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Something to be Proud of in Our Community by Todd Lane, President of the AOBT Foundation
Our very own Clairemont High School has a very successful, but little-known business academy that prepares our students for both college and careers in business. Known as the Academy of Business at Clairemont High School (“AOB”), this award-winning program relates academic subjects to a business career.The academic subjects or classes that AOB students attend throughout their three years at Clairemont High are designed to teach them about real business world issues and topics so they may have a head start and/or an advantage as they eventually enter the business world.This program is very successful in accomplishing this mission and it does so in partnership with employers and colleges in the region. We can all be proud of this unique “school within a school” in our Clairemont Community. Here are just some of the results: • 100% graduation rate for AOB students • 100% of AOB seniors participate in workplace internships, and many get job offers • 95% continue their education at a university or community college
• 69% are the first in their family to go to college • 54% are the first in their family to graduate high school To keep the AOB program a great success, it takes a very dedicated group of students, teachers and parents.Academy students have a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities, talents, and goals.They choose to interview with the Academy during ninth grade in order to be accepted and enrolled in the program for the next three years. Because students stay together
AOBT Foundation.The purpose of the Foundation is to encourage local community and industry volunteers to support the Academy of Business at Clairemont High School.The Foundation does this through growing and supporting student programs, raising funds for student scholarships, and expanding community relationships.The AOBT Foundation is a small group of volunteers from the business community that, to be blunt, work their tail off for our students and our community. A Call to Action
as a team, they develop a family learning environment. Much the same, the Academy teachers come from a wide range of backgrounds, some coming from more traditional education and others coming from the business world.They choose to dedicate themselves to the program and the success of Academy students. Also, behind the scenes, but critical to the success of the Academy and our students, is the
The AOBT Foundation needs your help and support now. They need volunteers, they need mentors to Academy students and most of all they need a donation from you. Every dollar counts and is very much appreciated.The Foundation’s annual scholarship fundraising event is around the corner on August 24th and they need you to purchase a ticket and attend or simply donate.You can learn more about the annual event on their website www.aobtfoundation.com.This is how we build a community. Let each of us support what is good in our community so we can continue to be proud of our local AOB students.
www.ClairemontTimes.com We are pleased to announce the launch of our new, updated Clairemont Times website! Over the course of the next several weeks more changes to the site are in store to better serve the neighborhoods. As a monthly publication my primary focus is publishing the hard
copy of the paper. However, I am now committed to making a conscious effort to provide more local news on a regular basis. As the publisher it is exciting to embrace more of what today’s technology has to offer. This new platform and format should help to better inform the community about
news, events, business, sports etc. If I could publish every story, pitch idea or press release that comes my way each month I would, but the reality is it just not feasible. If you are interested in learning more as I share “News of the Neighborhoods” I would suggest bookmarking the page
www.ClairemontTimes.com. Lastly, feel free to like us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter by searching Clairemont Times. The Clairemont Times is growing not just in print but also online, stay tuned. Chris O’Connell, Publisher
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Bay Park Weekend Summer Sidewalk Sale At Reusable Finds Friday, August 16th - Sunday, August 18th by Chris O’Connell
Join Virginia & Stephen for a threeday sidewalk sale at their Reusable Finds Retail Store. They will be lining the sidewalks with great bargains during their first annual Reusable Finds Summer Sidewalk Sale on Friday, Saturday & Sunday,August 16, 17, and 18th. Some of the many items you will find at the store: art, jewelry, books, lamps, antique or modern pieces and much, much more. You never know what you will find as inventory is always changing. Mission Their motto/mission is Recycle. Reuse. Repurpose. Whether it is salvaging or refurbishing the main goal is to be green and keep as much as possible from going to waste and filling our local landfill. In their eyes life usually doesn't end for a consumer product because you’re finished with it. Items can be recycled, repaired, reused, and useful components can be recovered. Estate Cleanup Service
Stephen and Virginia, the husband and wife team, work closely with real estate agents, financial institutions, landlords, estate sale representatives and home owners to quickly and economically clean out homes, estates, rentals, storage units and foreclosure properties. They thoroughly clean out all unwanted items and haul them away, recycling as much content as possible. All items that need to be repaired or re-conditioned, Reusable Finds will repair, re-purpose and offer it another chance to extend its life cycle. Our Find When my wife & I were looking for a piece for our vegetable garden area, we searched on line as well as at the home and garden centers. We were not looking for anything fancy but something practical. An old sewing machine table at Reusable was the perfect piece. We had the ideal table for our gardening chores and for 90% less what we would have bought online or at a box store. Stop in say hello, find that certain piece and give it a new life!
