Presidio Sentinel, July 2019, Vol. 20, No. 7w

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A Master Architect

By Patty Ducey-Brooks

This past year, Supervisor Ron Roberts of Mission Hills, who represented the Fourth District of San Diego County, was termed out of office. For those of us who worked with him on various City and County projects, he was a pleasure to work with and true to form. Honesty and integrity are two of the adjectives that come to mind when I think of describing Ron Roberts. For me, it’s difficult to believe that he is no longer in office representing us on City and County matters.

For over 30 years Ron Roberts served as an elected official of the City and County of San Diego. However, what many people may not know is that he started his career as an architect. Roberts had a successful 20–year career in architecture and was the managing partner of a large, San Diego–based, architectural firm with offices in San Diego and San Francisco. During this time he accepted numerous volunteer civic positions, including chairman of the Planning Commission for the City of San Diego. It was due to this role that eventually he would be approached to seek the position of a city councilman.

In 1987 he left his practice to launch a campaign and was triumphant in being elected to a seat on the San Diego City Council.

After serving two terms, in November 1994, Roberts was selected by voters to represent the multi–ethnic Fourth District as one of five members of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. This district has over 630,000 residents and covers 100–square–miles.

What Roberts learned quickly after becoming a county supervisor is that the County of San Diego was facing financial ruin. Roberts and his new colleagues steered the County away from bankruptcy. With a private–sector approach, they selected Larry Prior as chief administrative officer and engineered a phenomenal turnaround. This fresh, business effort took the County from the brink of financial disaster to one lauded as among the best–managed counties in America.

The San Diego County Taxpayers Association would go on to hail the Board of Supervisors as “the model of creative and innovative government leadership,” and “the poster child of good fiscal governance.” Washington, D.C.–based Governing Magazine would later label the County of San Diego one of the three best–run counties in the nation.

Ron Roberts (far right) is joined by members of his family at the five-year old, County Waterfront Park.

While it is Robert’s commitment to fiscal discipline that helped him manage a highly successful architecture firm and then turn around a teetering government, his heart has always been with the less fortunate, especially at–risk youth.

In the late 1990s, Roberts played a leading role, along with Supervisor Greg Cox, in the creation of the San Pasqual Academy, a one–of–a–kind residential campus exclusively for foster teens. When the Academy began operating in 2001, there were many skeptics questioning its potential success. Today it continues to be recognized and modeled for its success.

Roberts informed me that this was not an over–night process; it took years of research and cooperation with politicians on both sides and different governmental agencies. Because of this commitment to help foster teens that have had little encouragement, the graduation rate at San Pasqual

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Mission Hills Heritage Seeks

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Historic Designation for Old Mission Hills Branch Library

By Barry E. Hager The old Mission Hills Branch Library at 925 W. Washington Street, located at the western gateway to Mission Hills, has been a presence in our community for almost 60 years. Now we are in danger of losing this iconic building due to the City’s plans to develop the site, which would result in the complete loss of the building.

This Mid-Century Modern style building was designed by local architect Robert A. Bradt and built by contractor R.J. Hortie in 1960-1961. Bradt was a student of pioneering modernist architect Mies van der Rohe. The branch library is an excellent example of Mid-Century Modern architecture with its shed roof, wide eaves, walls of windows and stacked brick façade. The branch library is one of only a few intact Mid-Century Modern buildings located in the commercial core of Mission Hills and represents an important part of the layers of history in Mission Hills. The branch library opened to much fanfare in April 1961. Generations of Mission Hills residents, retirees and school children can recall hours spent in this bright, cheerful public library.

When construction began for the new branch library several blocks to the east, focus turned to the fate of the old branch library. In November 2017, Mission Hills Heritage (MHH) wrote to Councilmember Chris Ward urging the city to adaptively reuse the old branch library, possibly for a public purpose. The commercial core area of Mission Hills, much like commercial districts in towns across the nation, is filed with vintage buildings that have been adaptively reused for restaurant, shops and other uses, standing testament to the success of this historic preservation strategy. MHH was joined by the Mission Hills Town Council in calling for the City to preserve and adaptively reuse the old Mission Hills branch library, or at least to integrate the Mid-Century Modern façade into a project. Furthermore, a majority of those responding to a survey conducted by the Mission Hills Business Improvement District last year favored saving the old branch library.

Despite the community’s desire to preserve and re-use the building, the Mayor’s office recently unveiled a plan to re-develop the site for 28 units of support housing for the chronically homeless, a plan that would result in the complete demolition of the old branch library and construction of a large building on this small 5,000 square foot site. While MHH does not take a position for or against supportive housing, the complete loss of the branch library is of keen concern to the group.

In order to preserve the old Mission Hills branch library, MHH has decided to apply for local historical designation. MHH has retained the firm of Legacy 106, Inc. to prepare and pursue the nomination. The process will likely involve battles at the Historic Resources Board and possibly City Council. MHH is accepting donations to help defray the cost of this process. Donations can be made at the MHH website at www.MissionHillsHeritage.org by clicking on the “donate” button. With the help of Mission Hills residents, MHH hopes to save this iconic building for the benefit of the commercial core area and enjoyment of future generation of Mission Hills residents.

Barry Hager is a 20-year resident of Mission Hills and an advisory director of Mission Hills Heritage.•

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This vintage photo is from opening day, April 1961.

Robert A. Bradt was the original architect for the branch library.

Photo courtesy of Dan Soderberg.

Your Neighbors?

By Patty Ducey-Brooks Back in the September 2016 issue, I wrote an article about one of my neighbors. This past week I learned that Tony Bezer (97 years young) passed away on June 5 while he was vacationing with his wife (Sue Randle) in Sedona, Arizona. Here’s what I wrote about Tony Bezer three years ago with minor edits: Tony Bezer of Presidio Hills was 94-years young when I interviewed him. That alone is an accomplishment. However, he is also the recipient of the French Legion of Honor Medal to World War II Veterans. This is considered France’s highest honor to foreign nationals. Tony Bezer has earned that honor.

It was my special privilege to spend a late afternoon with Bezer to talk about his time in the military and his experiences as a second lieutenant who flew in B-17 bombing missions over France and Europe during World War II. The B-17s were targets of anti-aircraft fire and often returned with engines destroyed and anti-artillery holes all over their planes. On one mission two engines were destroyed.

Though I found it very shocking and terrifying, Bezer seemed to take it in stride. He also reminded me that the planes he flew in were constructed to be light and quick, which meant, they didn’t provide much protection for the people inside the planes.

Bezer was a bombardier. According to an article in a newspaper (circa 1943-1944) that he provided me, “Over 70 tons of high explosives have been unloaded on German military and industrial targets by Second Lieutenant Tony Bezer, 23, of Aberdeen, Washington.”

The article added that Bezer had taken part in bombing attacks on oil refineries at Merseburg and Ludwigshaven, ordinance depots at Berlin,

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and railroad marshalling yards at Hamm. Bezer was also quoted, “The bombing attack on oil refineries at Ludwigshaven was an especially rough mission. One of our engines had to be feathered after it was hit by flak. We had over 30 holes in our plane.”

Bezer also explained to me that to protect himself from “flak” that he wore a flak jacket. He said he would often “sit on the jacket” to protect his legs from being hit by flak. To explain, this is a form of body armor designed to provide protection from case fragments from high explosive weaponry, such as anti-aircraft artillery.

I think my mouth dropped open when I realized what he was telling me. In other words, he was a sitting target. That’s because Bezer would be sitting in the lowest section of the airplane to sight and release bombs.

I asked if he ever felt overwhelmed by what he was doing, the magnitude of his role. He said he was chosen for this position after taking a psychological test. He demonstrated the ability to handle this extremely challenging responsibility.

So what did he do to escape, relax? He liked to dance.

Bezer shared stories of people he met who helped him to find solace during war torn times.

He spoke of an “R and R” trip to a French country estate. He said he enjoyed swing dancing to big bands at the opera house. The music and the dancing helped him to forget where he was and the tasks of his military position.

Bezer’s calm demeanor and gentle style made me realize that he must have been an amazing young man. He was so young, in his early 20s, when he assumed this extremely important and challenging military position. And, he is here to talk about it.

Tony Bezer (left) receives the French Legion of Honor Medal from The Honorable Christophe Lemoine, Consul General of France.

Without doubt, Bezer is fluent with knowledge of World War II. He gave me a first-hand glimpse of what he experienced and what it took to survive that life-altering journey.

I am extremely grateful for the time we spent talking about his past and for allowing me to read and enjoy the many books, news articles and photos that are memorabilia of his World War II experience. What a life he has lived.

Thank you, Tony Bezer, for sharing your life journey and allowing me to get to know my very special neighbor, the recipient of the French Legion of Honor Medal.•

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A Resonating “No” To Turning the Old Mission Hills Library Into a Homeless Facility

By Jim Bates The proposal to take the old library in Mission Hills and converting it into a twenty-eight (28) unit apartment complex for the homeless is the dumbest idea I have ever heard of, and this project just brings the “swamp” closer to San Diego.

First, let’s look at the facts. San Diego has the fourth (4th) largest “homeless” population, and probably the highest per capita, in the United States of America. This population consists of 9,220 homeless, of whom many come from the “cold weather” cities in the East and Midwestern part of our nation.

The City and County should form a Joint Task Force to address the problems of the “homeless.” Since over seventy per cent (70%) of the 9,220 homeless populations have mental health issues, and drug and alcohol abuse problems, these County programs must be factored in to solve these problems.

Some “homeless” have money, through small pensions, social security, military pensions, parents, relatives and friends and thus are able to continue drug abuse and alcohol addiction, and it, will not be easy to solve these problems. And the bureaucracy doesn’t always help. As a San Diego County Supervisor in 1975, it took well over a year, to establish my “case management” for the mentally ill in an “out patient treatment” program.

It is very difficult to get joint efforts, between the city and county; I remember my police and sheriff proposal for a combined crime lab. It would have created the finest crime lab in the country. No one wants to give up power. In government, much is decided on “power,” how to get, how to keep it, and how to use it.

It then becomes obvious; the accommodations for the twenty eight (28) “lucky lottery winners” will have a much higher “per unit dollar cost,” than the 3,520 people in “tent cities.” And how many more of the 5,700 homeless, who have nothing, could be served. Certainly more than twenty-eight (28)!

The whole issue of “housing” needs to be understood in the proper context. This is where the “swamp” comes into to play.

In local government many of the political contributions are received from the “land developers” and related services, especially consultants. Check out who is doing the consulting, and work on this 28-unit project, and what

Is This the End of an Era?

