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OB forum shifts focus from homelessness to community action

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BY ANTHONY GENTILE | THE BEACON With a shift from homelessness in Ocean Beach to local community action, the faith-based community held a third and final community-led forum Nov. 16. About 30 people attended the meeting at Point Loma United Methodist Church, as neighborhood leaders hosted talks on tangible plans to improve the community and its image. “Homelessness is the issue that brought us all together,” said Jack Hamlin, San Diego Restorative Justice Program board chair. “[The homelessness discussion is] now creating a better community and, by doing so, hopefully alleviating some of the aspects of the homelessness issues.” At the forum, members of three of the four task forces that were created at the previous forum presented reports from their respective meetings in recent weeks. The only group that did not make a presentation was the government group, which did not have a representative at the meeting.

The Old Point Loma Lighthouse at Cabrillo National Monument drew plenty of interest from visitors Monday when park officials opened the viewing area atop its 70-foot peak — one of only a couple of times each year visitors can take in the 360degree panorama from the breathtaking perch and get a glimpse at the magnificent lens inside. Curious visitors waited in line from a half-hour to an hour to climb to the top of the structure that began operations in 1855. The lighthouse was abandoned in 1891, however, because of poor visibility from low clouds. A new lighthouse was opened at a lower elevation, closer to the water, but the lure of the old lighthouse beacon continues.

Homeless people sleep atop the city’s sewage pumping station at the foot of the Ocean Beach Pier on Tuesday. PHOTO BY JIM GRANT | THE BEACON

Here is an overview of the presentations: • The community task force held a recent cleanup on Newport Avenue in which about 30 people participated. Group members also met about a month ago. Looking at ways to impact the community in a positive way, a representative from this group shared ideas that included future cleanups, using unused buildings in the area to shelter the homeless and planting small gardens around Ocean Beach. • The charge of the activities task SEE HOMELESS, Page 8

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Coyote sightings near PL Community Park spark concerns BY ANTHONY GENTILE | THE BEACON Typically, friends of the four-legged variety are embraced on the Peninsula, but that hasn’t been the case over the last month. Coyotes have been spotted regularly near Point Loma Community Park, raising concerns for residents and their pets living in the surrounding area. “It is surreal. It is kind of amazing to see them, but on the other hand it is a little scary to have them out there,” said Laurie Randerson, who lives one house to the north of the park. “It seems to me that right now we have more than we’ve had for a long time.” Randerson said she hears coyotes frequently yipping in the canyon behind her house that borders the park. Within the last two weeks, she has also seen them on her front driveway, seemingly not bothered by her presence.

“One morning, I came out of my house and there were two of them in my driveway,” Randerson said. “One of them took off and ran into the field and the other one stood its ground and stood there and watched me. I threw something at it to make it run.” In addition to her own safety, Randerson is concerned for the welfare of her five cats that are out and about in the neighborhood. Her coyote sightings haven’t been daily, but have been regular enough to cause concern. “My experience is that they are pretty brave and that there are quite a few of them in the canyon right now,” Randerson said. On the west side of the park, Santa Barbara Street resident Carrie Noe has seen coyotes almost every evening over the last month. Earlier this month, Noe had a coyote tail her home — an experience she

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found frightening. “I sprayed pepper spray on it, it made a U-turn and came right back toward us, still in the middle of the street,” Noe said. “It didn’t come lunging at me, but it was toe to toe. As I moved faster, it moved faster. It was very, very frightening.” Noe works with Animal Rescue and typically fosters a couple dogs at a time at her She is afraid to let her dogs out because of the coyotes, she said. “You just wouldn’t think [of it being prevalent in] Point Loma. It’s reall, really bizarre,” Noe said. Beverly Roth, who lives near Cañon Street and Liggett Drive, hasn’t seen a coyote but hears them quite often. On Nov. 3, Roth was awakened to the presumed sound of a coyote attacking a small animal. “I heard an animal being attacked — it

Barnard Elementary School students Eddie Kapelczak (center, right) and Victor Ortero (far right) take in a lecture in Mandarin Chinese at Chongqing Renmin Primary School in Chongqing, China. The two students participated in a lanCOURTESY PHOTO guage competition during a 10-day visit to China last month.

Barnard students experience a true taste of Chinese culture “They were invited to come and study over there.” Five years ago, the Mandarin ChiEddie Kapelczak and Victor nese magnet program kept the Ortero spent 10 days in China last doors open at Barnard Elementary month, studying at Chongqing School. Now, the Point Loma school Renmin Primary School in is opening doors for its students to Chongqing, China, participating in study in China, where two local a language competition and experisixth-graders recently completed a encing Chinese culture. The visit two-week trip to the Far East. took place Oct. 21-31. “They were the only elementary “Giving an opportunity for stuschool kids invited because of their dents like this to go abroad — they fluency,” said Edward Park, SEE BARNARD, Page 9 Barnard Elementary principal. BY ANTHONY GENTILE | THE BEACON

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Lending a helping hand this holiday Sacred Heart Church and the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post will host free dinners for those in need of a meal this Thanksgiving. 14

Pointers dominate The PLHS football squad crushes its final two regular-season rivals to launch into postseason. 10, 13

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• Blocking access to disabled stall

FUTURE (with $12.50 surcharge)

$440

$452.50

• Disabled spot without sticker

$340

$352.50

• Expired meter

$30

$42.50

• Sidewalk access ramp for handicapped $290

$302.50

• Red zone parking

$65

$77.50

• Unauthorized airport parking $67

$79.50

• Bald tires

$40

$52.50

• Living in vehicle parked on street

$40

$52.50

• Parking over 18 inches from curb

$47

$59.50

• Violation of streetsweeping signs

$40

$52.50

• Vehicle sales ordinance

$50

$62.50

• Unattached trailer on street

$250

$262.50

• Taxi zone parking

$50

$62.50

• Bus zone parking

$265

$277.50

• Expired registration

$40

$52.50

• Parking on a bridge

$40

$52.50

• Parking by fire hydrant

$65

$77.50

• Inoperative vehicle over four hours

$41

$53.50

• Failure to cramp wheels on hill

$47

$59.50

• Obstruction of bicycle path

$40

$52.50

• Parking into sidewalk $45

$57.50

• Defective windshield /tinted windows

$40

$52.50

• Vehicle not moved 1/10 mile in 72 hrs

$41

$53.50

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Getting a parking ticket might cost you more next year if the City Council votes to adopt a recommendation by one of its committees. The city’s Budget and Finance Committee agreed Nov. 10 to recommend the City Council bump up the cost of tickets by $12.50 each beginning in 2011 to cover surcharges being passed along by the state. The added surcharge is actually $3, according to city officials, on top of a $9.50 state surcharge that the city currently absorbs and subsidizes to help fund state trial court buildings. Until now, the city had not passed on the $9.50 cost to motorists because, according to staff research, because there were no City Council resolutions allowing for the collection of the state surcharge from violators. That would all change if the council adopts the proposal to recoup the entire amount of $12.50. As part of the recommendation, however, the city will not ask violators to retroactively pay the $9.50 surcharge from previous years — essentially declaring the old ticket cases closed. Budget Committee member and District 3 Councilman Todd Gloria made a motion to recommend the $12.50 surcharge to the full City Council — a plan seconded by District 2 Councilman Kevin Faulconer and agreed to by Councilman Tony Young. Councilmembers Carl DeMaio and Marti Emerald were absent during the committee meeting. The previous state surcharges include $2.50 that was set aside for courthouse construction and another $2.50 surcharge for construction of criminal justice facilities in 1994. A $4.50 surcharge was designated for more state court construction in 2003, according to city records. The new $3 surcharge will sunset on July 1, 2013.

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Stricken cruise ship’s plight inspires song, complaints and praise BY DON BALCH | THE BEACON If you’ve caught yourself singing the words to the catchy theme song of the old television show “Gilligan’s Island” over the last week, there’s good reason. After the recent seagoing saga of a stricken cruise ship and the plight of its passengers, it’s no wonder the theme song might have been stuck in your head. For some though, the real-life experience was cause for new lyrical inspiration. Donna Hobbs was one of the stranded passengers aboard the disabled Carnival Splendor cruise ship that docked at San Diego’s B Street Pier at the Embarcadero on Nov. 11. Hobbs’ unplanned detour to San Diego Bay was created by a crippling engine fire that forced the ship to flounder without power at sea south of Ensenada for three days. The experience prompted Hobbs to pen her own lyrics to the show’s theme song: “No casino, shows, hot food or lights, our ship could only float. Bathrobes were worn throughout the boat on the four-day return, the four day return.” The song’s new version continues, but the point is clear. Passengers expecting a fabulous seven-day vacation experience out of Long Beach to the Mexican Riviera received something far more memorable — albeit not one full of fun and relaxation. It was an experience shared by all the cruise ship’s passengers, although some obviously took it more in stride than others. Kendall Brown and his wife, Gina, from Riverside had an eighth-deck balcony room. They were awakened during the 6 o’clock hour on Nov. 8 by a

hard vibration, then smoke coming through the ventilation system. “It got a little crazy after that, with people coming out of their rooms into a smoky hallway,” Kendall said. “There were no lights and no flashlights available, so since we had a sea deck, we would leave our room door open so the interior cabins across the hall could at least get some light. Plus, the fire smell was pretty bad.” With power out on the 952-foot liner, there was also no refrigeration or cooking. So initially, there was only one eating area. “There were long lines like Disneyland for food,” said Hobbs. “They couldn’t cook anything, so we were eating a lot of peanut butter sandwiches, tuna sandwiches, fruit and warm drinks. Eventually, they established three eating areas, and when the [USS] Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier delivered 46 pallets of food, we had other things like salami and PopTarts.” Fellow passenger Debbie Blocker chimed in. “Some of the teenagers had food issues,” Blocker said with a smile. With toilets and showers not functioning initially — and people sleeping on decks and in hallways for more ventilation — there were frayed nerves and frustrations. But some of the stricken passengers were also complimentary of their hosts. The crew worked hard to do all they could to ease tensions and frustrations caused by the massive disruption to the onboard services, said some passengers. Eugene Turner of Sun City, who was traveling with his wife, Annette, and other family members, said, “The crew SEE CRUISE, Page 6

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Passengers aboard the disabled cruise ship Carnival Splendor wait to disembark at the B Street Pier at the Embarcadero on North Harbor Drive on Nov. 11 after the ship was crippled by an engine fire south of Ensenada for four days. PHOTO BY MIKE McCARTHY I THE BEACON

From left, Debbie Blocker and Gina Brown chime in with Donna Hobbs as Hobbs sings a song she wrote about the ill-fated Carnival cruise, set to the theme music from PHOTO BY DON BALCH I THE BEACON TV’s “Gilligan’s Island.”

