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On Thursday, Sept. 12, the parking lot of HomeStreet Bank at 6515 Mission Gorge Road played temporary dock for the bank’s Miss HomeStreet hydroplane boat. The boat will be taking part in the San Diego Bayfair Sept. 13-15 — an event that draws 70,000 spectators to Mission Bay and is now in its 55th year. The weekend fun features a barbeque competition and various watersport competitions

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San Carlos resident’s history of empowering Latinas. Page 4

Henry teacher Ann Wegmann conducts an amphibian survey in the Gallatin Custer National Forest. (Photo courtesy Ann Wegmann)

EDUCATION

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Studying the ‘Serengeti of America’ By JOYELL NEVINS | Mission Times Courier

Spot a black bear, catch a frog, hear a wolf: not quite the average to-do list items. But those were some of the activities Ann Wegmann participated in as part of a fellowship program in Yellowstone National Park last month. Wegmann was selected out of hundreds of teachers across

New teachers, new coaches and new student clubs at Henry. Page 10

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the country by the non-profit Ecology Project International (EPI) to participate in the eight-day Teacher Fellowship in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. EPI is a field science and conservation organization that partners scientists with local and international students and educators in ecologically critical environments in Yellowstone, Costa Rica, Ecuador & the Galapagos, Belize, and Baja, Mexico.

Wegmann teaches freshmen and sophomore biology at Patrick Henry High School. She has been bringing her students to the field – and vice versa – for several years. They’ve been to the Amazon rainforest and will be visiting Australian coral reefs. But this time around, Wegmann wanted to forego the exotic and SEE YELLOWSTONE, Page 2

Street sign bandits confound neighborhood By DOUG CURLEE | Mission Times Courier Mission Trails Regional Park offers up classes on gardening and birding. Page 14

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Someone — or several someones — seem to have a desire to own the street sign for Lambda Drive in Del Cerro. A nearby resident has seen at least two thefts and one attempted theft, and she has suspects in mind — she thinks it’s an ongoing effort by San Diego State fraternity brothers, or perhaps pledges, looking to qualify for membership. “At this point, I’m 100% convinced this is fraternity related,” she said.

Veronica (we’re not using her last name, because she knows the thieves saw her watching their efforts, and thinks retribution is a possibility) said the attempted robberies of her neighborhood streets happens late at night or very early in the morning. But why? Is it in fact what she thinks it is? Is it someone who just collects Greek names? What other possibilities are there? SEE STREET SIGN, Page 3

The street signs for Lambda Drive and Theta Place after an attempted theft (Courtesy photo)

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learn about what’s in our own backyard. “What does our country have to offer? We tend to overlook that sometimes,” she explained. We g m a n n n o t e d t h a t Yellowstone has been referred to as the “Serengeti of America” – and now she sees why. During her fellowship, Wegmann viewed a massive variety of species. She also got the opportunity to collaborate with 10 other science teachers from all over the country.

GETTING DOWN AND DIRTY

This was no cushy vacation (although her husband and oneyear-old son did join her beforehand for a stay at the Yellowstone lodge). Wegmann and her fellow teachers camped in tents right in the forest. They woke up to bald eagles, and went to sleep

EPI teacher fellows observing wolves. (Photos courtesy Ann Wegmann)

surrounded by wilderness night sounds. During the day, the teachers were put to work. They assisted the National Park Service (NPS) and National Forest Service (NFS) with projects and data collection, interacting with many of the rangers face-to-face. “They are very passionate,” Wegmann said. “They love what they do.”

Surveying the herd to find the collard bison we located using radio telemetry.

She noted that despite underfunding and lack of staff and resources, the NPS and NFS are filled with hard and ingenious workers. “They do well with the resources they have,” she said. One of the projects the fellows assisted with was an amphibian survey to compile what types of amphibians live in the Yellowstone ecosystem. This

Using radio telemetry to locate collard bison.

Wolf Project technician Lizzie Carroll talking about the success of the wolf reintroduction project.

involved actually wading into the water and capturing frogs to determine their species. Another survey with more talking and less swimming was completed for the NPS. The teachers surveyed hikers to help assess how the NPS’s bear safety message was getting across. Turns out, it wasn’t – despite NPS warnings, many of the hikers didn’t carry bear spray with them because they felt bears wouldn’t appear if they were close to the road. Wegmann noted that her group spotted three black bears and a grizzly – and none of those animals were very far from a road. The teachers also got as up close and personal as you can get with a mating bison without getting in the way. Wegmann’s group used radio telemetry to track and find the one percent of collared females scattered throughout the reserve. Along the way, they saw many other species as well.

“We saw all the main animals except for moose,” Wegmann said. That included mule deer, elk, bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, white tail deer, mountain goats, magpies, grouse, sandhill crane, coyote, osprey, red tailed hawk, and pika, along with the previously mentioned species.

THE CRY OF THE WOLF

But one of the most powerful animal sightings – or more accurately, hearings – was the Yellowstone wolves. Wegmann and her team saw the wolves running up a mountain to their den, and heard them calling out to one another. “We are all science teachers, so we were all getting teary-eyed,” she laughed. The wolves were actually one of the main reasons Wegmann chose to apply for the Yellowstone SEE YELLOWSTONE, Page 3

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Veronica notes it’s happened three times, all seemingly around the time school opens for the year, and fraternities are rushing pledges, and vice versa. The latest street sign robbery attempt occurred in the early hours of Aug. 19. Veronica and her husband heard noises at 2 a.m., went outside and saw someone trying to pry off the street signs at Lambda Drive and Theta Place with a crowbar. The thieves sped off in a large truck, and even tried to return but sped off again when they saw Veronica and her husband still up and on their porch. There appears to be only one fraternity at SDSU with Lambda in its name, and it appears to be on inactive status, which doesn’t mean it’s gone away — just unsanctioned. There are four fraternities with Theta in their name. The sign has been replaced by the city twice. And a third

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fellowship. The keystone species had been eradicated for many years from the Yellowstone reserve, but was reintroduced to the landscape in the mid ‘90s by the NPS. However, wolves are predators – and much of their prey are herbivores. As the wolves thinned the grazing population, it changed the habitat and the way the Yellowstone River moves in that region. The question continues to be, is that good or bad? Should the wolves stay or go? Wegmann noted the answer changes depending on the stakeholder. She wanted to bring this debate to her students, and have concrete information to go along with it. Part of the fellowship involved meeting with Wolf Project Technician Lizzie Carroll to discuss the wolf reintroduction project. So after living and working in the wild with these creatures, and conversing with park rangers involved, Wegmann is for the reintroduction of the canine species.

replacement is now on order because the attempted robbery left the sign post bent and is an eyesore for the neighborhood. “This needs to be investigated, as this is grand theft” Veronica said. Well, it may be, but so far, San Diego Police aren’t going out in SWAT gear to take down the crooks. “I checked with the Crime Statistics people here, and there is no report on file about any such crime” said SDPD media relations chief Lt. Shawn Takeuchi. So it’s not now being investigated as a heavy crime — and it’s not likely to be, unless another attempt is made, and someone is hurt. Landon Santacroce of the city Public Works department thinks this is at best, vandalism. “We know it’s happened, and we’ll replace the sign again as it comes up in the repair and replacement schedule,” he said. “It’s certainly not the only such case in the city. People tend to steal street

signs for any number of reasons, and we often don’t know why.” Veronica’s energetic campaign has gotten the attention of City Council member Scott Sherman’s office and they’re looking to see if police could increase patrols around the area. We checked with Fraternity Row, the umbrella organization for Greek life on campus, to see if any word had filtered up to them. We were told there was no one available to talk with us about it, or when anyone might be available. So, that’s where it stands right now — a mystery that no one seems to have answers to. Of course, there’s a slight possibility of other suspects — it should be noted, in the interest of total gender equality, there is a sorority on campus that also has Lambda in its name, and two with Theta. Just food for thought.

