Presidio Sentinel, August 2013. Vol. 14, No. 7

Volume 14, No. 7

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Local Designer Creates Custom Made Items with Hawaiian Influence pg. 5

Music sets the tone for Artwalk.

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Cherie needs a forever home.

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Historic Youth Ballet Fundraiser

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Inside Scoop on Fashion Week

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It’s a girl!.

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2013 San Diego Super Lawyers.

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Helping homeless kids.

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Kiriku Handbell Ensemble.

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Intergenerational Daycare Program.

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Loving local music and food.

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“In the Heights”

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Bit of Alright performs.

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In The Matter of Mayor Filner

By George Mitrovich

George Mitrovich is a San Diego civic leader. He may be reached at, gmitro35@gmail.com.

Mine Eyes Have Seen George Mitrovich

I have called for Mayor Filner’s resignation, a difficult decision given our shared history, but in the end, a necessary one.

I made my decision on the evening of July 16, and the following afternoon, after struggling within over language, issued the following statement (which was posted on the Sentinel’s Web site): “It is with deep regret that I ask Bob Filner to step aside as mayor of San Diego.

“In calling for his resignation I am torn philosophically, because we both share similar views on issues of social justice, too long denied to too many, but our city has reached an impasse in the state of its governance due to the mayor’s intractable problems; which arise, not from his politics but his personality.

“In our system of jurisprudence we do not indict by proxy, but allegations of sexual harassment leveled at the mayor, even by persons unknown, cannot be ignored; nor can the mayor’s demeaning conduct toward others, the citations of which are too numerous to be dismissed.

“When I endorsed Bob Filner for mayor, I did so persuaded in principle he would become an enlightened leader for San Diego; in that judgment I erred.

“I take no pleasure in other people’s pain, whatever its cause, however unfair its manifestation, least of all someone I have known more than 30-years, but this isn’t about friendship, it’s about

our city – and while I as a person of faith love Bob Filner as a human being, I love San Diego more.

“The city needs a new beginning, and Bob Filner needs the personal help he himself acknowledges.

“Tragically, we can’t have one without the other.”

That statement, with one notable exception, was met with approval; which was nice, but that was not my objective.

The “notable exception” was a friend of long standing who vehemently disagreed with me, accusing me of having no regard for due process, of joining the Donna Frye/U-T hysteria demanding the mayor go. I responded more civilly than my accuser, as I thought my statement deserved better than that of others -- and I have no history of joining “mobs.”

However, having endorsed Filner for mayor I couldn’t just walk away. His conduct had spun out of control and there had to be an accounting – his and mine.

In writing this I do not presume my views are of consequence to anyone but me, but since this column bears my byline, in that context, it is consequential.

In an interview I did with an LA radio station, I was asked, having known Bob Filner more than 30 years, how had I missed his boorish behavior? The answer is quite simple: over those years I was probably in his company 50 times

(maybe), and there were years when I saw him not at all.

As a member of Congress he sometimes attended private luncheons of mine on Capitol Hill for former guests of The City Club (it is slightly ironic that at one of those gatherings he met Bob Novak, the famous journalist and conservative provocateur, and they, the liberal and the libertarian, became friends).

There were the occasional one-on-one breakfasts here at home, but no more.

From time to time he would call and tell me how much he agreed with something I had written for the Sentinel or the Huffington Post, which was thoughtful and I was appropriately appreciative (I write lots of stuff, most of which passes without notice, so a congressman calling would understandably lift my spirits).

However, on those occasions when we were together, he never acted in any fashion contrary to the standards of a gentleman – ever.

But, here’s a hard truth too many otherwise intelligent people miss: Unless you are spending 24/7 with another person, whoever that person, husband, wife, daughter, son, brother, sister, mother, father, significant other, partner, you cannot possible know everything there is to know about their life. And if you think you do, you are seriously mistaken

(accept that, please, from someone who’s been married 57 years).

That said, to say I was wholly ignorant of Bob Filner’s theatrics would be false, but I do fundamentally believe that in judging others you need to judge them on the basis of your own personal experiences and not that of others (in part, not whole).

So, having endorsed him for mayor in these pages, having said he would win, having predicted he would be unlike any mayor we have ever had, meaning a true liberal as head of our city, and only that, I had high hopes for him; and now, for it all to come crashing down in the most disgusting and odious manner is a huge disappointment.

But know this; my hurt is not for me but for our city. I am of no consequence in this, but our city is, and our city is been hurt.

But while media will focus on the sexual harassment charges, now personal rather than by proxy, of no less importance to me is how the mayor treated others – and he treated them with ridicule and contempt.

When I called for his resignation I did so due to a telephone conversation with a high-ranking city official, one for whom I have the greatest regard and trust to tell the truth.

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Soak up the Arts at ArtWalk ArtWalk San Diego @NTC Liberty Station (ArtWalk @NTC), in moving to a new location this year, introduces an event developed as much for devoted art connoisseurs as for San Diego’s aficionados of free festivals. On Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., NTC at Liberty Station will welcome hundreds of artists, a dozen live musicians, and variety of food and interactive art activities. ArtWalk @NTC offers free parking, complimentary admission for all ages and abundant seating for to this festival’s live musical performances and extensive art exhibits.

Local artists include native San Diegan Grant Pecoff, who has dedicated his life to traveling the world and finding limitless inspiration everywhere. He paints vibrant art and uses elective colors in order to share the way he views life with his observers.

Monique Straub, also a native San Diegan, has a studio at NTC. She uses soft pastels for the inspiration she derives from everyday scenes experienced while on vacations and wandering about.

Hugo Rivera, after studying civil engineering in Guadalajara, Mexico, he relocated to the United States to pursue his passion for fine art. Riviera describes his artwork as a fusion of his abstract world and the traditional methods in art instruction of the human figure.

Hugo is the world’s first post-modern fresco artist.

John Ha, born in Saigon, Vietnam and now based in New York, has exhibited work in cities across the United States. An award-winning artist, Ha’s work has been featured in unique places, from TV show sets to contemporary art shows in Tribeca, New York.

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San Diegan Grant Pecoff, who paints vibrant art and uses elective colors, talks to two perspective buyers.

Musicians also perform at ArtWalk San Diego.

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The Subculture of Politics

No Longer Just Behind Closed Doors

By Patty Ducey-Brooks Though it appalls me to have to even consider writing on this subject, my gut instinct says it’s time to speak up.

Over this past month, as citizens of the City of San Diego, we have had to face a serious reality, the actions of some of our elected officials are destroying our credibility. We have become an embarrassment around the country and it’s time that we unite to say enough. I am not proposing a recall. I am proposing that in a united voice “we” ask Mayor Filner to resign. This starts with all of our councilmembers, including Marti Emerald, Sherri Lightner and Myrtle Cole, unanimously and publicly asking for him to resign. By their lack of action, Emerald, Lightner and Cole are condoning Filner’s unprofessional work style and stating it’s acceptable to act this way in the City of San Diego governmental offices. That’s not a work environment I want to be associated with.

The unfortunate fact is that many of us knew something was amiss when Filner was campaigning for office. A close business associate shared with me that Filner had approached her about seeing him on a personal basis. She asked about his engagement. He responded by telling her not to believe everything she reads. Apparently, this was a common statement he made to numerous women.

And, many of us who are with the media are aware of Filner’s temper tantrums and verbal abuse. We hoped he would change once he was in office.

Obviously, we were wrong.

So, how do we proceed? We begin by not giving Filner the attention he has been accustomed to. We stop inviting him to events and meetings. We make it obvious that we don’t want to include him on decision making issues. And, we don’t give him any positive press.

We must make a very noticeable statement that the style and manner in which he has been acting is not acceptable to any of us. Remember, a leader needs a team. If we’re not on his team…he’s no longer leading.

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Aloha Designs Front cover story

Stefanie Graves of Ocean Beach, California loves Hawaii and she loves to sew. After the birth of her daughter, this former Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute biologist decided to take a leap and stay at home to pursue her craft business dream, hand-sewn paddle boarding and home products made from colorful Hawaiian-print fabrics.

According to Graves, her business is thriving and “timing is right.” She’s grateful to her local friends and the expanding interest from people situated throughout the United States, including Texas and South Dakota. However, a lot of her orders come from California and her home base of San Diego.

What are her most popular items, Grave’s says it’s the stand up paddle (SUP) covers and garment bags—popular with hula dancers. She is also finding a great interest in repurpose/recycle items, fabric that has a rich heritage in California and Hawaiian history.

Graves, who started sewing these treasures after a trip to Oahu more than ten years ago, also dances hula, is in an outrigger canoe club and is a competitive paddle boarder. She began sewing as a young girl and grew up in La Mesa, Calif.

Aloha Designs products can be found online at www.AlohaDesigns.net.

Local Businesses Welcome Mission Hills Newcomers 25 homebuyers have purchased homes in Mission Hills during the past month and most of them have received generous Welcome Bags sponsored by local community businesses. A few appear to be doing remodeling and have not yet moved in to receive their bounty, but have been left a welcome card with instructions to call for a delivery time.

Businesses contributing gifts, discounts, free lessons or etc. to the newcomers include Mission Hills Financial (who provided the large totes in which the items are delivered), Café Bleu, Chase Bank, El Indio, Evolve Yoga, Fitness Together, The Gathering, Howlistic, Karise Studios, Maureen Tess and Antoinette Embry of Coldwell Banker, Meshuggah Shack, Mission Hills Fabricare, Mission Hills Nursery, Radiance Yoga, The Red Door and Wellington Steak House, State Farm (both offices in Mission Hills), U.S. Bank, Votre Beaute, the Wine Vault and Bistro and others. Businesses may participate at any time, and gifts are growing. Some businesses are providing business information.

Homeowners also receive a packet of information about Mission Hills, including the history, organizations,

parks, useful websites, free street tree applications, Mills Act Information, Summer Concerts schedules and more.

Any organization is also welcome to provide a welcome packet, as has the United Church of Christ and others.

By offering our new neighbors a helping hand, the more they will feel welcome to join in and celebrate our community.

Anyone with questions, suggestions and ideas, please call Ginny Ollis at 619295-3904. The Welcome Committee is happy to have help.

Stephanie Graves says sewing helps release her creative and technical skills and talents.

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T h a n k Yo u M r . P r e s i d e n t

By Ilene Hubbs

The President of the United States went on television to publicly attest to his feelings of what it is like to be a black man in America. Whatever your politics, you must admit this is a brave thing to do. It’s been my impression that President Obama wants us to think of him as a man who became the head of our country because of his qualifications and platform and who also just happened to be the son of a black father.

To step forward and talk about the prejudice shown to young black men in our country and to talk about it from personal experience is truly a profile in courage. I first heard the same statements Mr. Obama said from someone leading a seminar on cultural diversity that was given by the national non-profit I worked for. The leader of the seminar, a professor at Yale, a PhD who also happened to be African American led us through an awareness session that touched on the cultural differences our volunteers needed to know when going into the homes of people from all backgrounds.

This was 15 years ago.

Patty Ducey-Brooks When he stood before us and talked about his own experiences of watching women cross the street when he walked toward them or clutch their purses tight when he entered an elevator I was educated.

So when President Obama used some of these same experiences as his own, I was not surprised. Here was the leader of the free world revealing the plight of men who felt marginalized and stereotyped merely because of the color of their skin. It had happened to him as well.

The stand your ground law is scary to me. It’s scary because it seems so subjective being based solely on someone’s feelings. In another case a woman in Florida, a PhD herself, who had never been in trouble, was sentenced to a mandatory 20 years in jail for firing a warning shot toward her ex-husband who had a history of abusing her. The ruling was based on the fact that she left the argument, got a gun and came back to fire it. To the jury, that meant she was not afraid for her life and the stand your ground law could not apply. Again, it was case of feelings. How is anyone to know what was going through her mind?

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Yet to the Martin jury, what was going through Zimmerman’s mind was indeed part of the prosecution.

The jury believed Zimmerman, but not the woman who fired the shot.

The woman also happened to be African American. I cannot say what she was feeling. I cannot say what Zimmerman was feeling, I can only imagine. That is why this law seems so subjective to me.

In my seminar so many years ago, I learned that some cultures feel it is improper to look directly into someone’s eyes. But many think this is shifty. Some cultures on the other hand stare intently into your eyes during a conversation. Many think this is threatening. My organization dealt with children and often a volunteer would sit on the floor when visiting with a child. We learned that some cultures find this too familiar and therefore uncomfortable. We learned that there are cultures that smile and nod yes although they are thinking no. It was an eye opening and valuable lesson that stayed with me throughout the years. I am a white woman and cannot know what it is like to be a person of color in 21st century America. Hopefully President Obama gave us the insight.

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Contributing Writers Concetta Anitico Blake Beckcom Rick Brooks Melody Brown Ian Campbell Richard Cone Cath DeStefano Barry Hager Ilene Hubbs David Kamatoy Philip C. Lee Alice Lowe Aubree Lynn George Mitrovich David Rottenberg Anne Sack Sabine Starr Barbara Strona

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summertime, and the living is easy…

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By Alice Lowe Summer reading, also called beach reading or vacation reading, used to signify mindless entertainment, flipping sandy, salty, sticky pages while adrift on a sea of leisure. Now, though, it’s broader, more symbolic of unencumbered time to read purely for pleasure. For some that might be the latest thriller or romance—a page-turner that will captivate the imagination without challenging the brain. For others, it’s just the opposite—an opportunity to plunge into Proust or “War and Peace.”

Summer reading lists have been posted by all and sundry—by the New York Times, the Huffington Post and the Wall Street Journal, by Vanity Fair, Cosmo and Marie Claire, by Goodreads and Amazon, by Oprah and NPR. The lists are diverse, ranging from best-sellers to classics, from historical tomes to business how-tos to celebrity memoirs.

