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OPINION BY RAY SHAY This home is one of our newest listings which we are excited to launch next week. Many of you recognize Theresa Whitty, our fantastic Client Care Manager standing in the backyard with her million-dollar smile.

“Whitty” won’t be happy, but she is always a good sport, even if I put her picture on the cover of the 92127 Community Hub® Newspaper.

If you think the outside of this home is terrible, just wait until you see the additional photographs on page #2.

This type of property is a “Contractor’s Special.”

Read more on page #2

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This home is a Wreck! response was quick and to the point. “Of course, Chris, I will meet you there. Text me the address.

As I drove through the winding residential streets in the western Oceanside, slightly north of Interstate 78, I was very impressed with the surrounding homes and neighborhoods. It appeared to be part of a master-planned development.

The home is on a corner lot that is about 16,355 sq ft.

That is over one-third of an acre. Chris looked worried as we looked at the shape of the property and the enormous amount of trash and garbage throughout the home and yard.

With a price tag of under $700,000 and the home being Chris’s dad was considering accepting an offer in the located on over a third of an acre, I could see the beau- 500K range to “just get it done.” I told Chris, “let’s put tiful glitter of a diamond in the rough. the brakes on that as your dad and your family will be leaving a lot of money on the table.’

I share this upcoming listing with you and over 16,000 of my fellow neighbors in 92127 to highlight this inAs we walked around the expansive yard, Chris mencredible home, but also to share with each of you the tioned no homeowners association and no Mello Roos importance of getting an opinion from a local real estaxes. It kept getting better! As Chris and I stood in tate expert you trust before you accept any offer to just the front yard, I could feel the fresh ocean mist rush“get it done!” ing over us from the Pacific Ocean. I asked if we could walk across the street and look into the neighbor’s My phone rings almost daily with calls from strangers backyard. who are investors asking if I have any fixer-up properties for sale. These people I do not know promise me a As soon as we got there, we could see an expansive quick, cash close for my sellers, and I can then repreocean view, and we took the photograph below. That sent the new buyers on the home’s resale. is when I told Chris that he, his It may be financially rewarding for Shay Realtors Inc. to brother Mike and follow this strategy, but I think owners of homes should his dad would be make money on their investment instead of allowing just fine on the someone else to walk away with their profit. sale of this home.

It may be a conWe accomplish this through our Shay Realtors Refresh tractor’s special, Program. It essentially allows people to flip their own but it is a home homes. We pay the costs to improve the home and re- run on price. coup that expense when the home sells.

Chris’s family I have found this allows the homeowner to capitalize home is truly on their investment without outlaying money to imamazing and an prove the property upfront. On the below home, an incredible investold friend of over 40 years called me and said, “My dad ment. If you would like more information or to submit needs to sell this home. Can you take a look at it”? My an offer, give one of our team members a call or contact your trusted REALTOR. Sincerely,

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STUNNING MID-CENTURY MODERN RIGHT HERE? MAIS OUI!

By Carol Holland Lifshitz

Only with the help of a humble Frenchman could one find beautiful, authentic, foreign, vintage pieces of furniture right in San Diego County. Through hard work and determination, he’s been cleaning up the furniture market with clean-lined, mid-century modern

design.

Well-deserved success has come to an unlikely San Diego businessman. Aymerick Rondeau, a French immigrant who came to America in search of a dream, has turned the mid-century modern game on its side. His extraordinary eye for quality, unparalleled professional ethic, great restoration skills, and devotion to cusA beautiful high back reclining chair and its ottoman designed by Jacob Madsen and Acton Schubell for Bovenkamp.

tomers has earned him a unique place in this streamlined possessions market. Wise consumers are flocking to him with orders they’re confident only he can fulfill.

People generally refer to him simply as Aymerick. Who is this one-moniker local celebrity? Now known far and wide, his name is synonymous with excellence. His newfound recognition stems from a combination of two things. The first is how he got to where he is today: through sweat and perseverance, starting literally from the ground up. The second is the star-worthy product he delivers, namely the biggest and best authentic, Scandinavian mid-century modern furniture inventory in all of San Diego! Now just 44 years old, his tale began decades ago.

As a young man, Aymerick sought jobs in the hospitality industry during tourist seasons. The globe-trotting French native spent time first in Paris, then St. Martin, Miami, Hawaii and San Francisco. It was during his second stay in San Francisco from 2004 to 2010 that the previously-itinerant man chose to stay put and expand his interest in period piece possessions.

Always a lover of 1960’s automobiles, Aymerick became infatuated with interior design aesthetics from that period around the time his daughter was born in 2007. He started to collect and restore pieces, squeezing all of them into the small apartment he lived in with his family. Aymerick began adding signature specimens that lent "some sense of history to my home," he says. "A lot of other options seemed dull. My casual fascination with 1950’s-1960’s flair grew into a full-fledged hobby.” He did this while still formally pursuing a career as a waiter, bartender, and maître d’ in fine dining restaurants.

With little money, he began his quest for “The American Dream,” He would define this aspiration as being able to solely manage an enduring business that he cherished, combined

Aymerick of AYMERICK MODERN

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A sculptural credenza in teak with a sled base style, designer/manufacturer unknown.

with the ability to sustain a nice lifestyle for his family through his efforts. After five years in San Francisco, he moved his kin from the city to a place with a more family-friendly lifestyle in North County San Diego.

It was not until around 2014, after relocating to San Diego, that he took his interest to the next level, and began pursuing furniture acquisition and sale as a side hustle. That year, he registered the business, called AYMERICK MODERN, with the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, and just twenty-four months later, he began importing from overseas.

In San Marcos, Aymerick continued to toil as a waiter for several more years at the tony Mille Fleurs, Mister A’s and Pamplemousse Grille. He gradually reduced his workload as he turned his attention to his budding business.

As public desire quickly became apparent, Aymerick jumped into the venture fulltime in early 2019.

With a personal love for this aesthetic, and a trust that consumers would share his predilection, Aymerick found himself at the cusp of an exploding business. It includes the acquisition, full refinishing, and sale of vintage Danish and British mid-century modern furnishings, properly imported from Europe, to an ever-growing local and nationwide clientele.