“They were there first; they should be there now,” she declared. But just how will this firsthand knowledge be translated into the classroom? That part, Wegmann is considering. “It’s still marinating,” she said. No matter what projects she creates out of her Yellowstone experiences though, Wegmann

noted that one principle will certainly be emphasized: the importance of conservation. For more information about the Ecology Project International, visit ecologyproject.org.

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FEATURE Difference Maker: San Carlos resident fights for Latina community Sept. 13 – Oct. 10, 2019 Mission Times Courier

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“My journey was not easy,” says San Carlos resident Rosa Hernandez. At the age of 17, she became gravely ill and hospitalized, not knowing the symptoms of diabetes. No one in her family history had experienced the disease. For the first time in her life, she had to learn how to check glucose levels, pay attention to diet and adapt in order to survive. And while the experience was difficult to navigate, “it crystallized an uncharted path for me,” she said. “I started living my life with more meaning, starting by educating those around me on diabetes.” Hernandez is the daughter of Mexican immigrants who emigrated to San Diego and the first of five siblings to pursue higher education, with degrees in Psychology and Chicano Studies from San Diego State University. While attending SDSU, she helped found Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Inc. (LTA) — the first Latina sorority in the history of the U.S. LTA is now 14 years old, has a 100% graduation rate and has been ranked as SDSU’s organization with the highest GPA. Just recently, it won National Chapter of the Year. As a national board liaison for LTA, Hernandez helped expand the program to other schools,

including UCLA, USC, UC Berkley, SFSU, Cal Poly SLO, UC Santa Barbara. In her tenure, she helped 89 women become founding members of their respective chapters. “It is this work that sparked a fire in me to advocate for other Latinas to reach their goals, which is precisely what I do in my role as Director of Development and Member Services at MANA de San Diego,” she said. In August, Hernandez was named a finalist in the Coors Light Líderes of the Year competition. “Through our program, we have the opportunity to create awareness about 12 outstanding Latino leaders who are inspiring others and making a difference to champion leadership in communities across the country,” said Alberto Senior, who leads MillerCoors’ national Latino community efforts. “For more than a decade, the Líderes program has recognized the unique accomplishments of over 170 leaders, and I am excited about awarding the 2019 Líder of the Year with a $25,000 grant that will help the Latino community climb on even higher.” The winner of the award will be announced during Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Mission Times Courier recently caught up Hernandez to talk about MANA, it’s work and her

role in making a difference for San Diego Latinas.

WHAT IS MANA? WHAT DOES IT DO? HOW DID YOU BECOME INVOLVED WITH MANA? WHAT DO YOU DO THERE? MANA de San Diego is a nonprofit organization that empowers Latinas through education, leadership development, community service and advocacy. The organization started in 1986 when five insightful local Latinas recognized the significant need for a unifying force – a strong Latina voice advocating for a greater presence and a deeper involvement in educational, economic, political and social arenas. These women created a unifying force and voice by establishing the San Diego chapter of MANA. I currently serve as the Director of Development and Member Services at MANA de San Diego. In my role, I’ve been able to help the organization double its budget in under three years. I have also spearheaded MANA de San Diego’s partnership with SDSU’s LTA chapter to host a biannual leadership conference for more than 500 Latinas.

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THAT NEED AND HOW MANA ADDRESSES IT? I have always found my purpose in going the extra mile to help ensure others get closer to achieving their dreams. Now more than ever, I believe that empowering one woman at a time can strengthen our communities. Over the years, MANA de San Diego has been a leading voice for the Latinx community during times of need. Most recently, I was able to speak at a local vigil in response to the El Paso shooting — standing up to hate and racist rhetoric. That experience taught us that, as an organization, our members wanted to continue the conversation in a meaningful way. So, in response, we made the focus of our latest networking breakfast a panel with immigration and

civil rights leaders. Our esteemed panelists shared ways for MANA de San Diego members to create change in their neighborhoods. We aim to provide a welcoming and united front for San Diego’s Latinx community today and for years to come.

IS THERE A FINAL MESSAGE YOU’D LIKE TO LEAVE OUR READERS WITH? I am steadfast in the belief that empowering one woman at a time can empower communities in truly powerful ways. Even if you come from humble beginnings, you have the power to make larger-than-life impact in the communities you belong to. Échale ganas! (Do it with passion!). —Reach editor Jeff Clemetson at jeff@sdnews.com.■

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Sept. 13 – Oct. 10, 2019 POLITICS Mission Times Courier sdnews.com 5 La Mesa Foothills Dems focus Republican Women on new candidate recruitment Fashion Show at Bali Hai

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By PAT BOERNER

“Step on up” is the theme of the Wednesday, Oct. 2 general meeting of the La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club. With the recent shocking news that 53rd District Congress member Susan Davis has decided to retire, her personal story carries a great lesson for those seeking public service. She started as a social worker, joined the League of Women Voters and became chapter president, sort of stumbled into a run (and win) for San Diego School Board, and followed those offices with tenures in the California Assembly and in the U.S. House of Representatives (10 terms!). We are looking for the next generation of Susan Davis’s, and are providing our membership and guests with a great panel of young politicos who ran against Republicans in traditionally conservative districts, and managed very successful campaigns to break barriers. We continue to have many members of local school boards, water boards, planning groups, city councils, judgeships, and other government entities where

The November primary is right around the corner and Republicans everywhere are excited and prepared to send out our conservative message and register voters. The U.S. economy is experiencing an historic boom with record low unemployment rates and dramatic increases in middle class income as well as the stock market. For the first time in years, citizens are optimistic about their future. President Trump is keeping his promise to “make America great again” by tackling international trade issues that have been ignored for too long. We are finally making progress in enforcing trade agreements that are fair to the United States and bringing in billions of dollars to our economy. There has been a sharp drop in the number of illegal crossings at the Mexico border, but it is still a major crisis that needs our continuing attention. In two and a half years, Trump’s accomplishments for our country are monumental, but have not been publicized by the “mainstream media.” That is why it is up to us to remind our fellow citizens how much better things are today.

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ultra-conservative values affect policy and law. People still get appointed to local school boards simply because of their church affiliation. We must continue our fight for middle class values such as science, women’s health rights, criminal justice reform, climate action, sensible gun laws, affordable health care and economic equality. We need more affordable housing, transit choices, immigrant justice, stronger union representation, living wages, and an end to discrimination and hate in all sectors of public life. How do we get activists on all levels of local government who share these progressive ideals? We’ll hear some of the answers from County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, La Mesa City Council

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Republican Women of California – Navajo Canyon are looking forward to our annual Fashion Show on Oct. 8 at the Bali Hai on Shelter Island. With a theme of “Spirit of San Diego,” fashions by Glamour Girlz of El Cajon and a delicious buffet lunch, it is guaranteed to be a fun-filled afternoon for a cost of $40. This is our only fundraiser of the year and it always gets rave reviews. \ To add to the excitement we have a $100 cash door prize, opportunity drawings, gift cards, and a silent auction for holiday items. This is a great opportunity to get acquainted with Navajo Canyon members and learn more about what we do throughout the year. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Reservations are required, so please RSVP at FASHIONrwcnc@ gmail.com or call 619-561-8304 for more information. Our next regular meeting at the Brigantine will be Nov. 12 — the date of California’s primary election — and our featured speaker will be Eric Golub, a politically oriented comedian. We will enjoy some humor, and also be updated on what is happening in politics locally, statewide and in Washington. —Pat Boerner writes on behalf of the Republican Women of California – Navajo Canyon.■

OPINION / POLITICS / NEWS Guest editorial ‘Companion Unit Handbook’ released It is time to act on District 7 Dispatch short-term rentals Sept. 13 – Oct. 10, 2019 Mission Times Courier

