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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009
San Diego Community Newspaper Group
Politicians back I-15 high-speed rail route BY ADRIANE TILLMAN | VILLAGE NEWS
At the urging of the public and City Council members, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has agreed to also study the option of sending the highspeed train along I-15 to Qualcomm stadium, skipping University City, an option that was taken off the table in 2005. When CHSRA began the scoping process, it had only planned to study three options, two of which would send the train 150 feet under University City to University
Towne Centre or through Rose Canyon along I-5 to Lindbergh Field. District 1 City Councilwoman Sherri Lightner pushed for the authority to study the I-15 to Qualcomm option, along with State Senator Christine Kehoe, District 8 City Councilman Ben Hueso, District 6 City Councilwoman Donna Frye and Chula Vista City Councilman Steve Castaneda. The I-15 option would also eventually allow for the train to continue along 1-805 to SEE RAIL, Page 3
LJHS grad Michels to unveil music for ‘Brave New World’ BY BART MENDOZA | VILLAGE NEWS
While a glance at most musicrelated media would show the usual youth-oriented artists, aimed at those ages 16 to 24, in truth the biggest explosion in music over the past decade has been among an older generation of musicians. With the new easy access to recording studios and Internet marketing, many who only dipped their toes in the music scene previously now have the ability to promote themselves around the world at their fingertips. The result is a wealth of new material which
might have been lost in previous decades. Such is the case with 49year-old singer-songwriter and pianist Hilary Michels, who performs at the Museum of Contemporary Art’s Sherwood Hall on Saturday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. The concert is a CD release show in honor of Michels’ debut album, “Brave New World,” but she has been a musician since her teens, when she was a student at La Jolla High School, class of ’78. Michels became a session singer for hire in her 20s, but by the early SEE MICHELS, Page 3
WHAT SO PROUDLY WE HAIL Members of the 82nd Airborne Division Color Guard present the colors during Veterans Day ceremonies Nov. 7 at the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial. The event also included the dedication of a plaque for Navy pilot and U.S. VILLAGE NEWS | DON BALCH astronaut Walter “Wally” Schirra, with his widow Jo and daughter Suzanne in attendance.
Star of Sea calls for turkey dinner volunteers BY ADRIANE TILLMAN | VILLAGE NEWS
Tresha Souza has been feeding about 170 homeless or needy people at Mary Star of the Sea parish hall every Tuesday since May. The 44-year-old La Jollan felt God’s calling to reach out to the poor who have access to few services in La Jolla, despite concern from some residents that the dinners would draw more homeless to the village.
Now, Souza feels called upon to offer a full, free Thanksgiving dinner to the community, an undertaking she has never done before, on Nov. 26 at 1 p.m. at the parish hall, 7669 Girard Ave. “I talked to my husband who said, ‘I feel like I’ve given enough of you up already,’” Souza said. Her husband later came to her and said, “Let’s do it.” The dinner intends to reach out to people whose families are
far away, the homeless, as well as to draw the community together for a communal feast. Souza expects about 300 people to show up to eat, and needs at least 100 volunteers — who are also welcome to partake in the meal — to prepare the feast, serve the food and clean up. Prep cooks are needed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and servers are needed SEE DINNER, Page 7
Bishop’s School girls golf finishes strong BY DAVE THOMAS | VILLAGE NEWS
The Bishop’s School’s golf team finished the season on a strong note.
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After going 2-0 against The Bishop’s School this season and winning by an average of 32 strokes per match, Francis Parker came into its recent match with the Lady Knights as the 2009 Coastal League champions. However, the first tournament of the CIF championships took place recently, with the action used to select the individual players who would be attending the San Diego CIF championships. Although the tournament is an 18-hole tourna-
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La Jolla Country Day girls win Coastal League with victory over Bishop’s Lady Knights. 12
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ment, the first nine holes count as a regular match, where Francis Parker won by two strokes. Reminiscent of last year’s nailbiting finish, Courtney Hooton and Spenser Krut stepped up to the challenge to take first and second place in the 35-girl field with scores of 70 and 76, respectively. Considering that there almost wasn’t a season this year, due to not having enough players, this was another amazing year for Bishop’s. The official season ended recently with an impressive 9-3 record.
Krut led the team with a 35 to smash its prior season best score by nine strokes, helping lead Bishop’s to a 208-270 win over La Jolla Country Day School. Hooton came in with a 37, McKenna Meyer 41, Alexa Bisbas 42, Monica Kim 52 and Alicia Cabrera 73. Meyer’s play has improved consistently with each match, culminating in her taking the medalist honors in a recent match against Canyon Crest Academy with a 41. On another note, Hooton was SEE GOLF, Page 7
Calling all gobblers La Jolla shops have tips for a beautiful holiday table and decor, using traditional fall colors and delicious leaves. 5