Mission Hills Garden Club needs your help!

For the past 20 years, Mission Hills Garden Club has raised money for scholarships. Public landscape, preservation of our ecology while educating our community about various ways of improving the quality of our lives—through gardens, through appreciation of nature, through helpful hints, through practical (mostly) suggestions for solutions to assorted issues.

We have run out of leaders.

Many of us have spent years serving as officers on the Garden Club’s Board. Some people, like Cheryl Gaidmore,and Martha Pehl have held office or run a committee nearly every year. I served on the board for well over ten years and I’ve written for this paper for over twenty.

We n eed new blood.

Here is what you gain from being on the board: • You meet people you might never have known before.

• You get a chance to serve your community in a painless manner.

• You have a say in where the money raised by the club should go.

• You become more deeply rooted in the community.

• You have another outlet for expressing your abilities or honing those you have.

• It’s fun.

The past board members are tired. Many of us are getting old.

We served on the board while our children were young and while they were in their teens. We served while we worked at earning a living. Unless we have a board soon, the Garden Club will be a thing of the past. Please don’t let it die. Being a board member does not take much effort and it will save a worthwhile neighborhood institution.•

political campaign contributions were made in the last few elections. One is then able to say they are doing something for the homeless.

And while the County programs are critical in this process, there has to be some measurement of success, some accountability. In the County, and throughout the nation, there are no “outcomes.” Are you kidding me?

But the County is making progress. For example, Supervisor Gaspar has gotten a voluntary listing and suggested protocols of Operation for Sober Living Homes. They need to be licensed and regulated. Some of the Mental Health Out Patient Treatment faculties work with these homeless as they recycle the patients over and over. There are no “outcomes,” no accountability.

And there need to be stronger programs to address the drug dealers who are operating on street corners…and their victims, who become patients at local hospitals and are recycled over and over again.

Regarding the Methadone program (I had it cancelled when, I was there), Supervisor Desmond is trying to establish accountabily there. Kudos to him!

Supervisor’s Cox and Fletcher mean well in establishing immigration shelters, but only eight percent are asylum seekers. That’s another issue that needs attention.

Anyway, good luck on accountability. And we don’t need the Old Library converted to 28 apartments for the homeless.• Jim Bates is a former San Diego City Councilman, San Diego County Supervisor and United States Congressman.

George Mitrovich Due to health reasons, George Mitrovich will not be contributing this month.

Ju dge Halts City’s Attempt to

Discriminate Against Non-Union Workers

Pure Water Construction Contracts

Approved by Council Illegally Circumvented Proposition A In a recent ruling, Superior Court Judge John S. Meyer awarded an injunction Against the City of San Diego after the City Council, last year, voted to exclude non-union contractors from bidding on the Pure Water project.

In 2012, San Diego voters overwhelmingly approved Prop A, a measure to ensure construction contracts are awarded based on a company’s merits, not whether its workers are union or non-union. In a blatant action to circumvent the will of voters, the City approved unfair and discriminatory amendments that Councilmember Scott Sherman is would harm non-union construction encouraging other councilmembers to workers and their families. open the bidding process to include In his ruling, Judge John S. Meyer, non-union contractors. rightfully stated that the City’s action “is puzzling because it appears to be an attempt to amend or repeal SDMC 11.4401 (Prop A), et seq., which is precluded under the Ordinance. ‘This Ordinance shall not be amended or repealed except by a majority vote of the voters of the City of San Diego.’”

As Councilmember Sherman stated last year, the union giveaway will “substantially increase the cost of the project and cause delays due to possible legal challenges.” Unfortunately, due to council majority’s actions, the Pure Water program, which would provide one-third of San Diego’s water supply locally by 2035, will now be delayed.

In order to move the project forward in a timely fashion, Councilmember Sherman urges his colleagues to revisit the item as soon as possible and allow contractors who employ non-union apprentices to participate in the bidding process.•

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Ron Roberts Continued from page 3 exceeds most public school districts, and many of these graduates have continued their education at colleges and universities around the country.

Dedicated to children, their health and wellbeing, Roberts has helped develop numerous youth facilities, including the Clairemont Skateboard Park; a library, gym and teen center multiplex in Spring Valley; the Barnes Tennis Center for youth; and the Linda Vista Boys & Girls Club. A jewel among these gems is the Pro Kids Golf Academy and Learning Center in City Heights, which he helped to establish when he was on the City Council.

He has continued his strong support of the Pro Kids Golf Academy and Learning Center in City Heights. Since 1994, it has enriched the lives of more than 18,000 youth (as of 2017). Along with an excellent par–3 golf course, the academy operates a state of the art learning center, helping these kids with their studies along with learning a new sport.

For a growing population which needs much assistance, Roberts helped found Veterans Village of San Diego, which houses homeless war veterans and provides a comprehensive array of services.

He has also been a strong supporter of Father Joe’s St. Vincent de Paul Village and Joan Kroc Center as well as the Monarch School for disadvantaged and homeless youth.

In early 2017, Roberts joined a reconfigured Regional Task Force on the Homeless and was elected its chairman. The organization has since hired nationally respected housing and homeless experts for the top two staff positions, and seen its budget boosted to record levels, in part through private sector donations.

With mental health rising as a serious issue among the homeless, Supervisors Roberts and Cox in 2016 led the establishment of Project One For All, a fully–funded commitment to provide wrap–around services to the estimated 1,200 severely mentally ill homeless individuals in our community. Since it began, about 450 severely mentally ill individuals have been moved from the streets into supportive housing.

Going back to his roots and love of architecture, Supervisor Roberts experienced the realization of a nearly 15–year–old dream in May of 2014 when the 1,100 space asphalt parking lots surrounding the County Administration Center on Pacific Highway were transformed into a 16–acre park. The new County Waterfront Park boasts an artfully–designed playground, large lawn area for special events, quiet

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Contributing Writers Blake Beckcom Rick Brooks Melody Brown Ian Campbell Richard Cone Cath DeStefano Violet Green Barry Hager Ron Roberts (left) is shown with his grandson and Bud Black, who managed the San Diego Padres from 2007 through 2015.

planted zone that blooms with native vegetation, and the featured attraction, a 31–jet ultra–shallow linear fountain with water treated and re–circulated at swimming pool standards, making it open for play to children of all ages. The popularity of the park has exceeded expectations.

Knowing that San Diego County has its share of wild fires and other potential disasters, Roberts has been a key player to create a regional communications system.

The objective is to allow emergency responders and dispatchers across jurisdictions to contact each other during a major disaster without the need of special patching.

Understanding the importance of being proactive and prepared, Roberts has also been an advocate of innovative, year–round protective measures. He was instrumental in the lease, and subsequent purchase, of the City of San Diego’s and the County of San Diego’s first firefighting helicopters. He also was responsible for the leasing of two Bombardier Superscooper Amphibious Aircraft in 2008. In 2009, Ron helped craft an on– going partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric that has provided the county each subsequent year during peak fire season with an S–64E Helitanker, the world’s largest helicopter of its kind for attacking blazes of all types.

In 2012 Roberts introduced an initiative to create an emergency app for smart phones. Two years later SD Emergency was launched, and now

runs on the phones of thousands of San Diegans, providing information on emergency preparation, response and recovery, including incident maps and evacuation routes.

When I met with Roberts recently, we discussed all of the projects that he is proud to have had a role in creating and developing. The ones I have mentioned in this column are only a few of what he has accomplished. And, though the list of accomplishments and successes are quite long, Roberts still has some projects that he would like to see come to fruition.

Will we see Ron Roberts in office again any time soon? He declares that it isn’t in his future plans. Instead he is going to spend more quality time with his family, which includes his wife Helene, his three grown daughters and their husbands, and three grandchildren.

As we look back at his career as an elected official, those of us who truly know him realize that he created a legacy of public safety, fiscal stewardship, capital improvements, clean environment, economic development, transportation improvements and support of seniors and children. And even though he is out of office, I expect he will continue to offer his expertise to those of us who want to further the prosperity, health of and wellbeing of San Diego City and County.

Ron Roberts, thanks for 30 years of public service and representing us well in office as councilman and county supervisor.•

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Two Male Giraffe Calves Mix with the Herd for the First Time Two male giraffe calves born earlier this year began interacting with the herd today (June 4, 2019) in their field exhibit at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, enthusiastically racing around and kicking up their heels. Both calves had spent the past few months in the protected surroundings of an enclosure, or boma, where they were bottle-fed three times a day and received specialized care. “We determined we needed to hand-rear them because of some medical issues,” explained Kimberly Millspaugh, senior keeper.

The first giraffe calf was born Jan. 27, and is the offspring of sire Habari and mom Acacia. The younger calf, a Masai giraffe born Feb. 22, is the offspring of mom Gasira and sire Robert.

Shortly after birth, the older calf was having difficulty nursing from his mother, due to inflammation in his nasal cavity and throat. After field assessment, the animal care and veterinary teams relocated him to the Safari Park’s Paul Harter Veterinary Medical Center, where the decision was made to hand-rear and bottle-feed the calf. Today’s introduction back into the herd is part of the animal care team’s plan to give the two calves opportunities to develop proper social skills, so they can successfully integrate into a giraffe community.

The pair’s first tentative steps out of the boma were quickly followed by an eager exploration of their new mixed-species habitat. “Today, we let them out of the boma—and they got to meet the giraffe herd, up close and personal,” said Millspaugh.

“They had a great time running around.” The spirited duo were met with welcoming sniffs and curious gazes from other giraffes and the Safari Park’s group of ostriches.

Giraffes are listed as Vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, and their populations have declined up to 40 percent in the last 30 years.

Visitors to Summer Safari at the Park may see the calves from the Africa Tram Safari periodically, as they acclimate to their new habitat. To learn more, visit sdzsafaripark.org.•

The giraffe calf is showing his playful side.

help us find a home Zoey is a beautiful, five-year-old German shepherd who is looking for a home where she’ll be the only pet and will be able to go on long walks and adventures with you. This girl would love to do just about anything as long as you’re by her side. She would also love to put her mind to good use through training games and other enrichment activities.

Zoey is spayed with current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, a certificate for a free veterinary exam, waived enrollment fee for medical insurance from PetFirst, and a license for residence in the city limits of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, Imperial Beach, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach and Vista.

Zoey is currently residing at the San Diego Campus of the San Diego Humane Society, located at 5500 Gaines Street in San Diego.

For information, visit www.sdhumane.org or 619.299.7012.