In compiling and recording my own version, I could tell you about books I’ve already read this year and liked, or I might impress you with the www.PresidioSentinel.com

ambitious list of the books I threaten to read every year (Proust and “War and Peace” among them). Then I notice that there are 10 books on my library “hold” list—a ready-made summer reading list! The fact that there’s a backlog of requests for these means that interest is widespread, so these selections aren’t as quirky as others I might have come up with.

For what it’s worth, here they are with just a word or two about each: “The Aviator’s Wife” by Melanie Benjamin: a fictional rendering of Anne Morrow Lindbergh.

“A Delicate Truth” by John LeCarre: the erudite master of spy stories spins international intrigue.

“Flora” by Gail Godwin: Guaranteed to please; I’ve read and enjoyed her novels (this is her 11th), stories and memoir.

“Habits of the House” by Fay Weldon: Mischief among the English aristocracy, Downton Abbey revisited? Get out the sunblock.

“I Can’t Complain” by Elinor Lipman: I write personal essays and love to read them too.

“The Interestings” by Meg Wolitzer: She’s wicked and witty, such fun to read.

“The Light Between Oceans” by M.L. Stedman: a lonely lighthouse, a shipwrecked baby—a scintillating saga from Down Under.

“The Other Typist” by Suzanne Rindell: New York in the ‘20s; I’m hoping for another “Rules of Civility.” “Reconstructing Amelia”

by Kimberly McCreight: secrets and lies, love and betrayal, a shocker a la “Gone Girl,” the epitome of summer reading.

“The Woman Upstairs” by Claire Messud: her previous novel, The Emperor ’s Children, is one of my favorites.

“Summer reading” is based on the premise that summer is different from other times of year, that we have more leisure time—a questionable idea unless you’re in school. While most of us don’t have the luxury of basking in “those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer,” we do live in San Diego, in what many consider a perpetual summer. The pace is just maybe a little slower with the warmer days. The beach is nearby, your patio is closer, and there are always weekends.

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It’s a Girl!

Not to be combined with any other offer. Not good for boarding, bathing, grooming, pet food and prescription and non-prescription drugs. Expires 0-31-2013

Horses of Tir Na Nog is proud to introduce Sinya, the mustang filly.

Derived from Kumeyaay to mean “Our Girl,” she was born on March 27, 2013, at 10:45 p.m. at Horses of Tir Na Nog. She weighed approximately 82 pounds and was about 33 inches at the shoulder when she was born. In August 2012, County of San Diego Department of Animal Services rescued a group of emaciated mustangs. Horses of Tir Na Nog was entrusted with this herd of six, including one pregnant lead mare, Eyeah (“Heart of the Herd”).

New mom, Eyeah, is registered at Double S Tack and Feed at 14335 Olde Highway 80 in El Cajon (Phone: (619) 443-921; Email: info@ doublestackandfeed.com.) Instead of diapers and onesies, Eyeah’s registry includes grain, hay, and pelleted feed for the herd, just what mom and a growing filly need.

Horses of Tir Na Nog is the oldest equine sanctuary in San Diego County and is currently caring for forty-five equines. Horses of Tir Na Nog is an adoption partner with County of San Diego Department of Animal

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Services, and we work in compliance with American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Rescue and Retirement Guidelines.

Sinya (Our Girl), a mustang filly, is the offspring of Eyeah (Heart of the Herd).

Make Your Pet a Calendar Pin-Up San Diego Humane Society’s Photo Fundraiser

Cherie is a ten-year old, Arabian grey. She is truly as sweet as pie, and has a very gentle and friendly nature about her. She also has the most adorable gait you’ve ever seen. When she starts to gallop it is a joy to behold. Cherie would love for you to ride her and take her on some lovely trails.

Known to be good-natured, quick to learn and willing to please, Arabians are one of the oldest and most popular breeds of horses. This sweet girl may have had a rough start but has shown incredible resilience, already making progress toward establishing trust and letting her adorable personality shine through. With a little extra love & patience, we are sure that this special horse will bring much joy & enrichment to your life.

The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA is seeking photos of extraordinary pets of all breeds, shapes and sizes for inclusion in its 2014 calendar. The animal welfare organization’s annual “Photo Fundraiser” offers pets a chance to be featured in the calendar while also supporting animals in need.

Photos can be submitted online or by mail by August 31 and require

a minimum donation of $25 per photograph; all donations will be utilized to support the vital programs and services of the San Diego Humane Society.

For complete rules and regulations for participating or to submit your pet’s photographs in the 2014 Photo Fundraiser, please visit www.sdhumane.org/calendar.

Cherie is available for adoption, but because of her size she is being fostered, along with the rest of our available horses, on a nice ranch. To meet her, please contact customer service at (619) 299-7012. Her adoption fee of $250 includes a certificate for a free veterinary exam.

Ginger is an 11-year old, domestic short hair mix red tabby. He is a mellow and easy-going companion, content just to feel loved. While he doesn’t always like to be petted and held, he has a big heart and can’t wait to share all of his love with a special family. Ginger would prefer a home with children 16 years of age and older.

His adoption fee of $25 includes neuter, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, a gift from Hill’s Science Diet, and a certificate for a free veterinary exam.

Ginger is currently located at the North Campus, located at 572 Airport Road in Oceansideidentification, and a certificate for a free veterinary exam.

These dogs are teaming up for their calendar photo.

For information, call (760) 757-4357 or visit www.sdhumane.org.

For more information on Cherie, call 619.299.7012 For more information on Ginger, call 760.757.4357

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Build Strength, Lose Weight and Feel Healthy

By Blake Beckcom Strength training offers a triple-threat approach to full body health and fitness.

By focusing on building muscle, you get more return on investment by kick starting your metabolism, elevating fat burn and improving muscle and bone strength for overall increased health, performance and weight loss. If you can build muscle through strength training, then you’ll continue to burn fat and build strength throughout the day. Whether you’re a firsttimer at the gym or a seasoned athlete, you can benefit from adding strength training into your fitness routine.

The Benefits of Strength Training Despite common misconceptions that lifting weights is only for men and only bulks you up, the truth of the matter is that adding strength training into your fitness routine is a key element for both men and women to look better, feel better and perform at levels they never thought possible. The overall benefits of strength training include: • Increased Muscle: Building muscle not only creates a stronger, more balanced core, but it also stabilizes your body movements during your regular daily activities – whether you enjoy running, swimming, biking, walking or playing outside with your kids.

• Increased Bone Density: Strong bones help reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

• Improved Performance: Strength training both helps you move better in day-to-day activities and can also help increase your energy levels and compete more efficiently during athletic activity.

• Decrease Weight: Adding lean muscle mass to your body promotes burning calories more efficiently, allowing you to live a healthier, more mobile lifestyle.

Seven Basic Movement Patterns A weight room can be intimidating, especially if you haven’t done much strength training before. To add strength training into your workout routine, it’s important to keep it simple by mastering the following seven basic movement patterns.

• Lunge – forward, back • Pull – pull ups • Push – push ups • Squat – shoulder width, plié • Rotation – medicine ball rotations • Bend – dead lift variations • Single leg – step ups

Start out with body weight movements for all seven exercises before progressing to loaded weight movements. As a beginner or a novice with any strength training program, you will get more out of it if you work with an expert to learn the proper techniques for each of the exercises. It’s not so much about how much you do; it’s about how you do what you do. It’s in the how, that you find the greatest gains.

The Advantage of Total Body Compound Movements While we all wish we could have more time in the gym to strength train, perform cardio exercises and stretch, the reality is that the majority of the population

only has a limited amount of time each week that they can allocate to working out. To use your workout time as wisely and in the most beneficial way possible, use total body compound movements to build muscle and burn fat in the fastest way possible. Examples of compound movement exercises include a Romanian dead lift/bent-over row combo and a front squat/overhead press combo.

Perform eight to 12 repetitions of each compound exercise in succession without resting in-between, then rest for 90 seconds and repeat two to three more times. Any time you do compound movements; you’re setting yourself up to build muscle and burn fat in the most efficient way. With compound movements, you’re getting more metabolic stress to get your heart rate up, burning more calories and becoming more efficient with each movement.

You also hit all muscles groups more frequently with total body movements.

Depending on your age, fitness level and general health, doing strength training three to five times per week, allowing for proper recovery time is recommended. Often recovery is the most important piece of the puzzle. The strength training elicits a body response, so when we feed the response with the proper rest and proper nutrition, we get the best results. If you feel like something is missing in your workout routine or you need a new spark of motivation to

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keep training, try incorporating these strength exercises to jump start your health and fitness goals. Your waistline, metabolism and muscles can all benefit from maximized movements that lead to real results.

Fitness Together Mission Hills offers personal training with qualified professionals by regular appointment in private suites. Exercise and nutritional programs are custom designed to fit your needs and abilities. Call 619.794.0014 for more information or to schedule a free fitness diagnostic and private training session. See what others are saying about us on Yelp and San Diego City Search.

A Changing World, the Weather and You

By Mrs. Freud

Time is moving faster and harder. Even the weather is not like it used to be. Kids don´t know how to behave anymore.

Politicians: don´t even get me started. No matter how difficult times seem today, compared to yesterday, we always have our psychological perspective of what’s occurring. In any given time there are people for whom the changes are for the worse. There are also people who believe in the good and keep on going.

Ultimately, it does not benefit us to know that the present might come out short in comparison to yesterday. We choose to make it through today. It does, however, drain us, especially if we hold the belief that the whole world is on a downward spiral, taking us with it, no matter what we do. This response will infect our thoughts, our decisions and our behavior.

We will scan the news and anything we hear to confirm our belief. I came

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across a text that described the state of the world like I did above. That text was 2000 years old. Worrying about where society and the world is going is not a unique component of our time. Unless we dedicate our life to an area and are experts in it, know research, facts, results, there is not much benefit from making assumptions about a downward development, no matter what the topic.

As laymen we simply don´t know.

What we can count on is that our perception gets skewed in favor of our beliefs. We want to prove ourselves right.

We get loyal to this belief without our conscious awareness. It can influence our quality of life, our relationships at home and at work. For example, let´s look at the weather. Unpredictable and extreme, these are characteristics I hear often about the weather. Even unnatural, if weather can be such. It is easy to forget that simple statistics tells us that any average is made up of a bellshaped curve of events. At both ends of such curves are extreme events that

occur less often, and are farthest away from the average.

As laymen - in this example anyone who is not a meteorologist - it is not about answering the question about “whether the weather is getting out of hand,” it is more the question of what do we believe. Fact is that each of us has a belief about our own safety and security in this world. If we don’t feel safe in general, we are apt to believe that the world is getting worse by the minute. What can help personally is to get out of this state of mind and to look at our own convictions, whether they are true and serve us with our own safety, goals and needs.

To return to the example of the weather: instead of pondering whether our atmosphere is being destroyed and seeing proof in every weather occurrence that is not average, ask yourself if you would like to do something different in order to help the environment. Actions are what give us safety and make us feel optimistic about the future. It’s especially relevant when the actions are in areas that we can control, in areas that matter to us.

We can´t control other countries, or even other people, but we can do something good today - for our own well being. So, what will it be? For ideas, inspirations and comments visit my blog: www. healthwithtaste.blogspot.com

Author Sabine Starr is a psychologist licensed in Vienna, Austria, currently living and working in Mission Hills. She has written numerous articles for professional psychology journals.

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Common Insurance Mistakes

By Rick Brooks I’ve been working recently with an older couple who have a very complex insurance problem. They are in their 80’s and don’t need life insurance any more as their retirement is very well funded. He is even still working (if you can call being giddy about going in to the office every morning work). Although this couple’s specific problem is unique, in some ways they illustrate many common mistakes that people make with insurance, so I thought it would make a good example of how not to manage your insurance portfolio. Fortunately, they haven’t done the absolute worst thing that I see time and time again, but more on that below.

Here are some of the problems they have created for themselves: No plan. In the immortal words of Ferris Beuller, “life moves pretty fast.”

Like many people, they purchased several policies based on immediate needs at one time or another. They also bought insurance through a benefit plan at work. They now have about a dozen small life insurance policies and spend about $12,000 per year on insurance they don’t need. They can’t even remember why they bought most of the policies.

They never reviewed their insurance. Like almost every other financial asset, life insurance evolves.

Policies change, rates change, and companies come and go from the marketplace. My clients have policies that predate their (grown) children, for which they are paying ridiculously high premiums for very small benefits.

Like any other financial asset, you should periodically review your insurance portfolio with a qualified specialist. Insurance rates are a lot lower today than they were ten or twenty years ago, and if you are still healthy, you could save on lower premiums or higher benefits.

They haven’t adjusted their beneficiaries. In this case, they have one or two policies that name a child who doesn’t need or want the money. I can’t tell you how often I see a married

couple with young children who still list their parents as their beneficiaries.

Every time your life changes, you should review your insurance needs and terms of your existing coverage.

Not being adequately covered.

This is one problem my client doesn’t have, but I don’t necessarily mean not having enough insurance. Far too many people have little or no disability insurance while they are working, even though the odds of becoming disabled are much higher than the odds of dying before reaching retirement. I often see couples that are significantly underinsured on both counts, but most often it’s the disability insurance that’s lacking.

Paying too much for insurance.

Very few people need insurance beyond their retirement, especially now that few estates (those above $10,500,000) will ever pay estate taxes. Permanent insurance is a very expensive way to cover what for most people is a temporary need. More importantly, cash value insurance is a terribly expensive savings vehicle and most people would be better off with their money somewhere else.

Which brings me to my last mistake; one my client thankfully has not made.