Lissa Letts came up with a souvenir shirt idea for passengers arriving off the ill-fated cruise ship, poking fun at the Spam supplied to passengers since there was PHOTO BY DON BALCH I THE BEACON no hot food possible.

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Fire crews pluck two from burning home in Point Loma Gunman robs RosevilleFire crews from Station 15 rushed to the scene of a home fire on Bernice Street in Point Loma on Nov. 4 in time to rescue two of the home’s occupants and knock down the flames in less than 10 minutes, according to officials with the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. William Morley, left, who is also a paramedic, and firefighter Todd Barry were among the first-responders to reach the home’s occupants. Maurice Luque, spokesman for the FireRescue Department, said the fire caused an estimated $55,000 damage to the structure and another $30,000 to the home’s contents. The flames were ignited by candles, Luque said. PHOTO BY JIM GRANT I THE BEACON

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The Ocean Beach Town Council’s Christmas Tree Committee is putting out the call for entries and applications for the 31st annual OB Christmas Parade. Applications are available and must be returned by Nov. 26 for those wishing to have an entry in this year’s parade. Parade organizers said a suggested donation of $30 from organizations is

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Hopkins earns honors as Beacon freelance writer Scott Hopkins, a freelance writer for The Peninsula Beacon, was recently honored during the annual San Diego Press Club Awards. Hopkins received a second-place award in sports for his Beacon article “Pointers Lose Heartbreaker,” his account of the emotional loss suffered by the Point Loma High School football team in last December’s CIF Division III SCOTT HOPKINS final championship game on a rainy day at Qualcomm Stadium. In addition, Hopkins received thirdplace honors for “PLHS muscles in on a grant for weight room” — the story of a grant by the Jimmy Johnson Foundation to provide funding for construction of a permanent campus facility to replace an aging, shuttered facility. “I love writing for The Beacon,” Hopkins said, “because their entire staff is

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Is the ride ending for Belmont Park? Mission Beach landmark files for bankruptcy BY ANTHONY GENTILE | THE BEACON A recent raise in rent at Belmont Park has raised questions about its future. Belmont Park operator Thomas Lochtefeld has refused to pay the increased rent and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Nov. 3, putting the fate of the Mission Beach landmark up in the air. “I had to somehow get the city’s attention and the reality is there’s no way I was going to pay that rent or could pay that rent,” Lochtefeld said. “This will obviously bring it to the forefront.” Belmont Park filed for bankruptcy with the aim of reorganizing while pursuing claims that the city has breached its lease agreement. With the rent credits expired, the rent for the

property was raised from $70,000 to $480,000 annually — an increase of almost 700 percent — without offering additional development as an avenue to offset the costs. “In terms of what’s required to maintain the property, to pay the debt, to do the improvements that are required under the lease, and maintain The Plunge, I cannot pay the rent that they’re requesting,” Lochtefeld said. Lochtefeld, who also owns the park’s main attraction, the Wave House, estimated the annual cost to maintain and operate The Plunge swimming pool at about $1 million. He said the structure of the facility, built eight decades ago, is in need of constant improvements. “It’s the structure — the steel frame,” Lochtefeld said. “A significant number of columns that support the roof are steel that was back from 1925. Those are flaking off and falling.” A redeveloper who has invested millions of dollars in Belmont Park since acquiring the park’s lease in 2002, Lochtefeld said a potential solution is SEE BELMONT, Page 6

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to revisit redevelopment plans at the site. In 2006, he submitted a redevelopment plan to the city that included a 250-room hotel, underground parking garage along with additions and improvements to the park — and that plan was not further pursued after 2008, he said. “It allows me to reinvest in the property with the expectation that, in the long run, we can really do something really good here and have a productive asset,” Lochtefeld said. If a compromise can’t be reached between the city and Lochtefeld, however, Lochtefeld would be forced to leave and the collapse of the park would become a very real possibility, he said. Lochtefeld said the park draws more than 4 million visitors per year and that the Wave House Athletic

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TRIBUTE TO A FALLEN HERO Hundreds of police motorcycles and patrol units head down Nimitz Boulevard on the way toward the Rock Church in Point Loma on Nov. 4 as part of a law enforcement motorcade saluting slain San Diego police officer Christopher Wilson, who was killed Oct. 28 in a standoff with two armed suspects in Skyline. The procession, which began at Qualcomm Stadium, wound down Friars Road, Sea World Drive, Nimitz Boulevard and finally to the church on Rosecrans Street for the funeral services. The procession was estimated to include about 3,400 officers from all across the country who united in solidarity behind the fallen officer. PHOTO BY JIM GRANT I THE BEACON

of 1,100 took very good care of us and it was an amazing adventure of humanity pulling together.” John Heald, the British senior cruise director, was praised for keeping passengers informed with updates and information — sometimes every 15 minutes. Debbie Carter and husband Sean were traveling with their two young children. “John, the cruise director, was fabulous,” Debbie said. “We love him. He saved us from ourselves.” Heald, in turn, praised the passengers in a brief blog. “Obviously, it has been a challenge,” Heald wrote. “But let me tell you the most important facts — and those are that the ship is safe, the guests are safe and that nobody was injured in what was a very difficult situation. I also want to tell you that the guests have been magnificent and have risen to the obvious challenges and difficult conditions onboard.” After arriving at the pier on North Harbor Drive last week, most of the 3,300 passengers were smiling as they debarked. Carnival made arrangements for all guests to either travel home that day or stay overnight in area hotels. In addition, passengers were told to expect a full refund, along with reimbursement for transportation costs, plus a complimentary future cruise equal to the amount paid for the ill-fated trip. Most voyagers accepted the nightmare vacation ending with a bit of humor. Said passenger Eugene Turner, “It’s the first cruise I’ve ever lost weight on!”

With a Coast Guard escort, the stricken Carnival Splendor is gently eased into San Diego Bay on Nov. 11 by a small armada of tugboats. PHOTO BY JIM GRANT I THE BEACON

SAN DIEGO TRUST BANK REPORTS RECORD QUARTERLY RESULTS Total Assets Grow 47% and Reach Record High of $192 Million Bank Posts Record 24th Consecutive Quarterly Profit as Earnings Rise 44% San Diego Trust Bank Designated as a “5-Star” Institution for the 16th Consecutive Quarter by Bauer Financial SAN DIEGO – San Diego Trust Bank (OTCBB: SDBK), one of the most consistently profitable banks in the State, reported its 24th consecutive quarterly profit with Year-to-Date earnings of $626 thousand, up sharply from the same period of a year ago. Net earnings increased more than 30% to $218 thousand for the quarter ending September 30, 2010 compared to $166 thousand for the same period last year despite all the expenses incurred with the recent opening of it’s Pt. Loma Office. Net income for the first nine months of 2010 totaled $626 thousand compared to $434 thousand for the same time period in 2009 representing a significant increase of more than 44% compared to the prior year. San Diego Trust Bank is the only bank in the County to post a profit each and every quarter for the past six years. Total Assets reached a record $191.7 million, up 47% from the prior year’s figures as more and more San Diegan’s sought to align themselves with one of the most well-capitalized and consistently profitable banks in all of California. Total Deposits increased more than $50 million and reached a new all-time high of $161.2 million as of 9/30/10, compared to $109.1 million a year ago. Core deposits (DDA and money market accounts) represented 90% of all deposits as of September 30, 2010. The Bank has never held any “brokered” deposits. “We are once again thrilled to be able report such strong results to our stakeholders given the lackluster economic environment we are operating in,” commented Michael Perry, Chairman, President and CEO. “Our proven ability to adapt to ever-changing market conditions, and the tremendous efforts of our entire team, have enabled our organization to generate these strong results while many in the industry are preoccupied with problem loans or complying with regulatory enforcement actions,” he added. “Going forward, we are uniquely positioned to capitalize on opportunities in the market as consolidation in our industry continues to accelerate,” Perry concluded. The Bank’s Pt. Loma Office, which officially opened on August 18th , has experienced an exceptionally strong reception as both individuals and businesses in that market seek a safe, sound and financially viable alternative to the large, wholesale banks that dominate the Peninsula. This was a natural extension for San Diego Trust considering the significant ties to that community through its Board, management team, and numerous founding shareholders, many of whom were once associated with the former Peninsula Bank of San Diego which was headquartered in Pt. Loma. San Diego Trust Bank’s capital ratios are among the highest in the nation and more than twice the amount needed to be considered “well-capitalized” by regulatory definition. As of 9/30/10 the Bank’s Total RiskBased Capital Ratio was 22.49%. The Bank has never invested in preferred stock of any entity, including Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae, and as such its capital position is not impaired in any way.