By MARA W. ELLIOTT

Short-term rentals in San Diego should be regulated in a clear and objective manner that respects the rights of all property owners, protects our quality of life, and preserves our housing stock. Instead of adopting a regulatory framework, however, San Diego has opted to rely on existing laws that address noise, trash, parking, and other problems created by visitors who rent properties through online services like Airbnb. This is frustrating to those of us who believe that short-term rental property owners and neighborhood residents deserve clear rules that they can live with. While the politics of short-term rentals (STRs) are complicated, the law is clear. The municipal code, which houses our city’s laws, does not specifically regulate or prohibit STRs in single-family residential zones. Under what is known as a “permissive” zoning ordinance, the city of San Diego has created zones that define how land within the city may be used. If the use is not listed, it is not permitted, which is the case with STRs. At a minimum, our policy makers must define STRs so that citizens understand how the land can be used, and so that law enforcement can enforce the law. In March 2017, I issued the first of several memoranda summarizing the law and suggesting potential solutions, including the enactment of an ordinance that reflects “the reasonable compromise our communities seek,” a compromise that allows for participation in the innovation economy as well as the quiet enjoyment of our homes. Following the memo’s release, the Mayor’s Office said that it would not change enforcement practices until the City Council took action to regulate short-term rental properties.

In August 2018, after hours of public testimony, the City Council enacted on a 6-2 vote an ordinance to regulate STRs. The ordinance had been introduced by the Planning Department and amended by the City Council. Attorneys in my office advised on the law and drafted municipal code amendments to meet the policy makers’ goals. The STR industry did not like the ordinance. Although they openly threatened to sue, they instead chose to bankroll a petition drive to suspend the ordinance and force a public vote on it. In such cases, the council has a choice: it can repeal its ordinance outright or place it on the ballot. By an 8-1 vote, the council repealed its ordinance, even though it had been years in the making. Under the law, the Mayor and City Council had two alternatives. When the City Council repeals an ordinance suspended by a referendum, as was the case here, the Council could introduce a substantially similar ordinance one year after the date of repeal. The one-year anniversary of the repeal is November 13, 2019. The council could also immediately introduce a new STR ordinance that does not substantially mirror the repealed ordinance. Unfortunately, no action has occurred since the repeal, and STRs continue to flourish. The Mayor and City Council have a golden opportunity to bring this long conversation to a meaningful and productive end by finally putting in place rules that are objective and clear, and again they will have the full support of my office in doing so. In the meantime, my office stands ready to prosecute any STRrelated nuisance cases brought to us by mayoral departments. —Mara W. Elliott is San Diego City Attorney.■

Letters WHY, THANK YOU

What a great Aug. 9 issue I found in my driveway this week. I’ve been out of the area for six months. On returning, it seems to me that you have improved the interest level in your publication. In particular, I enjoyed reading “A sound education,” “FireMom provides for firefighter needs,” the update on SDSU West, the photos and article about Los Panchos, and the Foothills Democratic club notice. The engaging photos drew me in to read more articles that I often do. My favorite is of the painting “Water for the Dogs.” I even found couple of certified arborists in your services classified listings that I may be calling soon. Great job! —Hope Anderson, Allied Gardens

DEAL, NO DEAL

Re: “Scott Peters, Planned Parenthood headline September Dems meeting” [Volume 25, issue 8] I was pleasantly surprised to read in the latest issue of the Mission Times Courier that “Rep. Peters will address his recent endorsements of both the Green New Deal and...” at the La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club, on Sept. 5. Unlike all his San Diego County Democratic colleagues, Mr. Peters has not (yet) endorsed the Green New Deal. I look forward to him doing so between now (Aug. 13) and Sept. 5. It will be the responsible thing for him to do. —David Morrison, Del Cerro.■

By SCOTT SHERMAN Recently, my of f ice teamed up with the San Diego Housing Federation, t he L o ca l I nc ent ive Support Coalition (LISC), and the Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors (PSAR) to write the “Companion Unit Handbook,” a helpful guide to homeowners to better navigate the process of constructing a companion unit on their property. Companion units, otherwise known as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and granny flats are an important tool in fixing San Diego’s housing crisis. These units are uniquely useful in increasing housing in low density residential units. In a region where average rent is nearly $1,800 a month and the median price of a house is over $500,000, renters are actively seeking alternative options for affordable rent. In addition, homeowners are seeking alternative options to offset the cost of a home mortgage. Companion units provide an immediate solution to the region’s housing supply crisis. The design and construction of a companion unit

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found discovered bullet holes in an exterior wall. San Diego police are currently investigating the incident but so far have not classified the shooting as a hate crime and are uncertain when the shooting took place as the classrooms were vacant during the summer. Although motivation for the shooting has not been determined, the synagogue will be taking precautions and adding extra security measures. The regional chapter of the Anti-Defamation League is offering a $3,000 reward for information that could lead to an arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting. The discovery of the bullet holes comes just four months after a shooting at Chabad Of Poway that left one person dead and three injured. To report any information about this incident, call the

is a step-by-step process. Success often depends on preparation and a solid understanding of the process. When considering building or adding a companion unit on a property, the Companion Unit Handbook will help homeowners understand: • A property’s zoning and issues such as setback and parking • Companion unit design and construction • Permitting requirements • Funding • Supporting documents and resources Companion units provide a great housing option for many San Diego families. Unfortunately, in the past, the process for permitting approval was cumbersome and difficult. Thanks to the help of the SD Housing Federation, LISC, and PSAR, San Diegans now have a pathway to completion. To review the Companion Unit Handbook, please v isit my website at Sa n Diego.Gov/C D7 or feel free to contact my office at 619-236-6677 or email at ScottSherman@ SanDiego.Gov. —Scott Sherman represents San Diego City Council District 7.■

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For several fall sports programs at Patrick Henry High, the sky is the limit this season. With practices and regular season action underway, the teams are hoping for banner years. In field hockey action, the Lady Patriots under head coach Kenny Hasselbar ended last season with a record of 18-8. Patrick Henry lost in the CIF Division I semifinals to Vista. Heading into this year’s campaign, Patrick Henry has a number of key players, according to Hasselbar. These include Abby Filson (Class of 2021), Jane Martinez (2020), Dani Nowicki (2020), Rachel Timmons (2021) and Jasmine Lawson (2021). “Expectations for the upcoming season are extremely high,” Hasselbar commented. “We graduated a large portion of our team but we also have a very strong core of returning players. Losing in the D1 semifinals was heart-breaking for our program last season and left a sour taste in all our mouths. We are taking the approach to this season that it is simply one game at a time, with the end result to put the best product on the field at every opportunity.” As Hasselbar noted, “the end goal for every team is to bring home a CIF championship and we would love to do that again, but it is still one day at a time.”

