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NEWS BRIEFS Kiwanis spread the love with PB&Js

THIS ISSUE NEWS

Take a taste …

An artist rendering of the proposed All People’s Church in Del Cerro. (Courtesy All People’s Church)

Taste of Navajo returns for ninth year. Page 3

FOOD & DRINK

New church proposed for College Avenue property Jeff Clemetson

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EDUCATION

A small parcel of land in Del Cerro may be the home of a new church — or maybe not. On April 25, representatives of All Peoples Church presented plans to the Del Cerro Action Council for The Light Project— a 900-seat church with a gym, classrooms and offices. If ultimately approved by the city, the church would be the second

project approved for the same parcel of land along College Avenue, just south of the Chevron Station at Del Cerro Boulevard. In December 2017, the city approved a project by developers ColRich to build 24 single-family homes on the 6-acre site. That project was widely panned by neighboring residents due to traffic concerns created by limited access to the property along busy College Avenue, which prompted the Navajo Community Planners to not recommend the

proposal in May 2017, although the city ultimately ignored that recommendation. The Light Project is already facing some similar pushback from neighbors. At the April 25 meeting, Del Cerro residents again brought up questions about access to the property, as well as traffic concerns, design concerns and questions about what activities the church would hold at the property and when. See CHURCH page 8

Program fights food insecurity with SDUSD unused lunches

Henry highlights

Joyell Nevins Students and staff at Patrick Henry recognized for standout achievements. Page 16

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Ever wonder where the leftover lunch items from your kids’ school cafeteria goes? In the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD), those last few hamburger patties from Lewis Middle or single breadsticks from Hearst Elementary no longer end up in a trash can. Thanks to the program “Love Food, Not Waste,” that extra food is being passed on to organizations fighting food insecurity. From its pilot start in September 2016, to full district incorporation in 2017, to now, 482,799 pounds of food have been kept out of the landfill. Rather

The cafeteria staff at Pershing Middle School (Courtesy SDUSD)

than contributing to methane gas and climate change — that amount of food waste would have produced over 262,000 pounds of carbon emissions — the food

waste has instead helped provide more than 402,000 meals to local folks in need. See LOVE FOOD page 5

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On April 18, members of the Lewis Builders Club, Patrick Henry Key Club, Marvin K-Kids, SDSU Circle K, and Grantville-Allied Gardens Kiwanis Club gathered to construct PB&J sandwiches, compile bag lunches, and deliver the meals Downtown where they are needed most. The effort totaled 717 bag lunches, up from last year’s count of about 550. Some of the bag lunches had two sandwiches and organizers guess that they made approximately 900 sandwiches in total. Distributing the bag lunches outside the St. Vincent de Paul complex took less than 30 minutes. “This is probably the fifth or sixth year that we have done this project, and this was the first year in which we did not do any advance fundraising,” said GrantvilleAllied Gardens Kiwanis Club President John Crawford. The project was funded with Kiwanis Club donations and the donations of Lewis Middle School faculty and parents. “We broke every record and had our most successful PB&J project yet.”

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uuNews briefs, from page 1 The SD Flower Shop, Mona’s Italian Restaurant, Windmill Farms, Pizazz! Hair and Nail Salon, Mattress Makers and TruSelf Sporting Club. To enter, readers only need to vote for their favorite local businesses, either online at missiontimescourier.com or by filling out the ballot found on page 20 and mailing to the paper. We are pleased to announce our first raffle winners! Rebecca Loomis won a $25 gift card from The SD Flower Shop and Alexis Popko won a $25 gift card from Mona’s Italian Restaurant. Raffle winners will be announced in every issue of the paper leading up to the Best Of Mission Times Courier issue in September.

Lewis Middle School scores athletics grant

Sports teams at Lewis Middle School will soon be enjoying uniforms and jerseys thanks to a $1,000 Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant from California Casualty. Physical education teacher Rodney Lowe said the new uniforms will help build school spirit and pride. Currently, participants in various sports wear a mish-mash of different T-shirts and sports apparel. The uniforms will be shared by the basketball, See NEWS BRIEFS page 11

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With outdoor living so prominent in sunny San Diego, it is no wonder that there are so many decks attached to homes and apartments. Unfortunately, not all decks are built to withstand heavy use, termites and other factors of wear and tear. And sometimes, bad decks collapse and lead to injuries. May is Deck Safety Month and to bring attention to the difference between a well-built deck and a shoddy one, Best Rate Repair Company held a demonstration on deck construction on April 26 in the parking lot in front of San Carlos Hardware. The demo was also filmed for the “Approved Home Pros” TV show that airs on the local ABC affiliate. To make the point between good and bad decks, Best Rate had a flatbed with two decks set up — one built correctly and one built poorly. Best Rate Repair Company President Jeff Mudd first described a proper deck build — using brackets, fasteners, joints and painted wood to prevent rot. “We have another deck,” he said pointing to the bad deck build. “We had some help with that. We brought in Chuck in a Truck and helper Vern in a Van to help build this one … no brackets, no post brackets, screws holding it all together.” After a describing the difference between the two, the poorly

built deck was collapsed to show how something like an earthquake can take down a bad deck. The deck collapsed, not from the posts, but from the point where the deck would have attached to the side of a home, which is the most common way a deck fails, Mudd said. “We wanted to give people an understanding [of] how important it is to build a deck properly,” said Best Rate Marketing Director Terry Harris “You may be saving a couple bucks here today but what happens to your home if someone gets hurt on your property?” Harris said that the problem of poorly built decks is quite common. “That’s why we do a lot of repairs on decks and also why we do a lot of new builds, because we get there and [the old deck] is just so destroyed to the point we have to dump and demo them and we rebuild because people put them together real quick and then don’t maintain them,” he said. But poorly-built decks may soon become a thing of the past. In January, California passed SB 721, which requires properties with four or more units to have any decks inspected every six years by a certified deck inspector. Harris added that all the estimators at Best Rate Repair Company have been certified by the North American Deck and Railing Association. “That’s what SB 721 is all about, making sure everybody’s up to code and no more people

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[are] getting hurt off of decks,” Harris said, adding that the requirement for inspections is only for commercial and not residential properties.

“But I do see it coming,” he added. —Reach Jeff Clemetson at jeff@sdnews.com.■

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On May 18, the popular Taste of Navajo will return to the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center for the ninth time. The near-decade old event that is a fundraiser for enrichment programs at Green Elementary in San Carlos has seen a lot of growth over the years. According to event chair Erin Liddel, the first Taste of Navajo only offered five or six vendors but now averages around 14 or 15 and continues to attract new restaurants, breweries and wineries. “I think the biggest thing is that we have some new vendors, which is exciting,” Liddel said, adding that the event is even gaining traction with neighboring eateries. “We are the Taste of Navajo but we have some [vendors] from surrounding areas, too.” New this year is local barbeque restaurant The Pioneer as well as Terra American Bistro and Dirty Birds from the College area. The newcomers will join the list of returning vendors such as Antica Trattoria, Basil Thai, Gold Coast Bagel Co., Longhorn Bar and Grill, Los Primos, McGregors Ale House, Nicolosis and more. The 21 and up event will also feature beers from Lagunitas, wines from Calloway Winery and, new this year, hard ciders from Poochies Hooch Urban Cidery which recently opened on Mission Gorge Road. In addition to the great local foods and libations, Taste of Navajo will feature entertainment, including guided telescope star gazing with a local astronomer, live music from soul singer Cedrice and a fun raffle with gifts from sponsors like title sponsor Sycuan Casino. The Mission Trails Park location will also be featured more this year. “A lot of the food vendors this year we’re going to put outside on the patio there, so we’re really hoping for no rain,” Liddel said. In addition to offering the community a way for neighbors to gather and support a local school, it is also a way for foodies to discover new places to dine in a region of San Diego that lacks a central district.

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“In the San Carlos, Del Cerro, Grantville — the Navajo area — it is kind of hard to find a place to go out sometimes because they’re all kind of scattered,” Liddel said. “So this is nice way to let people know what’s going on.” Taste of Navajo is held 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18th at the Mission Trails Regional

Park Visitor and Interpretive Center, 1 Junipero Serra Trail. Tickets for Taste of Navajo are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Advance tickets and information can be found at tasteofnavajo.com. —Reach Jeff Clemetson at jeff@sdnews.com.■

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Homeless count released Dave Schwab The annual 2019 Point-inTime Count of the region’s homeless population suggests their total number may be shrinking, though some news sources and others who actually counted heads doubt the total accuracy of the figures, which were released in the last week of April. The Point-in-Time Count, better known as WeAllCount, was begun in the early morning hours of Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. This year’s data determined that, at the very minimum, there are 8,102 homeless San Diegans living on public streets or in shelters, on any given night in San Diego County. Those numbers are down from last year’s 8,576 estimate. The Point-in-Time Count also found that the number of unsheltered homeless individuals

in San Diego County was 3,626, and the number of homeless individuals in shelters was 4,476. Of the total homeless population, 10% are veterans, 36% reported having a physical disability, 12% of the total population are under age 24, and 3% are families with at least one child. This year’s count was performed by more than 1,500 volunteers and outreach workers across the region. They focused on engaging the homeless population directly. One-on-one conversations guided by informed questions were used by volunteers wherever homeless individuals were encountered. Volunteers interviewed homeless people as they contacted them, instead of conducting surveys after the fact. Philip Ballew was one of the volunteers who conducted interviews in the Mission Valley area.

