Mission Times Courier - August 2014

Local coach creates aid for power hitters of all ages

‘SwingingAider’ teaches boys and girls to hit for the fences Doug Curlee

Editor at Large

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ver a lifetime of pitching baseballs, Jon Barnhill had a firsthand look at what sepa-

rates true hitters from those who swing hard but wildly. No doubt he saw a great many baseballs he’d thrown come screaming back at him in the form of line drives hit with the kind of quick, comSee HITTERS page 13

John Barnhill and players wearing his SwingingAider.

Last chance for a new water bond?

One month left to get it done Doug

Curlee

Editor at Large

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Kelly said.

Interstate 8 did not exist, and Mission Valley was still a quiet agricultural area covered with orchards, barns and two-lane dirt roads. Dairy cows roamed on the land near the intersection of what is now Mission Gorge Road and Zion Avenue. There were no shopping centers nearby, but you didn’t have to travel far down Mission Gorge Road to find a vegetable stand, said Kelly’s nephew, Joe. Kelly bought his house on Delfern Street, off Zion Avenue, for something like $15,000. His mortgage was around $80 a month.

As houses sprouted up on the open land, encounters between wildlife and the new human residents were common. Being just a few steps away from the edge of the Navajo Canyon, Kelly recalls that the neighbors used to get together for rattlesnake

hen Tom Kelly bought his house brand new in 1955, he never imagined he would live to see his 100th birthday there, but come Aug. 25, Kelly’s family and friends will gather to induct him into the highly exclusive “100 club.”

“I’m still here!” Kelly says with a grin.

As far as anyone can tell, Kelly is the oldest original homeowner in Allied Gardens, a place that looked vastly different when the homes first started going up in the mid-1950s. Kelly, his wife Ann and son Tom Jr. had lived in Middletown and East San Diego before they decided to head east.

“We thought it was in the sticks back then,” See 99 YEARS page 23

alifornia legislators return to work August 4th after a break for the month of July.

There are several things awaiting their attention, but few if any are more important to all Californians than their last chance to get a revised water bond on the November ballot.

There is a bond measure currently qualified for the ballot, but even legislators who backed its creation back in 2009 now regret it, and agree that the measure is too full of earmarks — or “pork” — to win at the ballot. It’s also hideously expensive, at almost $12 billion.

But those close to the ongoing debate point to the legislators’ inability to pull that measure from the ballot and leave nothing in its place in the midst of perhaps the second worst drought in California history. To do so would very likely end more than a few legislative careers.

See WATER page 16

Mission Trails Park fire knocked down quickly Jay

Wilson

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n Sunday, July 13, a brush fire broke out in Mission Trails Regional Park. Thanks to a quick call to 911 from a park visitor, the response was very quick from a number of agencies in the county. Because of the terrain, the fire quickly climbed up Kwaay Paay as it spread out over the hillside and then over the top and began working its way east.

Under the direction of Battalion Chief Dan See FIRE page 21

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DINING & DRINK Bruxie

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Bruxie piles on a creative variety of ingredients onto its waffles.

(Photos by Darlene Horn)

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Eat your way through sweet and savory waffle creations at Bruxie Darlene

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affles aren’t just for breakfast anymore. The Orange County-based chain “Bruxie” has brought their signature Belgian waffle to San Diego and is stuffing it with sweet and savory ingredients that are available all day long.

It’s the eighth addition to this growing restaurant chain, and a second in San Diego near Horton Plaza is in the works with plans to open next year.

For those unfamiliar with the chain, replacing bread with a waffle may seem like a foreign concept, but the chain’s success wasn’t built on luck or fleeting trends. One taste of any of their savory creations will have your taste buds convinced it’s a marriage built on texture and taste.

All savory waffle sandwiches begin with their made-to-order waffle, crisp and yeast-risen, ringing in at 250 calories each.

From there, waffles are filled with bacon, egg and cheddar ($6.95), a version replicating a turkey club with bacon, gruyere, avocado, tomato, lettuce and spread with pesto aioli ($8.95) and even one with a hamburger patty ($7.50). The chicken and waffles ($7.50), a favorite frontrunner, is represented on the menu incorporating a boneless

chicken breast that’s pounded flat, dredged in flour and fried until golden brown. A semi-spicy chili honey butter and tangy cider slaw complete this sandwich.

Sides and salads served at the restaurant also hold true to the waffle theme. Potatoes are cut

into a waffle shape and fried.

Order the Irish Nachos ($7.95) and they’re topped with melted cheese, crisp diced bacon, chives and a drizzle of sour cream.

Salads are another bestseller, and the only items on the menu that are gluten-free. Their take on the Caesar salad includes grilled chicken and a waffle parmesan crisp that can be made vegetarian on request.

The sweet offerings at Bruxie are just as extensive.

Light yeast waffles are filled with lemon curd and berries ($6.50), Nutella and bananas ($5.95) and crème brulee.

A heartier Liège waffle studded pearl sugar is also available and served warm.

Order it with as a sundae with frozen custard flown in from Wisconsin and you’re set for dessert.

Darlene Horn is a San Diegobased food blogger and has penned her opinions on food for nine years at MyBurningKitchen.com. She’s the author of the semi-autobiographical, food-centric comic, The Girl with the Donut Tattoo, drawn by her husband and artist, Paul Horn.

PETS

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Kitty manicure, please Sari

Reis

Owner of Mission Valley Pet Sitting Services

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s a professional pet sitter, I look after a lot of cats. I particularly enjoy caring for those that are playful, outgoing and affectionate. However, when these same kitties have not had their nails trimmed for a very long time, there is reason for concern.

During some recent cat visits I did over the holiday weekend, I came across three cats from different households whose nails had obviously not been clipped for months. Not only did this present a risk to me, but it also created a potential hazard to the cats themselves. When these cats were playing with their toys on the carpet, their long, curved nails got caught in the fabric. Unable to release their paws, they pulled and twisted to free themselves. This effort potentially could rip a claw, which would be very painful.

As they became more agitated, I tried to help them free them-

selves. My attempts to assist them, however, were unfortunately often misinterpreted and the cats tried to bite my hand. Not a good situation.

With two cats of my own, I know trimming a cat’s nails can be a challenge — but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it. If possible, you should start trimming your cat’s nails when he is a kitten. That way he will get used to it from a very young age. If you acquired your cat as an adult, you are going to have to begin slowly.

Here are some suggestions.

Start with a suitable, easy-touse cat nail clipper. Have a styptic pencil or astringent powder on hand and a good light source. His favorite cat treats should be readily available. Try to do the trimming when your cat is relaxed. Put him on your lap facing away from you and talk soothingly.

Gently massage his paw to expose a nail. Don’t squeeze or pinch. If he is still calm, clip the sharp point of the nail in one smooth motion. The pink center of the nail, called the quick, is where the blood supply and nerves exist. Be sure to stay away from it.

It is painful and will bleed if you nick it. The styptic pencil is used to stop the bleeding if you should

accidently cut it. Give the kitty a treat after trimming the nail. If he is still calm and will let you do another nail, go ahead. Otherwise, continue the next day to do a nail or two, until all are trimmed. This should get easier over time.

A cat’s nails should be trimmed every few weeks. Giving your cat a safe, painless manicure takes practice, patience and perseverance. Never rush or push the kitty past his tolerance level. Always reward him for co-operating and never yell or scold him if he is unwilling. If necessary, there is always the groomer. And remember, declawing is not a viable option.

Sari Reis is a Certified Humane Education Specialist and the owner of Mission Valley Pet Sitting Services. If you want more information please contact her at 760-644-0289 or missionvalleypetsitting.com.

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FEATURE Right Light Studios point photographers in the right direction Cynthia

Robertson

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iscovering a photography studio in the neighborhood was a delight and somewhat of a scavenger hunt for me a month ago. As a member of a photography meet-up, I had been invited to a meeting of the American Society for Media Photographers at a place called Right Light Studios, located in Grantville on Alvarado Road. The meeting was to be a discussion by photographer Fred Greaves on excelling in photojournalism.

The studio was at the end of a long driveway. When I walked into the studio, guests were already enjoying the complimentary pizza and soft drinks. Jason Kirby, owner of Right Light, welcomed everyone.

“The studio is a little hard to find, but it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made,” Kirby said. “I even got married in the studio.”

Right Light is a working studio, a school for photographers and a great venue for presentations such as the evening’s discussion by Greaves. With more than 20 years of experience in editorial, documentary and advertising photography, Greaves gave a realistic look into a career in freelance photography. He showed dozens of photographs taken at places ranging from corporate parties to the war in Afghanistan.

“Most of my time is spent managing the business, not actually taking pictures,” he said.

Greaves touched on a topic that all freelance photographers have to deal with: money. He said that it was essential to charge fees that sufficiently covered the costs of labor, equipment and time.

“You never want to make a name for yourself as being the cheapest photographer,” Greaves said. “Instead, create a niche for yourself and excel in it.”

Kirby has discovered that for himself, too. “It takes a lot of hard work to become a successful photographer,” he said.

While he was in college studying entrepreneurial management

“It takes a lot of hard work to become a successful photographer.”

-Jason Kirby

Jason Kirby of Right Light Studios hopes to share the secrets of his success in photography.

(Courtesy Jason Kirby)

at San Diego State, Kirby decided to apply what he was learning in school. Professors told him to do what he loved, and the money would come. So he chose photography based on his experience in high school.

