J. Alfredo Gomez Rubio at the corner of Plazuela Machado, Pedro Y Lola Restaurant, outside, warm weather, quiet jazz playing during dinner, colored lights around the Plaza, and yes, the upcoming Carnival Princesses were all there hoping to be noticed as the next Carnival Queen for 2010. Plenty of excitement, excellent dish of Machaca de Camaron, or otherwise shredded shrimp with spices, finished off with Filet Mignon and a cold cerveza.

After dinner we took a stroll through the historic, renovated, buildings that graced the streets and some with overfilling patrons.

This Downtown Renovation, is an experience that you 'must' seek out when you visit the city of Mazatlan; vibrant, totally committed to restoring history and cultural history plus giving a strong feeling of 'Welcome' to Mazatlan, the 'Land of the Deer". (Aztec translation). I Continued on page 12

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Awards Program to Give $165,000 in Grants and Scholarships to Three Nonprofit Organizations and High School Seniors in the Greater San Diego Area Awards program seeks to recognize three students who have overcome the odds to stay in school and the three nonprofit organizations who have worked on their behalf Wellesley, MA. The Sun Life Rising Star Awards program announced it is accepting applications from San Diego-area non-profit organizations that work with at-risk youth to win one of three $50,000 grants that will be distributed in the San Diego area. As part of the application process, each non-profit will have the opportunity to nominate a student who participates in the organization for a chance to receive a $5,000 scholarship. The Sun Life Rising Star Awards program is a new program supported by Sun Life Financial, developed to recognize and provide resources to high school students who have overcome the odds and remained committed to furthering their education and the non-profit organizations who work on their behalf.

San Diego is one of a number of cities that the program will visit next year. The awards program will give away a total of $1,000,000 in grants and scholarships in 2010. San Diego-area applications will be accepted December 7, 2009 through February 1, 2010 and can be downloaded from www.sunliferisingstar.com.

Applications received from the San Diego area will be reviewed by a judging panel consisting of local community leaders and educators. To be considered for funding, an organization must be designated as notfor-profit and work with children under the age of 21 in the areas of education engagement and/or increasing high school graduation rates.

In addition to grant money, organizations will have the opportunity to receive financial education curriculum and training to incorporate a financial education component into its program.

Organizations will also have the opportunity to nominate one extraordinary high school senior who is actively involved in the program and: "Plans to pursue post-secondary education (i.e. college, trade school) "Exhibits leadership qualities beyond their years "Participates in community activities All winning organizations will be automatically considered for an additional $50,000 grant to further their mission. Winning students will be invited to enter an essay competition where one student will be selected as the National Sun Life Rising Star award winner and receive a scholarship worth up to $50,000 payable over four years. The national award winners will be announced in late 2010.

For more information on the Sun Life Rising Stars program, please visit www.sunliferisingstar.com.

About Sun Life Financial Sun Life Financial is a leading international financial services organization providing a diverse range of protection and wealth accumulation products and services to individuals and corporate customers.

Chartered in 1865, Sun Life Financial and its partners today have operations in key markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China and Bermuda. As of September 30, 2009, the Sun Life Financial Group of companies had total assets under management of US $385.3 billion.

All American Grill, continued from page 11 with event planners to create a customized menu selection that features quality American cuisine and spirits for a great value.

The happy hour menu, offered Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., features $5 specialty drinks, select beers at $3.50 or $3.75 per bottle, $2 off wine by the glass, and $2 off "grazing" menu selections from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

There is ample free parking at the restaurant. For more information, or to reserve space for a private party or special event, call All American Grill at 619-296-9600, or visit www.aagrill.com.

The Isaiah Project whose purpose is "Born Again Baskets", refurbished carts that are given to the homeless to carry their necessities of life, has been assisted by the Mission Valley Rotary Club in order to allow them to continue their work. Shown in the photo are David Ross "The Water Man" (he supplies drinking water to the homeless) and who is a co-founder of the Isaiah Project, Judge Robert Coates of Mission ValleyRotary Club and some deserving recipients who will remain nameless. He is a veteran just back from Iraq and his wife is pregnant. The cart represents some real caring and understanding in the face of so many disappointments for this couple.

Suduko for January (solution on page 14)

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

Scouting is....