Borrowing from your life insurance cash value. Life insurance is often sold as a savings account with tax-free access, but the only way to access these “savings” is by borrowing from the cash value of your policy. This can result in the insurance policy collapsing (not enough cash value to keep the policy going). When that happens, you either have to repay your policy loan or make huge premium payments (or both). If you’ve been so strapped for cash that you had to borrow from the insurance policy, this probably won’t be an option, so the insurance policy will terminate, and the cash value (minus the loan balance) will be distributed to you. The kicker is that any earnings you had on the policy are taxable as ordinary income, leaving no insurance, little cash, and a tax bill to boot.

I was told the mayor, in closed-door meetings, was frequently insulting and demeaning to others. To such a degree, and in such an offensive manner, this person wonders whether he suffers from an unidentified illness.

The mayor tells us he needs help.

In that, I take him at his word, but the help he needs cannot be found at group meetings at city hall on the protocol of sexual harassment. It can only be found in intense and long-term therapy. But to receive the professional guidance needed requires him, for his own good, but more importantly, for the good of San Diego, to step aside as mayor, begin therapy with someone who has a proven history of freeing individuals from their demons, and, over time, make that person whole again.

Human beings being the way some humans are, and the dark side of politics being the darker side, there are those who relish Bob Filner’s problems, who cannot wait to get up in the morning to see what Doug Manchester’s newspaper is saying about him in bold black headline on the U-T’s front page.

But that’s not me. I take no pleasure in other people’s pain or problems, and if you happen to be one who does, then you should also consider therapy.

What are the odds Bob Filner will resign? Clearly, that is the best option for San Diego, and, while he can’t see it, for him as well. But since that is not likely, what happens?

There is a process in place, which allows for the recall of a public official.

To recall a mayor you need more than 100,000 signatures (all of which must be authenticated). Assuming that happens, an election is then held and voters are asked two questions: 1) do you agree to the recall, or 2) disagree.

If you agree and a majority vote is achieved, you’re then asked to vote for a candidate to succeed Mayor Filner; meaning anyone who has qualified for the ballot by having obtained the requisite signatures.

But know this: Neither the 100,000 threshold to recall nor signatures required for mayoral candidacy is a walk in the park; both are time consuming, exhaustive, hugely expensive – and uncertain of success, or, as a former high-ranking city official told me, “A recall is a crapshoot.” “God help us!”

If indeed it comes to that, voters being asked if they favor the mayor’s recall, and if a majority chooses yes, you are then asked to vote for one of the candidates appearing on the ballot.

But here’s the potential predicament: Only a simple plurality is required to become San Diego’s 36th mayor; which means, if the list is long, five, six or more candidates, the next mayor could be elected with 25 percent of the votes cast – or less.

Then what?

You tell me.

George Mitrovich is a San Diego civic leader. He may be reached by email, gmitro35@gmail.com

This column is prepared by Rick Brooks, CFA, CFP®. Rick is Vice President for Investment Management with Blankinship & Foster, LLC, a wealth advisory firm specializing in comprehensive financial planning and investment management. Rick can be reached at 858.755.5166, or by email atbrooks@bfadvisers.com. Rick and his family live in Mission Hills

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Plant and Nurture Leaders

By Philip C. Lee

The Chinese Proverb, “If your vision is for a year, plant wheat. If your vision is for 10 years, plant trees. If your vision is for a lifetime, plant people,” gives reason to leadership development. Do better by planting leaders.

Planting and developing leaders takes more effort and resources than most owners, executives, and/or managers care to invest. Foolish conclusion! Junk in - junk out . . . quality in - quality out applies to planting wheat, trees and people.

If any lesson comes from terrorist cells, Delta Teams, Special Forces it is that highly committed, focused and trained individuals with like minds can be organized into small groups to accomplish lofty missions and achieve tough objectives (for evil or good). The models and processes for these “leadership team development” phenomena can be applied to business and non- profit institutions.

In today’s business environment its “mind share” not “market share” that determines competitive advantage. When top talent physically or mentally disengages - business goes too. In many cases around the world people are literally dying to be led by someone who can engage them in a worthwhile cause and/or mission. The same mindset is effective in a local business from sole proprietor to almost public held corporation.

It seems that most organizations within the U.S. have dropped performance expectations and standards settling for mediocre attitudes, behaviors, and business practices. This reality can be experienced through

being a customer or alliance of these very ineffective institutions and indifferent personnel.

For the past 15 years I was getting use to the dumbing down within businesses and agencies that espoused the excuse “we can’t find good help like we use to.” Duh … I don’t think so! Good help was never hanging like ripe fruit in utopia. It has always been the responsibility of leadership to wisely select receptive candidates and develop them into excellence. Like planting wheat, more so for trees, and 100 fold for people it takes cultivation. And cultivation requires care and commitment from the cultivator. In here lies the rub. Serving others starts at or near the top and spreads through the organization.

I was once told by a young Singaporean billionaire that he hesitated to develop leaders at his four star hotel and other businesses because they would eventually leave. I agreed it would be unfortunate - but worse if they were not developed and stayed.

This subtle reality has become a blind spot for the heads of organizations that think only of shortterm profits and/or technology advancements while leaving the planting of people and developing of leaders up to chance. Terrorism cells, Delta teams, or Special Forces do not leave much up to chance.

Weeding is done on a regular basis in the most ideal gardens.

This post 9/11 atmosphere of patriotisms and threats of further terrorism provided cover for heads of organizations to raise the criteria for bringing new people on, revitalizing standards for promotion, improving

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talent development processes that continuously uplifts morale, stimulates teamwork, increases productivity, upgrades quality standards, serves customers, sharpens competitiveness, and boost profits. There has not been a more ideal time since the onset of the now extended economic stagnation to get back and/or move forward to discerning and developing talent, eliminating waste and takers, and expecting greater results from fewer human resources. I recommend paying more for fewer and better leaders because it saves money and causes successes more often. Lead more – manage less!

Is it time to gather your associates for a re-envisioning and reactivating the strategic thinking process?

Does your organization’s mission, values statement, organizational excellence aspirations and strategic objectives need to be revised and recommitted to?

Change the vision and results will change. Plant and cultivate leaders to actualize ideals!

Philip C. Lee of Lead Together advises heads of large organizations worldwide and consults local business owners on why and how to effectively Lead Leaders and advises managers to “Lead Excellence 24/7.” Lee is the originator of the Organization Leadership Appraisal & Giving Attention Potential Scale, Envisioning to Result Gains model, and Achievements, Goals and Challenges (AGC™) processes. He can be reached through LinkedIn or atpegleader@gmail.com.

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The Accessible Home goes beyond ramps and grab-bars to help aging boomers, or those faced with disabilities, accomplish home accessibility on a deeper level.

The best design is built in, not tacked on, and “accessible” can be both beautiful and functional. Books, websites, and Personal Accessibility Consultants are available to empower people of all ages and challenge them to create homes that restore independence and the grace of daily living.

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Old Ben Courts Wild Birds

By Barb Strona

The last meeting of the Mission Hills Garden Club’s 2013 summer season was held at the Mission Hills Nursery.

Ben Zlotnick, also known as Old Ben, spoke about attracting wild birds. He is an advocate for creating a certified wild life habitat. The entire city of Alpine has such a designation because every household went to the effort of becoming certified.

Birds have many functions in our gardens. They help propagate plants.

They eat predators and pests such as aphids. They provide entertainment, and they are a sign that all is well (more or less) in the garden. To create a wild life habitat for birds four elements are necessary: food, water, cover, and a secure nursery for babies.

Providing food can be as simple or as complex as you care to make it.

Zlotnick sells bird feeders for various types of birds. Hummingbirds love nectar, but they also eat small insects.

Plants, fruits, nuts, and seeds and animals provide sustenance for many birds; providing a species’ preferred food encourages that specie to the

feeder. The website www.projectwildbird.org has charts indicating what specific seeds and plants attract which birds.

Raptors like small mammals, birds, small reptiles, and fish. However, providing a feeder to attract birds is not necessary, but growing plants that produce the seeds your favorite native birds enjoy will accomplish the same results.

For example, hummingbirds love any flower with nectar from fuchsia, snap dragons, columbine, California Redbud to Chuparosa, Salvias and most flowers.

A hummingbird feeder provides nourishment for many birds. Photo courtesy of Ben Zlotnick.

Anna’s hummingbird is the most commonly found in our area, and Zlotnick ally bullies. If you put out more than use a bird house or nest box; others gave us some pointers. These birds can one hummingbird feeder, they must be can use whatever they used for cover. be very territorial, and some are actu- out of sight of one another. A bully is Others like the Lesser Goldfinch make quite capable of keeping the feeders their own nests. These are made so for him alone; he can actually drive off tightly, Zlotnick says, that they can hummingbird intruders allowing him even build them in the middle of an the luxury of never waiting. Zlotnick Italian cypress. Her nest is so tightly has seen other hummingbirds patiently woven that sometimes her babies take turns in an orderly fashion. Feed- drown as the nests do not have good ers may be cylindrical or flat, a dish drainage. The western Bluebird is a or even a ”sock,” so called because of “second cavity nester,” meaning she the shape of a special feeder filled with takes over a nest built by another bird. nitrous nyger seed. Feeders should be European Starlings will take over the securely placed near trees, but keep in Bluebird’s home. Zlotnick suggests Inventory needed! mind that squirrels and other creatures that a Bluebird nest box with a smaller may compete for food or eat your hun- opening will prevent the European Inventory needed! gry birds for dinner.

Starling from entering.

If you are considering selling, Water, the second necessary element, Some birds deposit each egg they If you are considering selling, can be offered in many ways.

Water lay in another’s nest leaving the now is the time. Buyers abound features attract birds; they also enjoy bird orphan to be raised by its foster now is the time.

Buyers abound baths. If you have misters, many birds mother. If you do provide a nest box, with very little to show them. love them. Any body of water which it needs to be at least four to six feet with very little to show them. sits must be replaced regularly and its above the ground.

With money still cheap, it is container scoured thoroughly. As a side The nursery must be secure, With money still cheap, it is easier for those buyers to be note, Zlotnick explained that mice do not secluded, and bird houses need trees need water; they get it from their food. or parts of a structure for fledglings easier for those buyers to be qualified.

However, rats do require water. to use as a resting place if they lose qualified.

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“Drive for Success”

Campaign to Help Homeless Kids Across the Region School Supply Drive Aims to Equip Homeless Children with School Supplies

Approximately 17,400 school-aged children in San Diego County identified their family as being homeless during the 2011-12 school year. To assist students in this predicament, the San Diego Office of Education (SDCOE) has partnered with local businesses and government agencies for the Drive for Success campaign to provide over 4,500 homeless children across the region with muchneeded school supplies. The five-week school supply collection campaign will conclude on August 9, 2013.

The Drive for Success School Supply Drive is asking for donations of backpacks, binders, spiral notebooks, binder paper, calculators, color pencils, erasers, flashcards, glue sticks, highlighters, ink pens, marking pens, notebooks, pencils, pencil sharpeners, subject folders, rulers, scissors, and tape.

School supply donations can be dropped off at the SDCOE main campus located at 6401 Linda Vista Road, Room 211 in San Diego or at any local California Coast Credit Union. Visit www.calcoastcu.org for a list a credit union locations.

The National Center on Family Homelessness reports that homeless children are eight times more likely to be asked to repeat a grade, three times more likely to be placed in special education classes and twice as likely to score lower on standardized tests. These students face a range of problems regarding schooling, from finding a way to get to school, to having the appropriate clothing and finding a quiet place to study.

The Drive for Success effort is sponsored by the San Diego County Office of Education, California Coast Credit Union, the City of Chula Vista, the Eli Lily and Company, the County of San Diego Department of Housing and Community Development, Macy’s and the United Way of San Diego County.

School supplies help children going back to school to be better equipped to learn.

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Francis Parker Graduate Receives Degree from Northwestern University

Joseph Celentino, of Mission Hills, has received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Northwestern University School of Communication.

Celentino, a graduate of Francis Parker School, was a Communication Studies major. He received Communication Studies Departmental Honors, was a Dean’s List student and School of Communication Century Scholar and was a member of Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honors Society, Phi Alpha Delta International Legal Fraternity and the president of Beta Theta Pi. Founded in 1851, Northwestern University is one of the country’s leading private research and teaching universities with an enrollment of approximately 8,400 fulltime undergraduate students and approximately 8,100 fulltime graduate and professional students on campuses in Evanston and Chicago.

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Intergenerational Daycare Program Connects Seniors with Children St. Paul’s Senior Homes & Services, located at 328 Maple Street, between Hillcrest and downtown San Diego, offers one of the first intergenerational daycare programs in Southern California. Started in 1997, the intergenerational daycare program brings together children and seniors to benefit the lives of both.

St. Paul’s Intergenerational Program has a daily connection between younger children and seniors. Many other intergenerational programs connect high school students and seniors, but on a once-a-week or once-a-month basis.

Twice a day, and at lunch, the children from the Childcare Program come together with the seniors in the Senior Day Program for creative activities like reading, arts and crafts, sing-alongs, dancing and learning opportunities.

When intergenerational daycare appeared on the scene in the early 1990s, some experts predicted it would be the answer for working Americans, 44 percent of whom have both dependent children and aging parents.

Not only did intergenerational daycare offer convenience for families, it held out a promise to reduce ageism among younger generations and dispel what Vera Roos, a professor of psychology at North-West University in South Africa, described as an assumption that aging is nothing but “a kind of extended terminal illness.”

Elderly adults participating in

structured activities with children are more focused and in better moods than when children are not involved, scientists have found. Moreover, adults continue to be in better spirits after the children leave, suggesting the interactions may have lasting effects. Even adults with mild to moderate cognitive deficits do better when involved in activities with children.

Elderly adults in age-integrated daycare programs don’t actually take care of children — that’s the staff’s job — but they do have an enormous impact on children’s lives, researchers have found.

Compared to their peers in traditional preschools, children in intergenerational daycare programs are more patient, express more empathy, exhibit more selfcontrol and have better manners.