Like many novice photographers, Kirby started off shooting typical landscapes and nature scenes, then got into portraits and modeling. He found his own niche in events and headshots for corporate clientele. He also volunteered to teach the free classes by Ritz Camera where he worked as a salesman.

“It is the experience I gained by teaching others that ultimately boosted my career as a photographer,” Kirby said.

Kirby has a big heart for photographers. On the studio’s website, he says that he can train photographers to go from taking pictures to photos.

“Anyone can take a picture with a cell phone or point-andshoot, but the people that take my classes go beyond just pushing a button,” Kirby said. “Their photos have purpose. I like to define pictures as ‘snapshots’ and photos as ‘photographs.’ To me, those words mean two different things.”

In his mission statement for Right Light Studios, Kirby states that he wants to help people who love photography become true professionals in the way he has managed to do so. He hosts several free events at the studio for anyone to join, including a free meet-and-critique and learn-a-thons.

“It’s what I love to do. I change people’s lives simply by giving them the knowledge to pursue their dreams and goals,” Kirby said.

Learn more at rightlightstudios.com.

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Local athletes speak out to form the future of high school tennis Karen

Ronney

Tennis Coach, Author, Educator

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he future of approximately 340,000 high school tennis players nationwide potentially rested in the hands of five Navajo area tennis players and several local coaches. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) held two conferences on the East and West Coasts, the latter recently held at the Dana Resort in Mission Bay, San Diego. The quintet of Patrick Henry High Patriots were the stars of a youth panel quizzed by USTA national staff, section executive and junior tennis directors, trainers, coaches and Play Day event specialists from the across the U.S. Patriot athletes Joel Foster, Julia Ronney, Alex Kelly, Hailey Broderick and Stasia Khinich sat in honored hot seats to provide honest answers to the probing questions by a national committee. San Diego high school coaches Jose Torres and Maureen Ferrel attended the event and offered feedback. This strategic brainstorming session was organized

by USTA National High School Director Glenn Arrington of Poway. The conference was titled “Expanding Tennis Opportunities for High School Players” and its quest was to find ways to retain recreational high school players on the courts year round.

Patrick Henry High School tennis players, including participants in the USTA forum, received the local Triple E Award.

Key questions posed to the panel of teens included: What do high school players want from the game of tennis? What do players like best and least about high school tennis? What changes should the USTA make to retain more high school players?

“It was so great to be asked what we want for a change,” said Foster, a varsity player at Patrick Henry. “For once, it felt like someone actually listened to what kids had to say. It felt really satisfying to know our voices were heard.”

The statistics on high school tennis indicate less than 10 percent of athletes regularly compete in USTA junior tournaments more than six times per year.

Some play once or twice, and the majority never play USTA junior tournaments. Nationwide, the majority of high school players often dusts off their rackets prior to the start of their seasons and drop them at the end of league competition. In the interim, few seek year-round programs such as USTA’s Junior Team Tennis and local park and rec leagues.

Even fewer sign up for novice, satellite or open junior tournaments. That leaves the majority of high school players off the courts approximately nine months each year.

“We really want to flip those numbers and keep kids in the game year round,” said Arrington,

who also heads the USTA’s Tennis on Campus program for college-aged non-varsity athletes.

“Right now, we are not doing it well. We thought the best thing to do is directly ask high school kids what they want out of the sport and that’s what we’re going to try and give them.”

The teens suggested offering more “fun” novice or entry level competition such as a three-hour round robin event for recreational players catering to the average high school player. Other ideas included more co-ed events, and friendly matches between kids from neighboring schools in the offseason.

“Kids want to play matches

where they have a chance of winning,” said Ronney, an All Eastern League selection from Patrick Henry. “They also want to play with their friends and hang out between matches. But you should also have fun competition. It’s really not that fun when the match is really lopsided. It would be great if there was a way to make it fair and fun.”

The USTA staff also asked the young panel their opinions about the organization’s national marketing campaigns, which are designed to inspire juniors and adults to play tennis. The players’ responses were an eye-opening experience. For example, the new USTA slogan of “Find yourself in the Game” did not resonate with the teens.

“What are you supposed to find,” asked Ronney, in jest.

“I don’t get it. Do you guys understand it,” she asked her teammates. Her peers looked puzzled and shook their heads “no” in unison. The USTA staff laughed with surprise at the kids’ response.

“We may have missed the mark on that one,” said Arrington with humor. “That’s why it is critical to find out how to provide customer service to high school tennis players. Listening to these young athletes is the key. They know what they want. We need to hear them and provide it. These five players are the face of the new generation of high school tennis and we are so grateful for their help.”

6 Mission Times Courier August 2014 COUNCIL NEWS Del Cerro Action Council San Carlos Area Council News

Cleaning up the Adobe Falls mess Jay

Wilson President

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ur quarterly Del Cerro Action Council (DCAC) meeting was held on Thursday, July 24 at Temple Emanu-El. Our guest speaker was Briana Drost, San Diego State’s Police Community Liaison Officer, regarding increased negative activity at Adobe Falls and why the no-trespassing signs have been installed.

Prior to our DCAC meeting, I spoke with Officer Drost regarding a potential cleanup date to tackle the graffiti and trash inand-adjacent-to Adobe Falls. We selected Aug. 23 from 8 – 11 a.m. for the cleanup. If you can help, please wear appropriate clothing, come equipped with gloves, a hat, water, and be ready to lend a hand at cleaning up the area.

Officer Drost is working with SDSU staff to arrange for equipment that will remove the graffiti from the rocks.

Please RSVP to me at jwilson2@cox.net if you are willing to lend a hand on Aug. 23.

The DCAC board of directors would like to hear from you regarding future programs/

speakers for our upcoming quarterly meetings. We have asked Mayor Kevin Faulconer to be our speaker at our next meeting on Oct. 23.

It would be nice to have an update on the state of the city after Mayor Faulconer has Mayor been in office Kevin Faulconer for about eight months.

At one point the city listed the 10 undeveloped acres on top of Del Cerro at Pasatiempo as for sale. It was however, recently removed from the forsale list. The San Diego Unified School District has published a list of school sites for sale.

There are three in the Navajo Area: Grantville Elementary at 6145 Decena Dr. in Grantville, the school at Princess View Drive and Fontaine Street in Allied Gardens, and the former Cleveland Elementary at 6365 Lake Atlin Ave. in San Carlos.

It just makes you sick.

I contacted Adam McElroy, our Police Community Relations Officer for any crime updates.

See DEL CERRO page 18

Cowles Mountain requires thought and care to climb Mickey

Zeichick President

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e all know that Cowles Mountain is one of the best and most-used hiking and sightseeing areas in all of San Diego.

Not all of us realize it can often be one of the more dangerous ones, if people don’t know what they’re doing there.

Battalion Chief Dan Froelich from the San Diego Fire Department told the audience at our July 2nd meeting that there were over two dozen rescues on the mountain in 2013 alone, many if not most of them involving rescue helicopter flights. The incidents involved a variety of conditions, from twisted ankles to heart attacks.

The two fire-rescue helicopters at Montgomery Field are among the department’s on-call resources. The helicopter with a paramedic aboard is plan A; Plan B is the ground crew.

Froelich said that there was no charge for helicopter rescues.

While there is no cost recovery for the helicopter, he said expenses include fuel. If the injured person does not have a life-threatening condition, they are typically flown “off the mountain” and transferred to the ambulance. When

the condition is critical the helicopter flies to the hospital. In some situations, the ground crew may carry the injured hiker down the mountain or walk with the person.

There are steps you should take before going to the mountain, to avoid becoming an unwilling passenger aboard a rescue flight. It’s probably not that good an idea to wait until an hour before sunset, and then get caught in the darkness going up or down.

Plan what to do:

If you are bringing your dog, make sure you bring enough extra water along too. For a copy of the handout “READY, SET, GO!” you can contact the fire department or me.

Our next San Carlos Area Council (SCAC) meeting will be Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 6 p.m. in the San Carlos Branch Library, 7265 Jackson Dr. Our guest speaker will be announced in the September MTC article.

Cowles Mountain issues – town hall meeting

1) Bring a flashlight There were nearly 80 people in 2) Wear the right shoes attendance at the July 10th meet3) Bring water, a jacket and a means ing for the purposes of discussing to communicate.

6) Let people know what you’re doing.

See SAN CARLOS page 19

COUNCIL NEWS

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College Area Community Council and Planning Board

Wagner

Kuhlman

Mission Times Courier

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Getting ready for college, now and in the future fter a busy first half of 2014, assembling facts and figures to document the need for additional code enforcement in the College Area, the City Council voted at their final budget session to include an additional Zoning Investigator II in the Fiscal Year 2015 budget which went into effect July 1.

We were gratified that all nine councilmembers supported the need for this additional help, and found the necessary funds to include it in the budget at the eleventh hour. Many thanks go to Councilmember Marti Emerald and District 9 council staff representative Chris Pearson for pulling this all together. The new position will focus on nuisance rental housing in the city, about 50 percent of which is located in the College Area. With this new focus on the issue, we should be able to greatly increase compliance with city codes with regard to high-turnover, high-occupancy housing.