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Obamacare to Cover Acupuncture-January 1, 2014 The Efficacy of Acupuncture: Part II by Jackie C Bensinger, L.Ac.
Above all, the objective and the value of any medicine is the resolution of the patient’s imbalance with the least amount of harm to the patient. The bottom line for the doctor is to return the patient back to a normal and/or healthier state than before the illness occurred with little to no side effects. Of course, the patient’s condition will indicate the type of treatment that is most appropriate. Chinese medicine does deliver both effectiveness as well as a comparatively low cost for many acute and chronic conditions. With this ancient natural medicine, the ailment will be relieved for many conditions and the patient will experience a deep sense of relaxation and wellbeing. Acupuncture also produces homeostasis in the body which is integral to the healing process. Acupuncture is an advanced, refined method, not an alternative or complementary form of medicine. History tells us that that Chinese medicine is the oldest, most frequently used medicine on the planet.Acupuncture has been a stand-alone medicine for thousands of treatments at Vibrational Healing Arts and many more acupuncture clinics around the world. For example, 36 gauge sterilized needles placed strategi-
cally on the body will effectively treat a multitude of conditions including back pain addressing even herniated discs in six to twelve treatments. Numerous illnesses from anxiety to alopecia, from pain to PMS and insomnia to interstitial cystitis encompass the range of acupuncture success stories. A vital part of the Chinese medicine practitioner’s or any physician’s responsibility, is to determine whether or not the patient requires a different or an additional style of medicine to complete the healing process. For example, the patient may be advised to go immediately to the emergency room, or to get adjustments from a chiropractor or to receive sessions with a psychotherapist.According to studies in the last five years by Ivy-League economists, patientcentered care is reported to financially smart. Integrative medicine creates a highly effective level of patient-centered care.Welcome to the future of medicine. To learn more contact: Jackie Bensinger, L.Ac. is a California Board Certified acupuncturist practicing in Clairemont for nearly twenty years. Vibrational Healing Arts Clinic is located at 5222 Balboa Avenue, Suite 44 San Diego, California 92117 (858) 505-9444 jackie@vibrationalhealingarts.net www.vibrationalhealingarts.net
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Walking Your Way to Eternal Bliss by Daniel J. Smiechowski
Have you ever considered how much happier you would be in starting a walking program? To borrow a phrase that I first heard in Ireland, I am literally over the moon with walking. You see, for the past 59 years of my life, I have logged over one million miles of combined swimming, cycling, running and walking. I have never been happier. This past week alone, I have walked one hundred five miles on the way to serenity. Our community of Clairemont is a great place to start. Start slowly and the benefits will add up but to quote Winston Churchill,“Never, never give up.” It is always more fun to play games with the clock while walking.After gaining confidence, try using a timer from Marian Bear Park all the way up Clairemont Mesa Blvd. to Luna. As being 59 years young, I am happy to report that it takes me all of eight and a half minutes.That is walking, folks! Tecolote Natural Park is also a nice venue for walking and hiking but please be safe. Local neighborhoods are probably your best bet for walking. Bay Park and Western Hills above may prove too hilly for the beginner so seek out more flat terrain.The Mount streets around Balboa Ave. and Genesee are ideal since the area is flat with clear sidewalks. Exercise is health and vice versa. It is widely known that seventy percent of Americans are on prescription drugs and fifty or more percent are overweight.These trends are inexcusable.A good walking program is not a total cure to our nation’s health problems but it is a step in the right direction. No pun intended.There are also mental health benefits to walking. One becomes more confident, alert and energized. Perhaps you are interested in working your exercise program to another level.This is always possible.After I graduated from SDSU in 1982, I gradually trained to be a triathlete and have subsequently completed over one hundred events around the world. So trust me that if I can do it, anyone can become physically fit with an added dose of will power. Chase your dreams while walking but always remember that safety comes first. Henry Ford did not come out with the people’s car so that folks would continue walking. Simplicity and convenience come with a price. You must sometimes do things the hard way in order for a change of
habits.Try walking to the store, it won’t kill you and you actually may enjoy the experience. See you on the street, Danny Daniel J. Smiechowski has been a resident of Clairemont since 1967 and may be reached at smiechowskid@aol.com
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Linda Vista Skate Park Update According to Chris Limon one of the many organizers of the “Friends of the Linda Vista Skate Park” progress is being made. Recently a 40,000 square foot site was approved at the Linda Vista Recreation Center. A community workshop has been set for anyone in the community to provide input.