The Senior Day Program is for seniors with mild-to-onset dementia and it has 60 places for adults. The cost of the senior day program is $55 a day and they can come day by day, weekly or monthly. The program is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Child Daycare Program is for children from two months to prekindergarten and it has 82 places. Both programs are in the same building.

To learn more about St. Paul’s Intergenerational Program, visit http:// www.stpaulseniors.org, or call Liam Dunfey, director of Admissions, Marketing, Public Relations, and Senior Day Program at (619) 239-6900.

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Helping Families Develop Healthy Habits County-wide Initiative Focuses on Eating Healthy

Live Well San Diego is a comprehensive, innovative strategy on wellness, adopted by the County Board of Supervisors. This long-term strategy to help all County residents become healthy, safe and thriving was implemented with community involvement.

Recently, Live Well San Diego joined efforts with Vons and First 5 San Diego in a county-wide campaign to launch its new healthy eating initiative. The Vons store located at 515 W. Washington St. in Mission Hills was the site of the official kickoff for this program. Present for the launch was Supervisor Ron Roberts from the Fourth District of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors; Kimberly Medeiros, executive director of First 5 San Diego; Carlos Illingworth, Vons director of Public Affairs and Government Relations; and Andy Barker, vice president of Retail Operations for Vons.

“This is a perfect example of how the County is developing partnerships with businesses that champion the principles of Live Well San Diego,” said Roberts, who also serves as chair of the First 5 Commission of San Diego County. “It is a clever way of reminding families that eating more fruits and vegetables is an important step in keeping children healthy and instilling life-long healthy habits.”

The initiative encourages parents and caregivers to provide healthy food choices to children at an early age, which includes eating fruits and vegetables, whole grains, watching portion sizes, drinking more water, and consuming dairy products in daily meals.

Roberts also spoke of the 5-2-1-0 Every Day Campaign, which promote five or more servings of fruit and vegetables, two or “less” hours of recreational screen time, one or more hours of physical activity and zero sugary drinks (more water, and low fat milk). He shared concern with health risks to San Diegans, “56 percent of San Diegans have life threatening issues, including lung, heart, cancer and Type 2 diabetes. We’re not going to make a dent on this unless we change our lifestyles, starting with the food and drinks we consume. This is a major attempt to bring awareness to our food and drink intake.”

Vons customers will be able to spot the First 5 San Diego seal of approval in all 58 of its San Diego County stores.

Shoppers will be able to grab a healthy eating flier inside the store to help guide them in making great food choices for their children and families.

“Our company has always taken its community responsibilities seriously,” said Carlos Illingworth, Vons Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations. “As the region’s leading grocer, we’re very proud to partner up with the region’s leading organization for promoting the health and well-being of children ages 0 through 5 on this healthy eating initiative.”

The ultimate goal of the commission’s work is that all children ages 0 through 5 are healthy, loved and nurtured, and enter school as active learners. Learn more at www.first5sandiego.org or call toll-free 1-888- 5 FIRST 5 (534-7785).

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Historic Youth Ballet Presents

5 Annual Summer Fundraiser th

The San Diego Civic Youth Ballet (SDCYB), the resident classical ballet school of Balboa Park since 1945, presents The 5th Annual Fairy Tales in the Park. Fairy Tales in the Park is a whimsical, interactive dance event which engages both young audiences and families, introducing them to the art of ballet through familiar stories they know and love.

The show takes place at 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m., Saturday, August 17 at The historic Casa del Prado Theatre located in the cultural heart of Balboa Park at 1800 Village Place. The show features excerpts from classic fairy tales narrated by a professional storyteller and interpreted through dance by student dancers and guest artists.

All proceeds from Fairy Tales in the Park fund the SDCYB scholarship program. During the 2012-2013 school year, SDCYB awarded over $25,000 in needbased scholarships, helping over 40 dancers and their families continue the dream of a classical ballet education.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.sdcyb.tix.com.

Bazaar del Mundo’s Weekend Event Combines Folk Art, Food, Entertainment

Authentic, hand-painted Mata Ortiz Pottery, colorful Mexican folk art and vibrant artisan jewelry will be just some of the artwork featured at the annual Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market, August 2 to 4, at the Bazaar del Mundo Shops at the north

entrance to Old Town on the corner of Juan and Taylor. The event runs 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

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Vibrantly colorful, hand painted creatures will be on display and for sale.

The evil fairy presents the dark side of the fairy tale story.

GOT MILK?

Teaches Easy Garden-To-Table Summer Cooking

The California Milk Processor Board, creators of GOT MILK?, conducted a free and interactive garden event and cooking demo for children of the Bayside Community Center as part of its Real & Simple Summer campaign.

Accompanying GOT MILK? for this event was renown children’s culinary expert, Chef Gino Campagna, master chef at Piccolo Chef Culinary School and former host of “Gino’s Kitchen” on the Disney Channel. Campagna showed youth what can be done in the kitchen with the season’s freshest produce once harvested from the garden. Studies show that the earlier children know about making informed food and lifestyle choices, the better equipped they are to practicing healthier eating and living habits later in life.

Approximately 30 (6-13 years old) kids and community members participated in the program at Bayside Community Center, located at 2202 Comstock Street in Linda Vista.

GOT MILK? is working with select community gardens throughout California to teach kids how to instill the importance of authentic, nutrient-rich foods into daily meals this summer. They have created kid-friendly recipes that are real and simple, combining fresh produce from the garden with simple ingredients, including milk. Milk has the adequate vitamins and nutrients families need to support proper growth and nutrition for strong bones, muscles, teeth, hair and nails. For recipes, visit www.gotmilk.com.

Local kids from the Bayside Community Center create nutritious summer meals with children’s culinary expert, Chef Gino Campagna, at an event courtesy of Got Milk?

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Kiriku Handbell Ensemble in Concert

The First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego will host Kiriku, a small “design team” of musicians who will perform at 7:30 p.m., Friday, August 2 at 4190 Front Street, San Diego, CA, 92103. With astounding teamwork they perform on more than six octaves of handbells and chimes with only six to eight ringers. The group performs a variety of classical, religious, jazz, popular and traditional Japanese music in major halls throughout Japan.

Kiriku has several CDs and a growing fan base in their country—including Japan’s Empress herself—and they have been hailed as, quite simply, the best handbell group in the world.

There is no admission charge nor are tickets needed. A free-will offering will be accepted to help offset tour expenses.

Recordings will also be available for purchase.

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Hawaiian Plumeria Festival

Kiriku will perform a variety of classical, religious, jazz, popular and traditional Japanese music.

The Southern California Plumeria Society will host the 14th Annual Hawaiian Plumeria Festival in Balboa Park’s Casa Del Prado rooms 101 and 104 from Saturday, August 31 through Sunday, September 1. Live Hawaiian dance and music entertainment will be in the Patio A courtyard both days.

The flower show will be in Casa Del Prado room 104 on August 31 from noon to 4 p.m. and on September 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Flower show entries will be accepted August 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in room 104. The plant sale will be in Casa Del Prado room 101 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

The 14th Annual Plumeria Festival is free to the public and family friendly. For information, visit www. plumeriafestival.com.

The 14th Annual Hawaiian Plumeria Festival in Balboa Park’s Casa Del Prado rooms.

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San Diego REPertory Theatre San Diego REPertory Theatre (San Diego REP) in partnership with the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) presents “In the Heights” by Quiara Alegrìa Hudes as the first production of the company’s 38th season. The Tony and Grammy Award-winning production was conceived by and with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and the San Diego REP production is directed by Sam Woodhouse and starring Jai Rodriguez. “In the Heights” is a production Variety Magazine calls “an uncalculated charmer.” Opening night is Sunday, Aug. 4, 2012 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013 on the Lyceum Stage.

San Diego REP’s staging of “In the Heights” is the first resident production of the musical in San Diego. It is an exuberant, universal story of a vibrant immigrant community seeking their 21st century version of the American Dream. A 20-piece live orchestra will perform a rich, eclectic score from hip-hop, rap, jazz, pop, salsa, and meringue, with dancing staged by award-winning choreographer, Javier Velasco. “’In the Heights’ was

selected to open season 38 because we fell in love with the Grammy award winning music with messages of desire, of hope, of ambition, of fear and courage as well as the cultural diversity the musical features,” said Sam Woodhouse, co-founder and artistic director, San Diego REP. “In the Heights” is set in Washington Heights, the vibrant New York neighborhood on the cusp of change.

Over the course of three hot summer days, a diverse group of characters will decide which traditions to take with them and which ones to leave behind. Through songs that carry their hopes, struggles and dreams, Miranda’s award-winning music sings about the importance of home, family and to find where you belong.

“Jai Rodriguez was cast because his audition was a breath of joy and musicality filled with a giant amount of heart – exactly what this emotionally potent story calls for,” said Woodhouse.

The San Diego REPertory Theatre is located at 79 Horton Plaza in downtown San Diego. Visit www.sdrep.org for information, or call (619) 544-1000.

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Writer/director Woody Allen’s drama “Blue Jasmine” is about the dire consequences that can result when people avert their eyes from reality and the truth they don’t want to see. After everything in her life falls to pieces, including her marriage to wealthy businessman Hal (Alec Baldwin), elegant New York socialite Jasmine (Cate Blanchett) moves into her sister Ginger’s (Sally Hawkins) modest apartment in San Francisco to try to pull herself back together again.

While still able to project her aristocratic bearing, Jasmine is

emotionally precarious and lacks any practical ability to support herself. She disapproves of Ginger’s boyfriend Chili (Bobby Cannavale), who she considers another “loser” like Ginger’s exhusband Augie (Andrew Dice Clay). But as Jasmine derives her worth from the way she’s perceived by others, she herself is blind to what is going on around her, and becomes the unwitting instrument of her own downfall. “Blue Jasmine” also stars comedian Louis C.K. and Peter Sarsgaard

“Blue Jasmine” is 98 minutes long, Rated PG-13, and opens August 2, 2013 at Landmark’s Hillcrest and La Jolla Village Cinemas. For information and times, call (619) 819-0236, or visit www.landmarkTheatres.com. Film times and dates are subject to change.

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Ian will resume when Opera season returns.

Jai Rodriquez (Usnavi) and Danielle Mone’ Truitt (Vanessa) star in “In the Heights.” Photo courtesy of Ed Krieger.

Old Globe

“Double Indemnity,” which was adapted by David Pichette and R. Hamilton Wright, is based on the Book by James M. Cain, and is directed by John Gould Rubin. It runs through Aug. 25, 2013 at the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre at Conrad Prebys Theatre Center in Balboa Park.

When a small-time insurance agent falls under the spell of a gorgeous femme fatale, the two plot the perfect murder—until it all starts to unravel.

The cast includes Angel Desai (Phyllis Nirlinger), Murphy Guyer (Keyes, Hebert Nirlinger), Michael Hayden (Walter Huff), Megan Ketch (Lola Nirlinger, Nettie) and Vayu O’Donnell (Sachetti, Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.

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Angel Desai stars as Phyllis Nirlinger and Michael Hayden as Walter Huff in the San Diego Premiere of “Double Indemnity.”

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Inside Scoop on 2013 Fashion Week San Diego Interview with Allison Andrews

By Aubree Lynn Writer/Producer/Stylist www.StylishlyAubreeLynn.com

San Diego has the perfect venue for so many events, parties, and productions. Yet, we fail to think about the magnitude of what this great city can produce when the right talent, minds and collaborators get together.

In terms of fashion, we don’t give the San Diego scene enough credit for the talent and accomplishments of the many “fashionistas” who are working to be a part of this multi-million dollar industry. During this hectic summer I was able to pick the mind of the brainchild of Fashion Week San Diego (FWSD), Allison Andrews, to get an up-to-date account of the plans for this epic week, Monday, September 30 through Sunday, October 6, 2013 in downtown San Diego

AA: With the growth we have seen since last year, we want to continue in the right direction.

We remind ourselves, we are still a startup. We are a team of three people plus interns for most of the year.

We have to manage our time and resources to accomplish our goal of creating an event to launch the careers of our emerging designers. We look forward to having more supporters this year to help us continue to grow.

AL: How does this FWSD differ from last year’s event?

AA: Last year was San Diego centric with designers and events. Moving forward we set our goal to be helping develop emerging designers. These up and coming designers can be found across the nation and globe, so we decided to open up to all emerging designers.

AA: FWSD 2013 is bigger and better! We are at one major venue rather than several different locations. We will be taking over the Port Pavilion at Broadway Pier for five days the first week of October. We have doubled the number of designers showing and extended the number of runway show days to accommodate the huge growth we have seen this year. The production for the runway shows is going to be amazing and fully automatedyou know we love technology!

I can’t wait for the week to be here to show everyone.

AL: What are the biggest challenges you have had to face with this event and why?

AL: Seeing that some of the people are not from San Diego, what was your thought process to expand the search to not only San Diego artists?

AA: To participate in FWSD, you have to go through the application and interview process. The application includes a three page form, sketches and photos of past garments. Then we meet with every designer who applies.

They bring in samples of their work and we ask them questions about their background, garments, business, etc. It’s an intense process.

AL: What is your favorite fashion

must have of the season?

AA: It’s a cute romper, parachute pant or jumpsuit – perfect for summertime and you can carry it through fall by throwing on a blazer.

AL: Who are you looking forward to seeing at the events you have lined up?

AA: All the FWSD designers are like my children. I can’t pick a favorite. We work with them throughout the year coaching them to be ready for FWSD 2013 and beyond the week. I’m excited to see all of their collections coming down the runway.

AA: My favorite event is always the trunk show where the audience can now validate the designers by purchasing their designs. It’s a great day for the designers – I love to watch it happen!

AL: How did you come to the conclusion that three nights of runway shows would be better than last year’s one big night event?