We also celebrated the arrival, after a year of planning and fundraising, of five specially equipped police bicycles for use by the San Diego Police Department “C Squad” of Eastern Division when patrolling the College Area. The funds were raised through donations by the College Area Community Council, the Alvarado Estates Homeowners Association, the College View Estates Association and by Councilmember Emerald’s Office.

The officers of “C Squad” were present at the meeting to show us one of the bikes and demonstrate some of the special features. The police will receive special training on bike maintenance, and will do minor maintenance themselves.

The bikes should allow our crackerjack “C Squad” to become even more effective than they already are in keeping the peace in the College Area.

In more good news, San Diego State’s Government and Community Relations Director Megan Collins, who sits on the CACC board, announced that the long-awaited student housing and retail complex slated for the corner of College Avenue and Montezuma Road will begin construction this fall, and site preparation is already underway.

The project has been on the planning boards for at least 20 years, but has encountered a number of roadblocks.

In its most recent incarnation, the name will be changed from Plaza Linda Verde to South Campus Plaza. Phase I of the project will cost $143 million and front College Avenue from Montezuma Road to Hardy Avenue. It will consist of a six story complex (225,000 gross square feet), with a community grocery store, restaurant and other retail shops on the ground floor, and housing for 600 students in the upper stories, as well as faculty apartments and offices, and various amenities.

There will be a 300-space parking structure to serve the retail component, but no parking is provided for residents. Students and staff are expected to park in existing SDSU parking structures. According to SDSU, the project, which is adjacent to the SDSU Transit Center, is designed to serve both the university and the community, with walking paths, bike paths, bike storage and green space. Construction, which is financed with University of California revenue bonds,

is projected to be complete by fall of 2016, and negotiation with potential tenants is “ongoing.” University officials hope to announce a community market anchor tenant by fall of this year, possibly in time for a groundbreaking ceremony, also sometime this fall. The College Area community will be invited to attend this much-anticipated event.

On a more somber note, we bid farewell to longtime College Area Business District Director Jennifer Finnegan, who is moving to Northern California. Jennifer will be replaced by Jim Schneider, who previously served a sixyear stint as executive director of the Adams Avenue Business Improvement District. Jim has extensive experience managing community events, and specializes in business recruitment. We’ll miss Jennifer, but we’re fortunate to have someone with Jim’s excellent background and skills to fill her shoes.

The College Area Community Council and Community Planning Board does not meet in August.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 10 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the College-Rolando Library, 6600 Montezuma Rd. Sign up for our newsletter at collegearea.org.

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ater this summer, the City of San Diego will release a technical document for the Grantville Focused Plan Amendment called an Environmental Impact Report, or EIR for short.

The State of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires the City of San Diego to prepare an EIR for any discretionary government action — like grand-scale development in Grantville — which may cause significant environmental effects.

It’s sometimes more than 500 pages, and describes in detail the environmental impacts associated with increased population, employment, housing, traffic, air quality, noise, city services, and land use, among others.

The EIR discusses these impacts and determines which ones are

significant. It also describes mitigation measures to reduce the impacts to an appropriate or acceptable level.

While there are several types of EIR’s including “development-specific,” “general plan,” and “master and program,” Grantville’s EIR is a program type that encompasses only about a quarter of the original 990-acre Grantville Redevelopment Project Area and

Redevelopment Plan established by the San Diego City Council in May of 2005.

The Grantville Program EIR See GRANTVILLE page 18

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Top of Cowles Mountain – Monument Sign

Summer fun comes naturally at Mission Trails Regional Park Audrey F.

Baker

MTRP Trail Guide

“In all things of nature there is something marvelous.”

Pocket-book quotes from Aristotle aside, the importance of time spent in nature is implicit.

You enter a world of scenic wonder and enjoy the camaraderie of others sharing like experiences.

Engaging encounters with wildlife spark your sense of adventure and leave long-lasting cherished memories. Moments spent in relaxation or contemplation enrich us and bring joy. In a word, it’s fun! Enliven your summer with visits to Mission Trails. See you soon!

Our MTRP Trail Guide walks are an opportunity to learn more about natural Southern California, with its unique landscapes, habitats, local history, plant and animal life. The walks are free, interesting, fact-filled and geared to all ages and interests. Grab sturdy shoes, that comfortable hat, water bottle and sunscreen and hit the trail!

Morning walks are offered every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. You’ll start from the park’s Visitor and Interpretive Center (1 Father Junipero Serra Trail) in San Carlos. The walk beginning from the Kumeyaay Lake Campground Entry Station (2 Father Junipero Serra Trail) at the San Carlos-Santee border gives a different perspective of the park and its diverse habitats.

These walks are offered from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, and take in historic Old Mission Dam. Wildlife Tracking reveals the secret lives of animals and brings insight into their survival techniques and habits. Tracking Team members assist in identifying and interpreting tracks, scat and habitats. Join us at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, August 2 in front of the Visitor and Interpretive Center for a two-hour tracking adventure.

Discovery Table: Animal Tracks is your opportunity to enhance your knowledge about San Diego wildlife through handson science. You’ll discover which animal impression resembles a

Star Party Luminaries is baby’s handprint, which belongs to the largest of local wildlife, and real star power! With Mars and more. Drop by the Visitor Center Jupiter visible to the southwest, Saturday, August 9 between 10 join Resident Star Gazer George a.m. and 1 p.m. to try your hand Varga as he scopes the Ring at matching an animal to its track. Nebula (M57), Hercules Cluster Summer Twilight Owl Prowl is (M13), Globular Cluster (M22) and our enchanting nighttime outing the Lagoon Nebula (M8). Clouding designed for all ages. Under or rain cancels. See you Saturday, twilight and evening skies on August 23 7:30-10:00 p.m. at Saturday, August 16 from 7:30 the far end of the Kumeyaay – 9:30 p.m., join MTRP Birding Campground Day Use Parking Guide Jeanne Raimond to experi- Lot, Mission Trails Regional Park, ence the nocturnal world of owls Two Father Junipero Serra Trail, and poorwills. Bring a jacket Santee. and flashlight.

Sign-up at 619668-3281; limit 40 participants.

Meet at the kiosk in the parking lot at Bushy Hill Drive and 2 Father Junipero Serra Trail, across from the Kumeyaay Campground Entry Station, Santee.

La Mesa Walk and Talk combines scenic lakeshore environs with free-flowing conversation. This month, join your Trail Guides as we chat-up, “Recreational Activities for Your Active (top) Trail Guide Linda Hassakis and family visiting Summer!” Get Mission Trails; (bottom) “Bird Beaks” Discovery Table the inside scoop on the full range of offerings at both the lake and Birding Basics, the 90-minute the entire Mission Trails Regional class conducted by Mission Trails Park system. We start at the boat Bird Guide Winona Sollock, docks on Tuesday, August 19, from teaches five simple techniques 9 – 10:30 a.m. at Lake Murray, to identify birds “at a glance!”

You’ll also pick up tips on bird 5540 Kiowa Dr., La Mesa.

Adults Only Owl Prowl with field guide use. Bringing one is Birder Jeanne Raimond focuses optional. Class meets Saturday, on our nocturnal flyers and dis- Aug. 30, 1 – 2:30 p.m. inside the cusses unique owl features and Visitor Center.

Meanwhile, come on out and additional avian advisements.

We’ll listen for and seek views of enjoy the park! owls and poorwills. Jacket and Visit mtrp.org for more informaflashlight recommended. Sign tion and our events calendar, or up at 619-668-3281; limit 40 call 619-668-3281. Special walks participants. Meet us on Friday, can be arranged for any club, Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m. for this two- group, business or school by conhour outing. For start location tacting Ranger Chris Axtmann at see Summer Twilight Owl Prowl 619-668-2746 or at caxtmann@ above. mtrp.org.

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s the Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) staff works on plans for restoring vegetation and repairing the trails impacted by the July 13 fire on Kwaay Paay, please remember there are still 50 miles of trails to be enjoyed throughout the park.

There are nearly 5,800 acres south of State Route 52, with 50 miles of trails still open for everyone to enjoy. Guided nature walks continue from the Visitor Center every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The Kumeyaay Lake Campground, with its 46 campsites, is open for overnight camping every Friday and Saturday night.

And don’t forget, MTRP has recently acquired approximately 1,100 acres at the east end of Stonebridge Parkway in Scripps Ranch. There are seven miles of new trails to be explored and enjoyed.

Art and Music at the MTRP Visitor Center

Save the date of Saturday, Oct. 11 for our annual “Art in the Park” fundraiser. The event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. and will feature an outstanding selection of art and silent auction items, as well as wine, beer, cheese and chocolate. Tickets are $25 per person and will go on sale beginning Aug. 15.

“Seven Artists, One Great Show” is the title of the art exhibition on display through Aug. 15 in the Visitor Center Gallery. Check our home page on mtrp.org for a preview video of the exhibition.

The art includes photographs and paintings using acrylics, oils and watercolors. Photographic Artist Marc Kitean will exhibit Aug. 16 – Sept. 12. His exhibit features outstanding digitally enhanced nature-related photographs.

Meet Marc on Aug. 17 when he hosts a public reception from 1 – 4 p.m. in the Visitor Center Gallery.

The Mission Trails fire broke out on July 13 on Kwaay Paay.

There are still 50 miles of trails to be enjoyed throughout the park.