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Tier 1 Leverage 5.00% 9.24% Tier 1 Risk Based 6.00% 21.24% Total Risk Based 10.00% 22.49% San Diego Trust Bank did not apply for any taxpayer funded bail-out funds under the highly-unpopular TARP program. The Bank’s liquidity position has never been stronger with more than $135 million in cash and securities available for sale as of September 30, 2010. San Diego Trust Bank is the only bank in San Diego County to be designated as a “5-Star” institution by Bauer Financial for the past 16 consecutive quarters. Founded by several of San Diego’s most respected banking veterans and business leaders, San Diego Trust Bank is dedicated to the timeless principles of superior local market knowledge, unparalleled service, and building exceptional shareholder value. With over four hundred years of experience in banking San Diegans, timely local decision making, and one of the most comprehensive product lines found in the market today, San Diego Trust Bank delivers “Performance You Can Trust.” San Diego Trust Bank common stock is traded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) under the symbol “SDBK”. For information on the company’s stock please contact Mr. Richard Levenson, President of Western Financial Corporation at (619) 544-0260. For more information on the Bank please visit www.sandiegotrust.com or call (619) 525-1700. For bank rating information please refer to www.bauerfinancial.com Bank contact: Michael Perry, Chairman, President and CEO (619) 525-1727 mperry@sandiegotrust.com FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS Statements concerning future performance, developments or events, expectations for growth and income forecasts, and any other guidance on future periods, constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from stated expectations. Specific factors include, but are not limited to, loan production, balance sheet management, expanded net interest margin, the ability to control costs and expenses, interest rate changes and financial policies of the United States government and general economic conditions. The Bank disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.

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Thanksgiving isthe top day for cooking fires NFPA urges caution when preparing dinners this year

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Local police officers commended for excellence As an Ocean Beach local, I am asking myself if everybody realizes what a great team of San Diego Police Department officers we have assigned to our little town?! Our summer beach team and the regular squad are doing excellent work day in, day out — at all the special events and the OB Farmers Market. Have we, as business owners and local residents, ever let these hardworking guys know they are very much appreciated in our little world? These cops have to take a lot of heat around here. OB is not like any other part of San Diego. OB is “special” — and so are the officers assigned to our town. As an officer in OB, you just can’t go by the book and rules only ... (“I’m the LAW”...). They have to balance out a behavior of “friend” and “authority.” They cannot go and arrest everybody or handcuff them up on the hood of the “cruiser.” Most of our officers have known people and characters of this town

for years — know their stories, know how to handle them. One well-known, much-feared, well-liked officer in particular — who has been in OB many years, mainly for the summer months (Officer R.W. — where has he been lately??) — who is always on top of his game, helpful, knows most people by name, always shows concern; is personable but also very strict when it comes to keeping things under control. He, as well as other officers, step out of their way to reason with people, talk to them and calm them down before they take any unnecessary actions. Even though people seem to treat the police too casually around here, it’s a fact that they (police) are much respected. OB is the ONLY part of San Diego where one can feel safe at night walking. Those cops are ever present, even when you think they’re nowhere around! They run a tight ship around here with long, long ropes attached. And people know that!! So, I would like for my fellow Obecians to recognize the good work of “OB’s Finest.”

Unfortunately, some locals still dislike the thought of appreciating our police officers, based on past quarrels. Maybe you want to walk up to one of the day- or nightshift officers (some of them have patrolled the area around Newport Avenue on foot for years, greeting locals by name, checking in with bars and businesses to see if things are O.K. — we know who those officers are, right?) and simply THANK that officer for doing a great job!!! They always put OUR safety first. But keep in mind — once they take off that black uniform (must be so hot in it) — they are ONLY regular people like everybody else, appreciating a compliment!!! Do YOU have a favorite officer? I would love to get some opinions and feedback!!

B.K. Becky Ocean Beach business owner — Editor’s note: The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association honored members of the San Diego Police Department’s Western Division during an awards gala Oct. 28 for their ongoing cooperation and commitment.

Council Corner Kevin Faulconer Editor’s note: In salute of local servicemen and women, the following is a reprint of the address made by District 2 City Councilman Kevin Faulconer during the Mount Soledad Memorial Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 6: On this Veterans Day — the 72nd such celebration since it was first established as a legal holiday to honor the end of World War I — we pause to recognize war veterans’ courage and sacrifice. Our veterans are true heroes who have all contributed to the success of this great country and to the defense of our nation.

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forces — real heroes who sacrificed to protect our freedoms. This memorial signifies their courage, strength and valor. I will always fight to maintain this important Veterans War Memorial as it is, where it is. Words cannot truly express our debt to war veterans. They have sacrificed, many with their lives, to protect the freedoms many of us take for granted. They truly are remarkable souls. So, on behalf of the city of San Diego, I stand with you today to say to our veterans, “Thank you.” As Elmer Davis famously said, “This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” We can rest assured that we will always be free. — Kevin Faulconer is San Diego City Council president pro tem. He represents District 2, which includes Point Loma, Ocean Beach, downtown, Mission Beach and Pacific Beach.

• Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen — for even a short period of time — turn off the stove.

• Keep anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains — away from your stovetop.

If you have a cooking fire • Just get out! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire. • Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number after you leave. • If you try to fight the fire, be sure others are getting out and you have a clear way out. • Keep a lid nearby when you’re cooking to smother small grease fires. Smother the fire by sliding the lid over the pan and turn off the stovetop. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled. • For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed.

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GUEST COMMENTARY Our city is not defined by its buildings or landmarks, but by its people. And we are lucky to have over 260,000 war veterans in San Diego County — the largest veteran population in the country. San Diego’s history, social and economic makeup are inextricably tied to the military’s presence in the region. Since the Navy Coaling Station was established in 1901 in Point Loma, the military has played an increasing role in San Diego’s foundation. Today, with Navy bases, Marine bases and Camp Pendleton, the military is a part of our very fabric. It is evident to me, and I’m sure to each of you, that San Diego would not be the grand city that it is without our rich military history and culture. The Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial is a magnificent tribute to this great country’s men and women who served in the armed

Thanksgiving remains the leading day for cooking fires, with three times as many cooking fires as an average day. Those numbers are according to statistics by the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), which also found that cooking equipment fires are still the leading cause of U.S. home fires and fire injuries, and the third-leading cause of fire deaths. On Thanksgiving 2008, U.S. fire departments responded to 1,300 home cooking fires, compared with 420 such fires on an average day. “Thanksgiving is a holiday of feasting, but it’s also a day of intense cooking, when stovetops and ovens are working overtime,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of communications. “These culinary activities bring an increased risk of fire, particularly when people are trying to prepare several dishes while entertaining friends and family.” According to NFPA, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated annual average of 154,700 home structure fires involving cooking equipment between 2004 and 2008. These fires caused an average of 460 civilian deaths, 4,850 reported civilian fire injuries, and $724 million in direct property damage. Overall, these incidents accounted for two of every five (41 percent) reported home fires, 17 percent of home fire deaths, more than one-third (37 percent) of home fire injuries, and 11 percent of the direct property damage resulting from home fires. Three of every five people (59 percent) injured in a cooking fire were hurt when they tried to fight the fire themselves. Unfortunately, little progress has been made in reducing deaths from home cooking fire. The average of 460 deaths per year in 2004-08 was only 7 percent lower than the 500 per year in 1980-84. Meanwhile, fire rates among other types of home fires have steadily declined. Unattended cooking was, by far, the leading contributing factor in cooking equipment fires. Ranges or cooktops were involved in the majority (59 percent) of home cooking fire incidents. Ovens accounted for 16 percent. Clothing was the item first ignited in less than 1 percent of these fires, but these incidents accounted for 15 percent of the cooking fire deaths. To help increase safety this Thanksgiving holiday, the NFPA offers the following cooking safety tips.

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Dan Nelson, 57, longtime PLNU music professor, band director On Monday, Nov.1, 2010, at 5:45 a.m., Dan Nelson, Ph.D., retired music professor and band director for Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU), passed away following his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Nelson was born Feb. 12, 1953. He was 57. “Dan came to PLNU in 1991 and built an outstanding band and instrumental program in the department of music,” said PLNU President Bob Brower, Ph.D. “The concert band, jazz band and other ensembles performed and traveled widely with great acclaim. Dan’s interest in students and his com-

Since 2007, Nelson raised more than $25,000 for the Ndengera Foundation. His legacy includes school facilities in Gisenyi, Rwanda — facilities his efforts helped build. Nelson earned his B.A. from MidAmerica Nazarene College and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. In addition to teaching and conducting at PLNU, he led his church orchesDAN NELSON tra, was a consultant to SeaWorld and mitment to their growth and develop- served as an adjudicator for Gateway ment marked his teaching and counsel. Music Festivals, World of Music FestiRecently, his passion to help children vals, San Diego city schools and the in Rwanda involved him in LoveWorks California Music Educators Associatrips there and fundraising efforts to tion. build facilities for children.” Nelson is survived by his daughter,

Lauren; his wife, Jann; his parents, Barbara and Elmer; and his brothers, Dean and David. The Nelson family has requested, in lieu of flowers, any memorial gifts be designated to the Daniel Nelson Band Conducting Endowed Scholarship. If you would like to give in memory of Dan Nelson, please make your check out to: Point Loma Nazarene University with “In Memory of Daniel Nelson Band Conducting Endowed Scholarship” in the memo section and send to: University Advancement, Point Loma Nazarene University, Attention: Steve Seelig, 3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, 92106.