Patrick Henry opened its season last month with a 4-0 win over Hilltop. The Lady Patriots have September dates with Torrey Pines, Helix, Westview, Cathedral Catholic, Vista, Scripps Ranch, and University City. On the golf links, Patrick Henry finished last year with a 9-3 Eastern League record. The Lady Patriots under head coach Chad Miller have a number of returning golfers this season. Returning varsity golfers are Emma Abbe (12), Zoe Benink (12) Lily Thomas (11), Jojo Lampinen (11), Liliana Archuleta (11), and Kylie Munro (10). They are joined by freshmen Mackenzie Nabors and Jenel Mallari, as Patrick Henry looks to improve on its third-place league finish a season ago. “Our program focuses on continued personal growth on the golf course and in the classroom,” Miller stated. “We aim to conduct ourselves with honor and integrity and to represent our community with class.” Patrick Henry has September matches with Helix, Serra, San Diego, OLP, Morse, Christian, Mira Mesa and Mission Bay. Miller also wanted to give a shout out to Mission Trails Golf Course and the Mission Trails Women’s Club for supporting high school golf. —Dave Thomas is a San Diego-based freelance sports writer.■

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Girls and Boys players, in the Crusaders Soccer Club’s (CSC) new colors of cardinal red and grey uniforms, played soccer on virtually all of the grass parks and fields in the Navajo Community on Saturday, Sept. 7 as part of the opening day of the club’s 49th year. For this fall season, there are over 1,400 players — 98 recreational division and 32 competitive division teams. Thirteen of the competitive division teams are at the “Academy” level — the top level of competitive play for the CSC. This is an increase of six Academy teams over last year. The recreational division is comprised of boys and girls born between 2015 and 2005. On behalf of CSC president Terry Cords, the board of directors and Rene Miramontes, the director of coaching, “A very sincere thank you for all the volunteer coaches and assistant coaches for volunteering their time and expertise to help teach all the CSC players about sportsmanship, team building andcooperation — and the great game of soccer. And a similar thank you to all the parents for making

A member of the Crusaders Soccer Club’s Girls 2005 Academy Team is wearing one of the new Nike jerseys being worn by all the club’s 13 academy team players. Her team came in second place in the Coronado Crown City Classic tournament held Aug. 3–4.

sure their child is available for practice and supporting their child and team on game day.” Ga me s a re held on Saturdays through Nov. 16. Stop by any Saturday and enjoy a game of “futbol.” The 32 Competitive Division teams, are coached by professional soccer coaches. They

play throughout San Diego County, and there are usually games at Pershing Middle School and the Lower Lewis fields on Saturdays, and some Sundays through the middle of November. —Jay Wilson writes on behalf of Crusaders Soccer Club.■

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Patrick Henry High School News By ELIZABETH GILLINGHAM Something new and unique is happening with Patriot Football throughout the program. PHHS is proud to let you know that our freshmen football program is led by an all-female coaching staff. Head Coach Eboni Chambers and other San Diego professional football

players have been hired and have started the season off helping build our team for the future. Our coaching staff all played professionally for the San Diego Surge, our city’s professional team playing in the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA). Coach Chambers has played for the Surge since 2012 and now has the opportunity to bring all her knowledge of the game to our freshmen football players. Chambers has experience playing offensive right and left guard, offensive left tackle, and defensive tackle/end. As a San Diego

Surge player, she has been a part of two National Championships 2012, 2014 (with a 1-1 championship record). Surge defeated Chicago Force in 2012 as one of the first women’s football teams to play in an NFL stadium: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh. In addition to a National Championship, the San Diego Surge has competed in three American Conference Championships (2-1) and has a 63-10 overall franchise record. As a player for the San Diego Surge, Eboni has been awarded Rookie of the Year 2012; Women’s Football

Alliance (WFA) Offensive All American 2014, 2015; Offensive Player of the Year (Surge) 2015; WFA Defensive All American 2017; Hall of Fame National Team 2017/2018; USA National Team 2017 (3-0 in tournament play), as offensive tackle (Gold). In addition to playing, Chambers has coached players ages 7-13 with San Diego Youth Football & Cheer (SDYFC). She has been a coach with the Balboa Raiders and La Mesa/Grossmont Warriors organizations from 2012-present. She has been

interim-head coach for Tiny Mites in 2013 and offensive line coach from 2015-present. As a coach, the Grossmont Warriors were Q-Bowl contenders 2016 and Balboa Raiders became Q-Bowl Champions (12-u) 2018 (10-0). Chambers is born and raised in San Diego and graduated from Scripps Ranch High School 2003. She attended Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta with a BA in Psychology in 2007. She is joined by other players from the San Diego Surge team, Coach Tyler and Coach Strother.

Meet the new teachers Every year we have a few changes at Patrick Henry High School (PHHS) due to retirements and staff members moving away. This year was no different and I’m happy to report that the new people we’ve hired have been a great fit for our school so far. Please welcome: Mr. Abraham Shklar is replacing Tina Brown who retired after many years of service to the SDUSD. Mr. Shklar is teaching art and comes to us from Vista High School where he taught for the last five years. When asked what makes Henry special he replied, “The students are so incredibly dedicated to succeeding academically. They’re all so respectful and kind to each other and myself in class. It makes my job as an educator so much

more pleasant when I am teaching students who really want to be artists and learn how to draw and paint.” Mr. Richard Norton joined us after teaching for 25 years in the San Diego Unified School District. His last assignment was at University City High School where his principal reported to me during the interview process what a loss it would be for the school if we hired him as he has been a true gem and leader there. Mr. Norton is teaching English at Henry, however he has experience teaching humanities, video production, journalism, and film arts. Mr. Norton shared that he has enjoyed the terrific support he has received from the staff so far and

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that he is enjoying the wonderful students he gets to teach. Dr. Cecile Nedellec joined us after working at Standley Middle School and Serra High School. She taught French and English at Standley and was their dept. chairperson. This is her 15th year of teaching which includes a year teaching in a Swiss middle school as well. Dr. Nedellec shared with me, “I love the windows in my new classroom of course! Thanks to the enthusiasm and warmth of the Patrick Henry staff, students look eager to come to class to learn. One student told me he wished I

had been his teacher for the past two years. I could not have gotten a better compliment after the first week of school only. My students are engaged and they are willing to take risks in learning French.” Tyrent “Ty” Lackey joins our special education department after working eight years at Horace Mann Middle School. He has a decade of teaching and is returning to Henry as an alumni graduating with the class of 2001 and working as a water polo coach in 2010. Mr. Lackey stated his favorite part about Henry is how awesome the students have been and how impressed he is that they want to work and do well. Kristen O’Hara joins us from Memorial Preparatory for

Scholars and Athletes School after one year. Prior to that, she taught seven years in Philadelphia before moving to San Diego. She lives in the San Carlos neighborhood and is thrilled to be closer to home while teaching English and history at Henry. She states that she love the positivity found at Henry! Jason Rogalski joined us this week and will be teaching art to year one students. He has an extensive background teaching in charter schools and is excited to join the Henry team at a comprehensive site. Justin Nguyen is happy to join the Henry team after his first assignment teaching biology at UC High School last year. Though Mr.

Sept. 13 – Oct. 10, 2019 Mission Times Courier Nguyen is a new teacher, he came in strong with his background and interest in science. Casey Spaulding comes from after being on active duty with the Navy. His last role was Command Trainer at the NRD in San Diego. Though this is Mr. Spaulding’s first year teaching NJROTC, he could not be a more welcomed fit in the department. He said he is impressed by the student’s enthusiasm to help others and work together, which could easily be said by us about him! Mauricio Barrientos is a new counselor at Henry and is a much welcomed addition as we finally have a full-time counselor to serve our students. He will be working with students whose last name

begins with the letters Me-Roe. Mr. Barrientos comes to us after working at Lincoln High School and has been a counselor for 12 years. Mr. Barrientos stated he likes the friendliness of the staff and students at Henry. Harold “Monty” Hutchinson is returning to us as he was a student teacher several years ago. Last year, he worked at Point Loma High School and we are thrilled to have him join our World Language department teaching Spanish in our new building. This will be his fifth year teaching all levels. Mr. Hutchinson is loving having students who are respectful of one another and who aren’t “plugged in to earbuds all day!”

Club Day kicks off the new school year at Henry PHHS celebrated a great opening which included Club Day to help promote inclusiveness, fun, education, culture, and good health through our ASB Leadership team. We have over 80 clubs on campus and the best way to add new members is by advertising them at lunch in a fun and creative way. Tables were set up around the quad spilling into the pathways with special posters and charts to explain the club’s purpose. A full list of over 80 different clubs is on our website with days and times when they meet.