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Meisha is a sweet and sensitive senior who has so much love to give. Once she gets to know you, she is quite the chatty and affectionate kitty, but she keeps getting overlooked at the shelter because of her initially shy nature. Won’t you give this beautiful and bashful girl a chance to come out of her shell and truly shine?

Meisha’s adoption fee includes her spay, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, a certificate for a free veterinary exam, waived enrollment fee for medical insurance from PetFirst, and a license for residence in the city limits of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, Imperial Beach, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach and Vista.

Meisha is residing at the Oceanside Campus for Cats and Small Animals, located at 572 Airport Road in Oceanside. For information, visit www.sdhumane.org or call 619.299.7012.

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Lifestyle A Publication of Presidio Communications • July 2019 8 How to Amp Yourself Up for the Gym After Work ©

By Blake Beckcom

When you walk out of the gym, you feel great. However, walking into the gym doesn’t feel quite as amazing. Especially if you’ve endured a long day at work, you would probably rather park yourself in front of the television or hang out with your significant other than go to the gym.

Motivation is a key factor in letting go of excuses and going to the gym.

However, motivation can be hard to come by. Here are some tips to help you get to the gym and stop coming up with reasons to avoid it.

Record Your Goals It is important to actually write down your goals and keep the list somewhere that you can see it often. This will serve as a reminder of why you’re going to the gym. So if you want to lose 10 pounds or improve your strength, write it down on a piece of paper and put it in your office.

Make Plans Schedule your workouts ahead of time so you’re likely to skip them. At the beginning of the week, decide exactly when you will go to the gym and plan out your gym routine for each day. Check off what you have done when you leave the gym to increase your sense of accomplishment.

Set Reminders Put your gym schedule in your day planner or set alarms on your phone so you won’t accidently make other plans or become too busy and forget that yesterday was supposed to be a gym day.

Eat Healthy Foods Throughout the Day Starting your day off in a healthy way is an important step to continuing with a gym routine. This means that eating a healthy breakfast is key. This meal will help your body maintain energy throughout the day and help you prepare for your workout. Eat a solid breakfast that includes protein, a fruit or vegetable, and a complex carbohydrate.

Additionally, make sure to pack a pre-exercise snack to eat about an hour before working out. This will give your body enough time to digest most of the snack and use it as energy while you’re at the gym. When you eat a small, easily digestible snack that is rich in healthy carbs and has a little protein, such as an apple with a handful of almonds, you will have more energy to exercise harder once you get to the gym.

Put Your Exercise Clothes on Before Leaving Work This will keep you committed on your drive away from work and won’t allow you to be tempted to change your mind during your commute.

Changing your clothes will signal that it is time to go to the gym.

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Find a Buddy Instead of meeting up with friends for happy hour, sign up for a fitness class together to catch up. Even if you can’t really catch up with your friend in the middle of a class or a treadmill interval workout, meeting a friend at the gym will make you more likely to follow through with showing up.

You can always go grab a bite to each together after your workout.

Find Something You Love Doing Find a class that you really enjoy or a machine that you feel like challenges and rewards you for your hard work. Once you find something that you enjoy doing, you will be more likely to want to keep with it, especially if you start to see results.

Measure Your Results Blake & Gwen Beckcom Speaking of results, keep track of them so you can stay motivated to keep going to the gym after work. Once you see all of your hard work pay off, you will be more likely to make even tougher goals for yourself to meet and continue to want to improve your physical fitness.

It can be tough to make it to the gym after work, but hopefully once you use these tips and get into the routine of stopping by the gym on your way home, it will become a habit that you don’t want to break. You will feel better and look better.• 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.

Savings Into Income

By Rick Brooks

One of the most common questions we hear from people preparing for retirement is, “How do I access my savings now that I won’t be working anymore?” It requires a bit of a shift in thinking, especially for those who’ve diligently saved funds into retirement and savings accounts.

What you need is called a “Withdrawal Strategy” and it’s just as important to a successful retirement as a savings strategy. The goals of a withdrawal strategy should include: Providing enough distributions to meet your spending needs; Maintain your purchasing power; Preventing excessive investment losses in the accounts you are withdrawing from.

A successful withdrawal strategy will balance each of these objectives to help you determine which accounts to withdraw from each year and how to position those accounts for the timing of those withdrawals.

Here are some common withdrawal strategies: Total portfolio strategies. The most basic withdrawal strategies involve investing your savings in a balanced mix of assets (usually stocks and bonds) and periodically withdrawing funds to support your spending. A small part of the portfolio is kept in cash to be available for withdrawals. As dividends and interest are paid, they add to the available cash. Stocks and bonds may need to be sold periodically to fund distributions. The goal with this strategy is to provide for your spending needs while also keeping most of the accounts invested for long-term inflation protection.

The four percent rule is a variation on this strategy in which your first year withdrawal is four percent of your savings (or $40,000 on $1,000,000 savings).

Each year, you adjust this amount by inflation, so if the cost of living went up three percent, you would increase your withdrawal by that amount. This adjusts your withdrawals for inflation and should prolong your savings, but will take a bigger bite out of your savings during market declines.

A Fixed Percentage Rule is another variant in which the percentage of your portfolio never changes, no matter the value of your portfolio. It’s simple, but your withdrawals may vary considerably as your portfolio changes in value (up or down). Adjusting your spending to variable withdrawals can be challenging.

Segmentation or “bucket” strategies. With a segmentation strategy you essentially have two portfolios: a withdrawal portfolio and a growth portfolio.

The withdrawal portfolio is invested with an income and principal preservation focus, and all regular withdrawals are taken from it. The growth portfolio should be invested more aggressively with a goal of long-term growth, with the goal of keeping up with inflation and allowing for longevity in mind.

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Periodic transfers from your growth fund refills your withdrawal portfolio.

More buckets can be used, but at the cost of greater complexity.

Annuitization. Annuitization means turning your savings into an income stream. The simplest form is a Single Premium Immediate Annuity (or SPIA), which pays the policy-holder a set amount each month during his or her life. A Joint and Survivor annuity will pay income over the life of both spouses. An annuity like this reduces the risk that you will last longer than your money. On the other hand, you lose control over that money, and it won’t be available for large or unexpected expenses. Also, you will lose the ability grow the money and outpace inflation.

While annuities can be indexed for inflation, that option often costs more than it’s worth. Annuitization works well to cover fixed or non-discretionary expenses, especially when combined with a growth portfolio that can supplement the annuity income to keep up with inflation over time.

Annuities can be very complex contracts, with a dizzying array of options and add-ons, and you should always seek a second opinion before purchasing one, since the sales presentations often present the best possible scenario for the annuity and rarely cover the costs or downsides of these products.

The transition into retirement can be a wonderful time, and a little bit of planning will help reduce the stress and prepare you for the changes you’ll need to make. A Fee-Only fiduciary financial planner can help guide you smoothly through this phase into a successful retirement, and help you make any course corrections necessary along the way.• This column is prepared by Rick Brooks, CFA®, CFP®. Rick is Director/Investment Management with Blankinship & Foster, LLC, a wealth advisory firm specializing in financial planning and investment management for people preparing for retirement.

Brooks can be reached at 858.755.5166, or by email at rbrooks@bfadvisors.com.

Brooks and his family live in Mission Hills.

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Setting Up & Maintaining a Native Garden (Part Two)

By Barb Strona Last month I gave you a synopsis of Greg Rubin’s basic explanation of the ecology of a native garden. The remainder of Rubin’s talk dealt with how to keep your garden looking healthy and vigorous all year. Rubin thinks 75 percent of your landscape should be ever green. Manzanita, Penstemon, as well as citrus and desert olive trees with their multiple trunks and height of 12 to 15 feet are examples of non–deciduous plants that will accomplish this in your garden.

Forest Sierra is another evergreen for your garden.

Greg says, “Any landscape style is possible with natives.”

The type of plants, their layout, and the hardscape will define your landscape, be it formal, contemporary, Mediterranean, Southwestern or even Japanese. It is essential to know what plants are available and how to use them. For example, if you want a Japanese garden, consider the box elder, which resembles the Japanese maple. (I have killed many Japanese maples.) Our native pines like shore and bishop pines also do well.

Carpinteria manzanita is another choice. For the Japanese garden, shape is of paramount importance as well as scale and texture. For other garden styles, many more native choices exist.

To prepare your native garden, first clean and remove the old landscape including undesirable plants and weeds, including roots if possible.

If you have lawn, Greg suggests cutting the sod two inches below the surface and “create a compost pile for the old turf.” Eliminate any hardscape and materials you will not be using from paths to plants to landscape fabric and gravel.

Rubin added this includes removing “gnomes and pink flamingoes.”

The next step is to do a rough grading. Now you add pathways, rocks, boulders, walls and then your irrigation system.

Rubin has many ideas about irrigation. If you have an existing drip system and need to find a better way to change to overhead watering for drought tolerant native species, change the emitters to micro–sprays.

When you are ready to plant, buy plants in one or at most five–gallon containers. In a year, not only will these small plants be impossible to tell that they were not planted from a 15–gallon container, they also will be better established.

When you plant, remember that plants are like cookie dough on a baking sheet. They get bigger. Plan for their eventual size and space them accordingly.

Rubin advocates, digging a hole a half to an inch less than the native plant’s root ball’s depth. Place the plant in the hole about a half–inch higher than the soil line. It will settle. For most natives, fertilizer and soil amendments are not necessary. Do back fill with soil and tamp the soil with your feet. A temporary basin for initial watering is good on slopes, and six to 12– inch boulders are handy to place on top of the planted root ball.

Most important immediately after planting is to “water, water, water” using one to five gallons in clay soil and five to 30 gallons in a well– draining soil for each one–gallon plant. This gets rid of air pockets and settles the soil. If you need it, now you can put down a granular

Gregg Rubin designed the landscaping for this property.

pre–emergent, an herbicide that kills grasses and weeds. This does not hurt growing plants but it does kill the shallow seed bank, which may have 10 to 100 thousand seeds per cubic foot of soil.

If you need mulch, Rubin likes putting down three to four inches of organic mulch. He uses a bi– product of shredded bark from the redwood mills. It lasts up to ten years, it emulates the “natural duff” layer, the organic litter that falls on the surface. It holds its color and adheres to steep slopes.

Now is also the time to place any boulders you may want as part of your landscape design.

Then Rubin addressed maintenance. Most important is pest control; the number one pest is the Argentine ant, which “may be the single greatest threat to native landscapes.” These nasty creatures remove soil, nest in root balls, and they farm–sucking insects such as scale and aphids by placing them

on the roots spreading disease while planting invasive weeds.