Community participation is strongly encouraged. Please mark your calendars for August 15th at 6:30 PM Linda Vista Recreation Center 7064 Levant St, San Diego, CA 92111 For more information please email Chris Limon at: skatepark@yahoo.com
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AUGUST LIBRARY EVENTS NORTH CLAIREMONT BRANCH 4616 CLAIREMONT DRIVE, 92117 SPECIAL EVENTS Storytelling & Music with Charles Johnson 8/7 4pm Using a colorful mix of sing-along songs and catchy tunes, storyteller Charles Johnson presents “Irish Stew: Delicious Tales from the Emerald Isle.” You’ll hear lively stories about a butcher and a baker interlaced with toe-tapping jigs and reels! Perfect for the entire family. Summer Reading Finale Party Craig Stone Magic Show 8/14 4pm Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program with a magic show from Craig Stone! Candy Making Workshop – Teen Event 8/16 4pm Enjoy making unique candy pops with a variety of candy molds like rubber duckies, stars, etc. Come try your hand at creating candy pops and satisfy your sweet tooth! Geared toward ages 10-18. Signup is required. Folk Music Concert – Back Porch Duo 8/20 6:30pm Join us for live acoustic music! Back Porch Duo features Peggy Kunsman and Carol Knudsen, local musicians who will bring smiles to your faces while playing and singing in harmony to a variety of folk, blues and country songs. RECURRING EVENTS Tales for Tails: Read to Animals 8/12 at 4pm Children are invited to improve their reading skills by reading aloud to therapy animals! Guinea pigs, rabbits, rats and sometimes cats & dogs are provided by the San Diego Humane Society. Appropriate for ages 5 and up with caregiver. Monthly Book Sale 8/10 9:30am-2pm In addition to the Daily Book Sale, the Friends of NCL hold an expanded Monthly Book Sale every month. Used books, movies, and music for excellent prices. Proceeds benefit the NCL. Adult Book Club 8/21 at 6pm The Book Club will be discussing “Let the Great World Spin” by Colum McCann.
Storytime for Toddlers and Preschoolers. Fridays at 10:30am Join us every Friday for a fun storytime with Ms. Trish or Ms. Erin! This is an interactive storytime that includes books, songs, rhymes and movement. Sign Language Story Time
Saturdays 10:30am Storyteller Jennifer Duncan uses the excitement and fun of signing to enhance the reading of wellloved children's picture books. This interactive presentation also includes sing-alongs and bubble time and ends with a Q&A period. Geared toward ages 05 with caregiver.
CLAIREMONT BRANCH 2920 BURGENER BLVD, 92110 SPECIAL EVENTS After School Art Class by Robert 8/7 4pm Free art class for children ages 6-12 Adult Book Club 8/7 6pm The book club will be discussing “Guns, Germs, and Steel:The Fates of Human Societies”, by Jared Diamond. Summer Reading Event Musical Group Hullabaloo 8/8 4pm Hullabaloo is farm-fresh, free-range, organic kidfolk music.This program is appropriate for children of all ages and their families. Friends of the Library Meeting 8/21 4 PM Concert Besos De Coco 8/28 6:30pm Translated from Spanish as “Coconut Kisses,” is comprised of three dynamic women: vocalist/guitarist Lorraine Castellanos, bassist Evona Wascinski, and tap percussionist Claudia Gomez.The merging of talents and influences from each of these women results in a seductively delicious sound that maintains its roots in the romantic music of the old-world Mediterranean, Latin American, and Jazz traditions. RECURRING EVENTS Homework Help for Grades K-12 Tuesdays 6:30pm Story Times • Tuesdays 6pm Bilingual storytime Spanish/English with Karina • Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. the library hosts a story and craft time for all ages, with storyteller and crafter Miss Nancy. • Thursdays 10:30 “BabySign Storytime,” a storytime with sign language for children ages 0-2 and their caregivers, with storyteller and sign language instructor Jennifer Duncan. • Fridays 10:30 a.m. the library hosts Preschool Storytime with Miss Fran.