Upcoming art projects at Nora’s: Aug. 2: White Geese of Lake Murray Aug. 16: Laurel Burch’s Cats & Dogs Aug. 23: Sea Stars & Sand Dollars Aug. 30: Henry Matisse’s “Torn Paper Collage” Nora’s Children’s Art Classes (Ages 5 – 12) meets on most Saturdays. Each 90-minute class is $20 and includes all necessary art supplies. Each child will take home a completed art project each week.

Linda Hawley’s “Nature Adventures!” for children three and up continues with two classes remaining this summer: July 29 is “They Go Bump, Burp or

Buzz in the Night” and Aug. 5 is “The 4 Rs – Habitat Hunt.” Each 90-minute class begins at 9:30 a.m. and the cost is $10 per class.

Parents are always free. Linda will also have a free program at the San Carlos Library on Aug. 7 at 12:30 p.m. More information and registration forms for both programs at the Visitor Center go to mtrp.org homepage.

Our 3 p.m. concert series on designated Sundays continues on July 27 with our fourth annual “Whispers in the Wind,” presenting a new selection of Native American folklore, animal and nature tales by a trio of professional, from the Storytellers of San Diego. On Aug. 3, vocalist Lilian Palmer returns, followed by guitarist Fred Benedetti on Aug. 17. On Aug. 31, enjoy the music of the traditional Shakuhachi Japanese flute featuring Mary Lu Brandwein, Jonathan Crick and Bruce Jones.

There is always something new to explore, including over 1,000 new acres, with seven miles of trails, at West Sycamore located at the east end of Stonebridge Parkway adjacent to Scripps Ranch.

For more information, visit mtrp.org.

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City of San Diego. I am looking forward to getting shovels in the ground and getting this project completed.

The next important phase before construction begins is to seek feedback and ideas from the community on their thoughts on the new park. Soon, my office will be holding meetings in the community so that I can hear directly from District 7 residents about their ideas on how they would like their park to look.

In the meantime, please contact my office at 619-236-6677

unds approved for new skatepark and park upgrades in Linda Vista Last week, Mayor Faulconer, Councilmember Emerald and I presented a $3,040,000 check to youth skaters and Linda Vista community leaders for the construction of a new skatepark and improvements to the Linda Vista Community Park.

The skatepark The presentation marks the end of was a community- nearly a year of hard work. driven project started by local youth skaters that went door to door collecting over 1,700 signatures and has large support from the community.

The presentation marks the end of nearly a year of hard work done by the Linda Vista community, city staff, and or email me at ScottSherman@ District 7 staff. The request for SanDiego.Gov to give your feedthe state grant began nearly a back and ideas on what you think year ago when I and two other is needed most in District 7.

As Mayor Faulconer said, the Councilmembers urged the Park and Recreation Department youth of San Diego have spoken to pursue the grant. The Tony and your elected officials have Hawk Foundation also contrib- listened. It is important that we continue to listen so that we can uted $40,000 to the project.

It was a great day for the create the best skatepark and Linda Vista community and the park space in the city.

Troop 4276 did some serious gardening at St. Therese Parish. (Courtesy Krista Gilb)

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o finish their Journey Award from the “It’s Your Planet: Love It!” series, the juniors and cadettes of Troop 4276 rehabilitated the garden for the nuns at St. Therese Parish. The girls spent a total of 62 hours clearing waist-high weeds and a wheelbarrow full of rocks, adding a

truck load of mulch, and planting the nuns’ favorite varieties of vegetables and herbs. With some parents’ help, they tilled the garden to better prepare the ground for the planting of seeds.

The girls enjoyed the project because it “allowed them to be outdoors,” and it gave them the perfect excuse to “get dirty while helping a great group of ladies.”

The nuns were in Brazil for the FIFA World Cup, and didn’t know this was happening.

The girls could not have com-

pleted such a heartfelt project without the help of some local community partners. Lowes of Mission Valley and Home Depot of Grantville donated materials that helped tremendously in accomplishing their task.

It’s never too soon — or too late — to join Girl Scouts. If you have a daughter in grades K – 12 interested in joining the Mission Trails scouting community, email us at serviceunitregistrar@gmail. com or mtsuSUManager@gmail. com for more information!

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he old clock at the corner of Waring Road and Zion Avenue has seen better days.

Old age has gotten the best of this landmark dinosaur.

Crumbling, rusted and falling apart, its four-sided face teases us with four different times. It is beyond repair and that really ticks me off. So what should a community, who is about to celebrate its 60th anniversary, do?

Ask a Kiwanian and we will tell you: It’s time for a new clock!

Kiwanis Club of GrantvilleAllied Gardens, along with the support of Councilmember Scott Sherman and the Allied Gardens Community Council, has begun a huge fundraising project to raise money for a new clock. We are selling personalized engraved bricks to be permanently placed at the base of the new clock. These bricks can be engraved with anything from the name of a family or business to the memory of a loved one or special date.

Many of our neighbors are original owners of their homes.

Their kids and grandkids have

moved back into the neighborhood, often into their old family home. That’s the kind of community Allied Gardens has become.

We are one big family. You can show your community pride by putting your family name and the date you moved into Allied Gardens on a brick.

For a donation ranging from $100 – 150 you can personalize your own brick and become a part of the history and the future of Allied Gardens. It’s easy and fun to create a personal message. You can create a short message on a 4 x 8 brick for only $100 (3 lines, 18 characters per line) or you can make a longer one on an 8 x 8 brick for only $150 (6 lines, 18 characters per line).

Look for flyers and signs going up in the neighborhood. Your Kiwanians will be in front of Albertsons and Vons on weekends as we set up tables with more information and order forms. We can help you figure out just the right thing to put on your brick.

Order your bricks soon!

Orders must be received before Sept. 1. A dedication of the new clock and bricks is set for Oct. 4 during the 60th anniversary celebration of Allied Gardens.

Jazz Wednesdays – Gilbert Castellanos Jazz Jam at Seven Grand. Free. 9 p.m.

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– 3054 University Ave., 92104

TV, film and more at the Social Hall of Tifereth Israel Synagogue. $20. 3 p.m. tiferethIsrael.com/tico - 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd., 92119

Fridays – Sam Johnson Jazz Group at Cosmos Coffee Cafe. Free. 3 to 5p.m. CosmosCoffeeCafe. com. – 8278 La Mesa Blvd., 91942

August 8 & 9 – Broadway Tonight featuring the musical Chicago at the Embarcadero Marina Park South. $22-$79.

7:30 p.m. sandiegosymphony. org - 1 Marina Park Way, 92101

Saturdays – Jazz with George and Alan at Bistro Sixty. Free. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. BistroSixtySD.com 5987 El Cajon Blvd., 92115 Plans to replace the old, four-sided clock in Allied Gardens are in the works. (Courtesy Kathy Wiskur)

You can find order forms and more information at alliedgardenskiwanis.org. If you have any questions, please email Kathy at KiwanisBricks@gmail. com. For direct online ordering, go to bricksrus.com/gagkiwanis.

The Kiwanis Club of Grantville-Allied Gardens thank you for your continued support!

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Saturdays – Douglas Kvandal with the LiveJazz!

Quartet at the Amigo Spot at the Kings Inn. Free. 7 p.m. kingsinnsandiego. com. - 1333 Hotel Circle South, 92108 August 16 – Stage IV Jazz at San Pasqual Winery Tasting Room. Free. 7 p.m.

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Pop Tuesdays – Suzanne Shea and Bob Wade at Bistro Sixty. Free 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.BistroSixtySD. com Call and hold your table 619-287-8186 - 5987 El Cajon Blvd., 92115 Wednesdays – Westside Inflection at Riviera Supper Club. Free. 8 p.m.

RivieraSupperClub.com - - 7777 University Ave., 91941 Fridays – Nathan Welden at Bistro Sixty. Free. 6:30 p.m. BistroSixtySD.com 5987 El Cajon Blvd., 92115 July 26 & August 30 – People of Earth at San Pasqual Winery Tasting Room. Free. 7 p.m.

SanPasqualWinery.com 8364 La Mesa Blvd., 91942

Classical July 25 – Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton at the Embarcadero Marina Park South. $28 - $90. 8 p.m.

SanDiegoSymphony.org 1 Marina Park Way, 92101 July 27– TICO Summer Pops Concert of light classics from Broadway,

August 29 – 31 – 1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular at the Embarcadero Marina Park South. $22-$75. 7:30 p.m. sandiegosymphony.org - 1 Marina Park Way, 92101

Alternative July 25 – Hills Like Elephants, Relations, and Soft Lions at Soda Bar. $6.

9 p.m. SodaBarMusic.com 3615 El Cajon Blvd., 92104 July 26 – The Burning of Rome, Mursic, SanguinDrake, and Spero at Brick by Brick. $12-$15.

8:45 p.m. brickybybrick.com - 1130 Buenos Ave.., San Diego, 92110 August 8 – The Sleepwalkers at Riviera Supper Club. Free.

9 p.m. RivieraSupperClub. com - - 7777 University Ave., 91941

Other Thursdays – Open Mic Acoustic Nights at Parkway Bar. Free. 7 p.m.

TheParkwayBar.com - 9188 Fletcher Parkway, 91942 Thursdays – Musical Meditation (Kirtan) at Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga Studio. Free. 8:15-9:15p.m.

Pilgrimageyoga.com - 3287 Adams Ave., 92116 August 9 – Ria Carey and Don L Sing Broadway and Movie Tunes at Vision. $15.