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sounded like a little dog — and a big commotion went on for about half an hour. It was awful,” Roth said. Roth recently put up a flier in her neighborhood to alert her neighbors about the recent uptick in coyote sightings. She has left a message with the county trapper but hasn’t yet received a response. “I’m concerned for all the little animals in the area,” Roth said. According to a website for The Fund for Animals’ Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, residents should not feed coyotes, keep pet food indoors and make trash cans inaccessible, among other things. Residents with small animals living near Point Loma Community Park should be aware and keep pets in the house where possible, experts advise. “All they [coyotes] do is cause havoc,” Noe said. “I’m never one to want to disrupt an animal, but they’re just getting too comfortable in this environment.”

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force is to coordinate all of the different events, feedings and social outreach for the homeless that is taking place within the community. A representative from that group also presented the idea of a pamphlet outlining services that the homeless could use and reference. • The facilities task force focused on the lack of public restrooms in Ocean Beach. Group members presented the plans for the bathroom slated to be built on Brighton Avenue and recommended that additional bathrooms be installed near Tower 2 and along Newport Avenue, in addition to placing lockers near the beach. Hamlin said the interfaith group will try to expand its presence in the community in the coming months. “What has come out of this is the interfaith community has decided to become a permanent coalition, and we’re going to be approaching the [Ocean Beach] Town Council for a permanent seat to represent the faith community,” Hamlin said. “The people are looking to the faith community for leadership.” Looking ahead, Hamlin said he expects more work from each of the four committees and the establishment of a website for the group. For information or to get involved, e-mail Hamlin at jbhamlinesq@sbcglobal.net, or Tom Ziegert, pastor of Point Loma United Methodist Church, at tziegert@gmail.com. “We’ve got enough patches to make a huge quilt,” Hamlin said. “But they’re just fluttering in the wind right now and it’s a matter of trying to bring them together so that we have a good working quilt of a coalition.”

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BY DEBBIE HATCH | THE BEACON were able to really experience what that global citizenship really means,” Park said. Ortero, who lives in Point Loma, qualified for the international competition and visit by performing a five-minute speech and song at an earlier competition — both in Mandarin. Park said the judges were impressed that Ortero achieved a high level of proficiency in only a year and a half of studying the language. “It will be an important language,” Ortero said. “It could help get me a job in China someday.” Ortero said the culture in China differed in many ways from American culture. And it started at the dinner table, where he could only eat with chopsticks. “People would eat slowly instead of eating fast,” Ortero said. “It seemed like they took forever, but they were really trying to enjoy the food.” Ortero stayed with a host family during the visit, experiencing different Chinese rituals and hobbies, including jianzi — a Mandarin version of hacky sack. His favorite sites included the Dazu rock carvings that dated back as far as the ninth century and the seemingly ubiquitous statues of Buddha. Park accompanied the two students on the visit to create a sister-school relationship with the Chongqing Renmin Primary School, leading the parties to sign an agreement Oct. 26. Park said Barnard Elementary’s second such partnership will create friendship and understanding between the students of two cultures. “Six thousand miles away, these things are happening and we’re collaborating together to learn the most widely-spoken language in the world,” Park said. “We are working jointly together in cyberspace in order to get to know each other’s language and culture and everyday life experiences.”

Barnard Elementary School principal Edward Park (left) and a representative from Chongqing Renmin Primary School in Chongqing, China, sign a sister-school agreement Oct. 26. COURTESY PHOTO Barnard now has partnerships with two schools in China.

With halls adorned by Chinese banners and gifts, Barnard Elementary is enjoying a banner 2010. In addition to the new sister-school partnership, the school has received a county proclamation and was named a 2010 California Distinguished School within the calendar year. “Lots of great things are happening because of the Mandarin program,” Park said. “Because we’re teaching that, the analytical skills and everything that comes along with it have been enhanced.”

Within the kindergarten-throughsixth-grade program, students are fully immersed in Mandarin their first two years. After that, Park said study of the language tapers off. “We are the only dedicated magnet program to teach immersion classes,” Park said. “That is the key component for these kids to be fluent and proficient.” Barnard Elementary School is located at 2930 Barnard St. in Point Loma. For more information, call (619) 224-3306 or visit barnardelementary.com.

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Harbor Point, the newly-constructed 24,000-square-foot mixed-use office building at 5055 North Harbor Drive, is now open and beginning to fill with tenants. The structure, which boasts a dearth of amenities and public artwork — including a mural illustrating the spirit and history of Point Loma — had a formal community opening Oct. 30. “Our first tenant is Rochelle Perper, a psychologist,” said Doug Arthur of Sentre Partners, the company that managed construction of the building and which will now act as Harbor Point’s asset management company. As the tenant list begins to grow, Perper is settling into her new digs. She leases a 1,000-square-foot, threeoffice suite. “I was looking for a building that had an intimate feel,” Perper said. She chose Harbor point, she said, because the location was accessible and the building has both a professional and a “homey” feel to it. Perper described the high ceilings as creating an open feeling within the office. “I really wanted people to have a little more of a personal experience

The $7 million, 24,000-square-foot Harbor Point mixed-use office building has formally opened and is actively seeking COURTESY PHOTO new tenants.

when they came in,” Perper said. She did extensive research prior to deciding on her office space at Harbor Point. “It’s nestled in a residential community,” Perper said. The goal of the project was to tie the building into the community, said Arthur. “I think it has a unique Point Loma feel to it and you can see that in the art wall and you can see it in the architectural concrete,” Arthur said. One of the final touches on the $7 million project was the installation of a mural created by Solana Beach artist Betsy Schulz. Harbor Point is owned by the Peckham family,

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BY SCOTT HOPKINS | THE BEACON The Point Loma High School football team wrapped up its regular season schedule with a scoring explosion that resulted in two victories, outscoring opponents Serra and Hoover highs by a combined score of 97-27. The season finales set up the fifth consecutive opportunity for a CIF playoff appearance by the Pointers at Qualcomm Stadium.

POINTERS 48, SERRA 21 What started as a difficult night for PLHS on Nov. 5 at Serra High took a sudden positive turn. Enough so that a running clock was used by game officials to salve the opposing team’s misery as the Pointers pounded the Conquistadors for a possible record 512 rushing yards in a 48-21 shellacking. The Conquistadors had two big early plays of 80-plus yards — a punt return and a run — to take a 14-7 lead on the seemingly lethargic Dogs. Pointer Jaivon Griffin had been picking up big yardage in the first quarter. But the referees ruled he fumbled at the Serra oneyard line, halting an otherwise promising drive. In the second quarter, though, with Pointer head coach Mike Hastings’ encouragement, the team began to stir. First, it was Christian Heyward hauling in a touchdown pass from quarterback Sean McKaveney to tie the score at 14. On the next Pointer possession, McK aveney hit Matt Magers for a 22-yard gain and Griffin scored from the oneyard line as the visitors took a 21-14 lead 3:19 before halftime. The Conquistadors had one big play left, however, and it came on the first play after an unsuccessful Pointer onside kick attempt. A 50-yard touchdown pass knotted the score at 21 with 3:11 remaining before intermission.

“We’re still getting better. Today’s game was a statement that we’re going to be the real deal in the Division III playoffs.” TOMMY BELL PLHS DEFENSIVE BACK The Pointers re-established control quickly in the third quarter. Following a scoring drive to open the second half — allowing the Pointers to take the lead for good — the Dogs got the ball back again. On the very first play, Morris Mathews raced 85 yards to widen the Pointers’ lead. Then, on the ensuing kickoff, crafty Hunter Hirsch simply took the football from the arms of Serra’s return man. From here, one play took the ball to the Serra 10-yard line before Griffin cashed in on another carry for six points. In just over two minutes of play, the Pointers went from being tied at 21 to a lead of 41-21. Tommy Bell added a third-period touchdown run to close out the scoring. Griffin totaled 292 yards on 23 carries as he heads toward a 1,000-yard season. Mathews gained 136 yards on just seven carries as the Pointers averaged nine yards per rushing attempt. McKaveney’s 86 passing yards gave the Pointers 598 yards in offense for the game. Defensively, Bell and Jamal Agnew picked off errant Conquistador passes, while Hirsch and Tevin Heyward were credited with sacks. Christian Heyward led all tacklers with six, followed by Hirsch and Zack

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Eischen with five each, and Bell with four. Austin Jesus recovered a quarterback fumble.