Aymerick operates from a 6,000-square foot showroom at 3208 La Mirada Drive in San Marcos. The space is set in an industrial area near a wholesale florist, microbrewery, and open air space (Sunset Park.) Today, it resembles a museum as much as it does a warehouse.

He describes his facility as a “Mad Men” set.

That beloved TV series spurred even greater demand in all things from the 1960’s, including vehicles, home goods and style of dress. The desire has endured long since the program ended in 2015. Aymerick, who loves the aesthetics of this period, can be seen cruising around town in either his 1964 Pontiac sedan or his 1962 Ford van when he’s out making a local delivery.

A special bench in rosewood perfect for your entryway.

What is it about this era of furniture that has fascinated Aymerick, as well as his rapidly growing clientele? Everything from that chapter of history, which lasted roughly from the mid-1930’s to mid-1960’s, has clean lines and minimal ornamentation. It is classic, graphic, understated and uncluttered. Sleek, geometric lines are juxtaposed with graceful, organic shapes.

Form follows function in this genre. Smaller scale, portability, maximum storage and comfort are key. Many Americans still favor these timeless attributes in their homes, which explains much of this style’s enduring popularity today.

Aymerick features in his shop many iconic architects/designers of the Scandinavian modern golden age, such as Hans Wegner, Ib Kofod

Everyone’s favorite; a versatile 1960’s daybed that would compliment any interior.

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The beautiful “Mingo” chair and its ottoman designed by Yngve Ekstrom in Sweden.

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Larsen, Arne Jacobsen, ArneVodder, Omann Jun, Johnannes Andersen, Folke Ohlsson, Eero Saarinen, and Niels Moller, to mention a few, and gladly accepts requests to seek out rare pieces from them that he may not already possess in his warehouse.

The term “mid-century modern” was first coined in 1984 by art historian Cara Greenberg. Le Corbusier and Bauhaus leaders were among its first supporters. It was based upon the ideals of simplicity, elegance, and functionality, and developed to be affordable to the average citizen. The movement prized the idea that good design should be accessible to all…a tangible, great equalizer for humanity.

The ultimate idea was that it could better the lives of all the world’s inhabitants, not just the wealthy.

Aymerick today scours the world for classic, genuine 1960’s Scandinavian looks, importing the best from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and England. Categories including seating, tables, storage units, and larger collections. He seeks out one-of-a-kind exclusives that have documented history and provenance. One example is the recently-sold, same-model rocking chair that once graced Frank Sinatra's 1960’s Palm Springs home. That seat was seen in an iconic Life Magazine story on the Rat Pack crooner.

He used to travel to Europe three times a year, filling industrial-sized containers with Danish delights. Trips to Scandinavia and England included meetings with multiple antique dealers/suppliers. But since 2020, with the cessation of international travel due to the ADVERTISE | Press@LocalUmbrella.com

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Scandinavian Craftsmanship at its best with this sculptural and versatile teak dresser/vanity.

A rare set of “Model 310” chairs in teak and leather by Erik Buck for Christiansen Mobelfabrik

Covid pandemic, he needed to rethink the way he did things in order to stay afloat. Currently, most purchases are done virtually and based on photos exchanged through emails, Instagram, WhatsApp, and the like. Aymerick looks forward to again circling the globe in search of treasures when world health concerns eventually subside.

To quote Aymerick, "My business is me, myself and I." He personally handles every stage of his passion-fueled operation including, but not limited to, the selection of the furniture, its importation, refinishing, documentation, sale and shipping. I’m so grateful that I am the master of my own fate. This is a very personal, one-on-one business and it is precious to me. It is truly my passion.”

A modest and unassuming man, he neglects to mention that his prices are also quite reasonable when compared with the offerings of his nationwide competition. This is due to the fact that he chose not to opt for a classic brick and mortar modus operandi with its regular hours, but instead operates from a warehouse that doubles as a showroom.

Since 2014, Aymerick has been contracting all of his upholstered projects to highly-skilled Jose Velasquez from JVC Upholstery in Escondido. Jose V. has worked closely with him on hundreds of seating pieces. They have been given new life by maintaining the essence and integrity of their original designs while incorporating brand new period-correct upholstery.

Much more is involved in the enterprise’s success than what goes on within the warehouse. Handling and shipping are among many important considerations when it comes to older specimens. Aymerick has developed a nationwide network of reliable white glove carriers to ensure the safe delivery of furniture.

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For local clients, he sometimes delivers the goods himself.

Who are his customers? Recent ones have included celebrities like actor Val Kilmer. He bought a classic 1960’s RCA stereo console during the fall 2015 Modernism Week at Palm Springs, where Aymerick was exhibiting. It was a present for Kilmer’s daughter. Another recent celebrity fan is Finnish skateboard star Lizzie Armanto, currently a SoCal resident, who bought a true 1962 item from his collection. Aymerick, himself a longtime skateboarding enthusiast, was delighted to engage in commerce and conversation with the star who shared much in common.

Ordinary folks are just as smitten with his extraordinary offerings. Appropriately, his warehouse is filled with top-level products priced for those with non-superstar budgets to enjoy.

Clients come from near and far. They include: young millennials interested in setting up first homes with a cool look; baby boomers, who want to re-visit their earlier lives; investors who recognize value; and all categories in between.

Aymerick pursues a further vision that comes from a place deep in his soul. He believes in saving the planet for his children and future generations. His vintage business is at its core eco-friendly: he offers consumers used pieces of quality-made crafted furniture which have

been given new life as an alternative to newly bought, mass produced, and poorly made pieces that do not stand the test of time.

Another wise reason to invest in collectable vintage pieces with character is that they’ll not only last for a lifetime but also hold their value in the future…in contrast to some of today’s contemporary offerings. This is similar to the lure that well-maintained classic cars have for their devoted collectors.

An additional consideration is the strong international demand that is colliding with a shrinking supply from Europe. This is a solid reason to make purchases now before all these Scandinavian beauties are forever gone from the market.