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

Mazatlan, continued from page 11 never had time for fishing, parasailing, zip-line, snorkeling, kayaking, horseback riding, so I must return again to finish this article, plus short 'history lessons' when the Spanish arrived around 1531.

On your visit to Mazatlan, hotels to consider are: Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay (New Mazatlan); Pueblo Bonito Mazatlan (Zona Dorada); and Las Flores Beach Resort (Zona Dorada). Restaurants in Mazatlan: Pedro & Lola (Old Mazatlan); Restaurant Bar La Costa Marinera (Zona Dorada); Vittorios (gourmet pizza from brick ovens).

Hotels to consider in Cosala: Hotel Real del Conde; Daniel's; Hotel Quinta Minera Restaurants to consider in Cosala: El Pueblito Restaurant; Daniel's Restaurant to consider in El Quelite: El Meson de Los Laureanos

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

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Faith & Values Rotary Club Donates $17,000 A $17,000. check was presented by the Old Mission Rotary Club's Art Pratt Foundation on December first to the Emilio Nares Foundation for the purchase of a new van to carry children with cancer to and from the hospital. The check was accepted by Richard Nares shown here with Eric Benink, President of Old Mission Rotary and members of the Board of Directors of the Art Pratt Foundation.

Photo by Mohsen Zamani

On A Rainy Day in December Mission Valley Rotary Club Members of the Mission Valley Rotary Club served as Bell Ringers for the Salvation Army's Christmas Donations on a Rainy Day in December.

With Teams of Four Groups Working Two Hour Shifts at Food 4 Less in Hazard Center and Ralph's on Mission Center Drive, Saturday became a productive day to obtain donations to feed the less fortunate.

San Diegans Encouraged To Read: Outcasts United 2010 One Book One San Diego Selection Profiles a Refugee Soccer Team KPBS and the San Diego Public Library are pleased to announce "Outcasts United" by Warren St. John as the Fourth Annual One Book One San Diego selection.

San Diegans were asked to vote for their favorite of three books during the month of October on kpbs.org. "Outcasts United" received 61% of the votes.

"Outcasts United: The Team, The Town, The Coach" follows a season in the life of a refugee soccer team, from their families and their charismatic coach as they struggle to build new lives in a small town overwhelmed by change. The story touches on their resilience in the face of extraordinary hardship, the power of one person to make a difference and the daunting challenge of creating community in a place where people seem to have so little in common.

Events based on the selection are scheduled to begin in January 2010. These events are aimed at encouraging people to read this engaging book and begin a dialog about the many issues that emerge, as well as how they relate to San Diegans and the community at large.

One Book One San Diego is a partnership between KPBS and the San Diego Public Library. It is a community wide reading initiative that is designed to educate and enlighten on topics and themes of concern to our community, while promoting reading as a source of pleasure and enrichment.

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 Road 858-277-7078

Gina Cord and Mohsen Zamani worked a two hour shift at Food-4Less.

Immaculata Catholic University of San Diego Campus 5998 Alcala Park 619-574-5700 Immaculate Conception Old Town 2540 San Diego Avenue 619-295-4148 Mission Basilica San Diego de AIcala 10818 San Diego Mission Road 619-283-7319 Joyful Living Church 3505 Camino Del Rio South 619-521-4800

Relieved of duty after two hours was Sam Strong taking over on the Final shift of the day.

Your Church or Synagogue can be listed here.

Please call 619-291-0200.

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Baja's Newest Golf Course in La Paz Rated One of the Best of the Year

By Jonathan Roldan, Owner of Tailhunter's International Sportsfishing

The Paraiso del Mar Golf course in La Paz, Baja Mexico, is finally open and is already drawing raves. Dotted with over 70 "pit" bunkers this "linksstyle" golf course is the centerpiece of the Paraiso del Mar resort development. This new residential community is located on 1700 acres on "El Mogote," a secluded peninsula across the bay from the City of La Paz. According to www.golf.com, it has already been rated one of the best new international golf courses of the year.

According to developers, "It will remind players of the golf courses found in the British Isles where golf began hundreds of years ago; albeit this course was conceived in a desert landscape on a sandy piece of ground in beautiful Baja Mexico."