NEWS “We started the event at 6:30 a.m. I felt this was not ideal because all of the homeless people had woken up and gone out to start their day by then,” Ballew said. “The event was handled well though by the leaders of the group. The time spent took about three hours. I felt we could have found more people if we spent time in the middle of the night, but I was told that was too risky.” He also knew of some groups that were accompanied by police officers, which he worried would deter people from talking to the volunteers. Among those questioning the veracity of the raw data from this year’s homeless count is Voice of San Diego (VOSD), a San Diego member-based nonprofit investigative news organization. “At first glance, San Diego’s latest annual Point-in-Time Count appears to show a modest drop in homelessness,” said Lisa Halberstadt of VOSD. “But officials caution the data isn’t comparable because of changes to the way the count is carried out and to the methodology the group uses to arrive at a final tally.” In a recent VOSD article, Halberstadt noted that the Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTFH), which coordinates the homeless census, changed its strategy this year at the urging of federal officials and consultants who scrutinized San Diego’s homelessness response during the deadly 2017 hepatitis A outbreak. “The task force’s controversial decision to exclude RVs from 2018’s tally added further urgency,” wrote Halberstadt.

“Local leaders said the count represents only a snapshot of a homeless population that’s likely much larger.” Halberstadt points to an analysis of data from the homeless management information system the task force oversees, which reveals 27,850 people used homeless services countywide last year — more than triple the number counted in the annual homeless census. Deacon Jim Vargas, president/ CEO of Father Joe’s Villages and secretary of the board of RTFH, said in a press release that he was “encouraged to see our community finding new ways to gather more complete information about the state of homelessness in San Diego. “An in-depth annual count is a helpful complement to what we learn every day helping people get back on their feet at Father Joe’s Villages,” Vargas said. “I was especially pleased to see the use of one-on-one interviews this year as well as new efforts to count people across more neighborhoods of San Diego. This is a step in the right direction toward gathering helpful data.” Vargas added the homeless count serves as “a reminder for all of us that too many people are still struggling. As we look beyond the numbers, we know that each person experiencing homelessness has a unique story and needs a unique combination of housing and services in order to achieve stability.” Added Vargas, “A comprehensive plan that spans the region will be necessary to effectively and efficiently deploy adequate resources.”

Fellow RTFH board member County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher said the latest homeless count will help authorities target public services offered to San Diego’s homeless. “The county of San Diego works collaboratively with local governments and our community partners, to connect people experiencing homelessness with resources that put them on a path to a healthier, more stable life,” Fletcher said. “Now that we have a clearer, more precise picture of the individuals’ needs, we are going to be able to establish the right mix of services and programs to those experiencing homelessness.” It’s up to the RTFH now to complete the annual Point-inTime Count by using critical statistics gathered to secure federal funding for needed homeless housing and services. “We have leveraged the capacity and resources of the RTFH as an expert on homelessness to deliver an accurate and verifiable count that has already improved our understanding of this vulnerable population,” said District 3 Councilmember Chris Ward, who chairs the RTFH. “The improved methods used focus on direct, consistent engagement with homeless San Diegans aligning us with nationally recognized best-practices. This improved outreach methodology sets the tone for formalizing and standardizing a qualified outreach protocol for use throughout the county.” Reach Dave Schwab at reporter@sdnews.com.■

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uuLove Food, from page 1

Staging a food rescue

It started with “Chef Bob” Brody, Food & Nutrition Services program specialist, who was concerned about the large amount of prepared food that was being wasted on a district level. So, he started a “food rescue” initiative with his team. “We don’t always know what the students are going to eat,” he said, explaining why it can be hard for food service workers to gauge the amount of food to prepare for a daily meal period. And if there was only a small amount left, like three SunButter and jelly sandwiches, the excess food wasn’t enough to carry over until the next day. He also discovered that the amount of food left over by many of the small schools, such as Dailard Elementary, wasn’t enough to warrant a food relief charity making a trip to pick it up. But what happens when food waste is combined from the various school cafeterias? “Between [that] little school, and this little school, that’s a lot of food,” Brody said. The next question was how to get the extra food out of the school and into the kitchens of those who are feeding the needy. Brody and his team realized that there was already a process of delivery drivers in place bringing food products to the school on a regular basis. Now, those trucks just take the food waste out of the school when they leave, and bring it back to the cluster hubs. “It doesn’t cost us anything extra,” Brody said. “We’ve taken

the process and increased its usability.” Actually, the process is saving the district money, Brody notes. Seeing how much is left over from certain meals is helping the individual schools’ food services budget their food amounts. Brody said he has seen a reduction in overall food costs and purchases since the institution of Love Food, Not Waste. “We produce less, we buy less, and we see more revenue,” he said.

From a cluster to a charity

Now, once the food is at these cluster kitchens, how can it logistically get to charities that are feeding the hungry? Enter Feeding San Diego and its CEO Vince Hall. “This [program] wouldn’t happen if we didn’t have a partner like Vince,” Food & Nutrition Services Director Gary Petill declared. The massive hunger relief organization provides food and resources to a network of more

than 260 neighborhood partners, serving approximately 63,000 people each week. Hall worked with Food & Nutrition Services and the Feeding San Diego staff to take SDUSD’s compiled extra food and distribute it among that existing network. “They make the process feasible,” Hall said of SDUSD’s cluster concept. Hall and Brody aren’t the only ones appreciating this new way of sustainability. Brody notes that the individual school cafeteria employees have jumped on board as well. “They bought right into the system. They know we’re doing the right thing for the right reasons,” Brody said. He laughed about the most common response he received, which was “well, it’s about time!” —Freelance writer Joyell Nevins can be reached at joyellc@ gmail.com. You can also follow her blog Small World, Big God at swbgblog.wordpress.com.■

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OPINION / POLITICS Guest editorial Winterble optimistic at The Mueller Report provides a path and Congress should follow it Republican meeting May 10 – June 13, 2019 Mission Times Courier

Rep. Susan Davis Probably one of the most shocking aspects — and there are many to choose from — about the attack on our democracy during the 2016 presidential election is how it has divided our nation. Americans have always come together in a show of unity whenever we are attacked. It happened after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The same unity was on display after Sept. 11. On one side, this attack on our sovereignty has sparked serious concern and calls for accountability. On the other side, it seems to have elicited yawns. The release of a redacted report by special counsel Robert Mueller was unequivocal in confirming what our intelligence community had determined: The Russian government orchestrated an effort to undermine our election. But in today’s political climate, partisanship has won the day. The president’s supporters have tried to portray the report as a total exoneration, even though the report specifically says it does not exonerate him. Despite the report’s conclusion that there is not sufficient evidence to prove the Trump campaign conspired with the Russians, there were numerous contacts between Russians and campaign officials. Ignorance got them into this and also probably protected them from criminal prosecution. If any other presidential campaign had been contacted by Russians, their next call would have been to the FBI. The report’s section on obstruction of justice shows a president desperate to thwart the special counsel’s investigation and White House staff protecting him from himself. We should not have a White House where staff must ignore orders from the president to keep him/ her from breaking the law. While the Mueller report did not make a prosecution decision on obstruction, it gives Congress a path to follow as it continues its investigations. There have been calls from the president’s supporters and even some independent observers saying it’s time to move on. After all, there was no crime committed. But as former U.S. Attorney Chuck Rosenberger recently said on MSNBC: "You don't