While Aymerick spends a lot of time in his showroom, visits are through appointment only so he can give each customer the attention they deserve. He also conducts a lot of business over the Internet. By foot or by web, people come in search of hard-to-find and unique pieces. Many are referred to him by extremely satisfied buyers. Others find Aymerick Modern by searching online.

"If you shop with me," Aymerick says, "it is almost like a treasure hunt. You have to find me.” His facility is not downtown, or in a San Diego neighborhood that has miles of competing stores. One won’t bump into him by chance; one must call, which requires curiosity and desire.

Aymerick can be contacted online at http:// www.aymerickmodern.com or by telephone at (760) 509-5974. When you call, do mention this article. You’ll be glad you reached out to him.

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CANNABIS USE DOES NOT INCREASE FOLLOWING LEGALIZATION

By Michael Patterson, NSA, OTR/L, substance.

As of September 2021, 18 CEAS states and the District of CoLegal Cannabis, also known lumbia have legalized recreas Adult Use or Recreational ational cannabis use for adults Cannabis, for people over 21 over 21. In this year alone, four years old has become legal for states, New York, New Mexico, more Americans than ever Virginia and Connecticut have before. However, a recent made cannabis fully legal. article published the Journal of the American Medical Analysis Association found there was This study and countless othno increase in cannabis use ers dispel the “gateway drug” among the general population theory by prohibitionists and or among previous users after politicians who say all children their states legalized cannabis. will become addicted to canResearchers surveyed over nabis when legalized (and our 830,000 Americans over age 12 society will crumble because on their reported cannabis use, everyone will be stoned). Over both before and after recre90% of the US population want cannabis legalized in some ational cannabis was passed in fashion, and in this period in their state. The study looked at our history of radical differencdata between 2008 and 2017.

Washington state and Colora- es of opinion, 90% of consensus on any issue is extremely prodo became the first states to legalize recreational marijuana in found. The people who have 2012, after which marijuana use fought for the status quo and saw a slight increase among His- are scared of change have lost. panic and white participants, Acceptance of cannabis and the researchers said. The study also rise in plant-based medicine are here to stay. Cannabis will help found there were no changes humanity evolve into a more in cannabis use or cannabis empathetic, caring, and healing use disorder for individuals society for ourselves and each between the ages of 12 and 20 other. in the states that legalized the LOCAL NEWS | LocalUmbrellaNews.com

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NOTE FROM TONI (OCTOBER 2021) A couple of weeks ago I was waiting on the tarmac at the former Mather Air Force Base in Sacramento to welcome President Biden, who was on his way to tour some of the areas affected by our state’s latest series of devastating wildfires.

While I was waiting, I couldn’t help also thinking of other fires and other Presidential visits, including when President Bush came to San Diego County, back when we experienced some of the earliest of what have now become alarmingly commonplace disasters.

What made this visit different for me was the full sense of partnership I felt coming from the Biden Administration—not just in terms of disaster declarations and relief we need for recovery, but also in terms of leadership on climate change, which we know is causing wildfires to burn more often and longer in a drier California.

The $1.5 billion in new funding for wildfire prevention and $5 billion for drought relief we just invested were two of the high points from the historic 2021 legislative session my colleagues and I adjourned on September 10th.

I am also pleased that we made the largest investment in the state’s history— some $3.7 billion dollars—to combat sea level rise, reduce pollution in our urban areas, and make our communities across the state more resilient. My legislation, SB 1, a historic bill to tackle Sea Level Rise, was recently signed into law by the Governor.

When you look at the challenges facing California, it’s clear that with our approach to wildfires and climate change, partnership has to be part of any solution. For instance, now that Governor Newsom

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has signed the bulk of the Senate’s Housing Package, including my own SB 9 to allow additional housing units, I’m looking forward to a partnership that ensures these bills are implemented as intended—with all protections and safeguards in place—along with all the opportunities the bills provide for more California families. I have to say it was very gracious during his visit for President Biden to congratulate California on enacting SB 9, and, by sharing his planning and zoning experiences as a young public servant, it’s clear he knows the struggle!

When I look back at how this year started, and the obstacles to be overcome, I am enormously proud of what my Senate colleagues, the Assembly and Governor did, helping small businesses, tenants, and landlords, providing record funding for schools, homes, and health care, and creating new work opportunities through child care and hiring credits.

At the end of my first legislative session in 2011, during the Great Recession, I am reminded of so many of the difficult cuts and hard choices we had to make then. Thanks to 10 years of responsible budgeting by Democratic legislators and governors, and with the recovery funds our federal partners have allocated so far, California had a once in a generation chance to make transformational change, and we seized that chance.

There’s so much going on. We have to get this pandemic behind us. Community safety and police accountability are still challenges in our communities.

And there are others. The October sky is still smoky.

But if we can pull it together and work together, our is future bright.

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SOLD DEL SUR NEIGHBORHOODS

STYLE

ADDRESS

BEDS BATHS EST SF

VERIDIAN MANDOLIN GARRETSON VERIDIAN VERIDIAN MADEIRA ALCALA AUBERGE CARRILLO SENTINEL PRESIDIO

TWNHSE TWNHSE TWNHSE TWNHSE TWNHSE DET DET ATT DET DET DET

16038 Veridian Circle 8441 Christopher Ridge Terrace 16188 Paseo Del Sur 16315 Veridian Circle 16453 Veridian Circle 15542 Canton Ridge 15699 Via Montecristo 7940 Auberge Circle 15742 Potomac Ridge Road 8513 Lower Scarborough Court 15687 Kristen Glen

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3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 5

1,306 1,878 1,867 2,191 2,554 2,269 2,460 2,067 2,771 2,784 3,748

DAYS ON MARKET 2 3 5 7 43 43 5 2 8 6 7

SOLD CLOSE PRICE DATE $750,000 9/24/21 $955,000 9/15/21 $1,060,000 9/30/21 $1,160,000 9/14/21 $1,300,000 9/30/21 $1,375,000 9/22/21 $1,580,000 9/21/21 $1,705,000 9/14/21 $1,711,000 9/17/21 $2,210,000 9/17/21 $2,360,000 9/15/21