One of my favorite clubs is the Circle of Friends because they promote making friends and community building activities for students who can struggle with making friends. Academic League, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Art History, a nd A rch it e ct u re a nd Engineering clubs are available for students who are interested in academic endeavors. Helping the Homeless, Hear Our Voice, Red Cross, and Key Club are all examples of clubs for students who want to participate in

community service. We also have clubs that celebrate culture, religion, and hobbies for students who want to share common interests or learn about others. The list is long and everyone is invited to participate in as many clubs as they have time for. Special thanks to the club advisors who provide leadership opportunities for our students and a place for them to meet. —Elizabeth Gillingham is principal of Patrick Henry High School.■

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surprising elegance and comfort upon passing their thresholds. King of Thai Cuisine is one of those places. Ditto for its close neighbor, The Purple Mint Vegetarian Bistro, which is much larger in comparison and serves as your best landmark for finding “the king.” The nine-table dining room is obscured from sight because of tinted windows and a floppy banner alerting customers the restaurant is now open seven days a week. It used to be closed on Sundays, which is when we sauntered in for a midday meal amid fresh white roses on the tables and golden, Thai statuary perched regally along a wood-paneled wall.

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with ginger, bell peppers and fresh basil. Though tempting, we set our sights on other items, starting with house-made crab rangoon, a rather pedestrian dish born from San Francisco’s tiki culture of the early 1960s.

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Adopted soon after by Thai kitchens across the country, these crimped pastry purses are stuffed with cream cheese and crab — in this case the imitation stuff, which equates to pollock. (King of Thai’s crab-fried rice, however, uses real crab.) As with crab rangoon anywhere, the seafood inside is barely detectable. These were no exception, although the interplay between the delicate pastry shells, the warm cream cheese, and a dipping sauce resembling apricot-orange marmalade

was mouthwatering, if not dessert-like. My dining companion caved into his requisite Thai dish of yellow curry. He chose chicken from a lengthy list of protein options that also include calamari, roasted duck, salmon, scallops, mock duck and more. From a 0-to-10 heat scale, he opted safely for 1. Compared to red and green curries, the yellow version is creamier and sweeter due to extra measures of coconut milk. Yet this carried better complexity than others, due perhaps to higher doses of fish sauce and cilantro that normally go into the recipe. Stocked also with carrots and potatoes, my only caveat was that the latter were a bit under-cooked, which didn’t faze my companion in the least. Behold the Thai barbecue chicken. If you like thigh meat with charred edges, this generous pile of boneless, skinless poultry will wow you. The chicken is marinated in ginger, lemon grass, and garlic — and served with rice and slightly spicy tamarind dipping sauce.

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Mission Trails volunteer remembered The Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) community is deeply saddened by the passing of Linda Kramer, on Aug. 10. A longtime MTRP volunteer, Linda served as secretary of the park’s Trail Guide program since its inception in 1995; her husband, Fred Kramer, has been the group’s president since April 2000. Linda and Fred could be seen at the park several times a week, often on Father Junipero Serra Trail. Linda would routinely pick up trash along the way, leaving no cigarette butt or gum wrapper in her path. Linda Lorraine Sawyer was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, and her family later relocated to Glendale, California. There, she met the love of her life, Fred Kramer. They married in 1968 and shared the next 51 years as best friends, proud parents of a son, Greg, and daughter, Amy, and grandparents of two granddaughters — Meredith and Makenna). Before volunteering at Mission Trails, Linda was very active in her children’s youth sports programs, coaching soccer and Bobby Sox. She worked in the offices of Dailard and Penn Elementary Schools, and

Linda and Fred Kramer (Courtesy MTRP)

began volunteering at the MTRP Visitor Center front desk when the facility opened in 1995. She was also a graduate of the first Trail Guide training that year, and went on to lead more than 140 walks in the park, including many for school groups, which she thoroughly enjoyed. In 2005, Linda received a special award for her dedicated volunteer service at Mission Trails, and in 2009, she received the much-deserved Volunteer of the Year award. Linda Kramer will be remembered fondly and sorely missed. One of Linda’s favorite things to see at Mission Trails was the beautiful wildflower, canchalagua. The flower’s springtime bloom will forever remind us of Linda and her kind spirit.■

MISSION TRAILS Continued learning at Mission Trails By JENNIFER MORRISSEY

With summer over and school back in session, many of us adults seek new educational opportunities, accustomed to the learning a new academic year affords. Here at Mission Trails Regional Park, there are many ways to continue learning, and ongoing educational events can be found on our website, in our newsletter, and through our monthly e-newsletter. Two special public programs offered this fall highlight the birds and plants of Mission Trails, and can both fill one’s desire for continued learning and bring some of the beauty of the park to your home environment.

CREATING A BACKYARD HABITAT A well-planned garden can be a representation of nature and continually provide valuable habitat for birds, beneficial pollinators, and other wildlife species. On Thursday, Oct. 24, Mike Evans, a foremost authority on California native plants, will be at Mission Trails to discuss the important role that native plants can play in home landscapes, and share ideas on how to bring the beauty of the park to your own backyard. Emphasis will be on how to design a home garden

that incorporates native plants found in the park. Mike Evans is founder and president of Tree of Life Nursery (TOLN) in San Juan Capistrano, and has produced and sold California native plants for over 40 years. TOLN is the largest native plant supplier in California and promotes a style of authentic hor- Tree of Life Nursery president Mike Evans ticulture, specifically (Courtesy TOLN) the concept of appropriate landscaping with native UPCOMING LECTURES AT California plants. MISSION TRAILS In addition to Evans’ presenRegister at mtrp.org tation, attendees will have the opportunity to attend a special CREATING A BACKYARD HABITAT propagation workshop at Mission Mike Evans, Tree of Life Nursery Trails with longtime volunteer Thursday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Terry Gaughen on Saturday, November 2. For more informaBIRDS ALONG THE TRAIL tion and to register, visit mtrp.org. AT MISSION TRAILS REGIONAL PARK

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Regionally, the name Wendy Esterly is synonymous with birds and birding. A longtime volunteer at both Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) and the San Diego Natural History Museum, Wendy is an avid photographer whose stunning images of birds and other wildlife have been used in publications and exhibits. At both organizations, she is a volunteer trail guide and a member of the training team for future trail guides. At Mission Trails, she

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“There’s no need for a secondary device or input switch,” said Suzanne Schlundt, vice president of field marketing. “Similar to Contour’s other integrated apps including Netflix, YouTube and iHeart Radio, all you have to do is speak into your voice remote control and say things like ‘Prime Video’ or ‘Mrs. Maisel,’ and Cox Contour will take you to your Prime Video programming.” Prime Video can also be accessed in the “Apps” section of the Contour guide. “Contour has become one of the most innovative platforms in cable,” said Schlundt. “By adding the Prime Video app to Contour, Cox continues to make it incredibly easy for customers to access all the programming they love in one place.” Popular Prime Video TV shows include: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (2 Seasons) This winner of eight Emmy Awards tells the story of Midge Maisel, a

perfect 1950s housewife with two kids whose life gets turned upside down when her husband leaves her. Instead of falling to pieces, Midge surprises everyone she knows by taking the stage and becoming one of New York City’s most colorful stand-up comics. “Hanna” (1 Season) Based on the 2011 film of the same name, “Hanna” is a brooding thriller about a young girl raised by her father in isolation in the woods and trained to be a lethal assassin. Thrust into the real world with no sense of social normalcy, Hanna skillfully dodges an off-book CIA agent while searching for the truth about her identity. “Jack Ryan” (1 Season) This political action thriller follows CIA analyst Jack Ryan, a character from Tom Clancy’s well-established “Ryanverse,” who is pulled from the safety of his desk job to work in the field.