BALBOA BRANCH 4255 MT.ABERNATHY AVE, 92117 SPECIAL EVENTS Summer Reading Event Wild Wonders Animal Show 8/1 10am Explore the wild, wacky, wonderful world of wildlife. Learn about their gourmet diet and how what they eat helps them and other animals. Summer Reading Event Craig Newton Music Show 8/8 10am Craig Newton's Really Big Magic Show you'll be amazed as Craig plays an incredible variety of instruments ranging from guitars to wind instruments with a few surprises.This program gets the audience clapping, tapping and singing along, in a big way. Paws to Read 8/13 & 8/27 6:00 pm Therapy dogs provide a positive and fun environment for children to practice reading. Summer Reading Finale Party Craig Stone Magic Show 8/15 10am Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program with a magic show from Craig Stone! Balboa Library Book Club 8/20 12:30pm The Book Club will be discussing “The Member of the Wedding” by Carson McCullers. RECURRING EVENTS Stories with Susan Wednesdays 6:00 pm Miss Susan reads well-loved children’s stories. Come hear your favorites, or discover something new! “Wee Reads” Baby & Toddler Storytime Fridays 10:30 am Storytime for our youngest patrons! Plenty of adult/child interaction, songs, stories and play Kids Krafternoons Saturdays 1:00 pm Let your creativity run wild with a fun craft activity! Children under 8 welcome with an adult or older sibling.
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San Diego Presents CicloSDias: First-Ever Open Streets Celebration Free to All on August 11 Signature event series promotes neighborhoods and inspires livable communities The City of San Diego proudly premieres CicloSDias on August 11 to give the community a break from the stress of car traffic, promote local business and establish San Diego as a commuter-friendly city with open streets celebrations. “This free event opens streets for all people to enjoy and explore San Diego as never before,” said Andy Hanshaw of the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition (SDCBC).“We realize this is the start of something big. CicloSDias represents a shift toward engaging livable communities, and ultimately a new way of thinking about the streets we share.” On Sunday,August 11, 2013 at 10 a.m. the 5.2-mile route of CicloSDias will close to vehicular traffic and open to anyone who gets the urge to bike, walk, or dance in the street. The
course extends from Golden Hill through North Park and South Park to reach Cherokee Point Elementary School in City Heights, looping through popular parts of each neighborhood and including hundreds of local businesses. CicloSDias invites all family members (including four-legged ones) to spend August 11 riding, walking, strolling and skipping though some of San Diego’s most picturesque parks, neighborhoods and districts at no cost. “Surveys have shown that residents want to walk and bike more and spend less time in the car,” said Hanshaw. “CicloSDias will bring people out of their homes and cars and into the streets to enjoy San Diego with neighbors.” Metro and trolley transportation provides attendees with another commuting option. For more information on CicloSDias and CicloSDias Minis, visit www.ciclosdias.com
Clairemont Community Planning Group Approves the In-N-Out Burger by Chris O’Connell
After a three and half hour Clairemont Community Planning Group (CCPG) Meeting on July 16th the board voted 5-4 in favor of the rezoning.What does it mean? Essentially the CCPG "recommends" the project. However the-In-N Out rezoning issue is far from over the next step is the Planning Commission (possibly scheduled for September) and then City Council (possibly October or November) The construction currently going on already at the site has nothing to do with what was brought up at CCPG. The current construction was already approved and is entirely separate from the rezoning issue. Progress is happening The hot topic issue regarding the Balboa Mesa Plaza at the southeast cor-
ner of Balboa Ave & Genesee Blvd brought many supporters as well as opposition. It was nice to see everyone remain for the most part calm and level headed at the monthly planning group meeting. To me, In-N-Out will be an anchor tenant for years to come and contribute to the revitalization of that particular thoroughfare and the community as a whole. To learn more about the project visit: www.supportbalboamesa.com & www.careaboutclairemont.com CCPG I have been an ardent supporter of the Clairemont Community Planning Group for many years and it was great to see a packed house at the July meeting. I only hope more people attend on a regular basis and become even more involved in the community. See page 8 for meeting information.