DAYS ON MARKET 6 42 7 6 7 2 20

SOLD CLOSE PRICE DATE $1,610,000 9/24/21 $1,675,000 9/28/21 $2,010,000 9/15/21 $2,025,000 9/27/21 $2,575,000 9/22/21 $2,725,000 9/8/21 $3,000,000 9/27/21

SOLD GATED COMMUNITIES NEIGHBORHOODS

STYLE

ADDRESS

BEDS BATHS EST SF

SANTALUZ SANTALUZ SANTALUZ SANTALUZ IVY GATE BEL ETAGE ARTESIAN ESTATES

DET DET DET DET DET DET DET

8142 Santaluz Village Green N 7828 Visa Lazanja 14249 Caminito Lazanja 7559 Delfina 9934 Winecrest Road 17043 Coyote Bush 15458 Artesian Spring Road

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3 5 4 4 5 6 5

2,248 4,247 3,851 3,276 4,205 4,252 4,525

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SOLD 4S RANCH NEIGHBORHOODS

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TANGLEWOOD TANGLEWOOD GARDEN WALK GARDEN GATE SILVERCREST PIENZA PROVIDENCE REUNION TERRENO

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ADDRESS

BEDS BATHS EST SF

9945 Fieldthorn Street 16507 Manassas Street 17015 Ralphs Ranch Road 16494 Camelas Walk 17024 Ralphs Ranch Road 10551 Rose Dust Glen Drive 16393 Fox Valley 10253 Sienna Hills Drive 16123 Ridge Road

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3 3 3 3 4 3 4 5 5

1,310 1,931 1,908 1,862 3,237 2,901 3,839 4,150 3,990

DAYS ON MARKET 7 5 13 7 24 6 62 6 4

SOLD PRICE $940,000 $1,126,000 $1,200,000 $1,260,000 $1,550,000 $1,600,000 $1,625,000 $2,030,000 $2,200,000

CLOSE DATE 9/20/21 9/23/21 9/15/21 9/29/21 9/15/21 9/16/21 9/15/21 9/17/21 9/9/21

92127 ETC. NEIGHBORHOODS

STYLE

HIGH COUNTRY WEST WESTWOOD WESTWOOD CAMINO BERNARDO WESTWOOD

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ADDRESS

BEDS BATHS EST SF

15535 Lofty Trail Court 18250 Moon Song Court 10582 Matinal Circle 15852 Camino Crisalida 11625 Alveo Way

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3 3 2 3 3

1,832 2,443 1,859 1,931 2,225

DAYS ON MARKET 2 8 4 5 16

SOLD CLOSE PRICE DATE $936,433 9/8/21 $1,105,500 9/21/21 $1,105,500 9/27/21 $1,165,000 9/22/21 $1,280,000 9/27/21

Sold properties taken from Sandicor from 9/1/21 and may represent listings from other brokerages. Information accurate but not guaranteed.

Median Sales Price – Single Family Rolling 12-Month Calculation

All MLS — 92127 —

$1,600,000

Median Sales Price – Townhouse-Condo Rolling 12-Month Calculation

All MLS — 92127 —

$700,000

$1,400,000

$600,000

$1,200,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $400,000 $800,000 $300,000

$600,000

$400,000 5-2013 3-2014 1-2015 11-2015 9-2016 7-2017 5-2018 3-2019 1-2020 11-2020

$200,000 5-2013 3-2014 1-2015 11-2015 9-2016 7-2017 5-2018 3-2019 1-2020 11-2020

Current as of OCT 4, 2021. All data from the San Diego MLS. Report © 2021 ShowingTime. Percent changes are calculated using rounded figures.

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TINA AFTER DARK I’ll admit it - San Diego’s Gaslamp has never been my first choice for a dining destination, mainly because so many of the restau-

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rants are geared towards tourists. But

round. The highlight of our dinner

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THE SAN DIEGO MUSIC HALL OF FAME

BY BART MENDOZA © MUSICSCENESD // MUSICSCENESD.COM

OCTOBER 2021

Third Annual Ceremony

San Diego’s rich musical history will be celebrated on November 5, when the 3rd Annual San Diego Music Hall of Fame takes place at the NewBreak Church in Ocean Beach. Hosted by Jefferson Jay, this year’s honorees include The Beat Farmers, Yale Strom, DJ Karlos Kulture, Lisa Sanders, The Deering Family and Bob Taylor & Kurt Listug of Taylor Guitars.

According to Jay, the inspiration for the award came with the realization that many folks don’t know about all the incredible musicians that have called San Diego home. “There’s a rich tradition of music in San Diego dating back over a century that many of our local residents are unfamiliar with,” he said. “Our goal with the awards is to lift the morale of musicians, music lovers and residents of San Diego County and generate positive feelings by honoring and celebrating the great accomplishments of musicians in our region’s history.”

Jay notes that choosing candidates for induction is no easy task. “Because there have been so many years of great music in so many genres, there are dozens, probably hundreds, of worthy honorees,” he remarked.

“With that said, we aim to create classes of inductees that span across genre, era, and all the other important ways of representing the diverse community we are blessed to be a part of.” What is the criteria for possible inclusion? “Because there are so many worthy candidates, we look for people who have separated themselves with their character, kindness, and consideration of the other people involved in making a music scene,” Jay commented. “Kindness counts.”

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presenters, and emotional moments in what is designed to be an overall uplifting event,” Jay said. One special part of the night will be the presentation of the The Dawn Steel Award for Strength presented each year to someone who has exhibited strength in the face of great adversity. “This year we will present that to children of 2021 inductee DJ Carlos Culture, who passed away during the pandemic, and their mother Tanya Daley Torres.”

What does he hope attendees take away from the night? “A positive feeling and perhaps, some things they didn’t know before about the people we are inducting,” Jay said. “We have received some wonderful donations for our silent auction so attendees may also go home with a new electronic drum set, an electric bass, an electric guitar, or a Baby Taylor acoustic guitar, musical treasures that can last a lifetime.”