7 p.m. visioncsl.com . 6154 Mission Gorge Rd., Suite 100, 92120 Bands, venues, and music-lovers: please submit listings for this calendar by emailing Jen@ ScoopSanDiego.com

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Interstate 8 Corridor Study Community Meeting Help us find ways to improve traffic flow, transit services, and pedestrian and bike access along the I-8 freeway, interchanges, local roads, and intersections.

Friday, July 25 3–6 p.m.

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Tuesday, July 29 5:30–7:30 p.m.

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oices for Children is looking for volunteers who can dedicate 10 –15 hours a month for 18 months as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in foster care.

CASA volunteers spend time with abused and neglected children as they navigate the Juvenile Court system. The volunteer becomes one of the few consistent adult presences in the child’s life during this trying time. When social workers and

attorneys are overburdened with large caseloads, the court relies on the CASA volunteer to serve as the court’s eyes and ears in the life of a foster child.

CASA volunteers do not need to have any experience in law or education. Many of the volunteers work full time, work from home or are retired. Voices for Children provides a 35-hour comprehensive training program, and CASAs are further supported by a full-time profes-

sional advocacy supervisor.

Several information sessions for interested volunteers are coming soon in the Kearny Mesa area: Saturday, July 26 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Saturday, Aug. 9 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, Aug. 13 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

For more information and info session locations, visit speakupnow.org/information-sessions, email volunteer@speakupnow. org or call 858-598-2230.

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Hitters, from page 1 a simple belt and arm cuff that a player could put on,” he continued. “It would force the player to swing the way I wanted the player to. I made one and started trying it out. It worked. After only a few swings wearing the device, the kids started making better contact with the ball and hitting it harder and farther.”

He started using the device with players on Little League teams he was coaching and managing, and the results were obvious, Barnhill said. A Lakeside team he worked with went through a season and playoffs with only three losses, mainly because they were hitting the ball consistently. He’s seen other teams using the device improve their team batting averages significantly.

Needless to say, Barnhill is now in business. SwingingAider is available for sale through his company, and it’s starting to catch on. He’s gotten some major endorsements from professional players.

“The beauty of it is that the thing is so simple and easy to use. It fits anyone, right or left handed,” Barnhill said. “It’s as good for softball girls as it is for baseball boys, and the lessons taught about keeping the trailing arm “SwingingAider” helps players develop a are just as useful to compact, effective swing. golfers looking to hit those nice long drawthe years, and the one common ing shots.

“The involvement of the whole thing he saw was that those hitters all had the kind of swing body is the key. That’s where that kept the arm tucked in and power comes from. Players who involved the whole body in the have long, wide swings using just swing. That was what was gen- their arms are never going to hit erating the line drive and home for the kind of power they want, run power — the fast, tight com- because arm swings just don’t pact swing with the body weight develop the kind of bat speed that the short, compact swing does. behind it.

“I’ve always been kind of Bat speed and timing are where handy about making things, and the power comes from, and that I thought I might be able to come only comes with the whole body up with some sort of device that involved.”

Barnhill, a contractor when not players could train with to created that swing,” Barnhill said. working on SwingingAider, would “I started looking around for like to see the device become something simple that I could standard equipment for teams put together that would last and and players of all ages. That’s his dream. Visit Swingingaider. do the job.

“The toughest materials I com or SwingingAider’s Facebook found were military in origin, so I page for videos, photos and more got some of that and put together information. pact, full-body swings that tend to create base hits and home runs.

A few years ago, Barnhill thought about how to teach that kind of swing. One evening at a friend’s house, the longtime Little League coach and manager was trying to tell a young player how to keep his back arm and elbow tucked in low and tight to the body. Finally, he told the boy, “I’m gonna tie your arm in the right position, and we’ll see if I’m right.” The boy tried swinging with that arm tied down, and the whiffle ball they were hitting suddenly began flying farther and harder than it ever had.

Barnhill knew then that he was on to something. He’d been watching the great hitters over

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Report a pothole, a broken traffic signal,or another street hazard: 619-527-7500

State Assembly D77 Brian Maienschein 858-675-0077 D78 Speaker Toni Atkins 619-645-3090 D79 Shirley N. Weber 619-531-7913

San Diego Mayor’s Office 619-236-6330

State Assembly D80 Lorena Gonzalez 619-338-8090 State Senate D39 Marty Block 619-645-3133 U.S. House of Representatives CA53 Rep. Susan Davis 619-280-5311 CA52 Rep. Scott Peters 858-455-5550

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he much talked about minimum wage hike for San Diegans was approved on July 14 in City Council chambers by a vote of 6 to 3.

The increase, passed as an ordinance proposed and later modified by Council President Todd Gloria, includes no exemptions for any industry or business and will move San Diego beyond the most recent state minimum wage increase of $9 per hour on July 1, to a total of $11.50 by January of 2017. The newly approved rate falls significantly short of the $13.09 originally proposed by Gloria, and will be phased in over time, with $9.75 going into effect January of 2015, $10.50 the following January, and the final, full $1 hike effective in January of 2017. Also part of the measure was the ability for each worker to earn up to five days of sick leave.

“San Diego is a city where workers are respected and paid fairly. San Diego prioritizes responsible business practices and healthy community members,” Gloria stated in a press release. “San Diego is a greater city because of the action we took

tonight.”

Not everyone was happy with the measure’s passing.

Councilmembers Mark Kersey, Scott Sherman and Lorie Zapf all dissented, and Mayor Kevin Faulconer released a statement confirming his disapproval of the measure.

10 News reported that Channelle Hawken, spokesperson for the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, said many chamber members will be raising prices and cutting jobs as a result

of the increase. She also said that many of the members see it as a larger concern than healthcare expenses, and that nearly 15 percent of their membership are considering moving out of the region.

Chamber CEO Jerry Sanders also criticized the vote in a statement released following the council’s actions.

“Raising San Diego’s minimum wage and sick leave above and beyond what the state has already

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mandated puts San Diego at a competitive disadvantage compared to nearby cities,” Sanders stated, adding that the Chamber will be discussing options with local businesses and deciding a course of action to further oppose the measure going forward.

On Wednesday, one day after the council vote, Gloria held a press conference to discuss the next steps of the ordinance, including enforcement. In his opening comments, he quickly defended the cost of enforcing the wage increase, comparing the code’s annual projected enforcement cost of $682,000 with the $1.89 million recently budgeted to enforce the oversize vehicle ordinance.

Gloria said further talks regarding specifics on how to enforce the new law going forward were expected in September.

“It remains my hope that the folks who stood in opposition to this common sense, reasonable compromise measure last night will join us in discussions instead of spending time wasting money further fighting our efforts to strengthen San Diego’s workforce,” Gloria said. “Yesterday’s action was the result of six months of a very concentrated efforts, research, negotiations, civil dialogue and compromise, and it demonstrated what this city is capable of addressing.”

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Local environmental activists protest at Assembly Speaker Atkins’ office.

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nvironmental advocates and opponents of Assembly Bill 2145, a proposal that would make it more difficult for San Diego and other municipalities to provide alternative utility services, were pleased to see a controversial measure in the bill stripped out by the Senate’s Energy Committee on June 21.

Community choice aggregation permits cities and counties to purchase electricity for residents alternate from the energy provided by investor-owned utility companies. Under current California law, utility customers may be automatically enrolled in CCA programs, but the legislation approved by the Assembly in May would have required customers to actively register or “opt-in” in to CCAs. The opt-in provision was fought by environmental groups and associations supporting clean-energy, claiming that the “opt-in” requirement would mean grass-root CCA efforts would have to organize major marketing campaigns against well-backed utility giants — an unwinnable fight claim environmental groups.

Proponents of the bill, on the other hand, argued the legislation would only provide a more transparent picture of the choices customers had. Indeed, the much of what remains in AB 2145 are more reporting requirements for CCAs, including where they get their energy from.

Opponents of the controversial bill made their voices heard in early June by protesting Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) vote in favor of AB 2145 and urging the San Diego City Council to pass a resolution against the legislation.

SanDiego350, a group that protested at Akins’ office, released a statement that praised the senate committee’s decision to strip the “opt-in” component from AB 2145, but the group also said it will continue to oppose the bill regardless.

“The bill, which was introduced by powerful corporate forces with no other goal than to disable and destroy Community Choice energy (CCE), still contains substantial negative measures and nothing positive for consumers,” the SanDiego350 release stated.

The Council did vote in opposition of the bill, along with more than 40 other cities in California, including Chula Vista and Los Angeles, and the section of the bill considered most detrimental to clean energy programs was removed from the proposed legislation even prior to the Senate Committee’s vote.

While San Diego County is currently assessing potential CCA adoption, new language added to the bill would limit the size of a CCA agency to no more than three contiguous counties.

AB 2145 is now on to the Senate Appropriations Committee where a hearing date has not yet been scheduled.

Disclosure: Editor Hutton Marshall is a member of SanDiego350.

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Loren Spivack entertains, educates Navajo Canyon Republican Women members will continue their voter registration and other volMcCarty unteer activities. If you would Mission Times Courier like to be involved, contact waskahwhelan@aol.com using oren Spivack, founder of NCRWF in the subject line.

Free Market Warrior, was It’s a great way to meet other the featured speaker at the Republican women. For more information, check June meeting of our website at navaNavajo Canyon jocanyonrwf.org.