From much of the higher ground, the golfers are afforded wonderful views over the stunning desert landscape and most often, views of the beautiful azure waters of the Sea of Cortez and the mountains beyond.

The lush verdant fairways on the par-72, 7000-yard-course are woven seamlessly into the natural surroundings of the peninsula. This is the first of two-18-hole courses and is replete with desert plants, water views and an ever-shifting wind-swept sea of sand dunes.

Additionally, Paraiso del Mar will be Mexico's first Audubon International Signature Sanctuary development, golf's highest environmental standard. Although the development occupies 7,000 acres, more than 800 of those acres have been set aside for wildlife sanctuaries and mangrove preserves which resulted in the creation of a "biological corridor." With preservation and enhancement of utmost importance, the golf course was planted with Seashore Paspalum for its fairways, tees and greens. The paspalum is a salt-tolerant turf grass that thrives on briny water.

In fact, the greens were planted with the "new" Platinum TE, a variety of paspalum grass known for its unique qualities such as high salinity tolerance, drought resistance, low fertilizer requirements and high quality of playing surfaces.

"Overall, the design philosophy at Paraiso del Mar was to create a golf course that would follow the natural contour of the land, one that preserves and enhances the natural characteristics of the site by incorporating the native vegetation and windswept dunes into the framework of the golf holes. In the end, we hope that the players will find the course to be strategically challenging, beautiful and enjoyable and a memorable golfing experience" say the developers.

And when you have completed your golf game, you can go sportfishing with Tailhunter's International, the most experienced fishing group in the Northern Hemisphere. Call Jonathan at 626.638.3383 and you will be calling directly to La Paz.

Mission Valley News & Views – January 2010

Mission Valley Rotary Club Calendar for January 2010 07 January…No Program, No speaker. Club function 14 January….San Diego Fire Department Arson Squad Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Carle would speak about the department's Arson Squad.

21 January….'Horses, hoedowns - and hope' Ivey Ranch Park Association of Oceanside, a non profit organization operates day care and developmental programs for disabled youths. They will tell us about their equestrian programs for youth and adult Wounded Warriors.

28 January….Transformational 21st Century Events District Governor Nominee Larry Sundram (2010-2011) will show us that many pivotal events of the 20th Century have set the stage for transformational and audacious events in the 21st century that almost no one is talking about. Will there be peace and prosperity? What is the likelihood of major conflicts?

Where might they happen? Where will America stand in the emerging new world?

Regular meetings of the Mission Valley Rotary Club Are held at noon every Thursday at the Trellises Restaurant Town & Country Hotel 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego 92108 Parking will be validated at the restaurant Guests: $20.

RSVP to Andrew Tuccillo tuccillo@wfpc.com

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SERVICES Keith Everett Construction and Handyman Service: All phases of home remodeling and repair. Window and Door replacement specialist. Repair or build any style of fence, deck or patio cover. Senior discount, references, and member of the BBB. No job too small. Lic #878703. Call 619-255-3499. (02/10) Wallcovering Contractor - Enhance the beauty and value of your home! Removal, prep and installation. Precise, superior workmanship by Mr. Elisha Blatt, Lic.# 644396. Discounts on wallcoverings available. Free estimates. 619582-4449. (02/10) We want safer, stronger seniors! Let's improve your balance, flexibility, strength and stamina. Personalized workouts in your own home are fun and private. Call Pam Melody, Certified Personal Trainer with Stronger, Safer Seniors Fitness Training, at 619-962-7144 for a free consultation. (02/10) Flute/Piano Instruction. 30 years experience.

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

(02/10) Pet/Housesitting Services. Est. 1983, Bonded.

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

(02/10) Quality exterior carpentry by Bob. Decks, fences, patio covers and termite repair. Free estimates, reasonable rates, insured and reliable. LIcense #365241 since 1978. Phone: 619275-1493. (06/10) German Setter Tile and Marble: Professional marble/tilesetter with 26 years experience. European craftsmanship. Punctual & dependable.

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

(08/10) Linda’s Puppy Love, a bonded, licensed, insured pet & housesitting service offers daily dog walks, cat care, vacation visits, overnight care, love, care & attention. 619-857-3674. www.lindaspuppylove.com. (05/10) Prodjectman - Handyman Services. No job too small. Let me help you get those jobs done!