Wendy Esterly, MTRP Trail Guide and Nest Box Volunteer Thursday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m.

is the MTRP Nest Box Project’s co-coordinator and also monitors nest boxes during nesting season. She has served on the “Wonderful Wildlife of Mission Trails” exhibit committee and on the Nest Box Project exhibit at the MTRP Visitor Center, set to open this fall. Wendy is also the author of the recently published “Coloring Southern California Birds” by Sunbelt Publications. On Nov. 14, Wendy will share photos of 20 birds commonly seen at Mission Trails Regional Park. Attendees will learn where to find the birds, the time of year they can be seen, hear their call or song, and find out interesting facts about the birds at the park. This presentation is suitable for all ages. Seating is limited; register at mtrp.org. —Jennifer Morrissey is executive director of the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation.■

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Sept. 13 – Oct. 10, 2019 COMMUNITY Mission Times Courier 15 sdnews.com Allied Gardens Grantville San Carlos Area Council news SEPTEMBER MEETING Community Council news RECAP By PATRICIA MOONEY

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Please drop in and roam around the Allied Gardens Grantville Community Council (AGGCC) website at aggccouncil.org. We are developing it to be a primary source of information about the community. We will happily post announcements of your meetings, public events, and all other happenings that you want our community to know about. We hope that you will put the site to use as a primary means for your organizations to reach our neighbors.

TOWN HALL MEETING

Looking ahead to our Sept. 24 Town Hall Meeting at the Benjamin Library (Zion Avenue and Glenroy Street) at 6:30 p.m., our topic will be the Community Emergency Response Team. After the devastating Cedar Fire of October 2003 the city of San Diego sought new solutions to meet the vital needs presented by wild fires and the potential destruction of earthquakes. A new community based program called Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was developed by our Fire-Rescue Department. CERT helps citizens become part of the solution in their communities. San Diego Fire-Rescue personnel train and empower citizens in safe, effective neighborhood teams. Instructors teach citizens to take the life-saving action to help families, neighbors, and businesses through the first hours and days when emergency services are overwhelmed.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Ascension Lutheran Church is hosting another great Craft Fair on Nov. 9 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 5106 Zion Ave. There will be crafters with jewelry, quilted items, home decor, holiday decorations, soaps, essential oils, hats, scarves, and baked goods, to mention a few of their special skills. The church is looking for crafters and artisans to join and to display their work. Please contact Emily at ascensioncraftsale@ gmail.com for more details. All

of the proceeds go to supporting their neighborhood ministries.

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A city-recognized dog park will allow dog owners to legally exercise and socialize their dogs at well maintained, clean and safe environment. It will go a long way toward eliminating off-leash use in regular parks and schools grounds. We started an online petition to establish public interest on July 17 of this year and now have 145 residents signed up in support. In the 92120 ZIP code, the general area that a dog park will serve, there are about 11,500 households with a population of about 29,000 people. If just 2,000 of those neighbors sign up, we will show the city a strong case for the park. Please go to our website beyondleashes.com and sign up in support of this project. For the moment, your name on the petition is all we ask. The time will soon come when we will call upon you for financial contribution, legal services, and landscape architectural advice.

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San Diego State University released the draft environmental impact report for the stadium site development. All consideration of traffic impact ended at Mission Gorge Road. No analysis was made of the potential burdens on Allied Gardens. Members of the AGGCC Board met with the SDSU team and asked for correction of this omission. We will keep you advised as we follow up on this important question.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS The AGGCC Board of Directors meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Benjamin Library. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The public is welcome. —Shain Haug is the President of the Allied Gardens Grantville Community Council. Reach him at aggccshain@yahoo.com.■

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We had a full house at our San Carlos Area Council meeting in August. Two candidates for our City Council district (the seat which Scott Sherman will vacate after this term) appeared. Raul Campillo grew up in El Cajon and is a former school teacher. He now works as a Deputy San Diego City Attorney and said one of his proudest achievements has been helping homeless and addicted people get back on their feet with housing and employment. Noli Zosa is a small business owner who serves on 17 different boards. His focus will be on solutions to homelessness, streets and infrastructure and community safety. Our guest speaker in August was City Councilmember Barbara Bry, who is running for Mayor of San Diego. She spoke about her history as a San Diegan, journalist and City Councilmember for District 1. She’s focused on issues to include short-term vacation rentals and their impacts on our communities, the controversial scooters that now criss-cross and litter the San Diego cityscape, and the future status of Balboa Park. She vows to fight the commercialization of the park and that parking should remain free for people who visit the park.

Several of our esteemed city, state and county representatives presented their reports about current affairs in our community. Both San Carlos Librarian David Ege and Roarke Shanley (from Scott Sherman’s office) reported that there has been some forward progress on the new San Carlos Library. Our community has been waiting for decades now for a ground-breaking, and the “new library coming soon” sign out front has become an inside joke, albeit not a funny one. Environmental testing will take place over the next year on the adjoining property which was formerly a gas station and where the library parking lot will be built with an elevator for entry into the library. We are now seeing a faint light at the end of this tunnel. Victoria Floyd reported that Supervisor Dianne Jacob, who will be ending her term after many years of dedicated service to East County, has helmed many issues. But one in particular is the establishment of The Alzheimer’s Project, prioritizing the needs of caregivers and people with dementia in San Diego County. In the Annual Report published in April 2019 which Floyd brought to us, Jacob writes “The Project has accomplished

a lot over its first five years, but the local challenges posed by Alzheimer’s have only deepened. In just over a decade, the number of San Diegans with Alzheimer’s is expected to exceed 115,000, while the lifetime cost of caring for them will hit an estimated $52 billion.” Diana Lara from Senator Toni Atkins’ office stopped by to share news from the Senator, in particular, health care for many middle- and lower-income California residents is now more affordable due to funding in our state budget. Additionally, AB 392, the Police Use-of-Force bill has been signed into law. The author of the bill is our own Shirley Weber (79th District). Tracy and Mark, from the postal service, alerted us that the Navajo post office is planning a celebration from 10:30–11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. Why? Because it’s 9-21-19 aka 92119. They will create a special stamp featuring Cowles Mountain to honor that day. Special guest speaker, John Hartley, who is a former San Diego City Councilman, gave us a presentation about clean elections, which the states of Maine and Arizona both instituted in 2000. He said that his team is working to get a referendum on the 2020 ballot. SEE SCAC, Page 16

COMMUNITY / NEWS OBITUARY: SALLY A. DEMCHAK Del Cerro Action Council news Sept. 13 – Oct. 10, 2019 Mission Times Courier

Sally Ann Demchak peacefully passed away at her home in La Mesa, CA on April 2, 2019. Sally was born on March 14, 1928 in Rochester, New York to parents Samuel and Josephine Lombardo, now deceased. Sally was the oldest of three daughters: Maryann Oliver and Patricia Miner, both deceased. Sally was a long time resident of La Mesa, CA where she resided with her husband, retired USAF Major Paul J. Demchak and four children. She is survived by her husband, Paul, and their four children: Barry, Scott, Robyn and Karen Gilbert. She is also survived by her four grandchildren and one great grandson. Sally and Paul enjoyed traveling the world during and after Paul retired from the U.S. Air Force. For many years, Sally was a legal secretary. She also worked with the legal community typing legal briefs, transcripts and books. Sally worked with college students, university students and staff members to produce their graduation theses. Sally and Paul walked the hills of La Mesa, with many of their friends, for an early morning workout. Throughout the years, Sally was no stranger to tournament bowling, golf and many bridge groups. Sally was a Parishioner of St. Martin's Roman Catholic Church of La Mesa, CA.