Rubin explained, “Sucking insect infestation is the single largest cause of death in Ceanothus, especially scale.”

Ants also plant weeds. This is how you can spot a colony. Weeds will be concentrated around ant trails and at the bases of plants instead of being distributed randomly. “Immediate, active intervention is required to save dying plants,” Rubin advises.

Baits may be the best long–term strategy, but the goal is to kill the queen, not the workers. Workers live about 40 days; queens, who produce hundreds of babies each month, live more than 15 years.

For every 1000 workers, there may be eight queens.

First Rubin sprays the area with Pyrethroid, a synthetic pyrethrin, which lasts longer and is more effective than the natural “to discourage ants from infiltrating from other areas.” Rubin has several combinations for non–systemic ant control. After the Pyrethrin, one might try Superthrive and Neem oil. The treatment needs to get into the colony, which may be many feet below the surface. You might look on the website for the ratios and directions for application: www.calown.com.

Another cause of destruction of our delicate native ecology is weeds. Weeds are non–native and highly invasive plants that take over.

Some non–natives target and destroy mycorrhizal fungi. These fungi are needed for the health of plant roots; the fungi get sugar from the plants while maintaining the health of the roots forming a symbiotic relationship. By eliminating weeds, the native ecosystem’s health may be restored.

Rubin offers hope for us. He has plans, ideas, solutions and methods of attack. Personally, I am going after the ants.•

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By J . Daniel Geddis, President, Mission Hills Business Improvement District Realtor, Team D&B at One Mission Realty

I am at my computer remembering the Summer Solstice, thinking about the summer concert series and, while we still have some June Gloom, I believe it is finally beginning to feel like summer. It may be unpopular to confess, but I actually enjoy the June gloom. However, nothing beats a San Diego summer day. I’ve already put away my winter outerwear, am embracing lighter cotton apparel, and have enjoyed a late afternoon relaxing outside viewing the Pacific Ocean–the quintessential San Diego summer day.

The summer concert series and 4th of July parade truly launch summer in Mission Hills. They represent the work of the Mission Hills Town Council and local residents and businesses that sponsor them. They set the tone for our lovely neighborhood and the collaboration we have to be able to sustain this tradition for our families and friends to come together throughout the summer.

As a native San Diegan, I have fond memories of celebrating Independence Day and summer in general with my family. From backyard barbecues to potlucks by the beach, for me, the 4th of July is a day of gathering with those close to us in the spirit of celebration. This July, my partner and I are looking forward to a relaxed time with friends on the 4th, venturing to a high point to watch several fireworks displays, and also celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stonewall and Pride Festival in San Diego with 250,000 other locals and visitors. For us, Mission Hills’ establishments are always included on our Pride celebration schedule and we have found it is a very easy sell to have others join us here.

Indeed, July is a great month to celebrate our freedom and our citizenship in a democratic nation. Since the first Independence Day on July 4, 1777 in Philadelphia, revelers have celebrated with food and drink, fireworks and other noisy and colorful expressions of independence and freedom to commemorate the founding fathers’ declaration of independence in 1776. July 4th is truly a day that unites us despite differences of opinion, politics, or backgrounds.

The basic principles of our nation’s representative democracy mean our elected officials are elected to represent the citizens’ ideas and concerns in government. It gives citizens a voice in important decision-making. The entire concept of representative democracy depends on the people’s ability to convey their wishes to their representatives. At the neighborhood level, the Mission Hills BID (BID) Board of Directors is elected to represent the 500 businesses in our business district.

Since the Mayor’s May 7 announcement that the old library site was on a City of San Diego list to be developed for low-barrier Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), residents, business owners and their employees have mobilized several signature gathering campaigns against this use at this location. In May, the BID voted against Permanent Supportive Housing at the old library site as it is the entryway to the business core. The BID has remained steadfast as it has learned Permanent Supportive Housing’s admissions policies are designed to “screen-in” rather than “screen-out” applicants with the greatest barriers to housing, such as having no or very low income, poor rental history and past evictions, or criminal histories including felony convictions.

[Source: US Department of Housing and Urban Development]. Our businesses are overwhelming telling us PSH at this site is incongruent with enhancing a small business community.

In addition to voting, there is something else we can do which is less often a part of mainstream involvement. We can become activists to impact decision making. We can sign one of the “NO to Permanent Supportive Housing at the Old Library” petitions. To find out more about the many organizations opposing PSH at the Old Library site, and their reasons for taking their positions, please visit MissionHillsBID.com/old-library. The BID strives to share its ongoing work in the community and to accurately convey information from other Mission Hills community based organizations, and refer readers to others’ websites.

If you enjoyed hearing about the work we are doing, please consider becoming a BID volunteer. The BID’s committee structure is a great way to impact neighborhood decision making in the areas of Promotions, Economic Development, Design and Parking. To learn more, get involved, and support the Mission Hills Business Improvement District, please contact us at MissionHillsBID@gmail.com.•

The Peter Sprague Trio

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Back by popular demand, the Peter Sprague jazz trio will perform at 7:30 p.m., Monday, July 29 at the North Coast Repertory Theatre, located at 987 Loma Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach. The trio explores songs that resonate with the boomers. They start with The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, James Taylor, and Cream, and then for balance they play “Georgia” or add Cole Porter. The vibe is contagious and the sound pulls you in.

To purchase tickets, visit www.northcoastrep.org, or call the Box Office at 858.481.1055.•

The Peter Sprague jazz trio will perform lots of crowd favorites.

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The New Children’s Museum

Wins 2019 National Medal

The Institute for Museum and Library Service recently presented ten museums and libraries from around the United States, including the Barona Cultural Center & Museum in Lakeside, CA and the New Children’s Museum in San Diego, CA, with the 2019 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to libraries and museums that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. Accepting the award in Washington, DC from the Barona Cultural Center & Museum were Director and Curator Laurie Egan-Hedley and community member Patrick Curo while The New Children’s Museum in San Diego representatives from the New earned the National Medal for Museum and Children’s Museum included Library Service Awards. Pictured left to right Executive Director and CEO are community member Rizzhel Javier, and Judy Forrester and community Executive Director and CEO Judy Forrester (right). Photo courtesy of Shannon Finney. member Rizzhel Javier.•

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Fireside in Liberty Station

Americana BBQ meets Coastal Baja Cuisine

By Patty Ducey-Brooks The Patio Group (TPG) restaurants are going through a transformation.

The new Corporate Executive Chef Jarrod Moiles, recently appointed to lead TPG’s culinary team, is changing the climate, culture and menus of these restaurants.

Moiles, who oversees The Patio Group of restaurants, including The Fireside by the Patio at Liberty Station, The Patio on Lamont in Pacific Beach, and The Patio on Goldfinch in Mission Hills, is working with restaurant staff to refresh and reinvigorate the individual themes for each restaurant property.

The restaurant that was chosen to first experience this transformation is the Fireside in Liberty Station.

According to their website, they’ve taken the classic American dishes you love and infused them with the rustic elegance, laid back atmosphere, and flame–inspired artistry that Fireside is known for.

They call it “SoCal Americana.”

I’ve had a couple of opportunities to try the new dinner menu and was quite impressed with the offerings and their preparation. One of the Jarrod Moiles (right) is working with Juan Pablo as they create some of the Fireside’s barbecued items. dishes that caught my interest and enthusiasm is the grilled octopus. Knowing how critical preparation is to this. He also has an exceptional resource in Brawley, California for beef. making this item tender and juicy, I was quite impressed. It’s dressed with Raised without chemicals, and fed alfalfa and corn, this helps to create the guacamole and other tasty additions (nopales pico de gallo, chorizo and impressively rich flavor of all of the meat dishes. agave) that definitely make it one of my favorites.

Having grown up in a rural environment, Moiles learned from an early The amber roasted local ono, which I’ve never had before, also peaked age the benefits of fresh ingredients. He says that he is not surprised by my interest and appreciation. It comes prepared with tajin lime vinaigrette, people’s reactions when they taste fresh grown vegetables and fruits. They roasted corn, tortilla, cilantro and radish. What a celebration for your palate. have come to realize that tomatoes picked from the vine are sweet and It is exceptional. juicy, not dried and flavorless.

For those who prefer meat dishes, there are several to choose from, And, if you are interested in the beverages, even they come with a including the chipotle crusted brandt prime grilled tri tip that comes with seasonal twist, including endless summer, which contains bourbon, ginger, house made pickles (yummy), chipotle slaw, pickled Serrano peppers, cucumber, lime and mint. It is refreshing. cornbread, Carolina barbecue sauce and baked beans. It’s a culinary Now I have just given you a “teasing” of what is on the menu and available masterpiece for those of us who like variety. this summer. I would recommend you visit Fireside and allow your palates Moiles, who appreciates the seasonal fresh produce and seafood available to experience a whole new variety of flavors. Fireside is located at 2855 year–round in Southern California, says that the menus will change to reflect Perry Road, Building 8 in Liberty Station.•

Beach House Offers

Live Summer Vibes Music Series

Eat, Drink & Groove on the Boardwalk in Mission Beach

Beach House, located at Belmont Park in Mission Beach, has launched its Live Summer Vibes music series featuring live DJs and music on Saturdays from 4 to 8pm and Sundays from 2 to 5pm through Labor Day weekend. Beach House’s Live Summer Vibes is open to all with no cover charge.

To create upbeat energy for the Live Summer Vibes music series, performances at Beach House will include renowned DJs in San Diego’s nightlife scene and local up-and-coming artists.

Mission Beach’s outdoor Southern California style sand bar has enhanced the beachfront experience with a fresh transformation ranging from new beach games like cornhole, Giant Jenga and Giant Connect 4 to new fire pits, casual lounge seating and an elevated sun deck with ocean views.

In addition, guests can taste the new Beach House menu featuring cookout-style eats from the Beachin’ Burger and Half-Rack Ribs to chilled peel-n-eat Pound o’ Shrimp. For those looking to unwind with a drink in hand and toes in the sand, Beach House showcases a variety of brews and fresh summer cocktails like the Spicy Watermelon Margarita, stirred up with ghost pepper tequila, Monin watermelon liquor and splashed with touches of fresh lime juice and agave. The new menu offers a range of favorites for feasting and sharing.

For more information on Beach House and Beach House’s Live Summer Vibes series visit, www.belmontpark.com/ live-summer-vibes/.•

Summer is the time to chill at the beach with good friends and tasty refreshments.