Religious Directory Clairemont Lutheran Church www.clairemontlc.org 4271 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117 Sunday Worship Times 8:00, 9:15, 10:15 & 11:30 AM (En Espanol) Pathway Christian Fellowship www.pathwayonline.org 3811 Mount Acadia Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111 Phone (858) 277-3027 Join us Sundays at 10 AM Holy Cross Lutheran Church & Preschool www.holycrossword.com 3450 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 Church (858) 273-2886 Preschool (858) 273-7768 Sunday Worship 9:00 AM
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The Marian Bear Recreation Council meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Friendship Center at the North Clairemont Recreation Center 4425 Bannock Ave.
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LINDA VISTA TOWN COUNCIL 8/15/13 (3rd Thursday of the month) • 6:30 PM Baha’i Faith Center 6545 Alcala Knolls Drive, 92111
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LINDA VISTA PLANNING GROUP 8/26/13 (4th Monday of the month) • 5:30 PM Linda Vista Public Library 2160 Ulric St, 92111
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You can help save 1,200 more dogs by opening your heart and your home to a Foster Dog. Dogs left in boarding facilities often become depressed, get sick, and often stop thriving. By bringing a dog into your home you are providing them the Love and Companionship that Man's Best Friend lives for.
Foster Families are the most critical part of rehabilitating and learning about these abandoned dogs, in their journey to finding a Forever Home.Your support,Your Home,Your Love and Your Care...can make a difference In LIFE! We usually have weekly adoption events every Saturday in Kearny Mesa at the Road Runner Sports parking lot 5549 Copley Drive San Diego, CA 92111 from 10:30-12:30pm. However, it is always best to check the website or call prior to ensure we will be there. Can you open your home for a Dog or Puppy? Please consider becoming a Foster ... Let's Get You Started! Visit us at www.labsandmore.org to view all our puppies and dogs Email us at doginfo@labsandmore.org or Call us at 858-273-5386
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Fast Facts RAMEN AT LUNCH (11:30 AM – 2 PM)
By Stella Monde
Tajima Ramen House Recently renovated to include a hip counter bar and a square shaped common sitting area,Tajima Ramen House on Convoy St provides a comfortable atmosphere to enjoy various Japanese dishes including ramen, tonkatsu
Vegetable Ramen
(breaded pork cutlet), beef teriyaki and gyoza (lightly pan-fried pork dumplings).The hip wait staff is attentive and energetic catering to the lunch and dinner crowd. Diners beware: come early for lunch as there can be a wait as this is a popular spot for professionals, college students and families. I often like to start my meal with a small plate of gyoza. When ordering ramen ($6.96 - $7.50), you can elect to include three gyoza dumplings as a starter for an additional dollar.These ground pork and cabbage-filled dumplings are steamed and then lightly pan fried to afford a crispness on the flat side that adds texture and taste to these little packages of flavor. You can dip these little morsels in the accompanying sauce for added taste.