AA: With the number of designers doubling, we thought we would take the opportunity to expand the number of runway show days with our growth.

The runway shows are the major component of a fashion week and the main highlight.

One thing people don’t realize is these runway shows are like an opera, a major production.

If we showed all the designers

on one day it would be close to a 12 hour show. Three days allows the audience to see all the differences between the various designers.

AL: Any major concerns leading up to the big week?

AA: We take a year to plan FWSD. At the end of the all that planning, we want everything to go with only minor hiccups.

AL: As we all know we learn after every show we produce. What have you learned from last year that has helped you better determine the unfolding of this year’s FWSD? AA: Each year is about growth – we are always looking for ways to improve the production.

How can we become more efficient? What went well?

What did people really love?

What didn’t work out the way we envisioned? These are all questions we ask at the end of the year. Our goal is to top what we did last year, to challenge ourselves.

AA: The fact of the matter is there’s nothing like this fashion event in San Diego. I advise anyone who is interested in seeing something amazing, being entertained and supporting the arts and fashion in San Diego, to attend FWSD, even if it’s only for one runway show.

To learn more about FWSD, visit www.fashionweeksd.com. Use promo code ILOVEFWSD for tickets $20 off the regular price.

Rooftop models wear clothing of participating designers. Left to right are Diestra, Danh Ta, SYC Collection, WM Couture and Ashley Raymond.

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What Now?

Loving Local Music & Food

August ll With Jazz88.3

By Laura Walcher

Excuse me for quoting myself, but the last time I reported on Jazz88.3 FM, in 2010, I described General Manager Mark DeBoskey (MDB), as “energized, ebullient and articulate,” exuding over the station’s plans for expansive community programs that focus largely on bringing music experiences to, he said, “new generations.”

Today, much of the station’s outreach has been realized; more has been created, conceived and implemented. Programs include: the “Annual City College Educational Jazz Festival,” for middle and high school students; “Music Matters,” an instrument donation program providing youngsters the opportunity to study music and jazz; an “American Art Form,” which, in conjunction with “Young Audiences,” introduces gradeschoolers to the music and the cultural impact of jazz.

Yet, however energized, ebullient and articulate he may be, DeBoskey, with staff, can’t do it alone. As a further testament to the station’s community impact, he recruited a host of volunteers to help make their August llth fundraiser - “Loving Local Music & Food” - a huge success.

Hosts include restaurateur Ingrid Croce, musicians Holly Hofmann and Mike Wofford, Edible S. D. publishers Riley Davenport and John Vawter, U-T music reviewer George Varga, Amy Finley of Riviera S. D. & Modern Luxury, local chefs (Carnitas’ Snack Shack) Hanis Cavin & Sara Stroud, and the radio station’s Claudia Russell, Ron Dhanifu, Ida Garcia and Gary Beck.

Chefs and mixologists include Sara Polczynski (The Blind Burro), Tommy Fraioli (Sea Rocket Bistro), Matt Gordon (Urban Solace), Nicholas Brune & Adam Hiner (The Local Habit & Eco Caters), Miguel Valdez (The Wellington), Adam Stemmler (Blind Tiger Cocktail Company), and Lauren Williams (Jsix).

Of course, we wanted to know more: LW: Let’s begin with Shakespeare: “Music soothes, heals, transforms.” Did he get this right? Does this dovetail with Jazz88.3’s mission??

MDB: Study after study clearly establishes that kids who do music do better. Our mission is to “preserve, present & promote” jazz; a significant part of that comes through education. By presenting opportunities for young people to listen, learn and perform, we are not only fulfilling our mission but establishing a solid forum for young people to achieve the intellectual benefits that music presents?

LW: Your community education programs are impressive. In what schools are these programs held? Do you go to the schools or do kids come to you? Sounds like a lot of management!

MDB: To date, over 21,000 students have participated in “Jazz, an American Art Form,” that comes with learning tools and a teacher guide. We’re partnering with Young Audiences, another non-profit committed to www.PresidioSentinel.com

exposing young people to the arts. They handle the administration and co-sponsor the program with us. All of our presentations are in Title 1 schools (Title 1 funds aim to bridge the gap between low-income and other students. The U.S. Dept. of Education provides supplemental funding to local school districts to meet the needs of at-risk and low-income students). The program is brought to these schools for assemblies.

LW: These are extraneous to your on-air business?

How are they staffed?

Besides your “Loving Local …” event, how are they funded?

MDB: The programs are staffed by volunteers; and, in the case of “Jazz, an American Art Form,” staffed and presented by a stellar group of professional musicians: Rob Thorsen, Gilbert Castellanos, Bob Boss & Richard Sellers.

LW: How hard is it for Jazz88 to keep up with the Mark DeBoskey is the general manager for Jazz88.3 FM. music kids are into today …i.e. rap – and its often obscene lyrics? Besides jazz, of course, “Music Matters Instrument Collection what genres do you promote – or use – in Campaign,” with the generous support of these programs? Do you have to “convert” Coles Fine Flooring. youngsters to these genres?

LW: In that earlier column, we reported your, MDB: Like us, the young people I’ve spoken with then, new programs. What of their success? enjoy all kinds of music but, if they are MDB: What we think, Is that if even one kid finds musicians, love the freedom that jazz gives his or her way into music and out of trouble, them - to express themselves through each program must be judged a success. In improvisation. Anecdotally, there seems to combination, the entire effort has made a be a growing appreciation of jazz among significant difference in our community. young people though, like some other musical genres, jazz today appears to be LW: Anyone who knows the value of music to more adventurous and progressive. our minds, our souls, will want to help!

Tell us about your August 11 gala. What can LW: Are the kids you work with already musical? your guests expect?

Do they need “talent” – ?

MDB: That’s easy!: MDB: Some are, some aren’t. Some want to explore music, some don’t.

MDB: • Great food prepared by celebrity chefs LW: Do you have stats on how many children participate in these programs? How many continue studying, playing music? Any careers made?

MDB: The only stats we have are as follows: MDB: More than 21,000+ have attended “Jazz, an American Art Form;” more than 300 participate annually in our “City College Educational Jazz Festival.” The Community Council in the Schools annually lends over 1,000 instruments to children who don’t have the resources to buy or rent an instrument but want to join their school music program. Approximately 600 of those instruments have come through our annual

MDB: • Great conversation with wonderful hosts MDB: • Great music with Sue Palmer, Steph Johnson, Rob Thorsen and Gilbert Castellanos MDB: • The satisfaction in knowing that a fun evening is also supporting these vital music education initiatives The 2nd Annual “Loving Local Music & Food will be held at the Driscoll Wharf on Harbor Drive in Point Loma on August 11.

Seats are limited, and available now at http:// www.lovinglocalmusiclocalfood.com.

More information about KSDS Jazz 88.3 FM can be found at www.jazz88.org.

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Little Known Secrets of Lantana

By Charlotte Tenney, MA Integrative Medicine

Like the potato, tomato, chile pepper and pinto bean, Lantana is a native of the Americas that has found its way around the world and into the common use in many cultures.

Lantana, a relative of Verbena, is native to the more tropical areas of the American continents, especially the Caribbean islands, Mexico, Ecuador and parts of Texas. Of course, its bright, year-round blooms and easy growth habits have made it popular just about everywhere, except with livestock farms. (It grows vigorously enough to overtake a grass pasture and poses a risk to ruminant-type animals.)

Like so many plants of medicinal value, Lantana has a toxic element that demands knowledge and caution when using it. The same toxins that makes grazing animals sick when eaten in quantity, are the ones that make the leaves useful as cardio tonics, fever-reducers and lung decongestants, when used by humans in lower doses. A simple steam can be made of the leaves and inhaled to relieve the respiratory ill effects of influenza, colds and bronchitis. The raw leaves make an elegant and effective poultice for wounds and cuts, preventing infection and promoting the healing of the tissues; simply crush some fresh leaves and apply to the skin.

The leaves produce a steroid called lancamarone which acts as a heart stimulant and toner that becomes available by steeping them into a tea. The roots contain a liver-protective triterpenoid called

ENJOY! A warm cup of coffee. Listening to good music. Laughing with friends.

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oleanolic acid that detoxes the liver which subsequently supports skin healing from rashes. The simmered root tea is also used for malaria, mumps and other high fever conditions. The ripe purple fruits are eaten in Malay and Sierra Leone, acting as a pleasant flavoring for meals. In Mexico, it is well-known as a treatment for snakebites, both as a strong leaf-tea and as a poultice on the puncture site. Since it is an evergreen, the leaves, blooms and berries are available year-round.

Detailed information on its chemical constituents and In the garden, Lantana is a terrific groundcover plant that secretes its own specific studies being done with herbicide to suppress the growth of weeds beneath and around it. them can be found at http:// stuartxchange.com/lantana.html and, of course, keeping it pruned to a manageable size for its location. And, by pruning it often, we can be at Wikipedia.

In the garden, Lantana is a terrific groundcover reminded that the trimmings might become the plant that secretes its own herbicide to suppress perfect tea to treat our complaints. Be sure to the growth of weeds beneath and around it. It is remember that, with this plant, more is NOT drought tolerant, not picky about soil, loves warm better; moderation and short term application is weather and attracts bees and butterflies. It comes appropriate when using this plant as a remedy.

It is often true that the plants that grow in a wide array of bright colors; some varieties vigorously and abundantly in your surroundings are more prostrate while others are suitable for are uniquely appropriate for the ailments in the creating thick hedges.

While the plant can definitely get out of hand area. Lantana grows lavishly in San Diego. It in a hurry, its landscape and home remedy may be time to become better acquainted with benefits seem to outweigh the inconvenience of Lantana and the benefits beyond landscaping.

Human TuneUp Column by Cath Trust Thy Self

By Cath DeStefano

Let there be no doubt. We come with a “knowingness” inside. Noah Webster described it as “an immediate comprehension without rational thought.”

I still recall the day when I went to the airport to greet my dad. After my mom died, he continued to spend the Michigan wintertime in warm south Texas and would come to visit for the Christmas holiday.

This time, at first sight of him, out of the blue and totally without expectation, my entire body said “Your father has come here to die.”

There was not one cell in me out of agreement.

It was so shocking; I remember literally trying to shake it off.

Was it true? Did it happen? Yes it did.

How could I know so certainly before something happened? It is that knowingness we have in us. It’s something beyond formal education that’s built in.

It happened again. Not death this time, but that same certainty.

I was totally done being single. At 50, still unmarried, I swore I had gone on my last blind date forever. No more. If I was to be with someone, he would have to knock on my door.

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And then I got an email. Which led to more emails, which led to instant messaging, which led to phone calls which led to he was coming for a visit.

My girlfriends were wild with worry.

Convinced he could be a serial killer, at the least, not good. To assuage their fears, I arranged to meet him for the first time in an open-during-the-day locale.

It happened again. At first sight of him, my entire body said “This is going to be just fine.”

There was not one cell in me out of agreement.

That was fifteen years ago, seven of which as Mr. and Mrs. We have a knowingness inside, I have learned to trust it. And, you?

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Bit of Alright at La Costa Coffee Roasters Aug. 9

By Richard Cone

I’m channeling Carey Driscoll of AMSDConcerts when I intone what might be his epitaph -- “Take my word for it and come listen to these guys you’ve never heard of before!” That’s fitting to “Bit of Alright,” a duo comprised of John Rundle and Steve Grant, who will be playing a three-hour set at La Costa Coffee Roasting, 6965 El Camino Real #208, in Carlsbad on August 9 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. If you come, I’ll bet you’ll stay for the duration.

Accompanying themselves on acoustic guitars, Rundle and Grant perform vocal covers of pop and soft rock favorites from as early as the 50s (Everly Brothers) through contemporary (Phil Phillips), as well as original songs Rundle has written. You might hear Neil Young or Toto, you might hear David Bowie or the Eagles -- their playlist is long and varied -- and includes a handful of Rundlepenned tunes that are nothing less than downright, damn good songwriting.

Rundle and Grant weave guitar work around Rundle’s Larrivee steel-string played through a small Roland AER amp, and Grant’s Taylor nylon-string.

There’s a sweet combination that results, with Rundle’s steel-string, rich, ringing prominence, blending with Grant’s nylon-string soft, mellow fills. “And we’re suckers for good harmony,” adds Grant, which is his forte, interleaving rich, lush harmonies around and through Rundle’s lead vocals. “We enjoy playing and singing these songs; it’s a bonus

that listeners like hearing us perform them.”

While the covers are great, Rundle’s guitar work and lyrics make this duo rise above the norm. Rundle’s an expressive guy with a quick sense of humor, and one of his songs, ‘I’m Sure to Be on TV,” which he describes as ‘redneck narcissist,’ invokes a bit of Loudon Wainwright III with a dose of Randy Newman’s “You Can Leave Your Hat On.” “Wish I knew way back then what I reckon now….I’d just kiss and squeeze you ‘stead of ridin’ this here plow……How come your folks don’t like me, hell I don’t really care……

Just meet me in my big ol’ barn and let me pull your hair….Be my little darlin’, and just keep tellin’ me that John Rundle and Steve Grant will perform from 7 to 10 p.m., Friday, August 9. you know with my good looks, I’m sure to be on TV…..” than an hour while sitting in the parking a hint of how good these guys are in “Regarding my song writing.” says lot at Beacon’s in Leucadia. (Much person. There’s no cover charge at Rundle,” I sometimes have a subject like Jack Tempchin wrote that last La Costa Coffee Roasting, it’s a good matter in mind inspired by my own verse of “Peaceful, Easy Feeling” over listening room, with close-up seating, experiences and emotions. With an a chili dog at der Weienerschnitzel on and with a nice menu of goodies and idea in mind I then start “noodling” Washington Street in Mission Hills.) coffees. For more information and around on some chords that feel like Listen to Rundle’s “Rain” and to the booking requests, you can contact my ideas and then at some point, the duet with his wife, Teresa, “No One Steve Grant at s.grant1@cox.net Bit song will almost write itself. When I Will Ever Love You Like I Do” from of Alright are perfect for that private wrote “I’m Sure to Be on TV’ I knew the Nashville Television show. Both party, wedding, birthday or anniversary I wanted to do something humorous are outstanding songs, carefully crafted celebration, and they won’t break and got to thinking about a redneck and their harmonies are splendid. the bank --- and they won’t insist on narcissist. I basically wrote the rough For songs on YouTube, search “John a bowl of M&M’s in the green room words and most of the chords in less Rundle” and “Bit of Alright” and get with all the brown ones removed!