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Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park celebrates 19th Century life in early San Diego with a series of annual special events that will both educate and enlighten visitors of all ages. These events kick off on July 4th and run five Saturdays during July and August. Each Saturday, visitors can enjoy a different themed event that celebrates 19th Century San Diego history and culture. Through living history activities, demonstrations, stories, dance, and songs, visitors will gain appreciation for the struggles as well as jubilations of daily life in early San Diego.

An 1800’s Independence Day Celebration takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. Come and celebrate a historic Independence Day with staff and volunteers in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day includes a parade around the plaza, an old fashion square dance, 19th Century crafts and games. The day culminates with a visually stunning pie-eating contest for all ages.

San Diego Day celebrates 250 years of diverse cultures in San Diego from 11 am. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13. This fun-filled day will have information and activities about the many cultures that have contributed to make San Diego what it is today.

Women of the West–Women played an Old Town San Diego State Park is alive with 4th of July activities, including a parade. important role in the development of the West. Their contributions and skills will be shown through living history activities and demonstrations with special emphasis on quilting, spinning, cooking, and basket making. The program takes place from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 27.

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is on San Diego Avenue and Twiggs Street in San Diego, and is conveniently located next to the Old Town Transit Center, with Coaster, Trolley, and MTS bus service. Free parking is available at the CalTrans headquarters, just two blocks from the park at 2994 Sunset Street.

For more information, go to www.parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego or call 619.220.5422.•

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Heart Fashion Show & Luncheon

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC), a nonprofit organization that educates and empowers individuals with developmental disabilities to realize their full potential, will celebrate its 42nd Haute with Heart Fashion Show and Luncheon: Dreaming of Style from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, August 10 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, located at 1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101.

Haute with Heart will highlight professional models and the SMSC community, showcasing the latest fashion with a theatrical fashion show on the runway. The event will feature boutique shopping, live and silent auctions, opportunity drawings and a heartwarming performance from SMSC students. Fashion Forward® will produce the runway show. It is led by Leonard Simpson who has directed fashion shows and grand opening galas at high profile venues across the country.

Dee Ammon will serve as this year’s Honorary Chair and De Anna Attendees at the 2018 event are (left to right) Dougherty will serve as this year’s De Anna Dougherty, Sr. Virginia Rodee, Debra Emerson and Joye Blount.

Host Chair. Clint Bell will serve as the Master of Ceremonies and NBC 7 San Diego’s Marianne Kushi will serve as the Celebrity Emcee.

“I invite you to join me for a wonderful afternoon of entertainment and fashion celebrating our students’ many achievements and be a part of supporting the programs and services of St. Madeleine’s,” said Dee Ammon, this year’s Honorary Chair. “You help us make a difference not only in our students’ lives but for their families as well. St. Madeleine’s gives everyone involved in caring for an adult with a developmental disability the peace of mind that their relative is in a safe place, gaining new skills, developing friendships and living a full life.”

To purchase tickets and register, please visit: stmsc.org/center-events/register-for-haute-with-heart-fashion-show/.•

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Cygnet Theatre Season 17 kicks off with the crowdpleasing, Tony-nominated jukebox musical “Rock of Ages.” Directed

by Sean Murray, this exhilarating rock and roll experience runs July 2 through August 25.

Fans of all ages will journey back to the sexy 1980s era of big: big bands, big egos, big guitar solos and big hair. Aqua Net, Lycra and liquor flow freely on the legendary Sunset Strip rock music scene. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star Drew longs to become the next big thing in music, and longs for fresh-off-thebus newcomer Sherrie, a Kansas kid with stars in her eyes. This musical comedy lovingly nudges the fashion of the 1980s and features some of the best rock hits from the time with music from Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and many more. Adding to the nostaglia and escapism of the evening, patrons will be able to purchase a beer from Cygnet’s own Bourbon Club bar right on the stage.

Cygnet’s ambitious and sentimental young lovers Drew and Sherrie are played by New York native Rory Gilbert and San Diego staple Megan Carmitchel. The legendary Stacie The cast of “Rock of Ages” Jaxx is Cygnet’s own legendary Bryan photo is provided by Ken Jacques Photography.

Banville. The rest of the uber-talented cast is comprised of rock-star singers, dancers and actors including Drew Bradford, Victor E. Chan, Berto Fernandez, Siri Hafso, Emma Nossal, Anise Ritchie, Tamara Sofia Rodriguez Mehl, John Rosen, Bailey Day Sonner, Zackary Scot Wolfe, and E.Y. Washington.

Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased in person at the box office located at 4040 Twiggs Street in San Diego Old Town Historic State Park, by calling 619.337.1525 or by visiting www.cygnettheatre.com.•

Landmark Theatres “Sea of Shadows” is a feature documentary thriller that follows undercover investigators, environmentalists, journalists, and the Mexican Navy on their desperate last-minute effort to rescue the Earth’s smallest whale, the vaquita, from extinction. A looming disaster in one of the most spectacular environments on Earth sparks a rescue mission unlike any other in Sea of Shadows, a riveting new documentary with the intensity of a Hollywood thriller.

When Mexican drug cartels and Chinese traffickers join forces to poach the rare totoaba fish in the Sea of Cortez, their deadly methods threaten to destroy virtually all marine life in the region, including the elusive

and mysterious whale species known as the vaquita porpoise.

But a team of brilliant scientists, high-tech conservationists, investigative journalists and courageous undercover agents put their lives on the line to save the last remaining vaquita and bring the vicious international crime syndicate to justice.

“Sea of Shadows,” directed by Richard Ladkani, is not rated, and is 105 minutes long. It opens Friday, July 26 at Hillcrest Cinemas, located at 3965 5th Avenue. For information and times, call 619.819.0236, or visit www.landmarkTheatres.com.

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The vaquita, is the primary subject of “Sea of Shadows,” a documentary that addresses the destruction of these beautiful creatures

by Mexican drug cartels and Chinese traffickers.

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Balboa Park Pow Wow Celebrates Heritage

The San Diego American Indian Health Center’s (SDAIHC) Annual Balboa Park Pow Wow took place this past May in Balboa Park. The Pow Wow is a traditional and cultural event that showcases the heritage of American Indians. This year, the SDAIHC celebrated heritage by sharing its story of strength and resilience in the San Diego community, serving the local Native American population since 1979.

For more than 30 years, the American Indian community throughout the San Diego area has celebrated their traditions by gathering at the Balboa Park Pow Wow. The cultural event featured traditional drum groups and inter-Tribal dancing. Participants of all ages were present from various American Indian Tribes, bands and communities proudly adorning their beautiful regalia.

These gatherings are where cultural traditions are preserved and passed from generation to generation and serve as a learning experience for American Indian youth, provide a spiritual experience for all, and give a reminder to elders of their ancestors and heritage. Pow Wows are not only Pow Wows are an opportunity for American Indians to raise cultural awareness a place for American Indians to gather and share their heritage with the people of greater San Diego. and celebrate, but also an opportunity to raise cultural awareness and share their heritage with the people of greater San Diego.

In recognition that we are all guests of San Diego’s “first people,” Kumeyaay singers opened the event both days with their traditional Birds Songs. Gourd Dancing followed and then the Grand Entry, which started two days of Inter-Tribal Dancing. The Pow Wow welcomed community members of all ages and backgrounds to attend the free, family-friendly event.

SDAIHC is a proud sponsor of the Balboa Park Pow Wow. The Health Center provides primary medical, dental and behavioral health and youth services to the San Diego community, striving always to “provide quality health care with respect for custom and tradition.” Recently, SDAIHC launched a capital campaign to raise funds to renovate newly acquired buildings, which will enable the organization to provide health services to a larger population of American Indians/Alaskan Native and low-income families in need. SDAIHC, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) community health organization, is welcoming assistance, comments and participation. To learn more about SDAIHC, please visit www.sdaihc.org.•

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Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a local nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of disadvantaged infants, children and teens with physical deformities through the gift of free reconstructive surgery and other healthcare services, celebrates its 10th year at Rady Children’s Hospital with 600 free-of-cost surgeries provided for kids with physical deformities.

Fresh Start was founded in 1991 by the late Dr. Dennis Nigro, a renowned San Diego plastic surgeon, to provide quality surgical and medical care for children within the local community and around the world. Since opening its free-standing state-of-the-art clinic at the campus of Rady Children’s Hospital in 2009, Fresh Start has provided medical care valued at over $20 million for 600 patients through the Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Medical Program.

“We’re proud and humbled to have found a home in the heart of the Rady campus,” said Fresh Start CEO Shari Brasher. “Whether we’re treating a local or international patient, we take pride in being able to provide the best care possible at the Fresh Start Clinic.”

Fresh Start Volunteer Plastic Surgeon Dr. Steven Cohen played an instrumental role in forming an alliance between Fresh Start and Rady Children’s Hospital. Cohen advocated to fulfill Nigro’s wishes for a medical facility with access to operating rooms equipped with advanced technology and pediatric equipment.

Fresh Start hosts six Surgery Weekends annually where world-renowned plastic and craniofacial surgeons donate their time to provide free surgery for kids in need of reconstructive procedures at the Fresh Start Clinic.

Fresh Start treats cosmetic and physical deformities caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse or disease, and are in need of medical care. Fresh Start also treats common conditions that cause low self-esteem among children, including but not limited to: scars or birthmarks, misshapen ears and Strabismus (crossed eyes).

For more information, visit www.FreshStart.org.•

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Left to right are Michael Brucker (Fresh Start volunteer surgeon), Sandra Saw (anesthesiologist), Frances Ohira (circulating nurse), Taylor B. Keightley (Certified Child Life Specialist) and Tiago (Fresh Start patient).

Headline at Comic-Con

Poised to take San Diego Comic-Con by storm this year, famed film & television producer/writer Craig Titley returns to his sixth season on ABC’s “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D” as executive producer, and will be appearing with real-life rock ‘n’ roll superhero musician Tatiana DeMaria as she headlines shows throughout the convention weekend.

A former punk musician himself before launching “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D,” Craig Titley became an immediate fan of Tatiana’s music and the two teamed up under his Discount Anarchy banner to develop film, television, graphic novels and videogame projects. This includes an exclusive comic book created by Marvel artists and writers to commemorate her recent sold-out concert at LA’s legendary Whisky A Go-Go venue featuring Tatiana as a Fender Jaguar guitar-wielding superhero.

After establishing her credentials fronting her celebrated punk-pop band TAT and touring alongside such legendary artists and bands as Joan Jett, NOFX, and The Offspring, Tatiana DeMaria is breaking out in a bold new direction as a dynamic solo artist. With a passionately devoted following on both sides of the Atlantic, Tatiana channels contemporary R&B in her latest lush indie singles “Make Me Feel”, “London Don’t Lie” and “What It Is About You,” and is scheduled to perform at San Diego Comic-Con (July 18-21).•

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Wh at Now?