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have to complete the crime of obstruction in order to be culpable of it... Asking someone to destroy records or request that another person lie is obstruction of justice even if they don't carry out that order." Congress does not “move on” from its constitutional obligation to act as a check on and provide oversight of the executive branch, particularly when foreign powers threaten our democracy. And especially when we have a White House that uses lies and deceit on a daily basis to achieve its policy and political objectives. If anything, it is a clarion call for Congress to look further. We still don’t know what we don’t know. Congress needs to hear from special counsel Robert Mueller. We need to hear from former White House counsel Don McGahn, who on more than one occasion ignored President Trump’s directive to fire the special counsel. But doesn’t Congress have more important things to work on? One of the things my colleagues and I are pretty good at is multitasking. House Democrats will still push our agenda of lowering health care costs, raising wages, and ending corruption. Ending corruption: Another prime reason for conducting further oversight investigations. Unfortunately, I’m not expecting much cooperation from my colleagues in the minority. But I hope that will be different when it comes to protecting our nation from future attacks. The Russians are still engaging in their sabotage and President Trump doesn’t even want to talk about it, according to administration officials. To do so would call into question the legitimacy of his presidency and

require him to stand up to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The House, however, has already taken action when it passed comprehensive election reform legislation earlier this year. The election security measures in the bill require the Department of Homeland Security to designate election infrastructure as critical and assess threats to the system at least 180 days prior to a federal election. It also creates a National Commission to Protect United States Democratic Institutions to counter threats and requires testing of voting systems nine months before a federal election. In my role in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, I am working with our allies to prevent Russian aggression. We aren’t the only nation under attack. The threat is real. If we are going to end that threat, we need to be united in a common goal of ensuring our security. My hope is that we will come together as a nation to make sure our elections are decided by the American people and the American people alone. The integrity of our elections should not be a partisan issue. Neither should the honesty and integrity of those working in the White House. The founders wanted Congress to be the check on the executive branch and we must not shirk that responsibility. —Congresswoman Davis represents central San Diego, including the communities of Grantville, Allied Gardens, San Carlos, Del Cerro, Old Town, Kensington, Mission Hills, University Heights, Hillcrest Bankers Hill, North Park, South Park, Talmadge, Normal Heights, as well as La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley and parts of El Cajon and Chula Vista.■

Republican Women of California Navajo Canyon (RWCNC) held their spring dinner event on April 9 at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church with a theme of “News, Views and Mexican Food.” The event was a big success with radio and TV personality Brett Winterble as the keynote speaker. He informed the audience of approximately 150 people about the current state of political affairs in California and why Republicans have good reason to be optimistic about the future. Our unemployment rates are among the lowest in our history, our economy is booming and people are actually able to save money for their retirement. Wages across the board have increased, but especially in the middle and lower income levels. When given a choice, people do not want to rely on the government to have their basic needs met. We take pride in a strong American work ethic and our right to pursue our dreams. Americans also like to be in control of their individual health care and do not want to be forced into the world of socialized medicine, which is what the Democrats are proposing. It will be a fascinating primary and election in 2020. Fasten your seat belts! Susan Shelly will be the speaker at the RWCNC May meeting. Shelly is vice president of communications for the Howard Jarvis Tax Association. She publishes twice a week as an opinion columnist in 11 newspapers, including the Orange County Register and the Los Angeles Daily News. Her topic will be “Blithering Idiocy: The self- inflicted policies that are destroying California and what to do about it.” We are also sure to hear about the ongoing battle to preserve Prop 13 and what we can do to defend it. Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 14, at the Brigantine Restaurant in La Mesa at 11 a.m. Check- in begins at 10:30 a.m. and reservations are required 24 hours in advance. Cost is $25 and a full-course lunch will be served. Cash and checks are accepted, but no credit cards. These luncheons can sell out quickly so be sure to RSVP early to RSVPrwcnc@gmail.com to guarantee your seat. If you have questions, you may call or text Marjie at 619-990-2791. For more information on our activities, please visit our website, RWCNavajoCanyon.org and visit us on Facebook at Republican Women of California. Guests are always welcome and we are proud to see our membership has increased even beyond last year's numbers. At our June 11 meeting, we are looking forward to hearing Carl DeMaio, a nationally recognized government reformer and former San Diego City Council member, as our speaker. DeMaio currently hosts a daily radio show about news and politics on News Radio 600 KOGO from 3-6 p.m. DeMaio serves as chairman of Reform California, which campaigns against tax increases and advocates for a variety of government reforms, including the repeal of the gas tax. Please save the date and plan to join us for this exciting and informative meeting. —Pat Boerner writes on behalf of the Republican Women of California Navajo Canyon.■

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Is the Green New Deal part of San Diego’s future? When Hasan Ikhrata, new executive director of SANDAG — our region’s transportation and infrastructure planning agency, with millions of TransNet monies to distribute — proposed blowing up the old, long-term, freeway-centric transit plan and replacing it with a more public transit, eco-friendly model in order to more readily reach our state-mandated climate action goals, it sent shock waves throughout San Diego County and it’s 29 local jurisdictions. The city of San Diego, with City Council (and MTS) President Georgette Gomez in strong support, will use its clout

member Jack Shu, president of the Cleveland National Forest Foundation and a staunch advocate of public transit initiatives. This all-star panel is rich in expertise and advocacy, and takes place on Wednesday evening, June 5, at the regular meeting of the La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club. Come early to save your seat at our regular meeting place, the La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Drive, just north of University Avenue in the heart of La Mesa. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. as usual, with our social half hour from 6:30–7 p.m. preceding the program. The club and members supply snacks, salads, desserts and beverages to all attendees. —Tina Rynberg is president and Jeff Benesch is vice president of programming of the La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club, which represents the communities of San Carlos, Allied Gardens, Del Cerro, La Mesa, College Area, Santee, Mt. Helix, Casa de Oro, Spring Valley and other close-by areas.■

Important vote to improve Mission Trails Regional Park District 7 Dispatch Scott

Sherman On Tuesday, May 21, the City Council will vote to approve the Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) Master Plan Update. The update, funded in 2008, was originally scheduled to be completed in 2013 but unfortunate delays have hindered advancements to this important regional park. The key objectives of the update are:

Dianne’s Corner Jacob

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Making communities healthier: The county is taking big steps to bolster services for those dealing with mental illness and substance addictions. Supervisor Kristin Gaspar, Sheriff Bill Gore, District Attorney Summer Stephan and

I recently received initial Board of Supervisors support to create crisis stabilization centers and to explore expanding PERT, our Psychiatric Emergency Response Teams, into schools. These initiatives are part of a broader effort to radically transform the local delivery of care into a coordinated system that puts the needs of people, not programs, first Not a dumping ground: I continue to work closely with See DIANNE'S CORNER page 11

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●● Provide a structure for ongoing land and resource management. ●● Identify unsafe or unsustainable sections of recreational trails. ●● Provide new or alternative routes to improve reactional connectivity while protecting the park’s natural and cultural resources. ●● Provide amenities that provide recreation use. In addition, the update will increase the size of MTRP from 5,380 acres to approximately 9,780 acres with the potential

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on the SANDAG board to push the plan. The County Board of Supervisors just voted 3-2 against the new plan, but with Nathan Fletcher voting in the minority to support Ikhrata’s initiative. Climate Action Campaign, long an advocate of mass transit over more freeway construction, saw its director of programs, Sophie Wolfram, recently appointed by the mayor to the city of San Diego’s important Mobility Board. Imagine a panel that included Hasan Ikhrata, Georgette Gomez, Nathan Fletcher, and Sophie Wolfram, all discussing our region’s transportation future and what that means in our fight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and inevitably disastrous global warming. That’s exactly the makeup of our landmark upcoming June 5 program! Throw into that illustrious mix our moderator Colin Parent, CEO of Circulate San Diego and a member of the La Mesa City Council, and our own long-time

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uuChurch, from page 1 All Peoples Church Pastor Robert Herber said the church currently holds two regular services on Sundays, along with Sunday and Tuesday evening youth group meetings at its current 300-seat location along University Avenue in North Park. Herber said those meetings would continue at the new church and that the church would also be available for other community needs. “And obviously the gym,” he added. “When [my family] lived in this neighborhood, there were only a couple gyms that kids had, so I’d love to be able to facilitate kids’ sports on Saturday mornings.” Herber said his church is excited at the opportunity to build a permanent home. “We were trying to find a spot between the 94 and the 15 [interstates] and the 125 and the 52 [highways] and we looked for years,” he said. All Peoples Church began 11 years ago with congregants meeting at Horace Mann Middle School in Mid-City, then moved to Crawford High School until it was torn down, then temporarily set up services at SDSU before moving to its current location of an industrial building on University Avenue in North Park. All Peoples Church bought the Del Cerro property from ColRich in December of 2017, the same month that the city approved the 24 single-family home project. Repeated calls to ColRich representatives for comment on