Republican Women Navajo Canyon at The Brigantine Republican Women Restaurant in La will resume their Mesa.

Spivack luncheon meetconducts economic ings on Sept. 9 at literacy talks across The Brigantine in the U.S. in a way La Mesa and the that takes an often Downtown sateldull subject off lite club will be dusty shelves and Loren Spivack back at The Athens makes it come alive Market, Downtown on Sept. with humor and insight.

He is also the author of several 18. November will feature books of political parody written our fundraiser Luncheon and and illustrated in the manner of Fashion Show at the Bali Hai Dr. Seuss. The afternoon meet- Restaurant on Shelter Island, ing was a fitting climax to the and in December we’ll install club’s busy spring and a prelude new officers and celebrate the holidays. to the fall’s election activities.

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Water, from page 1 So, what to do?

Sen. Lois Wolk (D – Davis) had put together a bill that would have replaced the bloated bond with something considerably less costly that has a lot of support in her chamber of the legislature.

Her measure started at a cost of 6.5 billion dollars, but she had to make so many accommodations to Republicans demanding more dams and reservoirs, and to Democrats demanding increased protections for the SacramentoSan Joaquin Delta as well as fish and wildlife, that the bill quickly grew to $10.5 billion.

They were concessions she had to make, but she now is on record as saying, “I now regret granting that request,” referring specifically to Republican demands.

In any event, her bill died on a 22-9 vote in the last days of the regular legislative session at the end of June. Several Republicans and Democrats skipped voting on that bill.

What about the other side?

While the Senate battle rages on, there was and is strenuous debate going on in the Assembly as well. Assembly staff members speaking on background say the best chance for a new water bill coming out of the Assembly rests with a measure authored by Assemblyman Henry Perea (D – Fresno). It is not that dissimilar to Wolk’s Senate effort — at least, not yet. Some amalgamation of the two measures might eventually gain approval.

You might think the cost of such a measure would be the determining factor.

You’d probably be wrong.

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What might go wrong?

Almost everything. For once, political division — Democrat versus Republican — may not be the major factor.

Party loyalty may not stand against the large numbers of questions that need to be answered, not only to legislators, but to the voters who elect them.

Many Northern California Democrats do not care for many of the environmental protections built into the bill. Many Southern California Democrats don’t want to see any more dams and reservoirs built.

Many Northern California Republicans and Central Valley legislators of both parties are demanding dams and reservoirs to insure that valuable agricultural land like the San Joaquin Valley are not left without water again. Southern California legislators say the more reservoirs, dams and ground storage, the better.

Both parties have their own views of what might happen to the old and fragile Delta, and they don’t agree with one another about how to protect and restore it, or even if it should be protected and restored.

The Delta is the hinge-point of the current state water project.

Without the Delta, there really is no state water project to move water from north to south.

The pipeline and the 900pound gorilla Overshadowing all of this debate is Gov. Jerry Brown and his ambitious, $26 billion plan to build two 40-foot-wide tunnels underneath the Delta to transport water from north to south.

Brown has made it crystal clear he wants a bond of little more than $6 billion on the November ballot, but legislators from both sides of the aisle say $6 billion won’t really accomplish much in the way of long-term solutions to the ongoing water problem. This is not to mention that experts are in no way convinced the tunnel idea will even work.

Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D – Sacramento) is squarely against putting anything to do with the tunnels on the ballot, saying any ballot measure that includes even mention of the tunnel idea will guarantee the defeat of that measure.

“The defeat of Senator Wolk’s bill, which has no reference whatever to the tunnel, is by no means the end of the fight,” Steinberg said. “Rather, we’ll take it up again in August, and I believe we will find a way to agree that satisfies North, South, East and West.”

Steinberg’s biggest fear is that any mention of the tunnel will reignite the water wars of the 1980s. Older people remember well the acrimonious fight over the Peripheral Canal. That battle split California between north and south, and ended up causing the defeat of the Canal.

But the one person who’d have to be satisfied is Brown. He must approve the measure before it can go on the ballot in place of the bloated bill almost everyone except a few Republicans wants to see disappear quietly.

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he movie “Rio 2” is coming to an outdoor theater near you on Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Allied Gardens Recreation Center (AGRC) The movie will be shown on a huge outdoor screen. Bring your family, along with a blanket or low-back chairs, and enjoy a fun-filled evening on the lawn “The Peanut” in front of the AGRC. The movie is partially funded by the Allied Gardens Rec Council along with sponsors including SDG&E, Live Well San Diego, Think Blue San Diego Region, and First 5 San Diego. Pop Corn and light snacks will be available at the outdoor snack bar.

Starting in August, you may participate in the City of San Diego’s “Be a Winner… Take A Stroll/Swim in the Park.” Walk 30 miles or swim 20 miles by August 14. Each participant will receive a Parks Fit San Diego bracelet. Participants will receive a commemorative “I Got Fit in my Park in 30 Days” T-Shirt (while supply lasts).

Participants can walk or swim

independently on their own and at their own pace, or in a group led by Park and Recreation staff.

Enroll at any City of San Diego Park and Recreation Center or Pool by August 1.

“Malo” Faamalo, the Center Director for the AGRC, also announced the Allied Gardens Recreation Volleyball League had a clean sweep in the 2014 Citywide Youth Volleyball Championship on Wednesday June 16. In the 12 and under division, both Allied Gardens’ teams made it to the finals with AG Black coached by Tim Archer taking first place and the Purple Pain coached by Cathi Sherlock placing second. In the 14 and under division, both Allied Gardens’ teams advanced to the finals. AG Gray coached by John Stewart won the championship and AG White coached by Marty Ellis placed second. Finally in the 16 and under division, the Black Diamonds coached by Yrsina Colangelo won the 16 and under championship.

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Del Cerro, from page 6 Officer McElroy stated that crime remains very low in our area. The one recurring item that the police department could use a lead on involves the bags of vomit that periodically appear on Del Cerro Boulevard west of College Avenue. There are no leads at this time. The bags have been discovered most often in the morning, so the police assume it is happening at night. If you happen to be driving on Del Cerro Boulevard west of College Avenue, late at night or early in the morning, keep an eye out for someone stopping in the street to deposit a bag. Officer McElroy also asked that we pass along basic summer safety tips: Keep outside doors and windows closed or secured.

Even if you are only going to be gone for a few minutes, secure your home. Don’t leave pets or

Grantville, from page 7 outdoors is less than a 10-minute drive away. The fire at Mission Trails on July 13 was well away from the Kumeyaay Lake Campground. It burned about 95 acres, and the park south of State Route 52 encompasses nearly 6,000 acres with about 50 miles of trails to explore.

On the evening of Saturday, Aug. 9, bring the whole family to the Allied Gardens Rec Center for a free “Night at the Movies” presenting “Rio 2” that will be projected on to a large outdoor screen. The movie will begin at children in a locked car. dusk!

If you are looking for a weekend Please stay in touch with your outing for the family, remem- neighbors through sddelcerro. ber that the Kumeyaay Lake nextdoor.com or visit the Del Campground at Mission Trails Cerro Action Council website at is open for weekend camping. delcerroactioncouncil.org.

The cost is $20 per night for up to It is always a great day to live six people. Camping in the great in Del Cerro.

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is the document that sets the pace and flavor of what eventually will become a community plan amendment to Navajo’s current Community Plan.

You may recall the extensive public meeting process beginning in 2008, in which the Grantville Stakeholders Committee recommended Alternative D of the CEQA project to be analyzed in the Program level Environmental Impact Report. Alternative D would result in a net increase of approximately 8,275 residential dwelling units over what would be allowed by the existing community plan.

The Grantville-focused amendment to the Navajo Community Plan will set out the long-range vision and comprehensive policy framework for how Subarea A could develop over the next 20 to 30 years. The amendment will provide policy direction for future development and has been guided by the “City of Villages” growth strategy and citywide policy direction contained within the City of San Diego’s General Plan.

Public participation is an

essential part of the CEQA process. When Grantville’s Program EIR is released on the City’s website, it too will be subject to public comment for 45 days. Comments received on the Grantville draft EIR during the public comment period will be reviewed and addressed in the final EIR. The final EIR will consist of the draft EIR, the “Responses to Comments,” and any additional technical reports or follow-up information that may be necessary.

Updates are provided formally by the City at sandiego.gov/planning. To ensure that you are part of the process from the beginning, please go to alliedgardens.org and submit your email address to receive regular updates about Grantville’s proposed changes.

I’m Anthony Wagner, president of Allied Gardens Community Council. We represent the community interests of Allied Gardens and Grantville. Check out our new website at AlliedGardens. org. Feel free to call me at 619253-4989 or write me a note at AnthonyJohnWagner@gmail.com or tweet @AnthonyWagnerSD.

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San Carlos, from page 6 various issues confronting the residents and areas near mountain trail users, sharing concerns and jointly coming up with a strategy towards a solution for satisfactory coexistence.

There was a good exchange of information, ideas and possible solutions. Our first step towards a solution was to get us talking about the problems; the next step is to identify some action that needs to be taken. Some of those actions may or may not be feasible — at least in the immediate future; but they are identified.

Neighborhood Watch programs will be established; San Diego Police Department (SDPD), CRO Adam McElvoy and I will work together on this phase.