Painting, drywall, cleaning, yardwork, hauling, repairs, whatever! Please call Al, 619-997-2350.

(02/10) Painting: $60 per average room. Exterior work also. Neat, clean and fast. Call today for your free estimate. 619-280-7752. (02/10)

FOR RENT SERVICES Bathtubs & sinks refinished like new without removal. Fiberglass and porcelin. Over 25 years experience. License # 560438. Call “Cory Tatz” Bathtubs & sinks refinishing at 619-464-5141.

(02/10) Gardening, landscape maintenance. Edge, mow, fertilizing, pruning, weeding. Repairs of fences, gates, sprinklers, lights. Planting: shrubs, trees, bulbs, roses, flowers. 33 years experience. Call 858-831-1722. (02/10)

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

WANTED Fair prices paid for your gold, silver and vintage costume jewelry. Free appraisals, call Erik, 619-887-8762. (03/10)

Computer Repair - Setup - Tuneup. PC help for families, seniors, home offices. Trusted in homes for over 25 years. Call 619-992-5882. CA Lic #81527. (03/10)

No gimmicks. Just results. 23 people wanted to Lose Weight. All natural, doctor recommended.

For FREE weight loss sample, call Ken at 619286-4577. www.KenF.greatshape.com (02/10)

Art Classes! Fine Arts Classes for children & adults. French’s Art Studio - La Mesa/Rancho San Diego. 619-670-6762. Drawing, painting, small classes - individual instruction. Day & evening classes. Free Art Class with this ad.

Holiday gift certificates available. (03/10)

FOR SALE Firewood for Sale. 1/8 cord: $70. 1/4 cord: $125. 1/2 cord: $195. Full cord: $295. Call 619282-3562. (07/10) Mirror 22” x 29” gold frame bevelled glass.

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Senior Living: 55+ small & large 1 BR’s start at $645/mo; $500 deposit. San Carlos Village Apts. 7717 Tommy Street. Call 619-461-4111.

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HELP WANTED Senior needs someone to live in, nights only, in exchange for large room with private bath. No personal care needed. 619- 287- 5338. (11/09)

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License #92010681. (04/10)

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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. (02/10) Roy L. Schwartz Tree Service. Commercial & Residential; ISA certified arborist WE-6180A. Hazardous tree removal, 55-foot aerial truck.

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Mission Valley News & Views – January 2010

It's a Three Course Dining Extravaganza At San Diego Restaurant Week If cuisine is your thing, then San Diego Restaurant Week is the event for you! The week of January 17th to 22nd, 2010 you'll have the opportunity to dine at almost 200 of San Diego's most exceptional restaurants and from the city's finest culinary talents. Each location will be offering delectable three-course prix fixe menus for only $20, $30 or $40 per person depending on the restaurant.

Past participating locations have included Acqua al 2, CafĂŠ Coyote, Phil's BBQ, Bertrand at Mister A's, Blue Point Coastal Cuisine, Cucina Urbana, A.R. Valentien, George's at the Cove, Cowboy Star, Via Italia Trattoria, Marine Room and Bleu Boheme just to name a few and these locations span the beaches from downtown, North County to the South Bay, and all of your favorite neighborhoods such as the Gaslamp Quarter, Hillcrest and Kensington and Mission Valley!

Mission Valley restaurants included in this year's Restaurant Week include The Trellises Garden Grille in the Town & County Hotel; Bully's East; All American Grill; Outback Steakhouse in Mission Valley; Hunter Steakhouse; Sammy's Woodfired Pizza; and Albie's Beef Inn. San Diego Restaurant Week offers diners and food enthusiasts the chance to discover new favorites and revisit old ones. Nothing could be simpler as no tickets or special passes are required, cuisine lovers just simply dine out during the week of January 17th through the 22nd at any of the participation locations or by calling ahead to secure reservations, which are strongly recommended since over 100,000 people took advantage of the 2009 event.

So join us in finding out why San Diego is quickly becoming one of the nations most sought after culinary destinations! For more information and a complete list of participating locations please visit www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com or call 619.233.5008.

Mission Valley News & Views thanks our advertisers. Please shop and support them. Without them, we could not bring you this newspaper.