Interest in the event has been growing, but at least for now, plans are for it to remain in Ocean Beach, optimally at the Newbreak Church.

“Pastor Carter Moss of the church is a friend of mine.,” Jay said. “We are like-minded in our commitment to our community here in Ocean Beach. The SDMHOF has done everything we can to keep our event in Ocean Beach as long as possible and will continue to until the event outgrows the venues available in OB.” He points out that the Hall of Fame ceremony “is not a partying and drinking- based event so the beautiful room at the Newbreak Church in Ocean Beach lends itself to the kind of reverence and attention we are looking for, for our event. It’s perfect where we are `right now. “ While the Hall of Fame ceremony has been keeping Jay busy in recent weeks, he is also working on other projects. Among them is “The Hunt for the Holiday Spirit,” “an inclusivity initiative/animated holiday musical series designed to show the world what folks with disabilities are capable of when given proper opportunity,” Jay explained. “It stars a fully inclusive cast of voice actors and is based on a series of plays I directed at a day center for adults with developmental disabilities in El Cajon from 2014 to 2017.” Beyond visual arts, he @LocalUmbrellaMedia

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While he’s looking forward to these next items on his schedules, he’s happy with the progress and reception of the Hall of Fame. “The two events we’ve had so far been unforgettable, moving events,” he said. “The inductees and attendees have embraced what we are doing. When I informed one of the inductees this year, they were moved to tears. That may have elicited a couple of tears from me as well.”

He considers that sort of response to be a major factor in his efforts with the Hall of Fame. “This is the kind of love and appreciation our local performers deserve to experience,” Jay said. “Local people, whether or not they are big music fans, deserve to appreciate and understand that music is a huge part of what makes our city and region great,” he continued. “Our goal is to make that a lot easier for everybody and so far I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve accomplished.” https://sdmusichalloffame.com/ about/2021-induction-ceremony/

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Halloween

Frightful San Diego Fun Frightful San Diego Fun

The year’s last big party before we go into the holiday seasons more reflective mode, Halloween, falls on a Sunday in 2021, giving us a full weekend of costumed fun. With things opening back up there are plenty of options on the night for just about every musical taste and every budget. Costumes aren’t required for these events, but as always, it’s more fun if you participate.

Here are five of the area’s top musical choices for Halloween 2021.

• The HalloGras Cruise takes place October 22 aboard The Bahia Belle as it cruises around Mission Bay. As the name implies, HalloGras combines Halloween with Mardi Gras, for what is certainly the most unique costumed experience this year. Multiple stages will feature an impressive lineup that includes The Farmers, The Sleepwalkers, Whitney Shay, Robin Henkel, Ben Powell, Safety Orange and Nightmare on 80’s Street.

• Back on land, The Casbah will feature costumed garage rockers The Creepy Creeps, The Schizophonics, Scary Pierre and The Slashes. All the bands are great, but the Creepy Creeps show is a whole different level, with go-go dancers and a range of costume choices from Mariachi skeletons to the house band for the Planet of The Apes

• Rocket From The Crypt’s Halloween shows

are the stuff of legend, so fans are keenly awaiting their performance at the Observatory on October 29. Opening the show will be Kate Clover and Playboy Manbaby, but the real question is what all the 3D references on the concert poster are about. No matter what, this show promises to be adrenaline charged fun.

• Anyone looking for DJ related dance music on the night will want to check out the Soda Bar, who offer up a “Michael vs. Prince Halloween Party” with DJ Artistic, Mane One and Jamahl Kersey.

• Finally, there are numerous cover bands performing Halloween weekend. One of the best events will likely be 80’s cover combo, Beta Maxx, performing October 29 at Tio Leo’s. Taking place on their outdoor stage, the large dance space is the perfect place to let loose for awhile before heading back to the work week the following day.

New Upcoming Releases New Upcoming Releases • Music Scene editor Bart Mendoza has signed with Pacific Records. Look for a four track EP, 66/68, to be released on November 16.

A European version will also be released by Madrid’s Snap!! Records, with additional bonus tracks. The EP features a set of classic tunes originally by the likes of Linda Ronstadt & The Stone Poneys, The Turtles, The Zombies and Bobby Hebb • Human / Robot duo Satanic Puppeteer Orchestra’s latest hyper collectable release is, Balance a Checkbook, featuring wonderful graphics, a full

able on October 29, Song of Forward is a five song EP featuring Alfred Howard, Tall Can, Indian K, KillCRey, Piff PCH, Frankie Fadeless and iD the Poet.

• New and Upcoming EP’s include: Dewey Defeats Truman – The Way You Shatter, Crush of Souls – Call You, Jordan Krimston – All Commodities

• New and Upcoming Albums include: JT Moring – Only Just A Man, Mrs. Henry Keep On Rising - Act I: The Sex Sells, Love Drugs, Rock N Roll Society, Scooter Doobert – Big Hug, SeeYouSpaceCowboy - The Romance of Affliction, Skrapez – Witchcraft 2 Sorry It’s Over with an eleven track self titled release, The Yucks – World Gone Blind

• Recent and Upcoming Singles include: A Lens To The Sun – “Panacea,” Angels & Airwaves – “Timebomb,” Dewey Defeats Truman – “Always Waiting in the Wrong Line,” Evening’s Empire – “Falling Down,” Mohavisoul – “Make It Up,” Scooter Doobert – “I’m An Idiot,” SeeYouSpaceCowboy - “Misinterpreting Constellations,”

color insert, clear etched vinyl and a set of Satanic Puppeteer Bills and Coins. Each SPO release is a masterpiece of concept art, suitable for framing and limited edition.

• Nathan Hubbard has a new release under his production alias, Shadowfigure. Avail-

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Music News • Angels & Airwaves wrap up their current U.S. tour with a show at SOMA on November 7. Meanwhile multiple dates on their 2022 European tour, set for March 10 -27, have already sold out, including dates in England (Bristol & London) and Germany (Cologne).