11-year old Hailey Belle Releases CD to Benefit Victims of Child Crimes

By Richard Cone Last year, 11-year old Hailey Belle participated in the Zoe’s Rescue Walk.

Later that day, she recorded her first song, which led to “Here I Come,” Belle’s 10-song CD of covers, with the money raised going to the cause. Belle has donated over $300 thus far, a sum that is, as they say “real money!” Zoe’s Children’s Home, a California charity, is committed to caring for orphans and victims of crime and abuse, and also rescues children who are at risk of being sold into slavery – or worse – have already been sold. The organization exists to combat the trafficking of children globally and provide shelters, as well as a loving home to these orphans and children who have been abused or who are at-risk of any crime against them.

“After the walk, and over the next few days,” Belle recalls, “I just couldn’t stop thinking about these poor kids and how helpless I felt. I wanted to do more, but I was only 11 years old and I didn’t have any money. Then my mom pointed out that I did have a talent, and if I could share my talent with others, they might donate money to help these kids.” Hailey’s mom, Nikki, then stepped up to the www.PresidioSentinel.com

plate and made the donation of paying for nine more songs to be recorded, produced, and copied. The resulting CD, ‘Here I Come” is a work of love and devotion, and a credit to Belle’s philanthropy, a rarity among kids her age.

At 11 years old, Hailey Belle has a voice that outdistances her tender years by a decade. This isn’t a “kid voice, it’s a trained, modulated and soaring voice that caresses a lyric and fades out a beat like a professional. You can feel the emotion she has for these songs: “The songs that I recorded in the studio are all songs that I love dearly,” says Belle. “My favorite would have to be the Luther Vandross tune, ‘Dance With My Father.’ That song represents my strong relationship with my father and how without him my life would be incomplete. The song really means a lot to me because the whole message is based on how you should cherish every second with your family members because they could be gone without warning.

The songs that I recorded weren’t just because I liked them, but because each song means something to me and I tend to like positive songs with an uplifting

Hailey Belle is a songwriter and singer who has compassion for those in need.

message. There’s too much ugliness in the world and music can add to the quality of life and make it better and even move people to make a positive change for the better. “ By purchasing Belle’s CD, you can help this great cause. To listen to sound samples of her songs, and hear her story, go to www.facebook.com/contact.haileybelle To make a donation and reserve your copy of “Here I Come” please click on http://bit.ly/10RJtiU And for more information on Zoe’s Children’s home, see www.ZoeChildren.org.

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Broken Yolk Café—Breakfast Is The…

by David Rottenberg ”Breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” my mother often intoned. Her second frequent message about how to lead my life was, “focus on what you’re doing!”

John Gelastopoulos must have been hiding behind the door because he certainly applied both messages to the way he built his business.

Gelastopoulos founded Broken Yolk Café, a niche restaurant that is open only until 3 p.m., serving only breakfast and lunch. He understood the urgency of starting the day right, as reflected in all the advertising in our culture for breakfast cereals and the like. He also wanted to specialize and focus on what he was doing – making the best morning dishes. He’s been doing so for 34 years.

The original Broken Yolk Café was opened in the Sports Arena area but, after a few years, the location was moved to Pacific Beach, not too far from the ocean.

Business operators came in for early breakfasts, sunbathers came in to stoke up for lying on the sand, tourists were sent by concierge --in short, the business prospered.

The reasons --- everything is fresh, made to order and portions are substantial.

The menu is extensive. There are over 20 omelets offered, as well as pancakes, waffles, French toast and other breakfast items. Breakfast is served all day.

Among the favorite items, eggs Florentine are near the top of the list of special dishes -- toasted English muffin topped with fresh spinach, two poached eggs covered with hollandaise sauce. Three egg omelets inspired by our southern neighbor, Mexico, include huevos rancheros -- grilled corn tortilla topped with two eggs and salsa, guacamole, beans and flour tortillas. And, machaca -- two eggs scrambled with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, jack cheese and shredded beef. Or, fire up the day with the very spicy and delicious China syndrome – eggs.jalapenos, Ortega chiles, green onions and jack cheese topped with chili.

Portions are large but Broken Yolk offers a unique challenge to the iron man or iron woman. In this case, “iron” refers to a cast iron stomach. The challenge is to consume totally a dozen-egg omelet filled with mushrooms, onions and American cheese smothered with chili and more cheese, served on a 15-inch pizza pan with a generous

Customers get a lot of value from all the meals served at Broken Yolk Cafe.

Enjoy Summer With Us!

The Gaslamp is a panini with turkey breast, provolone cheese, avocado and other condiments.

pile of home fries and two biscuits.

This is for just one person and must be consumed in one hour. Winners get their names placed on a plaque on the Hall of Fame.

Lunch dishes follow the success formula --- lots of food and very fresh. Salads included a grilled chicken Caesar and a cobb salad.

Both are filled with greens, cheese and other goodies and really are large enough to split.

There is a good choice of burgers --- large patties with a number of accompaniments described by the name of the dish. The Ensenada burger comes with spicy Ortega chillies and bacon. The Del Mar burger comes with swiss cheese and mushrooms.

The lunch menu also offers paninis and wraps. The Gaslamp with turkey breast, provolone cheese, avocado spread is one of the several selections.

So, how successful was Gelastopoulos, following “my mother’s dicta”? Over a few years, as business grew at the Pacific Beach location, he bought up the adjacent stores and expanded. Then he strengthened his roof and built a deck on top of his building --- glass enclosed, lots of umbrellas, but with open sky and ocean breezes. He even

bought some adjacent property just for the parking lots behind them.

The Pacific Beach location has lots of free parking. And, on weekends, it needs every bit.

But then the business really began to expand through the magic of franchising. Want to be in the restaurant business? Broken Yolk has a program for you.

Gelastopoulos took the lessons he learned through years of experience and is now teaching others how to succeed. There are now 11 locations throughout San Diego County and plans already in development to open in Orange County and in Palm Springs/Palm Desert. “Focus” pays off.

The ambiance is comfortable.

There is a general theme to the interiors of all the restaurants but they do differ in size, shape and interior. The latest location is in Mission Valley at the old Bennigan’s location, which the franchisee took over. Service is excellent and friendly. Prices are moderate.

The Pacific Beach location is at 1851 Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach. There’s lots of free parking. Call 858-270-YOLK (9655) for information, or www. thebrokenyolkcafe.com.

Meals are prepared fresh, made to order and portions are substantial.

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August

Thru August 26

n Balboa Park’s Kids-eye View Photo Contest returns this summer to give budding shutterbugs a chance to develop their photographic skills in San Diego’s vast cultural playground. Entries can be submitted online through August 26; however, Participants and their parents should read the complete Contest Rules at http://www. balboapark.org/KidsEyeView2013, before submitting.

Prizes, including a week-long summer camp a the Museum of Photographic Arts, a Family 4-Pack to the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park, gift cards, and tickets to Park attractions, will be awarded for the best three photos in two different age categories: 6-11 and 12-17.

Thru August 28

n The San Diego Women’s Foundation Releases Environment Grant Guidelines. The (SDWF) released its 2014 grant guidelines that will focus on Environment. The guidelines are available online at www.sdwomensfoundation.org. Submission of a Letter of Inquiry is due August 28, 2013.

Thru September 10

n San Diego Natural History Museum (theNAT) has a Photography exhibition – Raúl Gonzalez Microphotography: The Log from the Sea of Cortez.

Sixty plates illustrate the magnificent marine life that John Steinbeck and naturalist Edward Ricketts chronicled during their historic journey there in 1940.

For information, visit www.sdnhm.org..

Thru September 12

n San Diego Natural History Museum (theNAT) Traveling Exhibition-Dino Jaws From the infamous flesh-eating T.rex to the plant-munching Iguanodon, what do YOU know about dinosaurs and their food? See lifelike spectacular animatronics and learn when paleontologists know about what the dino had for dinner. For information, visit www.sdnhm.org..

Thru September 27

n The San Diego Automotive Museum in Balboa Park is proud to announce the opening of its new exhibit Car Toys. This exhibit features a huge variety of auto-themed toys throughout the ages. Pedal cars, lowrider bikes, streetlegal bumper cars, Soap Box Derby racers, and more are featured in this trip through time. Museum is located at 2080 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park. Call 619-2312886 or visit www.sdautomuseum.org for information..

August 1 thru 10

n The San Diego Museum of Art Announces Summer Break 2013 featuring 10 days of Art. This event consists of 10 continuous days of inspired performance, discussion, and creativity. The Museum is located at 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park. For information, visit www. sdmart.org/programs-events/summer-break-2013..

August 1

n Balboa Park, San Diego – Summertime music and dance returns with Santanaways – Carlos Santana tribute band.

For information, visit www.balboapark.org.. n A set from talented 16 year old composer/arranger/ pianist Scott Roberts, followed by a set from the Kiefer Shackelford Trio – with Owen Clapp bass & Colin McDaniel on drums returns to dizzy’s at 7:30 p.m. $10 cover at the showroom of San Diego Jet Ski Rentals, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive at Rosewood Street on the Southern edge of Pacific Beach.. n Mission Hills Book Group will meet at 10 to 11 a.m. at Mission Hills Books & Collectibles at 4054 Goldfinch St. We will discuss The Cat’s table by Michael Ondaatje.

New members are always welcome to attend and participate! Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

August 2 thru 4

n The Bazaar del Mundo Shops in Old Town, San Diego will host the Annual Latin American Festival Showcases Mexican Folk Art, Mata Ortiz Pottery, Clothing and Jewelry. Inside the colorful stores, shelves will be brimming with gifts and goods imported from Mexico and Latin America, as well as books on travel, culture, architecture, arts and crafts and food. For information call 619-296-3161 or visit http://www.bazaardelmundo.com..

August 2

n Sets from 2 trios – pianist Danny Green & his trio, & guitarist Dusty Brough and his trio will be at dizzy’s at 8 p.m. $15 cover ($10 for students) at the showroom of San Diego Jet Ski Rentals, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive at Rosewood Street, on the Southern edge of Pacific Beach.. n Imax® Films and Planetarium Shows in the Eugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Giant Dome Theater at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park. In celebration of The Summer of You, the Fleet continues to give the people what they want a 40th Anniversary Fan Favorite Film Festival – Mysteries of Egypt – Set against the wondrous backdrop of the seeping Nile and the majestic Giza pyramids, this film takes you on an engaging journey through the Land of the Pharaohs. For information, visit www.rhfleet.org.. n First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, located at 4190 Front Street, San Diego, will have a performance of just The Best Handbell Group in the World at 7:30 p.m.

They perform with 6-8 ringers and perform a variety of classical, religious, jazz, popular and traditional Japanese music. There is no admission charge. A free-will offering will be accepted to help offset tour expenses. For information, visit roysd@sbcglobal.net..

August 2 and Every Friday in August

n Mission Hills Branch Library at 925 West Washington Street invites children to a fun storytime with books and possible singing and puppets from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

August 10

n Creative young pianist/composer Chase Morrin with bassist Justin Grinnell & drummer Fernando Gomez will be at dizzy’s at 8 p.m. $15 cover ($10 for students) at the showroom of San Diego Jet Ski Rentals, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive at Rosewood Street, on the Southern edge of Pacific Beach.

August 3 and Every Saturday in August

n Mission Hills Branch Library at 925 West Washington Street will help kids to develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time at 10:30 a.m.

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n San Diego Natural History Museum (theNAT) from 12:15 – 2:15 p.m. will have free performances – Wacky Science Sundays with Ms. Frizzle™ and The Magic School Bus© Wahoo! Get ready to explore the wild and wacky worlds of mysterious creatures fascinating habitats, and phenomenal hands-on science! FREE with Museum admission. For information, visit www.sdnhm.org.. n A tribute to Le Hot Club de France: A journey of gypsy jazz drawing from the music of Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grapelli, Le Chat Noir cabaret of Paris, Astor Piazzolla, Edith Piaf, Michael Legrand, & beyond featuring vocalist Allison Adams Tucker, with Lou Fanucchi accordion, Dusty Brough guitar, Evona Wascinski bass, Richard Sellers drums, & Chris Vitas violin will be at dizzy’s at 8 p.m. $15 cover ($10 for students) at the showroom of San Diego Jet Ski Rentals, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive at Rosewood Street, on the Southern edge of Pacific Beach..

August 5

n Mission Hills Branch Library at 925 West Washington Street will host a Summer Reading Program: Alakidzam Jeff Marcus of Alakidzam Entertainment will present a free magic show at 10:30 a.m.

August 5 & 19

n Mission Hills Branch Library at 925 West Washington Street will host twice a month, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers to have fun while learning sign language from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.

August 6

n Balboa Park, San Diego – Summertime music and dance returns with Concert Band – Classical to Pops; Sousa to the Beatles. For information, visit www.balboapark.org.. n San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival announces that Celebrity Thomas Arvid has been selected as Featured Artist for the Wine and Food Festival to be held in November. On the 6th of August at J Wolf Fine Art Studio he will unveil his newest original oil on canvas inspired by the exquisite wines that will be featured at The Vault and Arvid Collection. For information, visit www.sandiegowineclassic.com..