POINTERS 49, HOOVER 6 Following another lackluster start Nov. 12, the Pointers again caught fire and overwhelmed Hoover in a 49-6 rout. The season finale was the last time the team’s 19 seniors played together on Bennie Edens Field. Unlike the previous week, the Pointer defense was stingy — but the offense wasn’t scoring points either. It was on the first quarter’s final play that Christian Heyward, being utilized

as a tight end on offense, drifted into the left side of the endzone, where McKaveney lofted a perfect ball to the big lineman, who clutched it to his chest as he fell for the game’s first touchdown. “Sean really ran the offense well and got us into a rhythm,” said coach Hastings. Early in the second period, Bell stepped in front of a Cardinal pass and made a beautiful return, utilizing his offensive skills for the Dogs’ second score. Wide receiver Matt Magers figured in the next two Pointer scores of the half. First, he caught McKaveney’s second touchdown pass of the half, a nine-

yarder. Next, he returned a Hoover punt to the Cards’ nine-yard line. From here, McKaveney’s third touchdown pass found Tevin Heyward uncovered in the endzone. When the Cardinals again had to punt from deep in their own territory, the Dogs started a drive in great field position. This time, McKaveney found Agnew on a 21-yard throw for his fourth touchdown pass of the half. Agnew also had an interception — his second in two weeks. Ruben Diaz’s fifth conversion gave SEE PLHS, Page 13

Italy defends Fed Cup title at sports arena With the United States and Italy a lot of confidence. So we definitely knew we had to put matches together BY ANTHONY GENTILE | THE BEACON that were close to perfect.” meeting in the Fed Cup Final for the The U.S. found itself in a 2-0 hole second year in a row, a change of loca- after the first day of the best-of-five tion yielded a similar result. The final with straight-set losses in the two defending champion Italians defeated singles matches. Coco Vandeweghe lost the U.S. 3-1 in the final of the premier to Francesca Schiavone (6-2, 6-4) and team competition in women’s tennis, Bethanie Mattek-Sands lost to Flavia held Nov. 6-7 at Valley View Casino Pennetta (7-6, 6-2). Center, formerly the San Diego Sports Melanie Oudin kept the Americans Arena. alive on the second day, beating Schi“I think we all knew we had to play avone 6-3, 6-1 in a dominant perforour very, very best to have a chance to mance. Oudin’s victory was one of the win this time,” said Mary Joe Fernan- biggest of her young career. dez, U.S. team captain. “We were play“This is the best I have played in a long ing against a very, very solid team with time. I felt confident out there,” Oudin a lot of experience, a lot of variety and said. “I really played with no fear.”

The U.S. team’s celebration was short lived, however, as Pennetta beat Vandeweghe 6-1, 6-2 in the next match to clinch the Fed Cup for Italy. The Italians retained the crown with a 3-1 victory, their third title in five years. “I’ve often said I’m a very lucky captain because I have a great team and it’s easy,” said Corrado Barazzuti, Italy team captain. “I’m proud, but it’s easy to be captain of this team because they are very strong.” The first round of the 2011 Fed Cup will be held next February. Italy will play Australia in Hobart, Australia, while the United States opens against Belgium in Antwerp, Belgium.

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PL teen rides artificial wave to international title BY AMBERLY DRESSLER | THE BEACON

it’s nothing like it.” In addition to surfing, the sport is also comPoint Loman Eric Silverman rode to the top of pared to wakeboarding and snowboarding, and the International FLOW Championship in Singa- was created by San Diegan Tom Lochtefeld, pore on Oct. 31. Silverman, 17, brought home founder and CEO of Wave House at Belmont two titles after the three-day competition. Park. Silverman single-handedly nabbed the Expert Mission Beach’s Wave House San Diego played Men’s Championship and combined his efforts a heavy role in Team USA’s title. The local venue with Team USA to bring home the Overall Team held the IFC qualifier and the Team USA fourChampionship. Team USA is made up of Silver- some was formed there by being the best of their man, Pacific Beach’s specific divisions. SilverGreg Lazarus, Salt Lake man also practices there. City’s Kristen Barney Silverman and his (formerly of San Diego) teammates are doing and Dallas’ Tyler Danek. their part to expand the This year’s competisport, and Silverman tries tion marked Silverman’s to push the sport to the second IFC appearance. next level by executing For the local, the experimore difficult tricks. ence keeps getting better. Boasting a bit more expe“It was super cool. I rience on the wave, teamliked it much more than mate Lazarus is a pioneer last year because last in the sport. year I had no time to do “Well, I would like to anything except the conbelieve that I have had a test,” Silverman said. small influence in the “This year, I went over growth [of flowriding],” early and I got to see Lazarus said. “I started Lazarus some more of Singapore riding back in 2001 and Silverman’s teammate besides just Wave House went on the Siemens Sentosa,” he said. Mobile [Wave] Tour and Silverman participated was one of the first proin three events at this year’s IFC: FlowRider, fessional riders in the sport. Since then, I have FlowBarrel Strapless and FlowBarrel Strapped. dedicated my time and moved to the states to He can thank his sister for inadvertently intro- work for Wave Loch and help market and grow ducing him to the sport. the sport wherever possible. And, hopefully I will “My sister won two free hours and I took them be doing that for the rest of my life.” because she wasn’t going to use them,” SilverPlaces like Wave House San Diego and compeman said. “And after, that I was hooked.” titions like IFC could turn all of Team USA’s Silverman’s teammate and fellow San Diegan dreams into reality. Lazarus, compares flowriding to snowboarding. “Every venue that opens up has a potential He said the main focus is keeping one’s weight to breed new riders, which they do. But at the shifted on the back foot. end of the day, it’s events like the IFC that real“It’s a new and up-and-coming sport,” Silver- ly project the sport to a new level,” Lazarus man said. “The structure creates a man-made said. “And, I am confident that every year the 10-foot curling barrel. It looks like surfing but sport will get bigger and better.”

“Every venue that opens up has a potential to breed new riders, which they do. But at the end of the day, it’s events like the IFC that really project the sport to a new level, and I am confident that every year the sport will get bigger and better.”

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Point Loma teen Eric Silverman took home two titles at the International FLOW Championship held in Singapore Oct. COURTESY PHOTO 29-31. He was one of four members on Team USA who won the overall championship.

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BY SCOTT HOPKINS | THE BEACON A rowdy crowd shouted and voiced support of the players locked in competition on the Point Loma High School gym’s polished hardwood floor on Nov. 9. A group of students — boys and girls — stood on the top row of the bleachers with exposed midsections painted to spell out the words “G-O P-O-I-N-T-ER-S.” The girls’ volleyball team responded and showed the crowd why the squad is on the upswing, treating spectators to the team’s domination of Hilltop High during a CIF Division II first-round playoff match. Pumped up by their boisterous supporters, the Lady Pointers dispatched their South Bay foes in three sets by scores of 25-15, 27-25 and 25-9. Then, on Nov. 12, the girls advanced further with a convincing straight-sets win on the road against Steele Canyon High by scores of 25-23, 25-19 and 2517 — setting up a scheduled semi-final match against league foe Scripps Ranch on Nov. 16. Under first-year coach Davis Ransom, the Lady Pointers have made giant strides, infecting the student body with a new level of enthusiasm in the volleyball realm. “Last year, they had nine wins. This year, we have 18,” said Ransom. “We played the toughest schedule [PLHS has] had here in years, and it’s helped us a lot.” In addition to the tough overall schedule, the Lady Pointers play in arguably the toughest league in the county. The Western League is dominated by two-time state champion Cathedral Catholic (10-0 in league, 269 overall). The Pointers finished fifth in the six-team league (3-7, 18-16) but feel they are getting stronger with each

Point Loma volleyball players McKenna Doyle (12) and Sierra Brown (6) attempt a block during a recent league match while Taryn Smith (5) and Madi Friel (19) stand ready. PHOTO BY SCOTT HOPKINS I THE BEACON

match. “Our confidence is going up and up as the season draws to a close,” said Ransom, “and we’re playing our best ball. I’m really happy with where the team is at and how hard they are working.” Ransom credits his seven seniors, each of whom has played three varsity seasons, for much of the team’s success.

Kill opportunities are shared by 5’10” senior Sierra Brown and 6’1” junior Taryn Smith, who have 218 combined. “Both [players] are super aggressive,” Ranson said, noting that Brown (79 digs) received All-League second-team honors, while Smith (181 serves SEE VOLLEYBALL, Page 13

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the cruising Pointers a 35-0 lead as the teams left the field for intermission. Felipe Soares, Diaz’ backup, handled kicking duties in the second half, and his kickoff to open the second half was deep. With Hoover struggling to put points on the board, its quarterback threw a pass which was again pilfered and returned to paydirt by Bell, marking his second “Pick 6” of the day and his third interception in the final two games of the season. “We’re still getting better,” said Bell, a third-year varsity defensive back. “Today’s game was a statement that we’re going to be the real deal in the Division III playoffs.” Soares’ first of two extra points gave the hosts a 42-0 lead, and the referees began running the clock to shorten the game. After getting the ball back on another short Hoover punt, the Pointers struck a seventh — and final — time. Following a long run by Mathews, Griffin took the ball into the endzone on a five-yard play. The rest of the third and all of the fourth quarter elapsed until — on the game’s final play — Hoover completed a nine-yard pass play for a touchdown that provided the game’s final score. McKaveney had his best day of the season, completing 8 of 14 passes for 107 yards and four scores. Griffin totaled 89 yards in a rushing attack that gained 191 yards for a total output of 298. Sacks were recorded by Bell, Hirsch, Gio Gonzalez, Eddie Frakes, Eric Bueno and Daniel Aguilar. Bueno led all tacklers with seven, while Ikeem Wright added five. “We needed this game because it’s super-important to have momentum going into the playoffs,” said Hastings. “I thought it was a really complete game.”

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Pointers poised for playoffs BY SCOTT HOPKINS | THE BEACON The Point Loma Pointers will begin their quest for a fifth Qualcomm Stadium appearance in six years tomorrow night, Nov. 19, when they travel to Imperial Beach to take on the Mar Vista Mariners in a CIF Division III playoff opener. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The Mariners earned a home game in the first round by way of their championship in the new Metro-South Bay League, where they finished 3-0 in the small fourteam league. Overall, both teams finished the season with identical 7-3 records. The two teams have only faced one common opponent.The Pointers routed Patrick Henry 54-0 on Sept. 11 and the Mariners defeated them 21-7 on Oct. 8. The Mariners are averaging 410 yards rushing per game, led by Rommel Cooper’s 181-yard average and 17 rushing touchdowns on the season. Justin Peoples adds 98 yards rushing per game. The Mariners are only attempting two passes per game but scoring 30 points per game. Defensively, Gaston Garza is averaging 12 tackles per game for Mar Vista. “Our kids play well at neutral sites,” said Pointer head coach Mike Hastings. “We’re a very good playoff team, and our kids know they’ll be well-prepared, well-coached and their energy and enthusiasm is going to be really high.” The winner of this game plays at second seed Mt. Miguel on Friday, Nov. 26.