• Rockers As I Lay Dying have a new album out, Shaped By Fire, with the first single and visualizer video set to be, “Roots Below.”

They head out on a European tour March 19, 2022 through April 20, 2022, hitting Germany, France, Portugal, The Netherlands, Sweden, Italy, Norway and Czechia • Amazing Kate Bush tribute group, Baby Bushka, has reemerged with the addition of two new members; on keys, Marie Haddad and on guitar Heather Nation. The new lineup debuts December 4 at the Casbah

• On October 3 Back to the Garden, which includes guitarist Mark Intravaia, bassist Rick Nash and drummer Larry Grano, performed with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Richie Furay (Buffalo Springfield / Poco) at a private event in San Diego.

• Guitarist Fred Benedetti celebrates his 64th birthday with a special performance at Dizzy’s on October 23. Joined by vocalists Regina Moomjean & Julia Picone, multi-instrumentalist/bassist Jeff Pekarek and percussionist James Morton will play favorites from his decades as one of the areas top virtuoso guitarists. You can expect a few Beatles tunes in the mix.

• Legendary music venue, The Bostonia Ballroom returns with a show on October 23! The event will feature Deke Dickerson’s All-Star Western String Band, Mitch Polzak and the Royal Dueces and West of Texas • Deathgrind band, Cattle Decapitation, has their 2000 album, Homovore, reissued on CD and cassette on October 29 by 31G Records.

The colored vinyl edition due out January 22, 2022 has already sold out.

• Coastal Groove is recording at Capricorn Studios, with two songs tracked so far; “Dirty Bari” and “Drifter.” The band is also working on a video for the latter.

• Bassist Nathan East performs on the latest album from Eric Clapton, The Lady In The Balcony: Lockdown Sessions, out November 12. East also appeared on last month’s new Ringo Starr EP, Change the World, featured on an update of evergreen, “Rock Around The Clock.”

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(Grey Boy All Stars). There is no San Diego date this time out.

• Bassist Paul Denton continues to perform with The Sleepwalkers, but he’s also started a new band, The Lonesome Hounds, featuring Denton, Miff Laracy (guitar) and Todd Caschetta (drums). “So far it’s mostly covers in the C&W genre,” Denton said.

• In residency news, jazz legend Holly Hoffman has a weekly spot at downtown’s Westgate Hotel. Hittin’ with Holly takes place Saturday evening’s 6 – 8 p.m., in the famed hotels outdoor veranda.

• Guitarist Israel Maldonado is in the studio working on a follow up album to his 2019 recording, “Era Yo.” • On Nov. 2, the Casbah will be hosting a free concert in honor of beloved local stage manager / promoter / music fan Louis Procaccino, who passed away on September 16.

On hand will be The Farmers, The Downs Family, The Touchies, The Tighten Ups and Joey Harris and the Mentals.

• Filmmaker Raul Sandelin will be screening Episode 1 of a 5-episode TV miniseries about radio station KGB-FM at Folk Arts Rare Records, Sat 10/16 5p.m. & Sun 10/17 12 at noon.

• Nirvana’s classic album, Nevermind, is being reissued on May 22, 2022 as an 8 LP Super Deluxe Edition. One of the extras of note will be Disc 4, featuring a dozen tracks recorded Live at the Pat O’Brien Pavilion, Del Mar Fairgrounds on December 28, 1991.

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ited edition pressing of “Happy, Happy New Year.”

• A Go Fund Me page has been set up to help The Spice Pistols, who suffered a devastating house fire earlier this month.

Band members Sppike Mike Muelleberg and Doug Walker as well as Alan Stewart, lost all their possessions, with most of the Spice Pistols gear destroyed in the blaze. www.gofundme.com/f/n6wcg

• Tom Wait’s has a role as a film director in the upcoming film, Licorice Pizza, out November 26. The film stars Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman.

• Soul icons, War, featuring Lonnie Jordan, have a new best of collection, War: Greatest Hits 2.0, out October 29. The album features their singles issued from 1970 – 1994, including such classics as “Lowrider” and “Why Can’t We Be Friends.”

• On October 23 Winstons will be the site of the 7 th Annual Warrior Foundation Freedom Station Music Fundraiser.

Starting at 2 p.m. the event will feature performances from Electric Mud, Manzanita Blues, The KD Blues Band, Lady Star, Triple Threat and the Offramp Beggars • In label news, Surfdog Records has released two singles by Slowhand & Van, aka Eric Clapton and Van Morrison.

“The Rebels” is available as a 12” single, while an updated version of Clapton’s “This Has Gotta Stop,” is digital only thus far.

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THE GLAD HATTER

Aimee Fuller one-of-a-kind fascinator from recent fashion shoot at Trevi Hills Winery in Southern California By: Molly Galliher

Del Mar is home to one of the most well-known horse racing tracks in the country. Since its opening in 1937, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has hosted some of the biggest horse races and social events in the country. With the start of the Bing Crosby season and the 2021 Breeders’ Cup beginning, people all over San Diego are preparing their hats. Women’s hats are a staple of racing culture and many of the pieces you’ll see this year are made right here in Del Mar. Local business owner Aimee Fuller is the founder of an online and pop-up jewelry and hat shop that features her unique designs.

She has created a name for herself in the fashion world with her oneof-a-kind pieces and extensive charity work. Known internationally, Aimee’s designs have made appearances on runways across the globe in places like Paris and Milan.

Aimee’s pieces have also become a regular part of the Kentucky Derby and are a staple right here during Del Mar’s racing season.

Originally working as a network TV news anchor, Aimee began to design jewelry for the camera and eventually began selling them online. With the popularity of her pieces, Aimee was able to open her own business and further develop her creative talent. Always looking for new ways to demonstrate her creativity, Aimee designed a hat for a charity event that made an incredible statement and allowed her to expand her shop. Now, these hats are a major part of the Aimee Fuller brand and continue to gain popularity. With the season beginning this month, we talked with Aimee about her business.

Q: What is the Aimee Fuller brand and how did it start?