We are looking into permit parking for some residents, signs directing folks to alternative parking areas, e.g. library “after hours” parking, signs directing people to alternate trails, dog restrictions, register for hiking permits at information center.

The concern regarding the cost of the San Diego Fire Department rescue was explained to the attendees.

While they had other notions when they arrived they soon understood and agreed that when a 911 call is received and someone is injured and the description of the injury is unknown, it is better to come prepared for anything. And,

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what may seem too much rescue attention has proven most of the time to be appropriate and has even saved lives.

If you would like a copy of the handouts please contact me.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Board was established as a volunteer organization in partnership with SDPD – Eastern Division to assist the RSVP patrolling members by providing necessary financial support services.

If you are interested and want to serve as members of the RSVP board, please contact Jean Byrd at jjbyrd@cox.net or 619-697-0337.

NCPI: Next meeting Aug. 25. Visit their website for the agenda; Minutes of past meetings are also available at sandiego.gov/planning/ community/navajo.

If you want to find out about upcoming events in the San Carlos area or SCAC specifically, check out our Facebook page: San Carlos Area Council or go to NEXTDOOR.com. If there is an issue or question you would like us to address, or you’re interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch program in your area, please contact me at 619-461-6032 or email mrzeichick@gmail.com.

Interested persons list contact jfpilch@hotmail.com.

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San Carlos Library: The party goes on Sue

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0 & FABULOUS On Jan. 9, the San Carlos Branch Library celebrated its 40th anniversary. The celebration continues Saturday, Aug. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., both inside the library and in the parking lot.

We invite the Navajo Canyon Community to join us for a “40 & Fabulous, FREE Family Fun Fair.” There will be something for everyone. Activities include a make-and-take craft from Mad Science; face painting and magic; pre-school crafts; storytelling corner with Bonnie CampbellDavis, Bernadine King, Mary Holma and Lynn Martens; Teen & Tween T-shirt stenciling; carnival games with prizes; an authors’ corner with authors Toni Noel, Elke Ertle, Kathryn Cloward, Jennifer Coburn, Layla Fiske, Laurel Corona, Dylan Yates and Linda Scott; water bottles,

a cotton candy machine, and of course celebratory birthday cakes. The library will be open for business as usual, but only handicapped parking will be available in our lot. We ask that those who can, please park in the Golfcrest and Jackson corner lot. Let’s show the city how the Navajo Canyon Community supports its San Carlos Branch Library. Join in our free 40th year celebration!

YOUTH - The Summer Reading Program, “Paws to Read,” continues until Aug. 15.

Sign up online or at the library.

Read and win prizes. SRP schedule: Wednesdays at 2 p.m. July 30 - Extreme Rahim Magic/Variety; Aug. 6 - Hullaballo Music, Aug. 13 - Mad Science. Mission Trails Regional Park educator Linda Hawley presents “Paws of San Carlos” at 12:30 p.m. Thursday July 31 and Aug. 7. Teens can volunteer at the 40 & Fabulous Free Family Fun Fair on Aug. 23 by signing up at 4 p.m. Aug. 13, and then join the fun at 5:30 p.m. for Teen Movie & Pizza Night.

HELP! We still need young,

One of the Summer Reading Program events

Get tips on gluten-free cooking from Stacey Poon-Kinney in August.

strong patrons to help store books at the end of our monthly used book sales from 3 to 5:30 p.m. the first Saturday of the month.

Leave a note for Jim or Ron or just show up!

ADULTS - Stacey PoonKinney talks about “Gluten-Free Cooking” from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on either Aug. 11 or 12 (date to be announced). Stacey is the owner of our own San Carlos

The Trails Eatery, which was highlighted on the second season of Food Network’s “Restaurant Impossible.” Stacey was also a finalist on the ninth season of “Food Network Star.” The Trails Eatery offers an extensive glutenfree menu. Learn how they make it so tasty. ART: Aug. 4 – Sept.

4: Paintings by Rusty Arnesan and Edrie Graff. Meet the artists from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 16 in

the Community Room. The book club is reading “Everything is Illuminated” by Jonathan S. Foer at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 14. Craft Circle meets from 1 to 5 p.m. Mondays.

Our “Just Around the Corner Craft Fair” is scheduled for Oct. 11. Due to the lack of space at our library, this craft fair will be held at the San Carlos United Methodist Church at Navajo Road and Cowles Mountain Blvd.

Our website, sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org, has complete information about this and all of the library’s free adult and youth activities.

NUMBERS COUNT! JOIN THE FRIENDS. Life memberships remain at $250. We’ll see you at our next Used Book Sales, Aug. 2 and Sept. 6, and at the 40 & FABULOUS FREE FAMILY FUN FAIR 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Satirist to headline local Dem club’s 30th anniversary bash

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Salvation Army Kroc Center Church 6611 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115 Sundays at 10:30am (619) 287-5762 Bryan Cook Prince of Peace Lutheran 6801 Easton Court, San Diego, CA 92120 Sundays at 9am (619) 583-1436 Paul L. Willweber Zion Avenue Baptist 4880 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120 (619) 582-2033 St. Therese Catholic Church 6016 Camino Rico, San Diego, CA 92120 Sun: 7am, 9am, 11am; Mon: 6:20am, 7:30am; Sat: 5pm (619) 286-4605 William P. Stevenson

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n Wednesday, Aug. 6, America’s premiere political satirical songwriter, Roy Zimmerman, kicks off the San Diego leg of his Blue Dot tour with a gala concert performance at the 7 p.m. meeting of the La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club. Roy sings a compelling combination of socially conscious comedy and original music. His “funny songs about peace and justice” will highlight the 30th Anniversary of the club, one of the oldest and largest chartered Democratic clubs in San Diego County. It all takes place at the La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Dr., just off of University Avenue in La Mesa.

The festivities kick off at 6:30 p.m. with our social halfhour, where you’ll have a chance to purchase a CD of Roy’s music and humor and meet local commuRoy Zimmerman nity activists, elected officials and political candidates.

Members supply snacks, desserts and beverages, and we’ll have a special anniversary cake for this notable occasion. Roy asks a donation of $15 for his concert or whatever you can afford, and if you buy one of his CDs, it’ll make his evening.

Our July 2nd Party in the Park at the beautiful Mission Trails Park Visitor’s Center was a huge success. A standing-room crowd of over 150 enjoyed our BBQ and award-winning pies, and keynote speakers Jay Wilson, Rep. Scott Peters (D – CA52), and County Supervisor Dave Roberts kept us informed and inspired.

Entertainment was provided by a great performance (as George Cowles) by Trail Guide Steve Haiman. It was so successful, we are thinking of making it an annual event. Many thanks to Jay and his great staff who went overboard to make the evening a memorable event. It didn’t hurt that we had a balmy, perfect July evening that showed off the natural beauty of the park at sunset.

For many of our members and guests, it was their first visit to the center, but certainly not their last.

For more information about the La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club, please visit lamesafoothillsdemocraticclub.com or visit our Facebook page. We meet the first Wednesday of every month at the La Mesa Community Center.

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St. Andrew’s Lutheran 8350 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941 Sun: 8am, 9:30am, 11am; Sat: 5pm (619) 464-4211 Andy Taylor St. Dunstan’s Episcopal 6556 Park Ridge Blvd, San Diego, CA 92120 Sun: 8am, 10am; Wed: 10am, Thurs: 7am (619) 460-6442 Kevin Warner San Carlos United Methodist 6554 Cowles Mountain Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119 Sun: 8:15am, 10am (619) 464-4331 Sue Farley Community Church of San Diego 7811 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego, CA 9210 Sun: 9:30am. 1st Sun is Communion at 9:30am (619) 583-8200 John C. Clements Mission Valley Christian Fellowship 6536 Estrella Ave, San Diego, CA 92120 Sun: 7:45am, 9:30am, 11:15am (619) 683-7729 Leo Giovinetti Tabernacle Church & Kingdom House of Prayer 5310 Prosperity Ln, San Diego, CA 92115 Sun: 6:30pm; Wed: 12pm worship at SDSU (619) 7883934 Darren Hall Blessed Sacrament Church 4540 El Cerrito Dr, San Diego, CA 92115 Sun: 8am, 10am, 6pm; Sat: 5pm (619) 582-5722 Bruce Orsborn All Peoples Church 4345 54th St, San Diego, CA 92115 Sun: 9am and 11am (619) 286-3251 Robert Herber

Masjid al-Rribat 7173 Saranac St., San Diego (619) 589-6200 Imam Mohamed Gebaly Temple Emanu-El 6299 Capri Dr., San Diego 92120 Fridays 6:00 p.m., Saturdays 10:30 a.m. (619) 286-2555 Rabbi Devorah Marcus Holy Spirit Anglican Church 6116 Arosta St., San Diego 92115 Sunday, 9:30 a.m. (619) 324-9171 Father David Montzingo Palisades Presbyterian Church 6301 Birchwood St., San Diego 92120 Sunday 9:30 a.m. (619) 582-0852 Rev. Dr. Steve Davis Ascension Lutheran Church 5106 Zion Ave., San Diego 92120 Sundays 9:15 a.m. (619) 582-2636 Pastor Richard Zuber Mission Trails Church-Allied Gardens 6550 51st St., San Diego (Foster Elementary School) Sundays 11:00 a.m. Pastor Kyle Walters Mission Trails Church-San Carlos 6460 Boulder Lake Ave., San Diego (Springall Academy) Sundays 9:00 a.m. Pastor Kyle Walters The Grove Church 4562 Alvarado Cyn. Rd., San Diego 92120 Sundays 9:30 a.m. Pastor John Hoffman Tifereth Israel Synagogue 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd., San Diego 92119 (619) 697-1102 Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6767 51st Street, San Diego, CA 92120 (619) 287-3970