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why the property was sold immediately after finally getting approval for the project were not answered by press time. However, at the April 25 meeting, Marcela EscobarEck, a planning consultant for the church project, said the property owner sold the The ColRich housing development could still be built if the plans for the All People’s Church are rejected by the city. (Courtesy ColRich) land to All Peoples because he has an “affinity” for may say, ‘We don’t think it’s a a prayer room and an outdoor southbound traffic. There would the church. good idea here.’ Or they may say, space for gathering. also be a curb cut on College. The timeline of the property ‘We think this is a much better “The goal was really to create “Whether we have any sucsale to the church was a point idea than homes.’ We don’t know a quality architectural church lo- cess with that or not, we don’t of contention at the DCAC that yet.” cation to really be a good neigh- know,” Escobar-Eck said, adding meeting, with one woman acEscobar-Eck added that the bor,” Escobar-Eck said, adding that the intersection might not cusing the church of pulling a homes project is still very much that the site design keeps the include a traffic light because “bait-and-switch.” a possibility. larger elements of the buildings traffic during Sunday services “Twenty-four homes on a good “The housing project is still closer to the freeway to not im- is not during peak hours. side equals less than 50 cars. an approval that exists, so if pede on the views of neighbors Other residents brought up A church with 900 members for whatever reason The Light located above the property. concerns over the classrooms in equals 500 cars. Do the math,” Project doesn’t go through, the “We really worked at tucking the project, but Herber promised she said. “We thought we were houses will be built,” she said. that parking structure into the that they would only be used ingetting 48 cars and now we’re DCAC chair Mark Rawlins hillside,” she said. termittently and not as a daily being presented with 500-plus pointed out that having two opOne resident requested that daycare for a preschool facility. cars and oh, by the way, it’s only tions gives the community more the upper level parking not have One woman implied that the on Sunday and a couple of days input on what will ultimately be lights on poles and joked that zoning for the property — instiduring the week and so forth. built on the property. the project’s name — The Light tutional — would open the door But those of us who are impact“The bottom line is this, some- Project — had him worried. for the church to be used as a ed as a community are looking at thing’s going to be built there. Escobar-Eck assured him that drug rehab facility or halfway this going, ‘How did we get from What would you like it to be? As the name was just a metaphor. house. 48 cars to 500 and how does that a community, this is our oppor“We took great care in de“There’s no hidden agenda impact our community?’” tunity to put as much impact on signing the parking structure here,” Escobar-Eck said, adding Escobar-Eck pointed out that what we’d like to see to make it the way that we did right now that the property was zoned inthere is no bait-and-switch be- work,” he said. so that we don’t have any intru- stitutional because “that’s what cause the church still needs to All Peoples Church submit- sions,” she said. you have to do to build a church.” go through the city’s planning ted the proposal for The Light The project addresses the acBecause of the concerns of process. Project to the city on April 26. In cess problem to the property with nearby residents, Escobar-Eck “We can’t go out and build addition to the 900-seat sanctu- a proposed new intersection at and Herber promised to make a church tomorrow,” she said. ary and the gym, the project in- its entrance. The intersection the process as open and trans“We have to go through a very cludes 12 classrooms, 374 park- would cut through the median parent as they can by offering to lengthy, open, public process and ing spaces in a mix of parking on College Avenue to allow ac- return to the Del Cerro Action ultimately the decision makers structure and surface parking, cess to and from both north and Council with updates, present the Navajo Planners with informational presentations and meet with residents in small groups to get input on how the project can be improved. “I grew up in a smaller town. I get that change is hard,” Herber said. “My hope, and even why I would be in these consistent meetings, is that in the end, you guys would say, ‘Man, these guys really care about community and they’re not trying to do some big deal.’ We feel very fortunate that we were given this opportunity with this land that was sold to us.” —Reach Jeff Clemetson at jeff@sdnews.com.■

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uuDianne's Corner, from page 7 residents to fight the placement of sexually violent predators in our community. I’ve asked the state attorney general to investigate the disproportionate placement of these serial rapists and molesters in rural East County. Ten of the 13 predators released in our county have been placed in the Jacumba/Campo/Boulevard area.

interpretive center and the Kumeyaay Lake Campground. Mission Trails Regional Park has a special place in my heart. As a native San Diegan, Mission Trails was my playground as a child even before it became an official park. It is important that the City Council approves this update, so we can continue to invest in the future of this amazing natural treasure. If you are able, I urge you to attend the council meeting

on May 21 to voice your support for the update. If unable to attend, please email the mayor and City Council and urge them to vote in favor. For more information, please visit mtrp.org.

In their attempt to quietly house these monsters in San Diego County, state prison and hospital officials are exploiting small communities that lack the resources and clout to challenge these placements. Power of choice: The Board of Supervisors recently agreed to develop options for launching a community choice energy program. The vote opens the door to real competition in the energy market and aims to provide ratepayers with the freedom of choice.

The board will be briefed on the development of the program over the next few months, with a detailed proposal expected to reach us in October.

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uuNews briefs, from page 2 cross country and Special Olympics teams. Lewis Middle School is one of 64 public middle schools and high schools in 32 states awarded a total of $67,000 to aid sports programs affected by tight budgets. Six other California Schools also received 2019 Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grants, for a total of $7,049. The grant is named for California Casualty Chairman

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landscapes of the Californias has inspired him to explore the many ways that humans have interacted with their environments, from the ancient past into the present. He currently teaches in the anthropology department at California State University, San Marcos. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through the MTRP website at mtrp.org.

Call for artists

The Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) Foundation is accepting art submissions from May 1 through June 30, 2019 for 2020 exhibitions at the MTRP Visitor and Interpretive Center. Artists can submit diverse artistic interpretations of the natural world in a range of media including paint, clay, photography, pastel, fiber, colored pencil, mixed media, and more. Artworks are juried by a panel of working artists and arts educators. Selected works will be presented for the enjoyment of the center’s more than 80,000 annual visitors. Art exhibitions showcase one artist or groups, and are staged for a period of six weeks. Artists can also host an opening reception for members of the public. Artworks include wall-hung, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional pieces. The focus on nature-related subject matter is vital to the MTRP Foundation’s objective of expanding the understanding and enjoyment of nature and inspiring artistic expression in visitors of all ages. A portion of artwork sales supports MTRP through the foundation. More information and an application form can be found at mtrp.org. —Jennifer Morrissey is executive director of the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation.■

MISSION TRAILS iNaturalist Observation of the Month: Miner’s lettuce sdnews.com

I know what you’re thinking, but the answer is no: “minor’s lettuce” is not the magic vegetable you’ve been looking for to feed your under-aged kids. But miner’s lettuce (also known as spring beauties) as seen in this observation (bit.ly/2GTxbSx) by Mark James is a native vegetable and one that was once sought after for its richness in vitamin C. At the time of the Gold Rush, miners did not have many green food options while roaming the western landscape, so when they came across the small leafy cups, they consumed them. A seasonal helping of miner’s lettuce could do wonders to curb the onset of scurvy, a disease resulting from lack of vitamin C.

Miner’s lettuce is said to taste similar to spinach and can be consumed with the stem and flower. Adventurous gardeners can add it to their menu. If you are not a gardener, don’t even think about a wild picking. You know how many dogs walk the trails and these crops for sure have been “compromised.” Miner’s lettuce loves shady slopes which retain moisture during the day. In drier years, it can be hard to find, but this winter’s rain has brought a plethora of these aptly named spring beauties. So, take your time on the trail this spring and try to spot some miner’s lettuce. There are two common species in Mission Trails Regional Park that look almost identical: Claytonia parviflora and Claytonia perfoliata.

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Miners lettuce (Photo by Mark James)

—Patricia Simpson is a trail guide at Mission Trails Regional Park. iNaturalist is an online social network of people sharing biodiversity information to help each other learn about nature.■

Botany lessons from a small plant Millie Basden It’s a tiny plant packed with biological intrigue: it’s a geophyte, heterostylous, hysteranthus, bears a cyme, and is named after a giant of the botanical world. The plant is coast jepsonia (Jepsonia parryi) and while fairly common in Mission Trails Regional Park, it is often overlooked. John K. Small, an American botanist, named the genus after Willis Linn Jepson in 1896 when Small proposed moving two plants previously in the genus Saxafraga to his newly created genus Jepsonia. Willis Jepson lived from 1867 to 1946. He served as professor of botany at UC Berkeley and his 1925 book “A Manual of the Flowering Plants of California” was the forerunner of “The Jepson Manual,” the weighty tome still used by botanists today. The book that bears his name is big and heavy, but the plants that bear his name are small and dainty. A geophyte is an “earth-loving” plant that has a reproductive structure underground, an enlarged stem that may take the form of a corm or a bulb. Plants in several families are geophytes. Coast jepsonia is in the family Saxifragaceae, which got its name (meaning “rock crusher”) from the plants’ favored rocky habitats.