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received) received honorable mention. Senior setter Jordy Checkal “has been huge for us,” Ransom said. “She’s done a fantastic job running the offense (266 assists, 66 digs) and makes great decisions.” Nina Kuhr, another senior, “is twice the player now than she was early in the season,” Ransom said. “She gives us a legitimate middle attack, which is huge,” and leads the team with 29 blocks. Assessing senior Kaylee Bruhn, Ransom singled out “an awesome late-season push, with great blocking skills.” Of senior Madi Friel’s contributions, Ransom said, “she is a super-steady, hard-working Libero player (266 serves received) who dedicated herself to being one of the best in the county.” Seniors Haylee Rea and McKenna Doyle “are real assets to the team. Haylee is an excellent back-row player and McKenna is a super-dedicated team player and talented middle blocker,” accorRansom said. Junior Christina King “has been awesome hitting from the left side,” Ransom added. Other juniors are Alex Elson, Megan O’bierne, Olivia Wilson, Elise Waelder and Brianna Smith. Sophomores include Caroline Wade and Mia Sakasegawa. Ransom gave a tip of the hat to growing support of his program by the community. “We’ve changed the whole culture of volleyball and made it really important to the school,” he said.

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THURSDAY · NOVEMBER 18, 2010 THE PENINSULA BEACON

Ocean Beach neighbors provide less fortunate a reason to give thanks BY ANTHONY GENTILE | THE BEACON For the last decade and a half, needy San Diegans have had something to be thankful for in Ocean Beach. This year’s annual free Thanksgiving meal will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, at Sacred Heart Church of Ocean Beach. “We just invite everybody in the community to come in,” said Glyn Franks, coordinator of the meal. “I’m happy that we’re able to address that need.” Last year’s Thanksgiving meal provided 8,000 pounds of food — including 54 turkeys — to an estimated 500 diners. Franks said he expects greater attendance this time around. “I wouldn’t be surprised if there were more [guests] as a result of the economy this year. I would expect that there would be an increase,” Franks said. Franks is the founder of local nonprofit Second Chance Ministries and he has coordinated the dinner for the past 12 years. The meal is the combined effort of the different local religious parishes. “We are all very grateful that we are able host this kind of event, and by downplaying any particular church or group’s role, it gives everybody a chance to make it their own,” Franks said. Volunteers are welcome at the meal, to serve up both food and smiles to those in attendance. Franks said volunteers primarily interact and rub elbows with those dining, providing warmth and care to go along with the hot food. “It’s a day of thanksgiving. It really does everyone’s hearts good. It’s good for the soul just to sit down and listen to people that are in need without giving any money and without exchanging anything but your first names. It’s a healing

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Members of the Point Loma Garden Club pitched in to help less fortunate neighbors this holiday season, collecting five tables full of fresh vegetables and fruit, oatmeal, peanut butter and other items during a food drive Nov. 10. The food was given to Loaves & Fishes, the OB Pantry outlet for the San Diego Food Bank, for distribution to the needy this holiday. Garden club members also made check donations to help the cause. Neighbors still wishing to donate extra fruits or vegetables from their gardens can call (619) 849-9317. COURTESY PHOTO

process,” Franks said. The meal at Sacred Heart’s hall, 4776 Saratoga Ave., will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those interested in volunteering can call Franks at (619) 886-4275 or simply show up at the meal. Franks said those who feel compelled to bring something in addition to volunteering can provide a can of cranberry sauce or vegetables to add to the mix. In addition to hosting the meal, Sacred Heart is also distributing meals to the homebound on Thanksgiving Day. The Ocean Beach church has provided that service for the last two years. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1392 also provides meals to less fortunate during Thanksgiving. In addition

to a potluck dinner for veterans and homeless at the post on Thanksgiving Day at 3 p.m., the VFW has also handselected local families to deliver food to each Thanksgiving since it opened in 1983. “We will be donating food to eight needy families with children that go to schools around here,” said Vic Tulsie, post quartermaster. Tulsie said community members who want to help can provide canned or boxed goods for the post’s food drive, which is held year round. VFW Post 1392 is located at 1392 Newport Ave. Suite G in Ocean Beach. For more information, call (619) 2250921.

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Monument to La Playa Trail’s history on the move BY PATTI ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE BEACON

First erected in 1934, a monument to La Playa Trail — the “oldest commercial trail in the west” — has stood ever since in the median on Rosecrans Street just south of Midway Drive. The monument was in sad condition in 2005, prompting the formation of a local group to renovate it. That group, the La Playa Trail Association, went on to create a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization to “preserve, restore, enhance, promote, commemorate and educate the public about the La Playa Trail and the associated historic sites located between Ballast Point [in Point Loma] and the north side of Presidio Park [in Balboa Park],” according to the group’s mission statement. The forlorn monument was restored, a new plaque was installed and it was

rededicated Aug. 23, 2006 in a ceremony on the median — while Rosecrans traffic whizzed by the 25 or so people in attendance. However, the plaque and inscription could only be read and appreciated by those awaiting the change of the traffic light at Midway Drive. Recently, improvements have been made to the busy intersection and it was necessary to move the monument. It has now been relocated to a grassy area on the east side of Rosecrans Street in a spot much safer to stop and admire the monument. The La Playa Trail Association has also erected a similar monument to commemorate the historic trail at the corner of Avenida de Portugal at Rosecrans Street and is working to restore others. In addition, the members are planning a new monument in the form of a model of a Chinese junk to honor the contributions of the Chinese who passed

A monument to the La Playa Trail — the 12mile-long historic commercial route used continuously since 1769 in San Diego — has been moved to a new location on the east side of Rosecrans Street at Midway Drive for better appreciation by passersby. COURTESY PHOTO BY PATTI ADAMS

along the trail. For more information, call Patti Adams at (619) 887-9313, or visit www.LaPlayaTrail.org.

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Las Posadas holiday event celebrates its 60th year music, performances and activities for children from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. A variety of local music and performing arts groups such as Metro Dance and Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church will perform from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For children’s entertainment, there will be free craft activities that include making pioneer-style cloth dolls, as well as corn-husk dolls and paper holiday flowers. Hot cider, pastries, Mexican baked goods, tamales, hot soup and more will be available for purchase from El Fandango Restaurant and Barra Barra Saloon. At end of the festival, a bonfire will be lit in the middle of the state park and El Fandango Restaurant will host a piñatabreaking party following the Las Posadas procession at 6 p.m. Stores and museums within the state park will have extended hours until 8 p.m. that evening. Dec. 12 will mark the 60th annual Las Posadas event in Old This is the second year that the Las Posadas procession is Town San Diego State Historic Park. produced by the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park conThe Las Posadas procession is a walking reenactment of the cessionaires. They expanded the procession to feature an biblical story of Mary and Joseph’s search for a birthplace for entire festival that includes family-friendly seasonal activities. the Christ child. Everyone is invited to join the candlelit proAdmission to Las Posadas is free. For more information, cession and sing traditional holiday songs in both Spanish phone (619) 297-3100 . and English as the players go from inn to inn, asking for symbolic lodging. The procession culminates with a live nativity scene in from of Casa de Estudillo as well as a piñata party at El Fandango Restaurant. “This event combines the Anglo custom of caroling with the Hispanic tradition of the procession and the breaking of the piñata,” said Chuck Ross, owner and operator at Fiesta de Reyes. “Las Posadas is a long-standing tradition in many Latin cultures and we hope to recreate the same kind of celebratory day that everyone can enjoy.” The Las Posadas procession will be lead by professional actors in period costume, including Willie, the acting donkey. Before the procession that takes place at 5 p.m., this event will also feature a daytime celebration and preshow with live

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“Dr. Tweed was more like a grandpa to me than a professor,” she said. “His laugh was infectious and his ability to put a program of theologically sound and entertaining music was always impressive to me.” The former students agreed that lessons extended beyond music. “He was a strong presence in my life when I was searching for direction and purpose,” Johnson said. “He pushed me to discover my voice musically and discover who I was as an educator and a member of my choir and university community. His home and heart was always open to us. I can never thank him enough for being so patient and loving.” Jonathan Colburn, who graduated in 2000 and is now a worship and creative arts pastor, considers his time in the Point Loma Singers to be a highlight of his time at PLNU. “It was truly an honor to be part of such a high-level vocal ensemble, directed by an artist of Dr. Tweed’s caliber,” Colburn said. “He had an uncanny knack for picking a mix of vocalists, ranging from virtuoso singers at the top of their game to those who needed a little encouragement, and still others who tended to be ‘the life of the party.’” Colburn said the most indelible memory of his tenure with the Point Loma Singers was a tour of Scandanavia. “In addition to singing in some of the most beautiful and archaic cathedrals on earth, I made some memories with friends that I shall have with me for the rest of my life,” Colburn said. A decade after graduating from PLNU, Colburn is still inspired by his time making music at the university and said he and looking forward to the concert. “Quite honestly, I felt as if each week when I stepped in front of Dr. Tweed and began to sing, that I was singing for a master — a true magician at his craft,” Colburn said. “I often walked out of rehearsals in amazement, wondering how he would get the sound out of our group that he was able to produce,” he said. “He was truly a virtuoso as a choral conductor, and I count myself most privileged to have sung for him for four years.”