“The Trumpiness of Trump”

By Laura Walcher We definitely have to conjure up new ways of cheering ourselves up. Or expressing our anger. Or fear–you know, in this era of… Trump. Other grumbly societies have been far more creative—and to the point—than have we. In Greece, for instance, one can throw yogurt at a disputant; in Australia, an especially difficult person can get egged. It might make the news, but hurt? Nah, nobody gets “hurt.”

Insulted, yes, but that, of course, is the point. Here, while our media, our columnists, may rave and rant, it hasn’t seemed to brake the backward, bone-headed, brutal ego centrist that defines our leader, and hurts our country; a “leader” that, unrelentingly, inspires division, promotes dissention among us: “Our radical Democratic opponents are driven by hatred, prejudice and rage. They want to destroy you and they want to destroy our county as we know it.” Ahh, typical Trump.

Very un- helpful, Not inspiring. Nor Unifying. ”Degradation of the language is one of Trump’s most grievous sins.” Well, so says columnist/commentator Charles M. Blow, and that was the nicest thing he ever said about his president.

But, people are complicated.

So in the interest of fairness, I offer you a few, hard-won, semi-positives: Well, fairness: If President Trump likes or loves ya’, lush praise follows:

i.e.: we now know what a great guy is North Korea’s Kim Jong-un.

Unless a gale-like wind comes along, President Trump’s creative blondish hairdo is impeccably coiffed.

He’s a smart dresser, even if, now and then, his tie is too long. It shouldn’t flap in the breeze, y’know.

For love, power or inheritance, President Trump appears to be admired by his children, his family. Since he’s been deemed an ardent lover of self, this may be an obvious extension of same. But should we should take love, wherever we can find it?

Although he has a difficult time expressing it, he really, really loves and cares about other people’s children and families, His problem is their citizenship. Nothing personal.

He has an admirable tolerance and affection for problematic world leaders. and seeks to imitate their strength and impact.

An extremely impassioned speaker, his presentations need little preparation, per research or fact checking.

Oh! Now I’m getting sarcastic. That’s what happens to all of us. That’s how John Heilemann, the NBC journalist and news analyst, recently sighed and gave up on trying to describe our fearless leader’s latest rhetoric, lies, evasions, accusation–and deemed it all, “… the Trumpiness of Trump!”•

Lady Brain Fest Brings All-Female Fronted Music Festival Takes Place in San Diego The official lineup has been announced for the first annual Lady Brain Fest, which will take place from noon to 7 p.m., Sunday, July 7 at Heritage Ranch, located 450 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas. The all-ages festival is hosted in partnership with Listen Local Radio and will encompass live music from 20 womxn-fronted musical acts, poetry readings, interactive art stations, special guest performers, local vendors, a kids’ zone and more.

“Our members are all about taking action to create opportunities where they don’t normally exist,” said Lindsay White, founder of Lady Brain Presents and festival co-organizer. “Since male-fronted acts routinely get the lion’s share of festival bookings, we brought forth a festival that challenges those norms while celebrating intersectional Lady Brain talent that is inclusive of a range of ages, cultures, sexualities, and music genres.”

Additional activities and entertainment will include poetry readings by Lizzie Wann, interactive art stations, special guest performers, local vendors, food, drinks and a kids’ zone.

Tori Roze & the Hot Mess perform at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, July 7 on the Lady Stage.

The Official lineup is as follows: Lady Stage

(Full Bands)

Brain Stage

(Songwriters in the Round)

12:30 p.m. — Voxy

1:00 p.m. — Mary Bee & Cici Artemisia

1:30 p.m. — Lindsay White

2 :00 p.m. — Ren Daversa & Carissa Schroeder

2:30 p.m. — Corina Rose

3 :00 p.m. — Mayzie Jean & Naiomi

3:30 p.m. — Gaby Aparicio

4 :00 p.m. — Rosy Dawn & Chris Avetta

4:30 p.m. — The Banduvloons

5 :00 p.m. — Astra Kelly & Heather Marie

5:30 p.m. — Becca Jay Band

6 :00 p.m. — Jessica Lerner & Marie Haddad

6:30 p.m. — Tori Roze & the Hot Mess

For more information about Lady Brain Presents, visit www.ladybrainpresents.com or check out our Facebook Event Page, here. Tickets may be purchased at www.eventbrite. com/ or at the door.•

Gaby Aparicio will perform at 3 p.m., Sunday, July 7 on the Lady Stage.

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Thru July 14 n Balboa Park’s

historic Casa del Prado Theatre, which is celebrating its 71st season located at 650 El Prado, Suite 208, is proud to host the San Diego Junior Theatre. We will be performing Pippi Longstocking. Pippi is the high-spirited, warm-hearted incarnation of every child’s dream of freedom and power. Dressed in strange clothes and living with her horse and pet monkey, she possesses supernatural strength and untold wealth. For information, visit www.juniortheatre.com or call 619.239.8355.

Thru August 16 n Summer Camp at The Nat is where it’s at and registration is now open. Discover nature’s wonders past and present, and from the ocean to the desert. Register online www.sdnat.org, at the Museum, or by calling 877.946.7797. Some camps tend to sell out, so register early.

Thru August 31 n Little Italy Summer

Film Festival—Each year the Little Italy Association partners with Cinema Little Italy to show great Italian films (with subtitles) at the Amici Park Amphitheater, located at the corner of West Date and State Streets. Grab a few snacks, bring a blanket and enjoy movies under the stars with friends and family. The fun happens every Saturday night of the summer in the charming neighborhood.

n The theme of this year’s Summer Challenge at all 33 San Diego County Libraries is Read, Learn, Create. County residents of all ages are encouraged to sign up for the Summer Challenge, which allows participants to earn prizes for completing activities. Qualifying activities include reading, attending a library program, and using one of the library’s databases.

You can sign up online, or at any County Library branch or bookmobile. For branch locations and a complete list of summer library events, visit www.sdcl.org.

Thru Sept. 2 n Feel the “Rocking”

Roots of Africa This Summer During San Diego Zoo’s Nighttime Zoo. Enjoy the evening festivities and live entertainment, including African-themed dancers and toe-tapping music from favorite Zoo performers, the Rock and Roar band and the Chameleons brass band. Families will also discover surprising encounters, stilt walkers, exceptional trampoline performances, acrobatic feats and much more. The San Diego Zoo is located just north of downtown San Diego in Balboa Park. For more information, visit www.sandiegozoo.org.

Thru Sept. 22 n The Museum

of Photographic Arts (MOPA), located in Balboa Park at 1649 El Prado, presents Defining Place/Space Contemporary Photography–Contemporary Australian Artists Embrace Diverse Photographic Approaches in New MOPA Invitational. This exhibit is part of initiative by MOPA to showcase and collect Australian works that reflect on global issues, and defining Place/Space showcases the diverse scope of artwork by photographers of Australia including indigenous heritage. For information, visit www.mopa.org.

Thru Sept. 30 n Maritime Museum

located on the North Embarcadero in downtown San Diego at 1492 North Harbor Drive, presents two new exhibits for maritime and art enthusiasts.The new exhibitions

by Arthur Beaumont “Art of the Sea” and “Sea & Shore” Plein Air Paintings are included with general admission. For information, visit www.sdmaritime.org. or call 619.234.9153.

Thru March 2020 n Apollo 9 50th Anniversary Celebration is set for the San Diego Air & Space Museum, located at 2001 Pan American Plaza in Balboa Park, San Diego. This is a year-long exhibit to honor the first of four Apollo flights in 1969—including the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing in July later that year. For information and tickets, visit www.sandiegoairandspace.org.

June 29 n theNAT

San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, presents gorgeous photographs from National Geographic. Experience some of the most captivating photographs of the animal kingdom, such as the one by Ami Vitale of a 16-year-old giant panda inside her enclosure at the Wolong Nature Reserve in China. This exhibition is on view all summer. For information and tickets, visit www.sdnhm.org.

July 1 n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, offers the first Monday of every month, seniors 65 and better, to enjoy the Science Center exhibits, a show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater and a lecture for only $8. The doors open at 9:30 a.m. Sharp Minds lectures begin at 10:30 a.m. The lecture topic for this month: Quantum Mechanics: Mysticism or Science? This talk will shine light on the implication of experience and the reality of quantum mechanics.

n Summer

concerts and the 32nd Annual International Summer Organ Festival take place at the Spreckels World Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. The Festival hosts a lineup of 11 free, public concerts by featuring world class musicians in Balboa Park’s majestic open-air setting each Monday evening. All Festival concerts start at 7:30 p.m., and are open to all ages.

Friendly music-loving pets on leash are welcome. Light snacks, beverages, and unique gifts are available on the pavilion grounds, and proceeds from donations benefit the nonprofit Spreckels Organ Society, which works to preserve, program and promote the Spreckels Organ as a world treasure for all people. The second concert will present San Diego Civic Organist Raúl Prieto Ramirez.

July 2 n theNAT

San Diego National History Museum, at 1788 El Prado, San Diego offers Residents Free Days on the first Tuesday of each month. Balboa Park organizations offer free admission (special exhibitions and films are not included) to San Diego City and County residents (with ID), active military, and their dependents on selected days for one day each month. For more information, visit www.sdnhm.org.

July 4 n Old Town San Diego State Historic Park celebrates 19th Century life in early San Diego with a series of annual special events that will both educate and enlighten visitors of all ages. These events kick off on July 4th and run five Saturdays during July and August.