The flowers of coast jepsonia have styles that are different lengths, a condition known as “heterostyly.” This can make pollination difficult and may be an adaption that no longer serves a purpose. The pollinators for plants in the genus Jepsonia are syrphid flies (also called hover flies) and halictid bees (also called sweat bees); small pollinators for small flowers. In fall, a tiny white flower with five petals and dark Jesponia leaves (Photo by Millie Basden) veins on the floral cup opens at the end of a bare stem just a You can find coast jepsonia in few inches tall. Coast jepsonia’s the park in many places. Look initial flower is usually accom- on north-facing slopes (includpanied by two or three other ing road cuts and trail edges) flowers on lateral stems, form- or areas with clay soils that are ing an inflorescence called a shaded by other plants or rocks. “cyme.” Weeks later, triggered Keep in mind the typical life by fall rains, the flowers are fol- cycle — you are most likely to lowed by one or two dark green find flowers during the months roundish leaves that hug the of October and November; leaves ground. When a plant flowers without flowers are likely beginbefore leaves appear, it earns the ning in December. By May, you designation of being “hysteran- are not likely to find any abovethus.” Sometimes a coast jepso- ground evidence of the plant. nia plant will have flowers and The diminutive stature and leaves present at the same time, short above-ground lifespan of but usually not. In a very dry coast jepsonia belie its signifiyear, there may be no leaves at cance as a plant that has much all. During our hot dry summers, to teach us and that bears the the flowers and leaves disappear, name of a giant from the world and the plants are dormant. Like of botany. other geophytes, you can expect that coast jepsonia will reappear —Millie Basden is a trial during the next wet season from guide at Mission Trails Regional its underground parts. Park.■

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Restaurant Review Frank Sabatini Jr. Thankfully I live about nine miles away from Cheers Deli & Liquor, a place where I never expected to end my decades-long search for the best Reuben sandwich and spicy Italian hoagie in San Diego. If residing any closer, I’d outgrow every garment in my closet within a month. My commute to the 30-yearold liquor store, however, was nothing compared to a customer’s whom I chatted with moments before he toted out a sizable takeout order. “I drive in from Jamul all the time for these sandwiches,”

he said as an influx of locals approached the clean, brightly lit deli counter to place their orders. Though a couple of hours had passed since the lunch rush, business remained brisk. It isn’t a cliché when store owner Manny Keriakos says he strives for quality in the myriad sandwiches and salads his store cranks out. The breads and rolls (from La Jolla Baking Company) are ultra fresh and toast up superbly when ordering a hot sandwich. The cold cuts, sourced from various reputable companies, are lean and sliced ribbon-thin — a feat many San Diego

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deli workers can’t seem to master. And the veggie garnishments such as tomatoes, red onions and avocados are of ideal ripeness. Add extra bonus points for the deli’s use of shredded iceberg lettuce, a preference of mine from growing up back East, where it’s used prolifically on sandwiches so that oil-vinegar dressings can seep down through to the other ingredients. It also makes for crispier bites compared to those leafy sheets of softer lettuces, which cause everything inside a sandwich to slip and slide. Keriakos is a highly likable guy who everyone seems to know. He never imagined three decades ago of opening a store, especially one that people refer to as a hidden gem. At the time, he had just earned a degree in chemical engineering. It was at the end of the Cold War and jobs in his field were scarce. “It was tough,” he recalls. “So I opened the store and got into the groove of making money.” Soon after, he added the deli, offering only ham, turkey, and roast beef sandwiches. When those took off, he expanded the menu, began catering, and then by the late ’90s, he opened Golden Bagel Cafe in Fletcher Hills, which still flourishes.

The store offers indoor-outdoor seating, with about 10 tables in total. A few of them are placed within the dimly lit “Chateau cellar,” a cozy offshoot section housing more than 200 different wines. I sat in view of the deli and its friendly, industrious employees. One of them, Frankie A ntonelli from New Jersey, picked up on my general Northeast roots (Buffalo, New York to be exact) when I gushed over the well-endowed Reuben he made for me on toasted marble rye. He agreed good versions of the sandwich are hard to find in “Deli” in the name should be taken seriously. deli-deprived San Diego. (Photos by Frank Sabatini Jr.) The corned beef inside was lean, fluffy and exquisite- sandwich on sourdough bread. ly spiced. The layer of finely Both were exceptional, particushredded sauerkraut practically larly the Italian sandwich, which dissolved into the melted Swiss Frankie strongly recommended I cheese. And the judicious smear order hot instead of cold. of Thousand Island dressing I’m glad I did. It’s constructimparted that coveted tinge of ed with pepperoni and capocolsweetness. Mustard is an option lo, two piquant meats that taste — or possibly a default condi- orgasmic when shaved into airy ment here. But it’s a Reuben kill- pilings like this and then heater, in my opinion. Try it without, ed beneath a blanket of buttery and you’ll love it. mozzarella cheese. And yes, the Intent on taking home copious lettuce, tomatoes and dressing leftovers, I beefed up my order were applied to the sandwich with a spicy Italian hoagie con- after it exited the toaster oven structed with a French roll, in addition to a “meatloaf supreme” See CHEERS DELI page 15

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Tuna, crab, egg and with garlic-basil pesto, conchicken salads, however, ceived by Keriakos, and are made onsite. From that the honey bacon club with lineup, I ordered the chicksmoked turkey created by en salad scooped onto a another employee. bed of romaine and iceberg Unlike liquor stores with lettuces. The arrangement small delis tucked away also featured thickly sliced in the back, this preys on cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, your appetite with appealand zippy balsamic dressing visuals and aromas the ing on the side. It made for moment you walk through a full, enjoyable lunch the doors. Before you know the next day. it, you’re leaving with more Keriakos runs (l to r) Frankie Antonelli, Julie Veng, Manny Keriakos than a lottery ticket and a the store with and Derek Varela (Photos by Frank Sabatini Jr.) bottle of gin in your hand. his 88-year-old father and nine emAmong the longest running —Frank Sabatini Jr. is the ployees. Many of them sandwiches is the “chainsaw,” author of ‘Secret San Diego’ devote their energies in- created by an employee some 20 (ECW Press) and began his loto fulfilling orders from a years ago. It’s made with roast cal writing career more than two vast sandwich menu boast- beef, melted Provolone, bacon decades ago as a staffer for the ing eight categories, two of which and whipped cream cheese on a former San Diego Tribune. You include “combination” proteins French roll. Newest to the lineup can reach him at fsabatini@san. and “vegetarian.” is the chicken Caesar sandwich rr.com.■

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EDUCATION PHHS Student of the Month

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Patrick Henry High School News Elizabeth Gillingham

Special Olympics sponsors event The last Friday in April proved to be a day that many of our athletes with intellectual disabilities will never forget. Henry students competed against three other district schools in soccer, earning gold, silver, and bronze medals for their efforts. According to the Special Olympics website, their mission statement says, “No matter the person's age or skill level, Special Olympics Southern California has something for every person with intellectual disabilities. We deliver high-quality, year-round competition and training opportunities in an inclusive culture that stresses athletic excellence, rewards determination, emphasizes health, and celebrates personal achievement.” With the direct coordination from Henry teacher Tianna Reitman and the Circle of Friends club, we were able to sponsor this event that honored close to 100 different students

Almost 100 Henry students with disabilities were honored.

with moderate to severe learning disabilities. We had law enforcement officers on board to donate their time to help give out awards. Many other Henry students were also helping by refereeing the games, announcing the school winners and scores, and helping with other tasks. Watching the students was a treat as there were smiles everywhere while students played a fun game of soccer with their friends. Much appreciation goes to Henry teacher Tianna Reitman and the families that donated water and other beverages!

Bria Combs was selected for PHHS Student of Month for April and attended the Kiwanis breakfast with her sister, and Vice Principal Bill Miller. One teacher stated in his recommendation, “Bria Combs has played a major part in the broadcast journalism class this year. Not only is she a natural talent for being an anchor and news reporter, she has made a huge contribution to our story development and interview segments. She is always happy to get involved in whatever story comes up and is often the person taking the lead and making things happen.” Another teacher stated, “Bria is an exemplar student in AVID. She is a collaborator, a leader, and extremely kind-hearted. I have often seen her work hard to make students feel included in a group setting, or give students excellent advice or a pep talk when needed. I think that is one of her more endearing qualities, the fact that she can motivate others around her to

work hard, and to continue working hard —even when times are tough.” Her English t e acher st at ed , “Bria is passionate, informed, and inquisitive, demands the most of herself and her peers to question, to challenge, and to change the status quo. In the process, she has helped others to examine closely and critically their beliefs, their thoughts, their very being. And she does so with a depth of character and persistence that Student of the Month Bria Combs (Photos courtesy few her age possess, PHHS) even though it has not always been easy. A woman monitor who helps out tremenwith voice, Bria commands a dously in the front office. She presence that makes it difficult greets all of our visitors with a not to notice her.” “hello” and a smile as they enter, Mr. Miller noted that she is making everyone feel welcomed a polite and courteous student at Henry.