A: The Aimee Fuller brand is an online and pop-up shop where I sell my jewelry and hat designs. I originally began my career as a network TV news anchor. I started wearing my own statement jewelry on air.

I enjoyed creating it so much that I launched the company. It grew, and I eventually transitioned into working for myself full-time. Later, I began designing hats and fascinators that have become a major part of my shop. My pieces are regularly worn at events like the Kentucky Derby and have also been seen on the runway in New York, Paris, and Milan.

Q: Where do you get your inspiration from?

A: You know, it’s so funny. I always see people get asked that question and they say things like, oh, the sun, the moon, the stars, the earth. I hate to sound like a cliche, but it really does seem like wherever you go, you can find inspira-

tion. Sometimes it’s just a matter of seeing things sitting on the table next to each other. I would think, “Oh, I would never put those two colors or fabric pieces together,” but the way they are sitting, they just work! Some of my pieces are just happy accidents, as Bob Ross would say. When I’m out and about in nature, when I’m out shopping, I sometimes find myself consumed with the need to go back to my studio and start working--or playing I should say.

Q: Do you have a favorite piece?

Is there a particular piece that stands out to you?

A: I still think of the first fascinator I ever made. I decided to make a hat one day and noticed I had some silk peonies that were the same color as a dress I was planning to wear. I ended up creating a floral fascinator in a hazelnut color. I had so much fun making it, and it even ended up winning a hat contest just before I launched my line.

Q: How are you involved in Del Mar’s racing season?

A: I’m really proud of providing a product that’s made right here in the USA especially made right here in Del Mar racing territory. I design and customize hats for horse racing events during the season and also work with women to curate their outfits. People from the community are glad to have a place where they can get hats that are so unique and can also be customized to match what they’re wearing. I’m also happy to do customization for people who already have their outfits picked out. I have a lot of one-of-a-kind creations ready for when Del Mar season comes.

Q: Do you have any more plans to expand your store?

A: I’m releasing a home collection in 2022. I’m working with vendors all around the world to design pieces that are both beautiful and functional as so many of us pivot from working from the office to working at home. Much of my collection will contain large statement pieces for your living spaces, things like crystal candle holders, bookends, and natural fossil pieces.

There is a lot of excitement happening here right now.

Q: Can you talk about your charity work?

A: I’ve been so lucky to have my work featured on the runway in some of the top fashion shows all over Southern California. From the beginning, I’ve been working with local charity groups like The Helen Woodward Animal Center, The Del Mar Auxiliary of Rady Children’s Hospital, and Soroptimist, the

Aimee is the featured singer for “Sing with Bing” at the Del Mar Races every year. Shown here wearing a custom Aimee Fuller headpiece.

sponsor of the event where I wore my first hat. Our local chapters help raise money for women who are transitioning out of abusive situations. With their help, women and children are able to secure housing and other assistance they need as they transition from these situations.

These women do so much handson work all year long. It’s such a pleasure to be able to come together with them and use my creations to raise money for such a cause. Along with that, I’ve also been featured as a head designer on some of the biggest charity fashion shows around Southern California like ATLANTIS, for the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County. On December 3rd, my pieces will be featured on the runway at the Arc of San Diego’s Winter Wonderland fashion show where I will also be the emcee.

Q: What is your favorite part about your job?

A: I love being creative and working for myself, working from my studio, setting my own hours. The fact that I get to do that and work with these beautiful items from God’s Earth, there’s no better thing.

It’s so fulfilling to create something from nothing.

Q: What was it like to make such a major career shift? Do you have any advice for others looking to do something similar?

A: So many artists are rightbrained. The problem is, we need to develop our left brain to be able to actually make a living off of our creativity. Sometimes that’s very hard for people to accept and they don’t seem to understand their worth or their value. I would encourage people to get some business background and to believe in their ability to make a living from their art. If it were me in this

day and age, and I was considering whether to go to college and what college to go to, I would have taken more business courses. When you have some of that business background, you can take your art to another level. If you really want to do it and put forth the effort and the time, I believe that anyone can make that happen. Sometimes just by continuing on when others might fall away, you will succeed because you continued with your passion and put forth the effort and the determination.

Q: Where can people find your pieces?

A: My pieces can be found on my website www.aimeefuller.com or platforms like Etsy and eBay. I also offer pop-up boutique shopping and private experiences for charities and select clients around Southern California, Las Vegas, and New York. I have one coming up in Beverly Hills. People can shop in the privacy of their own home, or at one of our beautiful local resorts.

Q: What is your favorite part about the San Diego community?

A: My favorite part is that even though it’s such a large town, it has a small-town feel. I come from the Midwest and the thought of living in California, with its beautiful beaches and palm trees and weather, I always see it as a real gift. I see people around town or at events and they feel like family. The people here have good hearts, and they’re very giving. I think that’s what I love about Southern California.

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Aimee will again been emceeing this year’s Arc of San Diego Winter Wonderland Fashion Show & Luncheon at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Friday, December 3, 2021.

For more information on sponsorship and attending this event, go to: https://www. arc-sd.com/winterwonderland/ (photo: cour- Aimee on the set of her nationwide talk show “America Trends.” For two years (starting in tesy Arc) (when Aimee emceed their last charity 2018) Aimee balanced her jewelry and hat company with hosting this hour-long syndicated event) talk show on the Youtoo America network.

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MEXICO’S PULQUE IS THE DRINK OF KINGS

By Mia Bertelsen

With much anticipation to try the famous pulque known as the “Drink of the Kings”, we finally pulled our car into the farm. El Magueyal Finca Pulquera is located in the city of Colon in the state of Queretaro, Mexico. The maguey plants towered around us and let us know that we had arrived. We couldn’t wait to try their heavenly nectar and soak in the nutrients and calming effects it offers.

Pulque is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented sap of the maguey plant. It has the alcohol content of a standard beer.

This is the same plant that is used to make tequila and mezcal. The natural color is an opaque milky and can have other colors when juices are added to flavor it. To produce the pulque, the heart of the mature maguey plant is cut out to create a cavity. The cavity is scraped to start the flow of the sap called aguamiel (honey water in Spanish). It is naturally fermented for a few hours until the liquid is a fizzy, low-alcohol beverage.