Each Saturday, visitors can enjoy a different themed event that celebrates 19th Century San Diego history and culture. Through living history activities, demonstrations, stories, dance, and songs, visitors will gain appreciation for the struggles as well as jubilations of daily life in early San Diego. Today 11 a.m.—4 p.m. enjoy an 1800’s Independence Day Celebration’—Come and

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July 2019 celebrate historic Independence Day with staff and volunteers in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. The day includes a parade around the plaza, an old fashion square dance, 19’ Century crafts and games. The day culminates with a visually stunning pie-eating contest for all ages. The Park is located on San Diego Avenue and Twiggs Street in San Diego. For information, visit www.parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego or call 619.220.5422.

n Maritime

Museum, located on the North Embarcadero in downtown San Diego at 1492 North Harbor Drive, presents its popular 4th of July dinner and fireworks experience with Cruise Options. The Museum has several options to choose from, Space is limited, and reservations are required. The first option is board the ferryboat Berkeley with a buffet dinner will be provided on the upper deck and guests may choose from two sitting: 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. or 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Fireworks began at 9 p.m. The second option is a special fireworks cruise onboard the schooner Californian, official tall ship for the state. The cruise departs at 6:30 p.m. and returns following the fireworks show. A full bar will be on board for those 21 and over wishing to purchase alcoholic beverages. The third option includes a bay front cruise on one of the Museum’s smaller historic engine powered vessels from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and enjoy the fireworks for the water. Reservations can be made at www.sdmaritime.org or by calling 619.234.9153 ext. 111.

n Mission

Hills is having a 4th of July celebration that takes place at 10 a.m. It includes a concert at noon with the band Mockery. The celebration takes place at Pioneer Park, located at 1521 Washington Street in Mission Hills. For information, visit www.missionhillstowncouncil.org/events/concerts/.

July 5 n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, opens today in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater with a new giant screen documentary narrated by Academy Award-Winner Russell Crowe. Based in Australia, “Turtle Odyssey” explores the unique lifecycle of an Australian green sea turtle named Bunji and her incredible journey across the open ocean. The film follows Bunji from a hatchling into adulthood as she swims thousands of miles, meets incredible creatures and has some really wild encounters. For information on tickets and times, visit www.fleetscience.org.

n Arts

District at the Liberty Station, located at 2455 Cushing Road in San Diego, invites you to experience First Friday with the biggest monthly art walk. The Craft Beer Garden opens from 5 to 9 p.m. along with a Pop-up Market. Guests can also enjoy dance performances, make art, see new art exhibition, and so much more

July 6 thru 7 n Beach House, located at Belmont Park at 3146 Mission Boulevard in San Diego, has launched its Live Summer Vibes. It is open to all with no cover charge, with music series featuring renowned DJs and music from up-and-coming artists in San Diego.

Mission Beach’s outdoor Southern California style sand bar has enhanced the beachfront experience with a fresh transformation ranging from new beach games like Cornhole, Giant Jenga and Giant Connect 4, to new fire pits, casual lounge seating and an elevated sun deck with ocean views. For information, visit www. belmontpark.com/live-summer-vibes/.

July 6, 13, 20, & 27 n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, presents Adult Recess were Grownups from 7 to 10 p.m. Adults get the science center all to themselves (no kids allowed) to exhibits at a savings. Enjoy an adult beverage and rock out to music on Saturday nights this summer.

July 8 n Summer

concerts and the 32nd Annual International Summer Organ Festival take place at the Spreckels World Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. The Festival hosts a lineup of 11 free, public concerts by featuring world class musicians in Balboa Park’s majestic open-air setting each Monday evening. All Festival concerts start at 7:30 p.m., and are open to all ages. Friendly music-loving pets on leash are welcome. Light snacks, beverages, and unique gifts are available on the pavilion grounds, and proceeds from donations benefit the nonprofit Spreckels Organ Society, which works to preserve, program and promote the Spreckels Organ as a world treasure for all people. The third concert will feature Patriotic Music by Dave Wickerham.

July 8 thru August 26 n Point Loma Playhouse presents

“Summer Shakes 2019, “ a Shakespeare to the Point Workshop + Showcase directed by Jeanette Knight. This eight-week course is aimed at developing the actor’s craft with techniques for personally connecting the texts of Shakespeare’s monologues. The workshop will ensure that you, as an actor, are personally connected to your monologue in a way that delivers the utmost impact. After the eight sessions, you will have the opportunity to finely tune your favorite of most challenging Shakespearean monologue.

Concluding the workshop, students will perform for a live audience in our annual “Summer Shakes 2019,” Workshops take place at Liberty Station, 2590 Truxtun Road, Room 201, Buiding #176 (Next to White Box Live Arts). For more information, visit info@pointlomaplayhouse.co.

July 9 n theNAT, San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, presents author and illustrator Rachel Ignotofsky as she returns to The Nat at 7 p.m. to showcase one of her creations, Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World, celebrating women’s accomplishments and introducing new female role models to boys and girls. The Museum doors open at 5:30 p.m. After the talk, Rachel will sign copies of her book, available for purchase in the Museum store.

Tickets are available online at www.sdnhmsd.org, or by calling 877.946.7797.

July 10 thru August 4 n North Coast Repertory Theatre, located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach, presents the final show of Season 37 and the World premiere of “Another Roll of the Dice” at 7 p.m.

Reuniting songwriter Frank Loesser and author Damon Runyon, this colorful new musical includes standards such as “Heart and Soul,” “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” “Two Sleepy People,” and “Let’s Get Lost.” Order early—this show is a sure- fire winner.

For ticket and performance times, visit www.northcoastrep.org or call 858.481.1055.

July 11 n TheNAT,

San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, presents Nature & Me Storytime at 10:15 a.m. Open to all ages with a parent or guardian (recommended for ages 1-5), the program is free with Museum admission. This Month’s theme is Bees.

Visit www.sdnat.org for ticket information.

July 12 n DiMille’s

Restaurant, located at 3492 Adams Avenue in San Diego, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 6 to 9 p.m.

For more information, call 619.283.3153.

n The

Mission Hills Concerts in the Park presents Sue Palmer and Her Motel Swing Orchestra at 6 p.m. The concerts take place at Pioneer Park, located at 1521 Washington Street in Mission Hills. For information, visit www.missionhillstowncouncil.org/events/concerts/.

July 13 n Old Town San Diego State Historic Park Celebrates 19th Century life in early San Diego with a series of annual special events that will both educate and enlighten visitors of all ages. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., “San Diego Day” celebrates 250 years of diverse cultures in San Diego. This fun-filled day will have information and activities about the many cultures that have contributed to make San Diego what it is today. The Park is located on San Diego Avenue and Twiggs Street in San Diego.

For information, visit www.parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego or call 619.220.5422.

July 13 & 14 n Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park is holding a Saturday and Sunday Science Club for girls in fifth through eight grades. This month the topic is Astronomical Adventures.

July marks the 50 Year Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing. Join us to learn about the mysteries of our solar system and discover the differences between terrestrial and gaseous planets. To participate, parents most pre-register by calling 619.238.1233 x806.

n San

Diego “Coinarama” Coin Show takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, July 13; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, July 14 at Scottish Rite Event Center, located at 1895 Camino del Rio South in Mission Valley. There will be over 75 tables of coin and paper money dealers, offering investment-quality American and foreign coins and currency, ancient coins, precious metal bullion pieces, jewelry, reference books, and collecting supplies.

For more information, visit www.coinarama.org.

July 14 n One Paseo, located at 3725 Paseo Place, hosts Robin Henkel & Whitney Shay from noon to 2 p.m. For more information please call 858.523.2298.

July 15 n Summer

concerts and the 32nd Annual International Summer Organ Festival take place at the Spreckels World Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. The Festival hosts a lineup of 11 free, public concerts by featuring world class musicians in Balboa Park’s majestic open-air setting each Monday evening. All Festival concerts start at 7:30 p.m., and are open to all ages.

Friendly music-loving pets on leash are welcome. Light snacks, beverages, and unique gifts are available on the pavilion grounds, and proceeds from donations benefit the nonprofit Spreckels Organ Society, which works to preserve, program and promote the Spreckels Organ as a world treasure for all people. This concerts featured performers will be the 2018 first prize winners of the National Young Organists Competition— Aaron Tan (American Organ Society) and Luke Staisiunas (American Theatre Organ Society).

July 15 thru 20 n Westwind Brass

Summer Workshop 2019 takes place at the School of Music and Dance SDSU, located at 5500 Campanile Drive in San Diego. Looking to raise your level of brass performance? Attend the Westwind Brass Summer Workshop, exclusively for players of euphonium, horn, trumpet, trombone and tuba. Here, you will receive one week of intensive training in small ensemble and solo performances from the members of Westwind Brass, culminating in a public performance Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. For information and to register, call 619.501.3562.

July 18 thru 27 & August 1 thru 3 n The Theatre School @ North Coast

Rep presents William Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” at three different outdoor venues in three different cities. The story is about two sets of identical twins accidentally separated at birth. Antipholus and his servant, Dromio, of Syracuse arrive in Ephesus, which turns out to be the home of their long lost twins, who go by the same names.

When the Syracusans encounter the friends and families of their twins, a series of wild mishaps based on mistaken identities lead to wrongful beatings, a near-seduction, the arrest of Antipholus of Ephesus, and false accusations of infidelity, theft, madness, and demonic possession. Performance times begin at 5:30 pm and end with the sunset. First weekend is July 18 through 20 at the Grauer School, located at 1500 S. El Camino Real in Encinitas.

Second weekend July 25 through 27 at Birdwing Amphitheater Open Air Classroom, located at 3201 Via de la Valle in Del Mar. Third weekend is August 1 through 3 at La Colonia Park, located at 715 Valley Avenue in Solana Beach.

July 19 n Ki’s Restaurant,

located at 2591 South Coast Hwy 101 in Cardiff, hosts Robin Henkel & Whitney Shay from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information, call 760.436.5236.

n The Mission Hills Concerts in the Park presents Dr. Elvis and the Immortals with the Mission Hills Women’s Chorale.

The event takes place at Pioneer Park, located at 1521 Washington Street in Mission Hills. For information, visit www.missionhillstowncouncil.org/events/concerts/.

July 20 n Reuben

H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, has a Junior Science Club, which meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for students in first through fourth grade. Each third Saturday students will investigate exciting science topics. Throughout the year, students will explore an array of fields including biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, physics, robotics and much more.

This month we have Lunar Exploration. July marks the 50 Year Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing. Join us to learn about the solar system and space exploration in honor of this historic event. To participate, parents must preregister by calling 619.238.1233x 806 or registering online at www.rhfleet.org/events/junior-science-club.

n Westfield

UTC Palm Plaza, located at 4545 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego, hosts Whitney Shay & Robin Henkel from noon to 2 p.m. For information, call 858.546.8858.

July 22 n Summer concerts and the 32nd Annual International Summer Organ Festival take place at the Spreckels World Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. The Festival hosts a lineup of 11 free, public concerts by featuring world class musicians in

Balboa Park’s majestic open-air setting each Monday evening.