PHHS Bel Canto Choir wins at Music In The Park The sun had not yet begun to peak out from beyond the horizon as the Patrick Henry High School students representing the Bel Canto Choir stepped on the bus on Saturday morning, March 16. But neither the early start nor the nearly two-hour bus ride would deter this group of talented local singers from being at

their best when their best was required. Under the direction of choir teacher Rachel Samuelsz, Patrick Henry High’s advanced choir performed beautifully in front of the judges at the Music In The Park Festival in Orange County. Not only did Bel Canto earn a superior rating for its

performances of “Psalm 150” and “Sing,” the choir earned first place in the large school, mixed choir competition. The trophy presentation took place at the Fantasyland Theatre outdoor amphitheater in Disneyland with hundreds of choir and band See PHHS page 17

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sdnews.com uuPHHS, from page 16 students and their teachers in attendance. “We are thrilled to be recognized as one of the top student choirs,” Samuelsz said. “The students worked very hard to be in a position to sing their absolute best when it came time to perform. I’m incredibly proud of all of them.” Each year, ensembles from all over the United States and Canada participate in Music In The Parks. For school choirs like Patrick Henry’s Bel Canto, the festival provides a year-end assessment by an outside panel and nationally known adjudicators. This year’s first-place award marks the best achievement by the Henry choir in several years.

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junior Sean McClure competed in Long Beach at the Region 1 Championship against other level 10 gymnasts aged 1516 years old. Amongst the 16-year-olds, he earned a fourth-place medal for his routine on the pommel horse and placed 15th for his all-around score. For the 15-16-year-old level 10 combined group, he placed 22nd and has qualified to compete at the national level at the Men's Junior Olympic National Championships, which will be held in Reno, Nevada in May. He also earned an All-American academic award for maintaining

a high GPA while practicing 18-plus hours of gymnastics per week. ●● Marissa Mae G. Cris pino, 11th grade art student, attended the recognition award ceremony for the 2019 Congressional Art Competition sponsored by Rep. Susan Davis (CA-53). This special event was held at San Diego History Center in Balboa Park. Marissa won honorable mention and was one of the top six choices with her original drawing. ●● A lyna Uribe, grade 10, created a work of art for the SDUSD Student Art Exhibit 2019 and was chosen to be shown at the inaugural SDUSD Seaport Village Student Art Exhibition!

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PHHS wins EDCO Challenge again Congratulations to PHHS, who was named the first-place winner in the high school category of the 2018-19 EDCO Recycling Challenge. PHHS waste reduction and increased recycling resulted in a 39.97% waste diversion rate (an 11% increase from last year), garnering Henry the top district honor and a $1,250 prize award. The goal of the Recycling Challenge is to reduce waste and increase recycling in our schools to facilitate compliance with state law requiring school districts to divert 75% of our waste from landfill disposal by 2020. Winners were determined based on overall waste diversion

(i.e. waste vs. recycling service), bin fullness and weight surveys, and level of recycling education and outreach programs implemented on campus through March 31, 2019. Results were also based per capital student enrollment. (l to r) Vy Nguyen and Tram Bui On April 23, Principal Listy Gillingham, POS Cathy behalf of the students of PHHS. Murphy, and teachers Lara The cadets help on and off camDickens and Ron Flaherty at- pus with litter removal and tended the board meeting to ac- recycling events. They collect cept the award. Student leaders commingled recycling bins from Vy Nguyen and Tram Bui, of classrooms and take them to the the JROTC Community Service recycling dumpsters. They also Club, were formally invited by do campus litter patrols every PHHS to accept the award on Thursday after school.

Henry surf team undefeated We are very proud to announce that the Patrick Henry surf team finished the season undefeated! This past month, our surfers beat out Mission Bay and Grauer High School of Encinitas

to earn the CIF title. Many of our top surfers such as Ruben Allen, Zack Lauerman, Max Zimmerman, Carlos DeCastro, Davyn Mikulanis, Crew Jenkins and Bella Ledford finished the season by advancing to the

semi-finals and final rounds in their events. PHHS sent our top surfers (Allen, Mikulanis, Zimmerman and Zach Stulls) to the California State Competition held last month in Oceanside. Thank you to all of the support from our parents, coaches and Henry staff. We are proud of our surfers!

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●● Counseling secretary Sara Guinn, who is ready to assist when a student is in crisis. ●● Registrar Vera Li, who helps with our records and transcripts. ●● Site tech Angie Figueroa, who maintains our computer system and school records. ●● Media technician Jim Spradlin, who helps maintains all the technology (hardware) on the campus.

●● Financial secretary Lucia Pineda/Maria Hoelck, for paying our bills all year. It takes a village to run a school the size of Henry and we could never do the work without the dedication and support of this staff! Thank you for your service to our school! —Elizabeth Gillingham is principal of Patrick Henry High School.■

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In support of National Administrative Professional week, the PHHS Administrative Council team honored the office staff at Henry with their annual luncheon held at Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant on Fletcher Parkway. We are very fortunate to have staff members who readily greet and work with our families whenever they need help navigating their way through high school. Special thanks to: ●● Administrative assistant John Ortler for running our office, dealing with rentals, and paying our staff members who work beyond the school day. ●● Administrative aide Lorrie Harper, who assists our principal and handles special projects. ●● Secretary and receptionist Nancy Passmore, who works with our substitutes and is our athletic secretary as well. ●● Attendance secretaries Nita Brown, Carlos Luna, and Chris Genung, who assist our students when they come in late or are returning after an illness. ●● Health technician Sharon Hackett, who helps our students when they are sick.

SPORTS / COMMUNITY The Fleet’s fleeting success in San Diego May 10 – June 13, 2019 Mission Times Courier

Doug Curlee Editor at Large

Pro football fans in San Diego were starting to warm up to the new team in SDCCU Stadium. The San Diego Fleet was supposed to be a three-year effort to bring the game back to town. It was going to be a struggle, and everyone knew it, but it seemed like a good way to bring football back after the Chargers bolted for Los Angeles. The newly formed Alliance of American Football (AAF) said it had enough money in the bank to see it through and league founders said they would fight it out for three years. It lasted three months.

Here in San Diego, the league looked like a budding success. Home game attendance at Fleet games was growing; Fleet jerseys and memorabilia were selling better than any other squad’s in the eight-team league; and, most importantly, there were tailgate parties in the parking lot with enthusiastic fans having a good time. San Diego was one of the successes in the league. San Antonio was the other one. Now, there are none. What happened? “I wish I knew what happened,” said Matt Provence, the Fleet’s team communications director. Provence, at this writing, is back home in Pennsylvania,

sending out resumes looking for a spot somewhere in minor league baseball, where he spent 23 years before succumbing to the attraction of living in San Diego. “We thought the idea of a league being run as a single entity, with a central home office in San Francisco handling all the money, was a different idea that had a chance,” he said. “If we could make it for those three years, there was a good chance for lucrative TV contracts, a lot of fans buying tickets, and increasingly skilled players and coaches, making it a true minor league for the NFL.” But the people who originally created the concept — television executive Charlie Ebersole and

Although San Diego’s Fleet showed some promise of success, the Alliance of American Football league ultimately went belly up. (Photo by Josh DaFoe, courtesy of AAF)

NFL Hall of Fame-inducted executive Bill Polian — suddenly found themselves overrun, and run out of the league, by East Coast billionaire Tom Dundon, who owns, among other things, the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League. Dundon said he was investing $250 million in the new league, with an eye to making it in effect the minor league affiliate of the NFL. “I think Tom Dundon thought he could force the NFL, and the NFL Players Association, into accepting his vision,” Provence said. “That might have worked if Dundon hadn’t tried to force it. If the AAF had lasted three years, and worked, the NFL might have seen this vision Dundon apparently had, and they might have worked it out to everyone’s satisfaction.” Well, maybe. But the trails of pro football are often littered with the remains of those who have tried to force the NFL to do anything it doesn’t really want to do. It all came to an end on April 6, with the Fleet in Florida for a game against the Orlando Apollos, a struggling franchise. Instead of a game, Fleet players and coaches found themselves

paying their own hotel bills and buying their own plane tickets home. Several days later, Tom Dundon formally notified the teams, the players, and who knows how many vendors and suppliers, that the AAF was filing for bankruptcy. How much money Tom Dundon actually put into the league is a matter of speculation, but most believe it was nowhere near the $250 million he said it would be. “Tom Dundon has the right to decide how he spends his money,” Provence said. “I guess he decided it wasn’t going to get him what he wanted.” At the end of the day, it appears no one involved got what they wanted. Interestingly, you can still buy San Diego Fleet jerseys, sweatshirts and memorabilia at Dick’s Sporting Goods stores in the San Diego area. It’s all half-price, but the Dick’s people say it’s still selling. It may be the only way people will eventually remember the San Diego Fleet. —Doug Curlee is Editor at Large. Reach him at dougcurlee@cox.net.■

San Carlos Area Council news Patricia Mooney

Cannabis presentation

Cannabis Nurse Elisabeth Mack, RN, MBA, was San Carlos Area Council’s (SCAC) featured speaker on May 1. She spoke to a rapt crowd with not an empty seat in the room. Mack’s manner is scholarly-geek with a generous dash of humor. She delivered a presentation packed with information valuable to all interested in improving our health and well-being without succumbing to prescribed drugs that address certain symptoms while creating unwanted side effects.