The best pulque is fresh and that is why you won’t find it outside of Central Mexico. It was a sacred drink to the Aztecs reserved for the gods and their priests.

Fermented foods and drinks are rich in probiotic bacteria. These beneficial bacteria and enzymes help your intestinal flora thus strengthening your gut microbiome, digestive system and immune system. Many people are familiar with kombucha which is a fermented black or green tea. You can buy it in many supermarkets in the U.S. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Miguel Angel Perez Herrera the owner El Magueyal and he shared with me the story of his “finca” (farm in Spanish) and how making pulque is a family tradition. All of his plants are 12 years old and are almost past their productive point.

“The maguey plant begins its productive point at seven to eight years. They are ready to take out the sap and start to scrape them.

We have a product that is more concentrated in alcohol as a result.

This tradition and pleasure of the cultivation of the maguey and production of pulque comes from my

Owner Miguel Angel Perez Herrera poses by his enormous maguey plants.

Miguel’s maguey plants are ready to be harvested.

Claudia Galvan enjoys her pulque with passion fruit.

grandfather.”

Miguel is the third generation to continue with this craft. The first time he tried an alcoholic drink was pulque when he was hiding from his mom. He liked it because it was sweet and delicious and made him feel a bit drunk.

“When you scrape the maguey it produces the honey water nectar which is sweet,” explained Miguel. “It doesn’t have alcohol and children can drink it. It has a high nutritional content. Even people who have problems with their blood sugar can drink it. Once it is fermented it has alcohol. The pulque that we are drinking today has 5% alcohol like a beer.”

Once the plant gives the honey water, it will only survive three months more. They harvest the plants at the end of their life cycle.

The finca we visited in July had been only open for 15 days to the public. We were honored to eat in the new dining room and have a personal tour of the plants by Miguel. They created a beautiful open-air covered dining area that is made with rustic-style wood and makes you feel like you are at a well-kept farm. Besides offering pulque, you can order traditional Mexican homemade dishes.

“We decided to open this business so that the new generations and the older people who might have had a bad experience with pulque, can enjoy a tranquil, family-oriented place and have a great experience enjoying pulque,” he added.

In the days of the Mexican Revolution, the ruling class tried to discourage the people from drink-

ing pulque. They embraced all ideas from Europe as superior and promoted beer instead.

“Pulque for me is tied to our culture, to our prehispanic past,” Miguel reflected. “This is a drink of the kings. Not everyone drank it.

It was for the kings and the nobility and they had it in ceremonial events. To wait 12 years for this plant to gift to us its nectar and medicine and for its high content of probiotics, makes it a privilege to drink this beverage. Besides making us feel happy to drink it, it can be healing. It is a complete food.”

More recently the popularity of pulque has grown. The cantinas of the past where it was considered to be a drink of the lower class is gone. Miguel explained that many scientists who have studied the properties of pulque call it the “the plant of life.” It gives in so many ways. A baby who doesn’t have formula or breast milk can survive on the honey water of the maguey.

There is a worm that lives in the maguey plant too. “With three of the worms it equals 200 grams of protein in our diet and you can survive,” Miguel said. “The stalks (las pencas) of the maguey are used to wrap meat and cook it. The Aztecs used the fibers from it to create clothing and build their huts.

The plant gives you food, protein, clothing and shelter. And then it gives you happiness and nutrients.

You can drink it daily if you have one or two glasses and you will be fine. In my family, no one has gastritis or acid reflux because we all drink pulque.”

For the moment they don’t have plans to can or bottle the pulque.

Miguel thinks the best way to drink it is fresh. If they put it in a container and ship it to other places, they will have to add chemicals so that the fermentation process does not continue. He proudly added that, “this is an artisanal product not industrialized.”

I loved my day at the farm with my pulque infused with maracuyá (passion fruit). It was heavenly indeed. In fact, it was so good, I ordered another one too. You can’t beat a beautiful outing with your family to eat food and drink healing pulque. ¡Salud! Cheers!

You can find El Magueyal Finca Pulquera on Facebook.

The Galvan-Granados family enjoys the afternoon with good company, food and drink.

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Cameras and Prevention Tu Nguyen

In last month’s article, I talked a little bit about daycare and I briefly touched on surveillance cameras. Well, I want to talk a little more about surveillance cameras in this month’s article.

They come in so many different types and capabilities.

The vast majority of people believe the purpose of surveillance cameras is to record and use the recording as evidence for whatever their reasons are. For example, the most common is “porch pirates,” meaning people stealing delivered packages from your front door.

Another analogy is that people are less likely to speed when they see a cop car traveling in the same direction.

Most people who got ticketed for speeding or any traffic violations usually didn’t know a cop car was nearby. Think of your surveillance cameras as a cop watching every move your in-home nanny is making, and your nanny knows she’s being watched.

But since we’re talking about daycare, I’d like to stick to the topic. We’ve all heard of the name “nanny-cams,” but what exactly are they? They are basically hidden cameras strategically placed throughout the house to spy on the nanny you hire, and to record whatever the nanny is doing wrong.

If you have to produce recordings from your cameras for evidence, that means a suspected crime has been committed, whether it’s theft from inside your home or abuse of your child; our fear is the latter. Having worked in the Child Abuse Unit for many years, here’s my take on it. Surveillance cameras should be used as a deterrent, and hopefully you’ll never have to use the recordings as evidence.

If you hire an in-home nanny to work inside your home, let her know you have cameras throughout the house, inside and out, except in the bathroom, of course.

Show the nanny where the cameras are and tell her your child should only be in areas covered by the cameras. If the

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nanny knew she was under surveillance at all times, she is less likely to do anything wrong to your child.

Remember, the idea is to deter the nanny from doing wrong; not to gather evidence of her wrongdoing (although it is helpful for a criminal investigation if she did). I’ve heard too many parents say something to the effect of, “But we thought she was such a nice lady,” or, “We never thought she was capable of doing something like that.” By then, it’s too late.

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