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A wealth of events and renewed friendships will unfold this weekend to celebrate Point Loma Nazarene University’s (PLNU) 2010 Homecoming. But of all the planned activities, one of the ones that will perhaps touch the heartstrings most could be a reunion concert featuring past ensembles of Point Loma Singers and Dr. Myron Tweed, their founding director and longtime mentor, The reunion concert, which is open to the public, is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 21 at the university’s Crill Performance Hall. The reunion event will honor Tweed on the the 10th anniversary of his retirement, which brought to a crescendo 27 years of teaching and musical mentoring at the university. The Point Loma Singers formed in 1973, giving their first concert the following year. The group is still going strong under the leadership of Dr. Keith Pedersen. Three dozen alumni have signed up to take part on Sunday — although as many as 60 former members may be joining the 21 current members for the reunion concert. “This has been a large undertaking, with the MUSICALumni board taking leadership of the project,” said Beryl Pagan, of the PLNU Music Department. “The PLNU alumni office, as always, has done a great job of helping us find Point Loma alums who would be interested in participating. Dr. Tweed has devoted many years of his life to PLNU and to the Point Loma Singers. We are thrilled to be able to honor him in this way.” She said the event will emphasize the “family” feel of the Point Loma Singers and alumni. “It does feel a bit like a family reunion,” Pagan said. “Our music alumni definitely feel a closeness and loyalty to each other and to their directors. Hours of rehearsing together, performing and often traveling together create a special bond that continues through the years.” Pederson, who sees the relationship firsthand as the current musical director, agrees. “It is a very close-knit group,” Pederson said. “Singers have remained friends through the years and are excited to renew these relationships.” He said the songs chosen for the reunion concert also have a history with the group. “Dr. Tweed chose these as the favorites of the singers over the years,” Pedersen said. “Some have been used in alumni weddings and other important occasions.” Fifteen songs have been selected for the performance, ranging from Mendelssohn’s “Four Sacred Part Songs” to the traditional “Shenandoah.” The draw of former PLNU singers from all over the country is a testament to the special relationship Tweed maintained with his students, Pederson said. Michael J. Ruybalid, now an Oklahoma resident and music education teacher, was a Point Loma singer from 1996 to 2000. He said he’s more than happy to make the trip back to San Diego for the reunion concert. “Dr. Tweed is a very caring individual — almost like a grandfather figure — but (he) gets a great sound out of his choirs,” Ruybalid said. Kansas City resident Kasey Johnson, also an educator and member of the Point Loma Singers from 1996 to 2000, agrees.

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Liberty Station’s RMC helps students, teachers make beautiful music together BY MICHELLE HACKNEY | THE BEACON A blend between a conservatory and a school of rock, the Recreational Music Center (RMC) at Liberty Station is drumming up plenty of music appreciation. Located at 2590 Truxtun Road, studios 100 and 103, the RMC is an innovative nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation that utilizes student’s own musical interests — classical, jazz, pop, rock or other — to offer fun, effective classes. The RMC teaches the fundamentals of music like good technique, note reading and theory, alongside practical skills like playing by ear and reading chord charts — all with the goal of equipping students to be well-rounded musicians. There are no rulers hitting knuckles to instill discipline and there is no more dry, droning versions of “Down in the Valley.” This is music education in the 21st century.

To cultivate the joy of music, RMC uses an engaging educational approach that combines relevant and creative teaching methods with innovative technology. The studios boast digital and acoustic instruments of the highest quality. Every piano has built-in computer screens and assessment software. Each guitar station includes a mini effects processor and recording studio, and the virtually silent digital drums can be played on headphones. Classes are available for infants through seniors in private, partner, group and even family settings from 30 to 60 minutes in length. Lessons are taught by professional, degreed musicians. At least once each session, students of all disciplines (piano, drums, guitar and vocals) jam together with special guest artists to see the big payoff for

their practice. “We truly care about students of all ages,” said Leslie Gereghty, executive director at RMC. “And for adults, our number one goal is to get them playing their favorite kind of music as soon as possible. Our flexible scheduling options and personalized curriculum means students can relax and enjoy their lessons, and fulfill that lifelong dream of playing an instrument.” Along with instruction, RMC offers summer camps and “Fun Fridays” — free family-friendly events from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. between September and May. The events offer a chance to meet teachers, play instruments or become an instant rock star on the Rock Band video game, according to Gereghty. Gereghty adds that RMC is passionate about providing music instruction to people of all ages — regardless of musical ability or financial resources

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— often offering discounts for some military families, home-schooling families and seniors. Needs-based scholarships for families experiencing financial hardship are also available. “We have created a highly successful new model in music education,” said Gereghty. “We’d like to see it be available to the entire community, not just those in a higher-income bracket, but we need your help in supporting this dream.” For more information on class schedules or how to donate to RMC, call (619) 225-9597, or visit www.recreationalmusiccenter.com.

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Tickets are $13 for adults, $10 for seniors, students and military. For tickets or information, e-mail phassett@pointloma.edu or visit www.pointloma.edu/salomontheatre. Sunday, Nov. 21, 4 p.m., All Souls’ Music on the Point monthly music series, featuring organist Geoffrey Graham. A reception follows. Donations of $5 are requested. Concerts take place at All Souls’ Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. For more information, call (619) 223-6394. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 26 through Dec. 12, the Point Loma Actor’s Theatre

presents “Steel Magnolias,” written by Robert Harling and directed by David Sein. Curtain times are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 7 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $16 for general admission; $14 for military, seniors and students. The performances take place at the theater, 3035 Talbot St. For more information or tickets, call the box office at (619) 225-0044, or visit www.pointlomaactors.com. Saturday, Nov. 27, 7 p.m., Ocean Beach Comedy at Winston’s Beach Club hosts actor and comedian Joey “Coco” Diaz, who will headline. Other scheduled comics are Steven Kendrick, Jerry Rocha, Jeff Bilodeau, Jesse Egan and Lauren “L.O.B.” O’Brien from FM 94.9’s “The Mikey Show.” Open mic precedes Ocean Beach Comedy at 6 p.m. Tickets are $7. For more information, visit www.winstonsob.com. Dec. 2 and 3, 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University hosts “The Cider Celebration” Christmas show, featuring the PLNU concert choir, Chorals and Extol. Tickets are $8, and the performance takes place at the Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For tickets, call (619) 849-2325, or visit www.pointloma.edu/music/events.

“’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” as sung by Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians, and an original piece by John Rutter. The event takes place at the library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539. Thursday, Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m., Dana Middle School Winter Concert. The free event takes place in the school auditorium, 1775 Chatsworth Blvd. For more information, call (619) 225-3897. Sunday, Dec. 19, 4 p.m., All Souls’ Music on the Point monthly music series, featuring organist Geoffrey Graham. A reception follows. Donations of $5 are requested. Concerts take place at All Souls’ Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. For more information, call (619) 223-6394. Sunday, Dec. 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., fourth annual Free Day of Dance! The event features free dance classes all day with San Diego Dance Theater, Malashock Dance and San Diego Ballet. All experience levels welcome. The event takes place at Dance Place San Diego, 2650 Truxtun Road, Studio 207. For more information, visit www.sandiegodancetheater.org.

COMMUNITY/CIVIC Today, Nov. 18, 7 p.m., the Ocean Beach Historical Society presents “Save Our Heritage — Over Four Decades of Historic Preservation in San Diego County.” The free event includes a documentary film about SOHO’s pivotal role in saving architectural icons and the importance of future historic preservation. The meeting takes place at Point Loma Methodist Church, 1994 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, visit www.obhistory.wordpress.com.

This work by artist Roberta Dyer, titled “Yes,” will be among those displayed during the Point Loma Artists Association Holiday Art COURTESY PHOTO Show on Dec. 4. Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Point Loma Artists Association Holiday Art Show, featuring 20 artists from the Peninsula. The free event features exceptional art and refreshments and plenty of holiday gift-giving ideas. The show takes place at 3636 Curtis St. For more information, call (619) 2236326, or visit www.pointlomaartsists.com. Sunday, Dec. 5, 3 p.m., “The Messiah,” featuring the Point Loma Nazarene University Choral Union and Orchestra. The free event takes place at Brown Chapel, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For more information, visit www.pointloma.edu/music/events. Sunday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., Gerry O’Beirne performs with fiddler Rosie Shipley in an evening of fiddling, guitar and vocals. Tickets are $18. The event takes place at the Holy Trinity Parish, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For information or tickets, call (858) 689-2266, or e-mail concerts@holytrinityob.com. Saturday, Dec. 6, 6 and 8 p.m., San Diego Dance Theater Fall Studio Showcase, featuring professionals and students in a wide array of dance styles. Tickets are $15. The event takes place at Dance Place San Diego, 2650 Truxtun Road, Studio 207. Purchase tickets at the door or visit www.sandiegodancetheatre.org. Thursday, Dec. 9, 7 to 10 p.m., the San Diego Fine Art Society hosts “Persistent Illusion 3rd Birthday Soiree” at Liberty Station — a free event allowing guests to indulge in the arts with fine art, live music, dance performances and other activities. Dress for the event is “white-themed attire” (white cocktail or tribal chic). Guests are encouraged to RSVP by e-mailing rsvp@sdfas.org. The event takes place at the NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 103. For more information, visit www.sdfas.org. Friday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., Peninsula Singers Holiday Concert, featuring holiday classics, an original piece by John Rutter and other offerings. Tickets are $10 at the door. The concert takes place at the North Chapel of Liberty Station, 2881 Roosevelt Road. For information, call (619) 804-6079, or email sarahsuhonen@hotmail.com. Monday, Dec. 13, 7 to 11 p.m., free entertainment at Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge, featuring Robin Henkel Band with Horns! swing dancing. The show is for those 21 and up at 2241 Shelter Island Drive. For more information, call (619) 224-3577. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m., Point Loma High School Winter Concert, featuring many seasonal favorites. Tickets are $5. The event takes place at the Dana Middle School auditorium, 1775 Chatsworth Blvd. For tickets or information, visit www.plhsmusic.com. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m., Correia Middle School Winter Art Show and Concert, featuring Christmas classics by the Correia Middle Bands and Orchestra. The event also features a free chili dinner and raffle for participants. The event takes place at the school’s auditorium, 4302 Valeta St. For more information, visit www.correiamiddle.com. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m., the Hervey/Point Loma Library hosts a free holiday concert by the Peninsula Singers, who will perform seasonal music, including a medley of traditional British carols and