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There are three major projects in Del Cerro in various stages of development: The Del Cerro Maintenance Assessment District, which is being supported by the Friends of Del Cerro; the All Peoples Church east of College Avenue between I-8 and Del Cerro Boulevard; and Adobe Falls. “The City of San Diego is now moving forward with processing several applications. I believe we are the third in line for processing our application,” said Mark Rawlins, the Chair of the Del Cerro Action Council, and one of the leaders in cooperation with the Friends of Del Cerro in the effort to establish a Maintenance Assessment District (MAD) for Del Cerro. “Once the application is processed, the next stage will be to publish the Engineering Report that outlines the boundaries and goals of the Del Cerro MAD. Then the process of collecting signatures in support of the MAD will commence. When

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There will be no SCAC meeting in October. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the San Carlos branch library, 7265

30% of the property owners have signed the petition and the signatures are validated by the city of San Diego, ballots will be mailed to all the property owners. Property owners will have 45 days to mail in their ballot. It will require 50% plus one of the returned ballots to establish the MAD.” Our second project is the All Peoples Church (APC) which includes a sanctuary to accommodate about 900 people, a gymnasium and 10 classrooms for the training of their world-wide outreach program, and a single-story parking structure for about 125 cars. Church staff members have met with community members to discuss the plans and listen to their concerns and made presentations at Del Cerro Action Council meetings. Residents, whose backyards touch the church property also recently met to go over the initial plans of the project. The APC submitted their initial plans to the city and received Jackson Drive and will feature guest speaker Nathan Fletcher, who is on the Board of Supervisors. —Patricia Mooney is Vice President of the San Carlos Area Council. Have a San Carlos story to tell? email patty@crystalpyramid.com.■

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the first cycles report. This lets the APC know what the city has approved and what additional information the city still needs. Their next step is for the APC to resubmit. Hopefully the city will issue their second cycles report prior to our Oct. 24 meeting and that the APC will be able to give us an update at our next meeting. The third project is for Adobe Falls. Following the success of the Friends of Del Cerro’s Capstone project with SDSU to evaluate crime and safety in Del Cerro, they have been granted a second Capstone Project to develop viable solutions of Adobe Falls for the SDSU and city property. This is a year-long project by four to five Masters degree students who will be working with SDSU administration, the city and Del Cerro residents. —Jay Wilson is secretary of the Del Cerro Action Council. Visit delcerroactioncouncil.org.■

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Volunteers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to sign up for a site in their neighborhood and help leave a positive impact on the entire region. Online registration is now open at CleanupDay.org. Coastal Cleanup Day covers more than just the shoreline. ILACSD focuses the majority of its cleanup efforts along inland waterways and canyons. With 80% of marine debris coming from inland territories, volunteers learn first-hand the importance of keeping trash out of the region’s waterways, which can carry trash and pollutants directly to the ocean through the storm drain system. In 2018, 9,174 volunteers removed over 148,000 pounds of trash, recyclables, and green waste from San Diego and Tijuana regions that otherwise would have polluted the beloved coastline and the Pacific Ocean. ILACSD invites volunteers to take waste reduction into their own hands by pledging to “Bring Your Own” reusable items when they register at CleanupDay.org. Each volunteer who brings a reusable water bottle, work gloves, and/or a bucket to collect litter significantly reduces the need for single-use bags and disposable gloves. Prizes will be awarded to the best decorated buckets entered into this year’s Bling Your Bucket contest. Volunteers are encouraged to download the Clean Swell app to be used in place of paper data cards to track the debris collected on event day. The app is free and available to download for both iOS and Android devices. Sony Electronics has returned to sponsor this year’s Coastal Cleanup Day Photo Contest where volunteers have the opportunity to win a Sony Cybershot Camera.■

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Community and Arts & Entertainment Calendar ONGOING EVENTS

‘And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little’ Through Sept. 22 Lamplighters Community Theatre presents a play about three sisters who have grown up in a house of women, dominated by their recently

deceased mother. But time has erased the tender closeness of girlhood; one sister has married and cut herself off; another has begun to drink more than she should; and the third, after a scandalous incident at the school where she teaches, is on the brink of madness. When the married sister comes to dinner to press the need for committing her sibling to an institution, all the pathos, humor and honesty of the play combine with overwhelming effect. Fridays, Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. at Lamplighters Community Theatre, 5915 Severin Drive, La Mesa. Tickets range $18$23 available at lampligherslamesa. com.■

FEATURED EVENTS Saturday, Sept. 14

Santee Bluegrass Festival Santee Bluegrass Festival celebrates its 10th year. The event has grown to over 2,000 attendees and tickets usually sellout before the day of the fest. This year’s fest features the music of MohaviSoul and Vulcan Mountain Boys. 5:30–9:30 p.m. at Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Drive. Tickets range $35 to $55. For tickets and information, visit santeeblugrassfestival.com.

States,” a political thriller about a gay activist and his husband’s quest for the White House. Also appearing will be author Michael Black who will be signing his new book, “Happy Endings and a New Beginning,” about his struggle to overcome abuse as a child. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Barnes and Noble Grossmont Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa.

Sunday, Sept. 15

Sunday, Sept. 22

SoCal Rehab Golf Classic Alvarado Hospital hosts a charity golf tournament to fund the Alvarado Hospital Auxiliary, a nonprofit entity that supports post-treatment programs for the benefit of individuals with physical disabilities and senior citizens. Tournament registration and a putting contest begins at noon, followed by a shotgun start for the none-hole tournament at 2 p.m. at Riverwalk Golf Club, 1150 Fashion Valley Road, San Diego. For registration information, visit bit.ly/2OIS8Wn or call 619-229-7362.

Monday, Sept. 16 Celebrity Golf Classic Volunteers of America Southwest (VOASW) will hold its 20th annual Celebrity Golf Classic on Monday, Sept. 16. The all-day event will be held at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo located at 12280 Greens East Rd, San Diego, CA 92128, with tee time set for 11 a.m. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit vulnerable individuals that VOASW serves through education, housing and behavioral health programs. Following the tournament, golfers are invited to attend the 20th Hole with entertainment followed by a 4:30 p.m. dinner and wine tasting event banquet, live auction, awards and prizes. For more information about the tournament, golfer registration, becoming an underwriter or sponsoring the event, visit voasw.org.

Saturday, Sept. 21

Thursday, Sept. 26

Friday, Oct. 4 Adams Avenue Street Fair The 38th annual Adams Avenue Street Fair, presented by Monaco Cocktails, will feature more than 100 artists performing on seven stages along a seven block stretch of Adams Avenue in Normal Heights. This year’s headliners include Los Texmaniacs with Cesar Rosas (of Los Lobos), the James Harman Band, Mattson 2, Tijuana NO! with Ceci Bastida, Buck-O-Nine, Bobby and the Pins (featuring members of Schizophonics, Creepy Creeps, Mittens, and El Vez), the Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra with Greg Lee, and Dead Feather Moon. In addition to the extraordinary music, there will be a craft beer taste (Saturday only, noon to 4 p.m.), beer gardens, giant carnival rides, circus performances, festival food, and more than 300 exhibitors. For the music line-up, schedule, and more information, visit adamsavenuestreetfair.com.

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AG First Fridays: Pop Vinyl Come out and get down for the last of 2019’s AG First Fridays concerts. Pop Vinyl features five exceptional singers and music that crosses multiple genres. 6–8 p.m. at Allied Gardens Community Park, 5155 Greenbriar Ave. Free admission. Sponsored by Ideal Plumbing Heating Air & Electrical.

Tuesday, Sept. 24 SilentHike On Sept. 15, people from all over San Diego will be taking a SilentHike — a musical journey into mindfulness at Cowles Mountain. SilentHikes are a new concept from MindTravel — an immersive music and meditation experience company created by composer and concert pianist Murray Hidary.

Panel discussion and book signing Author J.R. Strayve, Jr. will discuss his book “First Spouse of the United

headphones and embark on a hike with music, guidance and thoughtful commentary from Hidary. All the components – music, words, silence, visual cues – work synergistically to help participants connect with themselves and the world around them. Hike will be held 3–5 p.m. at Cowles Mountain, 7027 Golfcrest Drive. Register for this free event at bit.ly/2ZBz0hm.