Crime report

Local Police Liaison Officer John Steffen reported that there were three violent crimes in the last month. One was a stabbing that occurred at Lake Murray on April 28, when a 28-year-old man picnicking with his family lost his cell phone. He used a friend’s phone app to locate the phone, which rang nearby where another family was recreating. The man who lost his phone became agitated, pulled out a knife and

thrust it into a 26-year-old man who refused to open his backpack. The knife-wielding man shouted out a gang slur then fled into the lake. The police came on the scene to sort out the incident. Officer Steffen reported that the highest incidence of crime in our neighborhood is thieves breaking into vehicles parked near the Cowles Mountain trailheads and reiterated that vehicle owners should be cognizant of leaving purses, parcels, laptops, phones, etc. where they can be seen through windows. Officer Steffen was wearing his dress blues in order to attend a memorial service for slain San Bernardo resident, Lori Kaye, who was shot in the Chabad synagogue days before International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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David Ege gave a report on the progress for a new San Carlos Library. He said we’re still waiting to hear back from the state water board people about the mitigation of the adjoining property that the new library would be jutting over. See SCAC page 19

COMMUNITY Allied Gardens Grantville Community Council news

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Shain Haug Looking ahead to our next Allied Gardens Grantville Community Council (AGGCC) town hall meetings at the Benjamin Library (Zion Avenue and Glenroy Street) at 6:30 p.m.: Tuesday, May 28 — You will want to attend to hear a San Diego Gas & Electric representative address the SDG&E “Time-of-Use Plan” (TOU) under which electricity prices will be lower or higher at varying times of the day. On May 1, you were switched to one of the three pricing plans. Under the TOU, you can manage the cost of your energy use by the choice of your plan. However, it takes only one look at the materials they sent us to see that you need more, much more, information to make the best choice. The representative from the utility will address the following questions: What is TOU? How does TOU work? What are the TOU pricing plans? What is baseline pricing? How do TOU and baseline pricing work? How to be successful on TOU? How to save money with TOU pricing plans? Why do you have to move to TOU? What impact will TOU have on my bill in the summer? How are you supposed to stop using energy between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.?

Is TOU just another way of increasing prices? Will solar users on a tiered pricing plan be migrated over to TOU? How do you sign up? How do you compare pricing plans? What does one-year no-risk pricing mean? Can I switch to another pricing plan? Tuesday, July 23 — As successor to San Diego County Animal Control, the San Diego Humane Society took over animal control in the city. A representative of the society will discuss the services now available and how to obtain their attention in times of need. The next meeting of the group that deals with Superior Ready Mix, relative to the quarry and the operations of the cement and asphalt plants, will be on May 16. Please let me know by email of any observed or reported problems. I will present those matters to the working group and will report back to the community. The AGGCC is looking into the establishment of an offleash dog park for the Navajo neighborhoods. So far our efforts have been directed to the area between the Allied Gardens swimming pool and the Benjamin Library parking lot. We were recently contacted by a group that is making a similar investigation of an area above Margerum Park off Largewood Street. We hope to join forces as we work on the

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During the springtime months, there are several very special days that deserve celebration. Those include Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Graduation Day. Without question, jewelry is the most exciting gift you can give anyone on any of these occasions. We have a special Spring Sale in progress to help with your gift shopping needs. Mom would love diamond stud earrings, a beautiful new Pandora bracelet, or ring, an engravable bar pendant or a mother’s ring with birthstones of the family. Dad’s gift favorites include a watch, rings, money clips, key chains and tie tac. Try a new alternative metal such as titanium, tungsten or stainless steel for a crisp new look. Grad’s love a new dress watch or cool sports watch. Ladies also like charm bracelets, photo lockets and pearls. Guys also like silver ID bracelets and engraved signet rings or symbolic pendants in alternative metals.

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very demanding requirements of Park and Recreation policies. The project will not go forward until we have participation of a substantial number of dog owners in our Navajo community. If you value a nearby legal offleash park, you can join the effort by contacting us at aggccshain@yahoo.com. AGGCC Arbor Day — Join us Saturday, May 18, for a spring spruce up of our award-winning Zion Avenue trees. We are led by Vince Mikulanis, of Davey Resource Group and the District 7 representative of the San Diego Community Forestry Advisory Board. We hope you will be part of our work crew as we weed, mulch, water, and fertilize our Zion Avenue trees in preparation of the coming year. Meet at 9:20 a.m. in the Benjamin Library parking lot. Sign up by giving us your names and addresses at aggccshain@yahoo. com. The AGGCC board of directors meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Benjamin Library, at the corner of Zion Avenue and Glenroy Street. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, June 4. Join our board and we will support your passions for our community. —Shain Haug is the president of the Allied Gardens Grantville Community Council. Reach him at aggccshain@yahoo.com, or visit aggccouncil. org.■

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uuSCAC, from page 18 One audience member commented that it’s now a parking lot that will remain a parking lot once the new library is built. Sadly, Judy McCarty, who once served as District 7 Councilmember, and was the motivating force behind a new library, died before it came to fruition. A senior in the room quipped that they’d probably be dead before it’s finished, too. When it’s deemed clean, the city can purchase the site and we can begin fundraising for a long-awaited new library. By long-awaited, we are talking about 25 years of patiently waiting for our city, county and state representatives to do right by San Carlos and break some ground. The day after our SCAC meeting, motivated by a community growing increasingly agitated for a new library, I spoke with David Gibson, executive officer at the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. He said it’s true that the parking lot will remain a parking lot. He also said that although there is a hydrocarbon plume that must be remediated on the property by the gas station company that formerly operated there, the city is free to go ahead with the library project. Gibson has directed his staff to write a letter to County Supervisor Jacob with copies to Councilmember Scott Sherman and Mayor Faulconer stating that as far as the water board is concerned, there is no reason to stall the new San Carlos library any longer.

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Edmond Perkins from Dr. Shirley Weber’s 79th Assembly District Office joined us. He spoke about AB-392, California Act to Save Lives. This bill’s goal is to increase the number of situations where law enforcement officers can de-escalate a potentially deadly outcome via conversation or other non-lethal methods. It changes the current “reasonable” deadly force standard to “necessary” force. This is an effort to stem the disproportionate number of young people of color who are shot and killed in police encounters. Angie Law, from the Office of City Attorney Mara Elliott, announced that Ann Marie Council can sadly no longer join us at SCAC meetings due to a career move to Eastern Division. Roarke Shanley from Scott Sherman’s office came bearing butter cookies to everyone’s delight. He reported that Councilmember Sherman was meeting with the City Council to review the 2020 fiscal budget, and that Sherman would be pushing the expansion of the San Carlos Library. Roarke also said that last week, the City Council voted to allocate $5,000 to the Lake Murray Fireworks show, which will pay for stage and lighting; and $5,000 to the Grantville/ Allied Gardens First Friday Summer Concerts. —Patricia Mooney is vice president of the San Carlos Area Council. Have a San Carlos story to tell? Interested in SCAC Board membership? Email patty@crystalpyramid.com.■

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LIBRARY Happenings at the Allied Garden Library San Carlos Library news May 10 – June 13, 2019 Mission Times Courier

Kathryn Johnson

Closures

The library will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. The book drop will be open, and we resume business the next day, Tuesday, May 28, at 11:30 a.m.

Book clubs

The book club will be reading Elena Ferrante’s book “My Brilliant Friend” on May 14 from 1-2 p.m. This 1950s coming-ofage story follows Elena and Lila as they go through life, their paths seem to always diverge and converge but both protagonists have always remained friends. Ferrante also explores how county, city, and neighborhood shaped the upbringing of her characters. For the true book lovers, we also have an offsite book club meeting that typically meets on the third Wednesday of the month at Temple Emanu-El located at 6299 Capri Drive. We will be reading a compilation of short stories by Maryelizabeth Hart called “San Diego Noir.” This selection will focus on cities in and around San Diego with a dark and sultry noir style. Copies will be available at the front desk.

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How to get started on that novel you always wanted to write? How easy is it to do chair yoga? How to jazz up ordinary cookies and make them extraordinary? These are just a few of the how-to presentations we will be having

Summer reading

The annual summer reading program is near, this year it will be running from June 1 to Aug. 31. The library will have weekly programs geared around our theme “It’s showtime at your library,” and we will be distributing prizes from our program sponsors Souplantation, Rubio’s, and Legoland for every 10, 20, 30, or 40 books read or hours performed.