Chabad of East County (Jewish) 8691 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa 91942 jewishec.com (619) 647-7042 Rabbi Rafi Andrusier

Wesley United Methodist 5380 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92115 Sun: Youth worship 11am; Sat: YAY at 7:30pm (619) 326-7202 Dr. Cuong Nguyen

Del Cerro Baptist Church 5512 Pennsylvania Lane, La Mesa, 91942 Sunday Traditional Service 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m.(619) 460-2210 Web Site www.dcbc.org Pastor Dr. Mark S. Milwee

Mission Church of the Nazarene 4750 Mission Gorge Pl, San Diego, CA 92120 Sun: 9am and 10:30am (619) 287-3211 Dr. David Runion

Fletcher Hills Presbyterian Church 455 Church Way, El Cajon 92020 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Kevin Womack

Rent Sense: Respect Your Customers

By Neil Fjellestad and Chris De Marco, FBS Property Management

Firefighters work quickly to extinguish the Mission Trails Park brush fire. (Photo by Cynthia Robertson)

Fire, from page 1 Froelich, the attack on the fire was undertaken with the precision of a well-executed military mission. Watching through binoculars, you could see hundreds of feet of hose being laid out up the very steep and treacherous terrain of Kwaay Paay. This, coupled with the dare-devil maneuvering of the helicopters

and fixed-wing aircraft that dropped thousands of gallons of water and fire retardant, ensured the fire’s 95-percent containment by the following day. Fortunately, the helicopters were able to draw water from the San Diego River close to MTRP, which allowed them to refill and return to the fire in a mere five-minute span.

Fire is a wake-up call for us The Mission Trails Park fire was easily whipped because there were resources available at nearly a moment’s call. That may not be the case as we descend deeper into the long, hot summer of drought and water shortage.

As the season continues, there could be a lot of fires both in and outside our county, and any of them could take firefighting personnel and equipment away from us.

Fire-Rescue officials are pleading with everyone to be especially alert and careful.

Independent rental owners contact us daily for advice and seek our management help to optimize rental operations. We ask the hard questions — what specifically are they doing to motivate renters to sign a long-term lease at top rental rates and pay the rent on time, every month?

Perhaps the following will help you get started on your own.

Why not make a few minor adjustments to improve the appeal of the exterior of your property?

You are saying with your actions that property value is as important to you as the monthly rent collected.

Do your rent and repair policies demonstrate respect? Your wise property expenditures are a reflection of your respect for your resident(s) as well as

your property value.

Are you making it easy for your rental customers to do business with you? Make it easy for your residents to pay rent and submit maintenance requests online from their smart phone. Potential renters should be able to fill out an application the same way. These modern technologies ensure that monies and information move with speed and security. It also says that you want to compete to keep your renter(s), that you respect their time and their money.

Are you on top of what other rental properties are currently charging? Being competitively priced demonstrates customer respect.

Your confidence in this regard will be evident in your resident decisions and communications including strict adherence to rent collection according to the lease. Your renter(s) will respect your requirements.

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Adopt a Pet HERCULES

Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier/Mix Age: two years old Sex: male Colors: blue Adoption Fee: $95.00

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he staff at the San Diego Humane Society have learned that I can brighten up a room with my spunky personality, making every new activity an adventure. I approach life with lots of enthusiasm and I absolutely love to play and get my exercise. I have spent some time in our Behavior and Training Program and will be looking for experienced dog owners who can help me to upkeep my training plans and exercises. My trainers say that I am doing a fantastic job, and I have quite a few tricks under my belt, like sit, stay, leave it, come, and go to your bed. One of my favorite pastimes is playing with toys!

I am very friendly, energetic and active. I would really love to participate in training. I am a handsome and hilarious fellow who is sure to bring endless entertainment to your life!

After we spend our day hiking and playing in the yard, I will be ready for a good, long snuggle session. Don’t let my size fool you — I make a great cuddle buddy! One thing though, due to my high energy and rambunc-

tious play-style, I will do best in a home with children over 16, and with no cats, please.

Just for choosing me to be your next furry family member and to make my transition a success, you will receive a complimentary care package that includes a collar, leash, harness, crate, PetSafe toy, bully stick, treats, treat bag, and ID Tag ($100+ Value).

My adoption fee includes my spay/neuter, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, a certificate for a free veterinary exam, a gift from Hill’s Science Diet, a license if residing in Oceanside or Vista, and limited veterinary medical coverage from VCA Hospitals up to $250.

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA 5500 Gaines St. San Diego, CA 92110 619-299-7012 sdhumane.org

Adoption hours: Weekdays: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Weekends: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

San Diego makes national ‘bike-friendly’ list USA Today recently published a list of the nation’s most “bike friendly” cities, and San Diego finally made the list.

“Year-round mild weather, a terrain that’s not too hilly or too flat, and loads of distinctive neighborhoods” were some of the reasons America’s Finest City made the list. Some of the coastline rides around the region listed as “beautiful, cycle-friendly routes” were Cabrillo National Monument, Pacific Coast Highway, and the Silver Strand.

“San Diego is making great strides and we’ve got even more

on the way to be excited about including CicloSDias, bike share and the regional bike plan,” said Andy Hanshaw, executive director of the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition (SDCBC).

Hanshaw cited several major accomplishments from the past year, including launching CicloSDias, SANDAG’s $200 million approval of the regional bike plan, the unanimously approved Decobike ride share program, and a record number of Bike to Work Day participants for 2014. For more info about biking efforts in San Diego, visit sdcbc.org.

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The schools that Allied Gardens kids attend today had not yet been built, so Tom Jr. rode a bus every day to Montgomery Junior High in Linda Vista, and then to Hoover High School in City Heights.

The son of German- and IrishAmericans drawn to the Los Angeles area by the oil boom, Kelly was born in Long Beach in 1914, just two months after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.

He graduated high school at the peak of the Great Depression in 1933, months after President Franklin Roosevelt’s first inauguration.

There were no jobs at the time, so at the age of 18, Kelly and his brother joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. They worked to build infrastructure in the forests, earning $30 a month — $25 of which was sent home to the family.

Young men were only allowed a short stint in the CCC, so after his time was up Kelly and some friends from LA decided to go out and work on the Colorado River Aqueduct. He worked as a miner’s helper, bringing lumber and other supplies to the miners as needed.

One day, a train rumbled

Many Allied Gardens roads were not yet paved when Tom and Ann Kelly bought their house on Delfern Street in 1955.

through and caused part of the mine to collapse, killing two workers, so Kelly quit. He took a job back in Los Angeles loading and tracking Sears Roebuck Co. freight. Compared to his work in the CCC, the job paid a fortune: $25 a week.

Despite the poor economy, Kelly was lucky to have an uncle who managed a cold storage company in San Diego. In 1936, this uncle offered him a job driving the company’s sixth delivery truck.

San Diego was a Navy town through and through back then.

“When the fleet would go out, the bars would practically close,” Kelly remembered.

It was during this period in San Diego when Kelly met his wife, Ann, on a blind date arranged by a matchmaker.

As World War II picked up, Kelly was drafted and spent two years and eight months in the Navy. In boot camp, enlistees trained at the Belmont Park pool now known as The Plunge.

Thanks to his two years of typing classes in high school, the Navy assigned Kelly to a job operating IBM punched card systems, which were considered high technology at the time.

When the war ended, Kelly went back to driving delivery trucks. He got fed up with the

demands of the milk route he had been on and found a new job delivering beer for Miller and Falstaff.

“Yeah, I went from milk to beer,” Kelly said with a laugh.

“That milk route was terrible.”

One of the best parts of the job, of course, was the clause in the contract that required the company to furnish a beer for the drivers at the end of their shift.

Kelly eventually became the head of the local delivery drivers’ union.

Since his retirement in 1975, Kelly has remained remarkably active. He kept driving until the age of 96. He walked an eight-

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mile route from his home to Del Cerro and back every day until his early 80s, when walking became more of a challenge.

Determined to keep getting his daily exercise, Kelly got a rowing machine, on which he still practices 500 repetitions a day.

“He never slowed down,” said his nephew, Joe. Kelly has outlived his wife Ann, who died of old age in 2002. One grandson died earlier this year, but he still has his son, a grandson and two great-grandchildren.

So what’s the secret to living to 100?

“If anything tastes good, spit it out,” Kelly said with a laugh.

In earnest, Kelly said he followed his doctor’s advice to reduce the salt in his diet and consume more fish and less red meat.

And though he drank “a few beers” in his younger days, he stopped drinking long ago.

Another tip: Don’t worry too much.

“I’ve never been a worrier,” Kelly says. “I let my wife do all the worrying.”

Genes probably have something to do with his longevity, too.

His mother lived until the age of 94 or 95.

Just about all the original owners in Kelly’s Allied Gardens neighborhood have sold or moved, but Kelly has no complaints.

“I still have good neighbors,” he said.

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