August 6 and Every Tuesday in August

n Mission Hills Branch Library at 925 West Washington Street, San Diego, hosts a Pajama Storytime from 6:30 to 7 p.m. with books and possibly singing and puppets.

Come dressed in your pajamas..

August 7

August 11

n National Day of Remembrance “Sprit of ‘45 Day”, come to the Veterans Museum in Balboa Park, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to remember the WWII veterans and Hometown Heroes to the share their memories of the War and its end on 14 August 1945. Activities include: WWII-era music, meet and interact with WWII Veterans, static display of WWII vehicles and equipment, and WWII Reenactors in uniform. There will also be clowns and face painting for the young ones; concessions and food will also be available. For information, visit www.veteranmuseum.org.. n Announcing San Diego’s First Ever Open Street Event - CicloSDias 2013 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Route is 30th Street at K Street, Logan Heights thru Golden Hill, South Park, North Park to City Heights. Walk, ride, stroll and enjoy. Come experience this free open street event where there will be activities along the route, shops and restaurants open for business and neighbors and friends from all over coming together to make streets come alive.

For information, visit www.southparkscene.com..

August 12th

n R obin Henkel Band with Horns – Dancing! At Humphrey’s Backstage, 7 to 11 p.m. at 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego. For information, call (619) 224-3411. n Mission Hills Branch Library at 925 West Washington Street, San Diego, CA 92103 at 10:30 a.m. will host a Mad Science program, it will be a fun interactive science show for kids of all ages.

August 13

n Balboa Park, San Diego – Summertime music and dance returns with Coronado Big Band – Swing. For information, visit www.balboapark.org.. n Jazz trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos with drummer Willie Jones III more will be at dizzy’s at 8 p.m. $15 cover ($10 for students) at the showroom of San Diego Jet Ski Rentals, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive at Rosewood Street, San Diego, on the Southern edge of Pacific Beach.

August 14

n Balboa Park, San Diego – Summertime music and dance returns with El Cajon German Band – Oompah! For information, visit www.balboapark.org.. n Mission Hills Branch Library at 925 West Washington Street, San Diego, will have an Author Talk with Richard Crawford, author of “The Way We Were in San Diego” at 6:30 p.m. He recounts stories from San Diego’s early history that once splashed across newspaper headlines.

Copies of the book will be available for sale..

n Balboa Park, San Diego – Summertime music and dance returns with Coolrays – California. For information, visit www.balboapark.org..

August 15

n Mission Hills Branch Library at 925 West Washington Street will offer fun and creativitiy while building with LEGO’s from 5 to 6 p.m.

August 16 thru 18

August 7 and Every Wednesday in August

August 8

n San Diego Natural History Museum (theNAT) will feature a Family program at 10:30 a.m.: Nature and Me Storytime Calling all budding naturalists. Enjoy an imaginative journey into nature through dynamic readings and visits to exhibitions. Open to all ages with a parent (recommended for ages 1-5). FREE with Museum admission. For information, visit www.sdnhm.org.. n Balboa Park, San Diego – Summertime music and dance returns with Bayou Brothers – Cajun/Zydeco. For information, visit www.balboapark.org.. n Original jazz compositions from the Joshua White Quartet featuring Ben Schachter tenor saxophone, Hamilton Price bass, Dan Schnelle drums, with Joshua White piano will be at dizzy’s at 8 p.m. $15 cover ($10 for students) at the showroom of San Diego Jet Ski Rentals, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive at Rosewood Street at the Southern edge of Pacific Beach..

August 9

n Tenor saxophonist Mark Lessman, pianist Rob Schneiderman, bassist Rob Thorsen, & drummer Duncan Moore will be at dizzy’s at 8 p.m. $15 cover ($10 for students) at the showroom of San Diego Jet Ski Rentals, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive at Rosewood Street on the Southern edge of Pacific Beach.. n Imax® Films and Planetarium Shows in the Eugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Giant Dome Theater at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center located at 1875 El Prado, two blocks south of the San Diego Zoo on Park Blvd. In celebration of The Summer of You, the Fleet continues to give the people what they want a 40th Anniversary Fan Favorite Film Festival – Everest – The dramatic true story of a team of climbers who found hope, strength and triumph in the wake of tragedy on the world’s highest mountain. For times and information visit www.rhfleet.org.

August 10

n Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Al Bahr Shriners, 5440 Kearny Mesa Road. This lighthearted show & sale features antique to modern dolls and bears, miniatures, clothing, accessories, parts, supplies and so much more. Admission: Adults $8, Children under 12 $4, Children under 5 free. Visit www. dollshowusa.com for information and $1 off general admission coupon.. n “Comedy for a Good Cause in Point Loma” with wellknown actor and comedian Mark Christopher Lawrence and Katsy Chappell, who has entertained troops around the world and appeared on various TV Comedy Shows, will take place at 8 p.m. Tony Calabrese and Maria Herman host the show. The event is for the Point Loma Assembly and takes place at 3035 Talbot Street. Tickets are $20 each; for information, visit www. pointlomaactors.com. n San Diego Model Railroad Museum along with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® present Circus Rails, Life on a Circus train Family Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Be part of the over the top, high flying spectacular celebration. This event takes place at 1649 El Prado at Balboa Park. For information and discount coupons, visit Apenagos@sdmrm.org.. n Mission Hills Branch Library at 925 West Washington Street, San Diego will have two San Diego Symphony members, violinist Mei-Ching Huang and cellist Chia-Ling Chien, perform chamber music in a free concert at 1:00 p.m.

n Balboa Park, San Diego – Summertime music and dance returns with Graceland – Elvis Presley tribute band. For information, visit www.balboapark.org.. n San Diego Indiefest 8 is back at the NTC Promenade at Liberty Station, located at 2640 Historic Deatur Rd, San Diego. Folk legend, Ferron, and EDM staple, Phutureprimitive join event headlining bill, alongside CAKE, Talib Kweil, and Best Coast. The Film Stage opens at 5 p.m. on Friday night. Saturday will be the main festival day with over 75 bands, films, visual artist, comedians, dancers and poets on six stages. Multiple areas will still be completely free all day long. Sunday the Indie Film Stage continues for the third day and will include short films, features and Q&A with filmmakers and industry pros, concluding with an awards ceremony.

For information, visit www.sandiegoindiefest.com.. n Imax® Films and Planetarium Shows in the Eugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Giant Dome Theater at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center located at 1875 El Prado, two blocks south of the San Diego Zoo on Park Blvd. In celebration of The Summer of You, the Fleet continues to give the people what they want a 40th Anniversary For information, visit www.rhfleet.org..

August 17

n Free to Breathe San Diego’s 4th Annual Lung Cancer 5K Run/Walk to benefit the National Lung Cancer Partnership, a non-profit organization dedicated to doubling lung cancer survival, will start at the Liberty Station Park in San Diego with registration and checkin at 7:15 a.m. Closing ceremonies will be at 10 a.m.

For information, to register or donate, visit www.

FreetoBreathe.org/delmarva.. n Mission Hills Branch Library at 925 West Washington Street will hold a book sale from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

August 19

n Mission Hills Branch Library at 925 West Washington Street will have a special Summer Reading Program at 10:30 a.m.: Pacific Animal Productions will have real wild animals up close at the library.

August 20

n Balboa Park, San Diego – Summertime music and dance returns with Stoney B Blues Band – Old school Blues.

For information, visit www.balboapark.org..

August 21

n Balboa Park, San Diego – Summertime music and dance returns with Afrotuka – Salsa Ququestra. For information, visit www.balboapark.org.. n Robin Henkel Band with Whitney Shay and Billy Watson at ArtLab Studios, 8 to 10 p.m., at 3536 Adams Ave., San Diego, (619) 283-1151 all ages are invited.

Donations accepted.

August 22

n Balboa Park, San Diego – Summertime music and dance returns with Coronado Concert Band– Best of Hollywood & Broadway. For more information, www. balboapark.org. n Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel – blues and swing for dancing, at Tio Leo’s, 8 to 11 p.m., at 5302 Napa St., San Diego, (619) 542-1462 .

August 23

n The Museum of Making Music will be hosting an event that will include a vignette performance by The Bunnell Strings and a full-length concert with renowned Santana vocalist, Greg Walker. There will be amenities such as heavy horsdóeuvres, wine and beer tasting, a cash bar, silent and live auctions. Tickets are $100 please contact (760) 438-5996 ext. 220. .

n Imax® Films and Planetarium Shows in the Eugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Giant Dome Theater at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center located at 1875 El Prado, two blocks south of the San Diego Zoo on Park Blvd. In celebration of The Summer of You, the Fleet continues to give the people what they want a 40th Anniversary Fan Favorite Film Festival – Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West. The journey the shaped a nation is re-created in this film, which depicts the great hardships and incredible scenery the explorers encountered. For times and more information visit www.rhfleet.org.

August 24

n Saxophonist Ian Tordella presents the next installment in the Double-Trio series. Todella, drummer Kevin Higuchi, & bassist Justin Grinnell will begin the evening.

The featured guest-trio for the second-half of the show will be pianist Joshua White with bassist Mark Dresser & Danny Campbell on drums. Also expect some creative mixing between the groups. They will be at dizzy’s at 8 p.m. $15 cover ($10 for students) at the showroom of San Diego Jet Ski Rentals, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive at Rosewood Street, San Diego on the Southern edge of Pacific Beach.. n Whitney Shay’s “Dirty Blues Show” with Robin Henkel, Sue Palmer and April West takes place at 98 Bottles with two shows, times TBA, at 2400 Kettner Blvd. #110, San Diego. For information, call (619) 255-7885..

August 24 & 25

n San Diego Spirits Festival named by Fodors.com as one the Best Cocktail Festivals in America, Motley Crue’s front-man, Vince Neil, will showcase his Tatuado liquor line. The two day celebration which starts at 1 to 5 p.m. and held at the spacious Port Pavilion, merges the three elements cocktails, culinary and culture. There will be live entertainment, bartender battles, chefs’ shakedowns and demonstrations, burlesque, and a fashion show.

Tickets are all inclusive with unlimited tastings. For information, visit www.SanDiegoSpiritsFestival.com.. n ArtWalk at NTC takes place from10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2645 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego. This event will draw more than 100 visual artists, a dozen musical performers, unique and varied cuisine, and interactive art activities. For information, visit www. artwalksandiego.com/ntc..

August 25th

n Talmadge Art Show is at Liberty Station, Corky McMillin Events Center, 2875 Dewey Road and Truxton Road, Building 177, San Diego, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some of your favorite artists will be there with clothing, jewelry, fiber art and more. There is no admission fee and there is ample free parking. There will be drinks from the Java Break Express and the Ms. Patty Melt food truck with her unique sandwiches along with musical entertainment.

For information and a coupon for $10 off any order over $100 before tax, visit www.talmadgeartshow.com..

August 27th

n Balboa Park, San Diego – Summertime music and dance returns with Moonlight Serenade Orchestra – Best of Hollywood & Broadway. For information, visit www. balboapark.org..

August 28th

n Balboa Park, San Diego – Summertime music and dance returns with Navy Showband West – Big Band. For information, visit www.balboapark.org.. n Mission Hills Branch Library at 925 West Washington Street from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. holds The Mystery Book Group meeting. New members are always welcome to attend and participate. Please read the book beforehand.

Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last..

August 28th and August 29th

n First Annual Dine Out for the Cure – Participating San Diego restaurants will help raise money for Susan G. Komen Association to help fight breast cancer. For information and to find the list of restaurants, visit http:// komensandiego.org..

August 29

n Balboa Park, San Diego – Summertime music and dance returns with The Legends – Oldies show band. For more information, www.balboapark.org..

August 30

n The Return Of The Three Guitars: Mundell Lowe, Bob Boss & Jaime Valle will be at dizzy’s at 8 p.m. $15 cover ($10 for students) at the showroom of San Diego Jet Ski Rentals, located at 4275 Mission Bay Drive at Rosewood Street, San Diego 92109 on the Southern edge of Pacific Beach. n Imax® Films and Planetarium Shows in the Eugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Giant Dome Theater at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center located at 1875 El Prado, two blocks south of the San Diego Zoo on Park Blvd. In celebration of The Summer of You, the Fleet continues to give the people what they want a 40th Anniversary Fan Favorite Film Festival – Grand Canyon Adventure. Travel deep into the Grand Canyon on a 15day river-rafting trip. For times and information, visit www.rhfleet.org.

August 31 thru September 1

n The Southern California Plumeria Society will host the 14th Annual Hawaiian Plumeria Festival in Balboa Park’s Casa Del Prado rooms 101 & 104. Live Hawaiian dance and the music entertainment will be in the Patio A courtyard both days. The flower show will be in room 104 from 12 to 4 p.m. on August 31st and on September 1st from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Flower show entries will be accepted August 31st from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. in room 104. The Festival is free to the public and family friendly, for more information visit or web site at www. plumeriafestival.com

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August 2013 Events Mission Hills Book Group

8/01 from 10 to11 a.m.

The Mission Hills Book Group will discuss “The Cat’s Table” by Michael Ondaatje. New members are always welcome to attend and participate. Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last. This month’s meeting will be at Mission Hills Books & Collectibles at 4054 Goldfinch St.

Preschool Storytime 8/02, 09, 16, 23 and 30 (Every Friday) from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Children are invited to a fun storytime with books and possibly singing and puppets.

Children’s Craft Time 8/03, 10, 17, 24 and 31 (Every Saturday) at 10:30 a.m.

Kids can develop their artistic skills while enjoying a fun craft time.

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•AD SALES POSITION• Commissioned sales position for print, video and website ads.

Join an exciting team and rapidly growing company.

Sales experience preferred.