All Festival concerts start at 7:30 p.m., and are open to all ages. Friendly music-loving pets on leash are welcome. Light snacks, beverages, and unique gifts are available on the pavilion grounds, and proceeds from donations benefit the nonprofit Spreckels Organ Society, which works to preserve, program and promote the Spreckels Organ as a world treasure for all people. The fifth concert will present Organ Four Hands and Four Feet by Peter Richard Conte, USA, with Andrew Ennis, USA. A masterful and enthralling performer, Conte will present a duo concert with flugelhorn player and organist Andrew Ennis.

n North

Coast Repertory Theatre, located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach, presents The San Diego Premiere of “Ideation” by Aaron Loeb at 7:30 p.m. Aaron brings a dark comic edge to this psychological suspense thriller, in which a group of corporate consultants work together on a mysterious and ethically ambiguous project. As the lines between right and wrong are blurred, these characters must navigate the cognitive dissonances and moral dilemmas to decide for themselves if everything is, as it really seems. For reserved tickets and times for performance, visit www.northcoastrep.org or call 858.481.1055.

July 23 n North Coast Repertory Theatre, located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach, presents Tuesday Night Comics at 7:30 p.m. hosted by Mark Christopher Lawrence. Mark taps into his extensive list of talented comedian friends and shares the North Coast Rep stage with them. The show is comprised of talent from all over the country with late-night television credits as well as credits from Comedy Central, HBO, SHOWTIME and more. Rated R, join us at Happy Hour @ 6:30 p.m. with $3 beers and FREE appetizers. Tickets are $25. To purchase tickets, visit www.northcoastrep.org or call 858.481.1055.

July 26 n The Mission

Hills Concerts in the Park presents Detroit Underground at 6 p.m. The concerts take place at Pioneer Park, locatedat1521WashingtonStreetinMissionHills.Forinformation, visit www.missionhillstowncouncil.org/events/concerts/.

July 27 n Free concert

by the Kearny Mesa Concert Band takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Civita Park, 7898 Civita Boulevard in San Diego. The 2nd Annual Summer Band Festival will feature several community bands from around the county who will perform a variety of music, including classical, jazz, pop, patriotic, marches, Broadway and movie show tunes. The concert will feature a new band every hour. For a complete list, please visit www.kearnymesaconcertband.com.

n San Diego’s Little Italy will host a First Responder’s Celebration to honor our County’s first responders at the Piazza della Famiglia. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, San Diego Police Department, San Diego Fire-Rescue Team and San Diego Lifeguards will be recognized at this one-of-a-kind event. First responders will be commemorated with blue lights illuminating the Piazza della Famiglia and other event features.

n Old Town San Diego State Historic Park Celebrates 19th Century life in early San Diego with a series of annual special events that will both educate and enlighten visitors of all ages. Today, from noon to 4 p.m., “Women of the West” is the subject of the activities. Women played an important role in the development of the West. Their contributions and skills will be shown through living history activities and demonstrations with special emphasis on quilting, spinning, cooking, and basket making. The Park is located on San Diego Avenue and Twiggs Street in San Diego. For information, visit www.parks.ca.gov/ oldtownsandiego or call 619.220.5422.

July 28 n Family-Friendly Downtown San Diego Run/Walk is presented

by San Diego County Credit Union. 2-1-1 San Diego is proud to partner with the County of San Diego on the 2019 Live Well San Diego 5K and Kids 1-Mile Run Fun, now in its 6th year. Join or create a team. We are excited to be able to offer low cost registration fees. Kids seven and under are free, All race participants receive a race t-shirt and medal as well as have no-cost access to the Wellness Expo and activities. This year’s event will celebrate the super hero in all of us with a superhero themed race and family friendly activities throughout the morning. The 5K race starts at 7:30 a.m. and the one-mile fun run starts at 8:30 a.m. Medal ceremony at 9:45 a.m. at the Waterfront Park at 1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego. Register today at www.livewell.sd5k.com.

July 29 n Summer

concerts and the 32nd Annual International Summer Organ Festival take place at the Spreckels World Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. The Festival hosts a lineup of 11 free, public concerts by featuring world class musicians in Balboa Park’s majestic open-air setting each Monday evening. All Festival concerts start at 7:30 p.m., and are open to all ages.

Friendly music-loving pets on leash are welcome. Light snacks, beverages, and unique gifts are available on the pavilion grounds, and proceeds from donations benefit the nonprofit Spreckels Organ Society, which works to preserve, program and promote the Spreckels Organ as a world treasure for all people.

The sixth concert will feature Paraphrases and Improvisations on “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Could it be Magic,” and more by Hector Olivera, USA/Argentina.

August 3 n Old Town San Diego State Historic Park Celebrates 19th Century life in early San Diego with a series of annual special events that will both educate and enlighten visitors of all ages. Today, from noon to 4 p.m. the theme is Trades that Shaped the West.

As towns developed in the West, so did the need for specialized trades and artisans. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park will present 19th Century trades that helped shape the community of San Diego. The Park is located on San Diego Avenue and Twiggs Street in San Diego. For more information, visit www. parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego or call 619.220.5422.

n San Diego’s Little Italy will host the Marine Band San Diego Summer Concert from 6 p.m. to dusk. This popular Summer Concert returns to Little Italy to get attendees on their feet and swaying to music from the 40-pece Marine Band, Party Band and the Jazz Band. Locals, visitors and military are encouraged to spend the evening listening to these talented marines in the hearts of Little Italy.

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San Diego Uptown Rotary Club 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.

Kensington—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– Linda Vista Community Planning Committee Agenda Linda Vista Library meeting room.

Contact Jeff Perwin at 619.806.9559 for details 6 pm.

3rd Tuesday

Tech Committee–Technology Committee Bayside Community Center. Contact Xiogh 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–Linda Vista Historical Committee 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– Linda Vista Collaborative 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 Advisory Committee Tecolote Nature Center. Contact Eloise for details. 7 p.m.

Battle

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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– Linda Vista Community 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– Linda Vista View Civic Association Community Newsletter. Bayside Community Center. Contact Sarah Granby at 858.405.7135 or email sgranby@lvca—sd.org. 2:00 p.m.

Mission Hills July, 2019

Kadampa Meditation Center 3125 Rosecrans Street, Bldg. B 619.230.5852

Meditation Classes most Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. & Saturday at 4 p.m.

Kids & Families Sundays at 9 a.m.

Prayers for World Peace Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Simply Meditate MWF 12 to 12:45;TT 12:15 to 12:45 p.m

More classes and events listed on our website: www.meditateinsandiego.com

Mission Hills Garden Club TThe Mission Hills Garden Club meeting will not meet in July. The regular meetings are from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mission Hills Church of Christ at 4070 Jackdaw between Fort Stockton and West Lewis. For more 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

July, 2019

There is no scheduled meeting this month. The regular meetings take place at 10 a.m. at the Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, CA 92106.

More information is available att www.plgc.org.

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Is It Time to Wait This Out? There is no shortage of recession-talk. Many pundits and other economic soothsayers are predicting slower economic growth, or even a recession, over the next 12 to 18 months. Several economic trends are driving this chatter, including the softening home market. Usually when real estate metrics turn negative, a general recession follows.

Accordingly, the Federal Reserve Board is shifting to a more accommodative policy. A previously hinted-at rate hike in September is probably not going to happen. Following its June meeting, the Fed downgraded its view on the economy, leaving the door open for a rate cut in late July.

The Fed may also yield to political pressure and cut rates later this summer. Certainly, the inability to get inflation above its 2% target has frustrated it; and slowing growth would give enough economic justification to lower rates. But will the Fed use hard economic data to make the decision or will it yield to the demands of the 2020 election cycle?

I am not sure on this one.

Money markets know the Fed’s inflation hawks are in retreat. Mortgage rates have dropped nearly a full percentage point over the past six months and appear to be headed lower. Paradoxically, parts of the local real estate market have gone into a snooze. Demand should be robust given local employment levels, a reasonable amount of homes for sale, and bargain-basement mortgage rates. The Dow is up, but Wall Street is not Main Street.

One possible explanation for San Diego’s tepid housing demand is the possibility of even cheaper mortgages later this year. When interest rates change in either direction the fear and greed rule the roost. As rates move higher, buyers tend to rush into the marketplace to lock-in loans, fearing more expensive mortgages in the future. Conversely, when rates fall, greed sets in and people often sit on the sidelines waiting for even cheaper loans.

I know the memory of sub-3% home loans is still fresh in people’s minds. This only came about as a result of The Great Recession. Reckless lending and other risky financial practices are generally blamed for most of the housing melt-down. As long as enough of Dodd-Frank survives the administration’s push to deregulate banking, the nation should be insulated from another self-inflicted housing catastrophe. Without a near-depression in housing, rates will not dip to those historic low levels seen during the past decade.

Prices and mortgage rates are the two pillars of home demand. On the price side, sellers (and homeowners) have far more home equity and economic staying power than they did in 2008. Given that, buyers will not see bargain prices ahead. As to the cost of money, it is possible delaying a home purchase may prove profitable given global uncertainties. Neither the President nor the Fed can directly control mortgage rates, mainly set by long-term bond investors. A protracted and costly trade war or a crisis with Iran could send equity investors fleeing into bonds, depressing mortgage rates in the process. Conversely, if financial markets think a future rate cuts will be inflationary, mortgages will get more expensive.

Acknowledging my own self-interest, given current interest rates and a tepid marketplace, it appears this is a better than average time to buy, especially in the upper-middle reaches of the market. Waiting and gambling on lower prices and rates is not a bad idea, but in my opinion, this approach has more downside than upside. I don’t see rates getting much lower and home prices should be fairly stable in the short and medium term. I would play the odds.

In Case You Missed Last Month’s Column…

As some of you may know, I sold Scott & Quinn Real Estate last year. After 32 years, it was time for me to hand the management of my business over to someone else. It has been a wonderful experience, but I was ready to stop worrying about the nuts and bolts of running a small enterprise.

I had been thinking of making this change for several years; but it was hard to find the right local broker who would both support the company culture and enhance the business. A few years ago I was fortunate to meet Kris Gomez, the owner of San Diego Castles Real Estate, and by last fall the timing was right for both of us. I could not be more pleased at this outcome: Scott & Quinn Real Estate will continue under local ownership.

I am not retiring from selling real estate. I remain in my old office at Scott & Quinn Real Estate where I have been for the past 32 years. My hope is to continue to serve my community for many more years.

Call Jim Scott, CalDRE#830226, 619.920.9511 • jimscotthomes@gmail.com You can reach Jim at the Scott & Quinn Real Estate office located in the heart of Mission Hills at 1111 Fort Stockton Drive.

He has been a Broker since 1982 and a homeowner in Mission Hills since 1976. Jim is experienced in residential and commercial real estate.

www.JimScottHomes.com

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