And if you are so inclined, you can add Sriracha hot sauce to the dipping sauce to take it up a notch. At Tajima, ramen noodle soup consists of freshly made egg noodles (you can choose thin or thick cut) in a hot broth which can be your choice of misobased, shoyu (soy sauce) based, tonkotsu-based and curry-based. To add even more flavor, you can request that they make your selected broth spicy. The noodles are topped with chopped green onions, slices of sweet & tender BBQ roast pork and half of a boiled egg. This is nicely presented in a large Japanese ceramic soup bowl. Spoons are provided, but feel free to slurp as they do in Japan. With the warm weather, it may not be tempting to eat a hot bowl of soup. Not to worry,Tajima offers cold noodle dishes of ramen, soba (buckwheat noodles) or udon (flour) noodles. There are also a variety of rice dish options. Of particular note is the two-entree Combo Plate
rice plate ($8.50) where the customer can choose from a selection of entrees such as beef teriyaki, grilled pork, grilled mackerel, grilled salmon, tonkatsu or tempura. Included with the rice plate are a side of green salad with the ginger sesame vinaigrette, a side of macaroni salad and a small bowl of miso soup. You can decide if you want to wash down your meal with a Japanese beer (Asahi, Kirin or Sapporo), your choice of sake or a domestic beer on tap. For those of a more tempered pace, there is green tea and the regular assortments of soda. Forget about instant noodles in a cup or square-shaped package; drive over to Convoy St. in Kearny Mesa to experience fresh and delicious Japanese noodles and generous portions of Japanese entrees with rice. Bring a friend or the family or come alone, you won’t feel awkward or out of place. Tajima welcomes all and you’ll be glad you tried it.
I am fairly confident when I say this will be the only two times you will ever see lighthouses on side by side pages. However, this lighthouse The Old Point Loma Lighthouse is bit closer and
has a very unique event upcoming on the weekend of August 17 and 18; the International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend (ILLW). The Convair 220 Amateur Radio Club will be hosting this event; the first ever amateur radio activation at the Old Point Loma
Happy Hour Specials from 3-6 PM. Open until 3 AM Thursday through Saturday. Big screen TVs let you catch up on ESPN or follow whatever game is on. Casual atmosphere
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Think of it as a fun educational excursion. You may have the chance to get on the air, possibly speak to another country, plus you can learn about the lighthouse. In addition, you will be in one of the most scenic spots in all of San Diego County: Cabrillo National Monument.
International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend at The Old Point Loma Lighthouse by Chris O’Connell
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Lighthouse. The ILLW which first started in Scotland back in 1993 has continuously grown to include 85 countries. Make no mistake this a historical moment for San Diego,The Old Point Loma Lighthouse & the Convair220 Club.
For more information visit www.convair220.com Cabrillo National Monument 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 557-5450 $5.00 per auto fee for the park & parking/$3.00 for walk-ups, bicycles & motorcycles.
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Meander through Maine! by Kevin Casillo
The eastern seaboard is made of bold rocky coastlines and white sandy beaches. Maine is no different. Much like it was depicted in the series,“Murder She Wrote” Maine is made up of small villages built along a rocky coastline.The coastline may be rocky but the people of Maine cannot be beat. A hospitable small town way of life, extremely friendly people and near as I can tell things have not changed much since my family and I spent many summers along short (“shot” as the locals say) and long sands beaches.As small boys and girls we would spend hours in front of the Golden Rod watching and waiting for our favorite Salt Water Taffy to be made. Mine was and still is Peanut Butter. Hidden alongside cliffs are well worn sandy walking trails with wild blue, red berry and rose bushes on one side, with the magnificent
New England villages surrounded by ocean and a small harbor with small brightly colored fishing boats docked before heading out for their next catch of the day. There are plenty of small shops to visit, however one of my favorite places to stop for a famous Maine Lobster is, Barnacle Billy’s. This is where you’re just about to run into anyone, I have seen former President George H.W. Bush arrive on his own small boat (with secret service) and I am sure I’ve seen Stephen King himself. But that remains a mystery. Once you’ve had time to explore Perkins Cove head over to Ogunquit and
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shops. Walk the tree lined streets or if you’re in the mood, take a horse and buggy ride past the old grand homes and just enjoy an afternoon. If your timing is right you may catch an outdoor summer concert or local Artists Exhibition. Don’t look for a BIG BOX type shopping forget it, it doesn’t and shouldn’t exist. This should be all about relaxation and the personal boutique approach.
When I think of Maine, it’s always thoughts of quiet serenity on a stretch of sandy beach shared with unpretentious holiday goers the sand and sun. Homemade fudge, a cool summer breeze helps melt away any stress as the fading sun paints the landscape a brilliant red, yellow and gold. Happy Travels! If you would like to see more, please visit www.hotshots360.smugmug.com Sunset at Short Sands.