Call 619-481-9817

•CAREGIVER SERVICES• Need a helping hand?

Seniors, Children, Pets, House Sitting & More Great references and experience.

Call Mr. Tom at 619-885-9605

Summer Reading Program: Alakidzam

8/05 at 10:30 a.m.

Jeff Marcus of Alakidzam Entertainment will present a free magic show.

Signing Storytime

8/05 and 8/19 from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.

Twice a month, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can have fun while learning sign language

Pajama Storytime

VIDEO PRODUCTION

Video production services from conception to final product. Call 619.296.8731

8/06, 13, 20 and 27 (Every Tuesday) from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Children are invited to an evening storytime with books and possibly singing and puppets. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas.

LEGO Playtime

8/07, 14, 21 and 28 (Every Wednesday) from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Kids can have fun and get creative while building with LEGOs.

UNIVERSAL SPIRIT CENTER A Center for Spiritual Living

Rev. Kevin Bucy, Senior Minister 858 Front Street (at University and Front Streets) San Diego, CA 92103 Extra parking across the street at Florence School

www.universalspiritcenter.org.

(619) 291-4728

Classical Music Concert

8/10 at 1:00 p.m.

Two San Diego Symphony members, violinist Mei-Ching Huang and cellist Chia-Ling Chien, will perform chamber music in a free concert.

Summer Reading Program: Mad Science

8/12 at 10:30 a.m.

SUNDAY MORNING GATHERINGS

Mad Science will present a fun, interactive science show for kids of all ages.

(with Youth Ministry available)

Author Talk

8:00 a.m. Meditative with full message 10:00 a.m. Music-filled gathering 11:30 a.m. Music-filled gathering

Wednesday Night Gathering at 7:00 p.m. every Wednesday

8/14 at 6:30 p.m.

Richard Crawford, author of the book “The Way We Were in San Diego,” recounts stories from San Diego’s early history that once splashed across newspaper headlines. Copies of the book will be available for sale.

Book Sale

8/17 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Friends of the Mission Hills Branch Library will hold a book sale. Support your Library.

Summer Reading Program: Pacific Animal Productions 8/19 at 10:30 a.m.

See real wild animals up close at the library.

Mystery Book Group 8/28 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The Mystery Book Group will discuss a mystery novel.

New members are always welcome to attend and participate.

Please read the book beforehand. Books are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last.

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Civic Calendar Hillcrest

1st Tuesday

UPTOWN PLANNERS Joyce Beers Hall in Uptown Mall. 6:30 p.m.

1st Thursday

UPTOWN PARTNERSHIP 3101 Fifth Ave. Call (619)298-2541. 4:30 p.m.

Thursdays 7 - 8:30 pm

SAN DIEGO UPTOWN ROTARYCLUB The Uptown Rotary Club has moved to their new home at Jimmy Carter’s Mexican Cafe, 3172 Spruce at the corner of 5th. Breakfast meetings are held every Thursday 7 to 8:30 a.m. Guests are welcome to attend a meeting to learn how to become part of this dynamic organization and see why their motto is “Service Above Self.” For information, visit www. sdurotary.org or call 619-894-0140.

Kensignton-Talmadge 2nd Wednesday

KENSINGTON-TALMADGE PLANNING COMMITTEE Kensington Community Church. 6:30 p.m.

For information, call (619) 284-0551

Linda Vista

2nd Monday

LVCPC Agenda– LINDAVISTACOMMUNITY PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA Linda Vista Library meeting room.

Contact Jeff Perwin at 1-619-806-9559 for details 6 pm.

3rd Tuesday

Tech Committee - Technology Committee Bayside Community Center. Contact Xiongh Thao for detail at (858) 278-0771 or email xthao@baysidecc.org or Info@ lindavistaSD.org or visit our website www.lindavistaSD.org.

3rd Wednesday

LV Historical– LINDAVISTAHISTORICALCOMMITTEE Bayside Community Center. This committee is collecting historical photos, documents and memories of Linda Vista’s past. For more information, contact Eleanor Frances Sennet at (858) 277-3817. 4 p.m.

LVCollab– LINDAVISTACOLLABORATIVE Bayside Community Center at 3pm. Contact Monica Fernandez at 858-278-0771 or mfernandez@baysidecc.org.

For details visit www.facebook.com/LVCollaborative

3rd Wednesday (Odd Months)

TCCAC– TECOLOTE CANYON CITIZEN’S ADVISORYCOMMITTEE Tecolote Nature Center. Contact Eloise Battle for details. 7 p.m.

3rd Thursday

Linda Vista Town Council Baha’i Faith Center Alcala Knoll Drive Contact Thomas Kaye 858-277-6793 at 6:30 p.m.

4th Monday

LVCPC– LINDAVISTACOMMUNITY PLANNING COMMITTEE Linda Vista Library Meeting Room.

Contact Ed Cramer at (619) 222-2047 for details. 7:00 p.m.

4th Wednesday

LVPC – Linda Vista Planning Committee monthly meeting.

Linda Vista Library Meeting Room at 6 pm.

Contact Jeff Perwin 619-806-9559 for details, minutes and agenda at www.LindaVistaSD.com.

Linda Vista View Linda Vista Town Council Community Newsletter Contact Thomas Kaye at 858-278-6973

Various Wednesdays

LVNewsletter– LINDAVISTAVIEW Civic Association Community Newsletter. Bayside Community Center. Contact Sarah Granby at (858) 405-7135 or e-mail sgranby@lvca-sd.org. 2:00 p.m.

Mission Hills

August 2013

ission Hills Garden Club. The Garden Club is on M summer break and will begin meetings again in September.

For information, visit www.missionhillsgardenclub.org.

Ocean Beach

OCEAN BEACH PLANNING BOARD Ocean Beach Recreation Center, 4726 Santa Monica Ave. Call (619) 523-1700. 7 - 9:30 p.m.

4th Wednesday

OCEAN BEACH TOWN COUNCIL Ocean Beach Recreation Center, 4726 Santa Monica Avenue.

Call Jere Battan at (619) 515-4400 for information. 7 p.m.

Point Loma

August 2013

oint Loma Garden Club. The Garden Club is on summer P break and will begin meetings again in September. More information is available at www.plgc.org.

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All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of this law. Our readers hereby informedthat all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD Toll-Free at 1-800-669-9777. The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275

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Meticulous detail and quality materials were used in the 2009 remodel of this 3/3 home.

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3960 Alameda Place

1950 Upas #305 Have Balboa Park as your front yard!

Enjoy the views from this front row vantage point. Fully upgraded 2/2 with new kitchen, new bathrooms, hardwood floors.

A+ location in North Mission Hills for a condo price. Spacious outdoor entertaining areas, bamboo floors, built-ins, gorgeous kitchen with granite and stainless.

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2878 Eagle Street

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Adorable Spanish style charmer in South Mission Hills!

A must see at this price. Enter into a dramatic stone courtyard complete with fountain & accent lighting. Walk through the front door and be greeted by gleaming original hardwood floors, a fireplace, and a view across Reynard Canyon. An abundance of light streams through picture windows that span the living room and french doors open onto a wrap-around wooden deck.

This lovely 3/2 Classic Craftsman home exudes the charm, warmth, and character that Mission Hills homes are famous for. Built-ins, two fireplaces, box-beamed ceilings, stained glass, a large front porch, and period-perfect lighting are just a few of the details that will delight you.

4252 Aloha Place

Charming Spanish jewel nestled on a quiet canyon setting in North Mission Hills. Enjoy both verdant and Point Loma views from this lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Gleaming hardwood floors, 15’ ceilings in the living room, glorious sun porch, tranquil courtyard, beautiful fireplaces, multiple trex decks, along with superb storage and workshop rooms.

Call Jim Scott, Broker BRE #830226 at (619) 920-9511

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4298 Randolph Street

Spanish charm surrounds this grand home from 1930 & blends with modern updates to accommodate today’s life-style. Entertain & delight in the living room with views to the valley and in cozy family room that opens to backyard pool. Stunning kitchen was featured in Balthaup brochure. 5 bedrooms, each with its own full bath, creates comfort & privacy. Top notch location, cul-de-sac street, with peek views to the ocean.

Call Celeste Williams, Agent BRE #897028 at 619-405-7575

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4224 Altamirano Way

Exquisite blend of traditional design/modern upgrades. This spacious home radiates tranquility and privacy for everyday living while providing a showcase for entertaining. The property is set back from the street to optimize panoramic views while the private courtyard entry provides the perfect introduction to the beauty within. Gorgeous Presidio 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath with amazing kitchen, faultless living room, a master suite on the entry level, and hardwood floors.

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2302 Fort Stockton Drive

Charming 2 story Mission-style home well suited for modern living. Huge eat-in remodeled kitchen adjoins a pleasant family room directly off a quiet court yard. Peaceful and secluded private gardens and patios wrap around the home. The home features barrel ceilings, a truly spectacular dining room, mahogany doors and trim, a fireplace, 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths. Oversized 2 car garage. The driveway is on the Trias Street side for easy use, no backing out onto Fort Stockton Drive.

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The Four Percent Solution The turmoil in the financial markets these past months altered San inflation in housing prices, not a new bubble. His goal is sustainable Diego’s housing market as the era of insanely cheap money is over, inflation in residential values which in turn protects the nation’s banks.

The events of the past sixty days also illustrates the limits of the replaced by a period of incredibly cheap money. This came about when Mr. Ben Bernanke, the chair of the Fed, stampeded the Wall Street Fed’s reach. Mortgage rates will slide a little off of their recent highs in herd in May when he hinted at ending the Fed’s bond-buying program, the short term, but higher rates are here to stay. My guess is members popularly known as Quantitative Easing (QE). Financial markets of the Fed Board think housing is ready to stand on its own, even overreacted and went into cardiac arrest. Bond prices got trampled as considering higher mortgage costs in 2014 and 2015. You should pay investors rushed the exits. Yields increased one full percentage point attention to those people running hedge funds and other investment pools who are quietly dumping and mortgage rates soon followed. bonds, anticipating higher yields None of this should have surprised 1809 West Montecito Way going forward. the Masters of the Universe in Lower Fortunately the local real estate Manhattan. QE had done its job and North Mission Hills • $1,650,000 market has adapted to the higher saved housing and everyone knew cost of money. Limited inventories it had to wind down at some point. of homes for sale will not Home buyers temporarily left necessarily translate into runaway the marketplace following the prices. The reduction of federal sell-off on Wall Street. Resales house payment subsidies, either of existing homes in June were through the gradual unwinding of lower than in previous months as QE purchases or through a change buyer were spooked by collapsing in the mortgage interest deduction, stock prices and spiking mortgage will suppress future price increases rates. Not wanting to throw away even in markets with little supply.

QE’s hard-won accomplishments, There will be sporadic instances of Mr. Bernanke did a quick-step buyer indiscretion, but in general to the side and parsed his earlier there will be fewer dollars chasing incendiary remarks, calming the available supply of real estate. the financial markets. TenSustainable housing and rent year treasuries yields (the key Spacious craftsman in the heart of North Mission Hills. inflation is the goal of the Fed. benchmark bond that sets the price The 4 bedrooms and 2.5 are baths accented by gorgeous The median home price in San of home loans) have since come hardwood floors, built-ins, window seats, box beam Diego is the highest it has been down a little from their peak in early ceilings, moldings, and wood trim. Remodeled kitchen since the dark days of 2008, but July and will soon settle into a new with built-in seating area opens to a generous family it is still far below mid-decade normal range, probably in the lowroom that opens to the backyard with its outdoor kitchen. market peaks. It is remarkable to-mid-twos. that the fallout from the recession Once order was restored on the All four bedrooms on one level. Exceptional living room. has not been worse. Only the bold Street, buyers started looking at Call Jim Scott, action of the Fed saved us from a homes and writing offers. Buyers Broker (BRE#830226) at 619-920-9511 deflationary cycle that could have worried about higher rates in lasted decades. By tempting the the future, but at the same time realized the new price of home loans was remarkably cheap. Even inflation gods, the Federal Reserve Board prevented ruinous real though they returned to the house hunt, reduced Federal subsidies estate deflation. The Fed has also served notice that it can, and will, (artificially cheap mortgages) for house payments had an immediate manipulate long term rates, a radical departure from its traditional role effect on attitudes, reducing seller’s appreciation expectations. Fear of determining short term rates and the supply of money.

The result of this artful dodging is San Diego’s housing markets are and greed still rule the animal spirits in us all.

Prices are stabilizing in spite of low inventories of homes for sale. stabilized. Interest rate increases have not derailed demand, but only Mr. Bernanke has acted to protect buyers from themselves and has tempered it. That in itself speaks volumes about the general health of served notice that he will not enable another housing bubble. QE the market. In the long run, the local citizenry does best without the has thus far been his weapon of choice by either jawboning, as he roller-coaster cycles of housing prices. Bubbles can be exciting in the did in May, or by changing the amount of the Fed’s future monthly short term and while certain people make insane profits, in the end the bond purchases. With QE, he can manipulate the price of long term hangover is very costly for the common weal. Even if home loan rates mortgage money and I suspect the Chair was not entirely unhappy move above five percent over the next 12 to 18 months, that alone will with the one-point increase in mortgage rates. He wants just a little not disturb our overall market stability.

Scott & Quinn has three offices, in Mission Hills at 1111 Fort Stockton Drive, in Normal Heights at 30th and Adams Avenue, and in South Park at 2973 Beech Street. The company also features Scott & Quinn Property Management.

Founded in 1982, Scott & Quinn is the oldest full service real estate firm in Mission Hills and is still locally owned and operated. Jim has been a homeowner in Mission Hills since 1976. Jim’s past Market Reports dating from 1997 are on the company web site at www.sqre.com.

Jim Scott, Broker, BRE #830226, 619-920-9511

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