Save the date

You’ve been asking for it, and we’re here to make it big — the Friends of the Allied Gardens/ Benjamin Branch Library will be having a book sale on Saturday, June 15. Please check the branch for more details and time. Featuring classics, paperbacks, coffee table books, and of course, plenty of children’s books to go around. —Kathryn Johnson is managing librarian of the Allied Gardens Benjamin Branch Library.■

David Ege

Summer reading

Summer is upon us, and we’re excited to start our summer reading program, which runs from June 1-Aug. 31. Register online obyJune 1 to participate in the fun events, great reads, and a chance to win books and other prizes.

Performers

Over the course of the summer, we’ll be inviting some fantastic performers for our young readers. There’s something for everyone. All programs are free and run each Wednesday from 2:30-3:15 p.m. Here’s a preview: We kick off the series with “Mad Science: Ta-Da!” on June 12. Comedic ventriloquist, Joe Gandelman, joins us on June 19. The Zovargo Animal Show brings all kinds of furry, feathered, and scaly animal friends on June 26. On July 3, act out Dav Pilkey’s “Dog Breath: The Horrible Trouble with Hally Tosis” with Literature Comes to Life. The fantastic Amazing Dana returns to the library on July 10. Clown around with Sparkles the Clown on July 17. On July 24, take a walk on the wild side with animal ambassadors from Wild Wonders. Clap your hands and stomp your feet to the folksy tunes of Hullabaloo on July 31. If you like to laugh, make sure to catch the wacky and hilarious Michael Rayner Variety Show on Aug. 7. And

for our finale, join us on Aug. 14 for Noteworthy Puppets’ Three Little Pigs: The Puppet Musical.

Library history

On May 17 from 2-3 p.m., Special Collections Librarian Rick Crawford will present the history of the San Diego Public Library through great stories and photos. His talk will trace the history of the library through the Horton days, the first official library in 1882, the Carnegie Library, growth of the branches, and the development of the new Central Library.

Artists

The paintings of Pam Nowlan, Teresa Rutledge, and Beverly Shults will be on display May 6-30. Nolan uses pastels and oils to capture a variety of genres, including cityscapes and animals. Rutledge paints in oils, watercolors, and pastels and finds inspiration in her travels, especially in the deserts of the Southwest. Shults’ favorite mediums include pastels, watercolors and acrylics to share the beauty that surrounds her. Please join us on May 18 between noon and 2 p.m. for the artist reception. Refreshments will be served. Shults will also demonstrate pour acrylics during the reception.

Local author

The San Carlos Branch Library is delighted to host R.D. Kardon to discuss her new

book, “Flygirl,” on May 24 from 2-3 p.m. Kardon is a former corporate and airline pilot with an Airline Transport Pilot certificate and three captain qualifications. She had a 12-year flying career that took her all over the world in every type of airplane from small, single-engine Cessnas to the Boeing 737. She also holds a bachelor of arts in journalism and sociology from NYU and a law degree from American University. The Library Shop will be onsite to sell copies of “Flygirl” to support the San Diego Public Library Foundation.

Poetry open mic

Join People Enjoying Poetry (PEP) on May 25 from 1-3 p.m. for the second quarterly poetry open mic. Share your own work or read someone else's poetry. We'll collaborate to create a collection of poetry and the group will offer feedback at the poet's request. —David Ege is managing librarian of the San Carlos Branch Library.■

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of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the World of the Whos, as a little boy with a big imagination proves that a person is a person, no matter how small. Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. at the Casa Del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park. Tickets range $14-$16, available at juniortheatre.com.

‘Nine: The Musical’ Through May 19 Based on “8½,” Italian director Federico Fellini's comic masterpiece of autobiographical filmmaking, Maury Yeston's sultry and enchanting musical follows the life of world famous film director Guido Contini as he prepares his latest picture and balances the numerous women in his life. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. at Lamplighters Community Theatre, 5915 Severin Drive, La Mesa. Tickets range $20-$25, available at lamplighterslamesa.com.■

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Taste of Grossmont Sample delicious bites from around the globe at this interactive food-tasting event. Enjoy an afternoon shopping outside with family, friends, and foodies alike while you sample delicious dishes from over 20 participating Grossmont Center eateries. New this year, are alcoholic beverages at select locations, included with the purchase of our Taste Card. Taste cards start at $10 if bought at guest services, $15 if bought online and $20 if bought in person the day of the event at Grossmont Center. 2-5 p.m. at Grossmont Center, 5500 Grossmont Center

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Fashion show and dance San Diego Kimono Club presents a Japanese fashion show and dance as part of Grossmont College’s Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This free event will take place at noon in the main quad of the campus, 8800 Grossmont College Drive, El Cajon.

Wednesday, May 15 Dance performances Boone Elementary School will perform the “Tinikling Dance,” the traditional Philippine folk dance utilizing bamboo poles at 10 a.m. and Rudraprasad Swain will perform an Indian dance at 11 a.m. as part of Grossmont College’s Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This free event will be held in the main quad of the campus, 8800 Grossmont College Drive, El Cajon.

Thursday, May 16 Art Show College Avenue Center’s semi-annual art show features original art from the center’s drawing, watercolor, knitting and craft classes. 12:45 p.m. at the College Avenue Center, 6299 Capri Drive. Visit jfssd.org.

Bike to Work Day Register for the 29th annual SANDAG Bike to Work Day and join thousands of commuters throughout the San Diego region as we go by bike! When you register for Bike to Work Day, you can stop by one of 100 pit stops throughout San Diego County to pick up a free T-shirt, snacks, and encouragement. Pit stops will be open 6-9 a.m. and locations have been listed on the Bike Month webpage. For more information on Bike to Work Day 2019, visit bit.ly/2KLLVD1,

Spring Beautification Work Party Come spend some time in the San Carlos Community Garden helping to make it a neater, more inviting, restful and inspirational place for the community. This event will be led by Carol Lockwood. 9-11 a.m. in the San Carlos Community Garden, 6460 Boulder Lake Ave.

Thursday, May 23

Recharge with Rock Climbing The Special Liberty Project is partnering up with Cairn Leadership to offer a veteran outdoor rock-climbing adventure in Mission Trails Regional Park. Bring hiking shoes and water bottle. Necessary gear and snacks provided. Meets at 4 p.m. in the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail. Free. Register at bit. ly/2J1kkPM.

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Evening with Scott Pelley The Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice presents an evening with “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley. Pelley will discuss his new book “Truth Worth Telling,” which attendees will receive a signed copy of with purchase of a ticket to the discussion. $27.19 for one admission, $37.19 for two admissions. 7 p.m. at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Marian Way and Camino San Diego. Visit bit. ly/2GMqv7s.

Friday, June 15 Foods and Moods Healthy Adventures will discuss the many foods we have in our diet that contribute to either elevating our energy or making us lethargic. Let’s find out the truth and dispel the myths surrounding these mood foods. 12:45 p.m. at the College Avenue Center, 6299 Capri Drive. Visit jfssd.org.

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Street Food Cinema: ‘Jurassic Park’ It's more than just a movie! Street Food Cinema features cool outdoor movies, picnic-ready food trucks, live music from emerging artists, interactive games and more! 6 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. movie. Grossmont Center- 5500 Grossmont Center Drive Suite 169, La Mesa. Tickets

Troop 959 Alumni Dinner Local Boy Scout Troop 959 is gathering alumni together for an evening dinner to support current Troop projects. All alumni and guests are invited to join the dinner at San Carlos United Church, 6554 Cowles Mountain Blvd. RSVP to Tom Hardy at 619-627-2327.■

Fridays La Mesa Farmers Market La Mesa’s Farmers Market offers fresh local produce, florals, pastries, live music, and arts and crafts each Friday. 3-7 p.m. along La Mesa Boulevard. Free. Visit lamesavillageassociation.org. Saturdays Hike Cowles Mountain Looking for an adventure? Come join Saturday

morning hikes at Cowles Mountain. Group photos will be taken at the summit and water will be provided. Meet at the Cowles Mountain Staging Area (located on the corner of Golfcrest Drive and Navajo Road) at the trailhead south of the comfort station. 5:30 a.m. Free. Register at bit.ly/2VC7xtF. Shop Local Market Last Saturday of the month at Grossmont Center, participating shops set up tables outside and offer markdowns and new product showcases. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa.■

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WORSHIP DIRECTORY Wed. Night........6:30pm to 8:00pm Sat. Night..........6:30pm to 8:00pm Sunday.............10:00am to 11:30am Tuesday.............6:30pm to 8:00pm 619-697-7221 Pastor Chris Pawlowski and Pastor Dave Riley Calvary Chapel 7525 El Cajon Blvd. La Mesa, CA 91942.

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