During the SilentHike session, MindTravelers will wear wireless

‘Im Hussein in Double Trouble’ A Nigerian scammer promises Im Hussein and her husband Abou Hussein $1.5 million, with strings attached. The two fall for the swindle and deplete their savings account to comply. Confusion reigns when an African man arrives with a shocking claim. Then the authorities come to investigate. And yet another African shows up, adding to the carnival of chaos, laced generously with Im Hussein’s signature comedic input. 8 p.m. at Joan B. Kroc Theatre, 6611 University Ave., San Diego. Tickets are $72-$87, available at bit. ly/2TspRBY.

Al Di Meola Guitar virtuoso Al Di Meola’s ongoing fascination with complex rhythmic syncopation combined with provocative lyrical melodies and sophisticated harmony has been at the heart of his music throughout a celebrated career that has spanned four decades and earned him critical accolades, three gold albums and more than 6 million in record sales worldwide. 7 p.m. at The Magnolia, 210 East Main St., El Cajon. $35 tickets available at livemu.sc/2YZRgMJ.

Community Choice Energy Forum Climate Action Campaign and the city of San Diego will host a forum on Community Choice Aggregation (CCA). Get your questions answered about the new regional program to provide power as an alternative to SDG&E. The forum will discuss governance structure, best practices, local clean energy development and how to create programs that benefit everyone. Speakers include Sen. Toni Atkins, Mayor Kevin Faulconer, California Energy Commission Chair David Hochschild and many more. Breakfast and lunch provided. 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. in the Neil Morgan Auditorium at the San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd. Tickets are $195. Register and get more information at bit.ly/2ZqSYad.■

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Happenings at the Allied Gardens Library By KEVIN TRAN

For all those that have been looking, asking, hoping and wishing — wait no further. Branch Manager, Kathryn Johnson is back! Always a team player, Kathryn was helping out at the Central Library when they were in need of a manager. Stop by and welcome her back to the Benjamin Library.

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of media on dogs with an emphasis on service to their owner. We will showcase therapy dogs, service dogs, and guide dogs. Stop by and let us know what kind of dog you have and the service your dog provides.

FRIENDS RECRUITMENT

Looking to meet new friends and work hand in hand with library staff. Then look no further — we have the perfect spot for you. The Friends of the Benjamin Library are looking for community member that are flexible and

open minded about fundraising opportunities and ideas to help bring support to the branch. Please see staff for additional details.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Come early for the best deals and selection. The Friends of the Benjamin Library tirelessly comb through all of the books from storage and donations to curate the best children’s books and popular fiction for everyone to enjoy. All proceeds will go to help fund programming at the branch. —Kevin Tran is a librarian at the Allied Gardens Benjamin Branch Library.■

San Carlos Library news By DAVID EGE

The San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL) annually donates between $20,000– $30,000 to the San Carlos Branch Library. Memberships, donations and the monthly used book sales are SCFOL's primary revenue sources. Friends' memberships and donations are tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Individual Life Memberships are only $250. Join at this level before Oct. 30, to have your name added to this year's Honor Wall plaque which is on display in the Winer Family Community Room and Art Gallery.

ART SHOW

The invisible world is revealed to us through the infrared photography of Luciano Demasi displayed in the art gallery from Sept. 9– Oct. 3. Luciano has photographed areas around San Diego County and other U.S. National Parks. His artist reception will be Sept. 21, noon–2 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

GENEALOGY RESEARCH FOR BEGINNERS Don Williams of the of the National Genealogical Society and the San Diego Genealogical Society will be presenting on Sept. 20 from 2–3 p.m. about starting your genealogy research. Learn definitions, conventions, source examples (where to find them and how to fully exploit them), and techniques to efficiently manage and control your family tree development.

AUTHOR TALK

Bestselling author of historical fiction, Kate Quinn, will discuss her new book “The Huntress” on Sept. 27 from 2–3 p.m. Set during WWII and the post-war years, a British war correspondent and former Soviet Union pilot search for a lethal Nazi murderess known as The Huntress who disappeared after the war. Meanwhile, a young woman living in Boston begins to question

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The infrared photography of Luciano Demasi is on display from Sept. 9 to Oct. 3. (Courtesy SCFOL)

the past of her new, soft-spoken German stepmother.

DO YOU BELIEVE IN GHOSTS?

The tea m f rom Paci f ic Paranormal Investigators (SDPL) will be here on Oct. 11 from 2–3 p.m. to discuss the paranormal investigation process. Learn about the tools of the trade, using the scientific method, logic and common sense to explain things that seem unusual, and how to conduct research on the paranormal using SDPL resources.

BANNED BOOKS WEEK CELEBRATION Literature Comes to Life invites children from the audience to act out the story of “The Paper Bag Princess” by Robert Munsch on Sept. 25 from 2:30–3:30 p.m. Although a modern story time favorite, this title was once the object of censorship attempts for its controversial ending – the princess does not marry the prince!

CHALLENGE ISLAND: WICKED WITCH TWIST Challenge Island returns to the San Carlos Branch Library on Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 4–5:15 p.m. Children ages 8–12 will use creativity, critical thinking and social skills as they learn about the role of tornadoes in “The

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Wizard of Oz.” They will then build a tornado-proof house to keep Dorothy safe. This popular science and engineering-based program fills up quickly, so please register early by calling 619-527-3430.

PHYSICS OF FIDGET SPINNERS On Saturday, Oct. 12 from noon–3 p.m., learn about the motion, tension, gravity and other fantastic phenomena related to fidget spinners and the world at large. A partnership with UC San Diego Extension. Ages 9–12. Register online at sandiego.gov/ LibraryNext.

DATES TO REMEMBER • Sept. 18, 4–5:30 p.m.: San

Carlos Friends of the Library monthly meeting. • Oct. 2, 6:30-8 p.m.: San Carlos Area Council Meeting. Members of the community are invited to attend. • Oct. 4, 1:30-3:30 p.m.: Friends of the Library only, Used Book Pre-Sale. • Oct. 5, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: SCFOL Monthly Used Book Sale • Oct. 10, 12:30-2 p.m.: Library Book Club, “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng —David Ege is branch manager of the San Carlos Branch Library.■

ACROSS 1 Babies’ eating accessories 5 Charge on a coat of arms 9 Set of five 11 California town 13 One who cites 15 Elected official 16 Japanese delicacy 17 Couldn’t be happier 19 Enormous 21 Hunter’s tool 22 Georgia rockers

23 Cold wind 25 Beginner 26 Where you sleep 27 Without 29 We all have them 31 Spoiled 33 Platform 34 Drama and horror are two 36 In abundance 38 Turf 39 Inventor Musk 41 Negative answers

43 French river 44 Saps of energy 46 Type of sandwich 48 Sets apart again 52 Engage in a contest 53 Sufferings 54 Freestanding sculpture 56 Digs into 57 Fish have them 58 Speaks 59 Storage unit

DOWN 1 Spread over 2 Dyes 3 British thermal unit 4 Small city in Maine 5 Having an affection for 6 Welsh for John 7 Plays that ridicule 8 Not of your right mind 9 A way to get there 10 Hideaways 11 Relating to neurons 12 “Family City USA”

14 Proof of payment (abbr.) 15 Flew high 18 Wreaths 20 Got rid of 24 Shortly 26 Confer 28 Monies given as support 30 German electric car 32 Objects of an earlier time 34 Flat-bottomed boats 35 Small waterbird 37 Willingness to please others

38 Military actions 40 Brooklyn hoopsters 42 Took to the seas 43 Romanian city 45 What the sun eventually does 47 Titans’ DC Dean 49 Resentful longing 50 Ceases to live 51 Pouches 55 Humbug

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