Tuesday, Nov. 23, the Ocean Beach Town Council Tree Committee launches its annual Food and Toy Drive for disadvantaged neighbors. Boxes to be made available throughout Ocean Beach. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. Thursday, Nov. 25, 11 a.m., the Interfaith Community Clergy Group of Ocean Beach — in conjunction with Second Chances Break of Life and the Ocean Beach Yacht Club — will host a free Thanksgiving dinner for the hungry. The event takes place at Sacred Heart Church at the corner of Saratoga Avenue and Sunset Cliffs Boulevard. No reservations required and the event is open to all. For more information, call (619) 223-4594. Tuesday, Nov. 30, noon, Ocean Beach Christmas tree arrives at the foot of Newport Avenue for residents and schoolchildren to decorate. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. Wednesday, Dec. 1, dusk, the Ocean Beach Town Council launches its annual Storefront Decorating Contest. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. Thursday, Dec. 2, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Ocean Beach Christmas tree auction at the Sunshine Co. Saloon, 5028 Newport Ave. The event is for 21 years of age and up. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the 58th year of the All Souls’ Saint Nicholas Home Tour — considered the “grand dame” of home tours as the oldest of its kind west of the Mississippi. The showcase includes four Point Loma homes, including that of iconic singer Frankie Laine, architect Homer Delawie, the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Wertz and “Casa Marrero,” the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guillermo Marrero. Advance tickets for the event are available for $25 from the church, located at 1474 Catalina Blvd., or Cottage Antiques, located at 4873 Newport Ave. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event for $30 from the church. Proceeds benefit outreach programs like the Peninsula Shepherd Senor Center and Mercy Care Center in Kenya. For tickets or information, call (619) 223-6394, or visit www.allsoulshometour.org. Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fun Zone in the Ocean Beach Pier parking lot, featuring music, skateboard exhibitions, food and fun — all preceding the community Christmas parade later that day. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, or visit www.oceanbeachsandiego.com. Saturday, Dec. 4, 5:05 p.m., Ocean Beach Town Council Tree Committee’s 31st annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade down Newport Avenue in OB. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. Saturdays, Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18, Ocean Beach Craft Fair at Newport Avenue and Abbott Street. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, or visit www.oceanbeachsandiego.com. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to noon, the Point Loma Garden Club, now in its 50th year, hosts its annual Holiday Bazaar & Tea. The event, which is open to the public, features specialty holiday fresh and dried decorations, crafts, home-made delectables, table centerpieces, wreaths and swags for sale. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. The event takes place at the United Portuguese S.E.S. Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, visit www.plgc.org.

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open house directory la jolla Sat & Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .5534 La Jolla Hermosa Ave. . . . . .3BR/2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$850,000-$900,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sally Fuller • 858-449-8575 Sat & Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .5628 Waverly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BR/1BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$850,000-$950,876 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David Schroedl • 858-459-0202 Sat 1-4, Sun 11-4pm . . . . . . . . . .1236 Cave St. #3B . . . . . . . . . . . .2BR/2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,095,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alex De Rosa • 858-752-3803 Doug Rhoades • 858-699-9485 Sat 10-1, Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . .800 Prospect 4-F . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2BR/2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,475,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lynn Joseph • 858-922-6685 Orlanda Vance • 619-813-2620 Sat & Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .376 Bonair St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BR/2.5BA . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500,000-$1,700,876 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David Schroedl • 858-459-0202 Sat & Sun 12-3pm . . . . . . . . . . . .7344 Brodiaea Way . . . . . . . . . . . .2BR/2.5BA . . . . . . . . . . .$1,999,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Matthew Glynn • 858-869-7661 Sat 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5726 La Jolla Blvd. #209 . . . . . . . .2BR/2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$404,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .James Jam • 760-635-8501 Sat 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1934 Caminito El Canario . . . . . . .3BR/2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,050,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kate Adams/Jasmine Wilson • 858-204-6882 Sat 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5372 Chelsea St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2BR/2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,095,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mindy Flanagan • 858-922-5996 Sat 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2751 Inverness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4BR/2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,395,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lynn Joseph • 858-922-6685 Sat 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2302 Avenida de la Playa . . . . . . .3BR/2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,550,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eric Eaton • 858-349-7566 Sat 10:30-1:30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .848 Prospect St. #B . . . . . . . . . . . .3BR/3.5BA . . . . . . . . . . .$1,995,000-$2,195,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Moria Tapia • 858-337-7269 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7863 Caminito El Rosario . . . . . . .3BR/2.5BA . . . . . . . . . . .$895,000-$1,150,876 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David Schroedl • 858-459-0202 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1934 Caminito El Canario . . . . . . .3BR/2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,050,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kate Adams/Karen Ekroos • 858-735-9299 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .542 Gravilla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BR/3BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,299,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy Evans • 858-488-7355 Sun 1-3pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8315 Paseo Del Ocaso . . . . . . . . . .3BR/2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,495,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joni K. Craig • 619-549-8082 Sun 1-5pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1020 Genter #302 . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BR/3.5BA . . . . . . . . . . .$1,595,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ozstar De Jourday • 619-248-7827 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309 Colima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BR/2.5BA . . . . . . . . . . .$1,750,000-$1,995,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Daniels Group • 858-344-2230 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6906 Fairway Road . . . . . . . . . . . .6BR/9BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,900,000-$4,490,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles Stephens • 858-682-5561 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5320 Linda Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5BR/4.5BA . . . . . . . . . . .$4,650,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kate Adams/Andrew Jabro • 858-525-5498 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5372 Calumet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BR/2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,795,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David Schroedl • 858-459-0202 Sun 2-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2485 Calle del Oro . . . . . . . . . . . . .4+1BR/3.5BA . . . . . . . . .$5,890,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eric Chodorow • 858-456-6850

pacific beach / mission beach / crown point Open 7 days a week 12-5pm . . . .4151 Mission Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bernie Sosna • 858-490-6127 Sat & Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .1375 Grand Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BR/2.5BA . . . . . . . . . . .$569,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy Evans • 858-488-7355 Sat 12-3, Sun 10-12pm . . . . . . . .1648 Beryl St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BR/3BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$749,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lynn Joseph • 858-922-6685 Amanda Pentiuk • 619-964-6882 Sat & Sun 12-3pm . . . . . . . . . . . .819 Nantasket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2BR/2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$755,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Valerie Zatt • 858-274-1533 Sat & Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .1040 & 1042 Wilbur . . . . . . . . . . .4BR/3.5BA . . . . . . . . . . .$879,000 & 869,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy Evans • 858-488-7355 Sat & Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .4032 Honeycutt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BR/3BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$879,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy Evans • 858-488-7355 Sat 1:30-4:30, Sun 11-2pm . . . . .3916 Riviera Dr. #201 . . . . . . . . . .3BR/2.5BA . . . . . . . . . . .$995,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ocean Pacific Properties • 858-717-7720 Sat & Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .2181 Harbour Heights . . . . . . . . . .5BR/4BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,995,000-$2,195,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eric Eaton • 858-349-7566

point loma / ocean beach Sat & Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .4915 Quincy St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BR/2.5BA Bay Views . . .$795,000-$895,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patty Moore-Davidson • 858-613-9484 Sat & Sun 11-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . .616 San Antonio Ave. . . . . . . . . . .4BR/3BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$895,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robert Realty • 619-852-8827 Sat & Sun 11-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . .820 Bangor St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BR/2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,795,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robert Realty • 619-852-8827 Sat & Sun 11-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . .555 San Antonio Ave. . . . . . . . . . .5BR/5BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,875,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robert Realty • 619-852-8827 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3141 Shadowlawn St. . . . . . . . . . .2BR/3BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$715,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marie Huff • 619-838-9400

cardiff / del mar Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2035 Via Tiempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BR/3BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,300,000-$1,500,876 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David Schroedl • 858-459-0202 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13656 Mira Montana . . . . . . . . . . .4BR/2.5BA . . . . . . . . . . .$900,000-$1,150,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David Schroedl • 858-459-0202

clairemont / tierrasanta Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6256 Osler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2BR/1BA . . . . . . . . . . . . .$300,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Darlene Allen • 858-361-2387 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10411 Orozco Road . . . . . . . . . . . .4BR/2.5BA . . . . . . . . . . .$639,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lou Binford • 858-522-7000

rancho penasquitos Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10358 Old West Ave. . . . . . . . . . . .4+Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$525,000-$550,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patty Moore-Davidson • 858-613-9484

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