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Atlantic on the other. My favorite places to visit in Maine is Perkins Cove and Kennebunkport where centuries old stone and wood framed homes line the streets like beacons that seem to part of the cliffs edge. Like anywhere else we travel, a car or motor vehicle is to be used only for the purpose to get you from point A to point B. Once you arrive, park the car and explore. Maine has an abundance of locations to scout, and with over 90 % of it still covered by forest why not walk? Perkins Cove is one of those quaint
Kennebunkport. The short drive is only a few minutes and here you will find more old estate homes, lovely Bed and Breakfasts and the summer home of former president George H.W. Bush. But don’t spend a lot of time here, go into town and hit the fudge and coffee
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July Crime Report Vehicle Theft 3100 Cowley Way Possess Controlled Substance 4800 Cork Pl. Vandalism 6300 Beadnell Way Vehicle Break-In 4600 Morena Blvd. Vehicle Break-In 4100 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Residential Burglary 3700 Jemez Dr. Fraud 3800 Camto Aguilar Vehicle Break-In 4600 Clairemont Dr. Vehicle Break-In 5500 Balboa Ave. Vehicle Break-In 4600 Chateau Dr. Possess Controlled Substance 4300 Genesee Ave. Assault 3300 Apache Ave. Vehicle Break-In 3600 Tomahawk Residential Burglary 6900 Petit St. Vehicle Theft 4300 Derrick Dr. Vehicle Theft Mt Etna Dr/Mt. Herbert Ave. Vehicle Theft 3300 Fontana Ave. Fraud 5000 Cadet St. Vandalism 3800 Camto Aguilar Assault 3400 Mt.Acadia Blvd. Vehicle Break-In 5000 Capehart St. Residential Burglary 4600 Mt. Laudo Dr. Commercial Burglary 4700 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Vehicle Theft 3100 Hopi Pl. Possess Controlled Substance 6300 Beadnell Way Petty Theft 5500 Balboa Ave Vandalism 3600 Clairemont Dr. Vehicle Break-In 5500 Genesee Ct. E Fraud 4500 Clairemont Dr. Battery 4200 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Possess Controlled Substance 4400 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Commercial Robbery 5800 Balboa Ave. Vehicle Break-In 6300 Beadnell Way
Residential Burglary 6700 Salizar St. Possess Controlled Substance 4900 Mt. Etna Dr. Battery 3900 Mt. Everest Blvd. Assault 7600 Wellington St. Residential Burglary 3200 Ashford St. Residential Burglary 7900 Linda Vista Rd. Residential Burglary 4500 Clairemont Dr. Vehicle Break-In 3000 Cowley Way Commercial Burglary 4200 Genesee Ave. Vehicle Theft 4900 Iroquios Ave. Battery 6500 Albertine Ct. Possess Controlled Substance 4500 Clairemont Dr. Vehicle Break-In 3600 Clairemont Dr. Arson 4300 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Fraud 5200 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Residential Burglary 5400 Via Alcazar Vehicle Break-In 5400 Balboa Ave. Vandalism 4200 Gila Ave. Vandalism 3300 Hopi Residential Burglary 3300 Morena Blvd. Vehicle Break-In 4200 Genesee Ave. Fraud 4500 Chateau Dr. Vehicle Break-In 3700 Morena Blvd. Vehicle Theft 5500 Chandler Dr. Vehicle Theft 3600 Mt.Abraham Ave. Vehicle Theft 5900 Chateau Dr. Vehicle Break-In 6600 Beadnell Way Vandalism 4400 Block Derrick Dr. Fraud 5100 Dubois Dr. Battery 6900 Levant St. Vehicle Break-In 3100 Cowley Way Vehicle Break-In 3200 Clairemont Dr.
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San Diego Police Department’s Northern Division Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol Seeking Volunteers The San Diego Police Department’s (SDPD) Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol (RSVP), Northern Division, is seeking additional volunteers to serve the Clairemont community.The RSVPs help bridge community needs and help address citizens’ concerns. Duties include patrolling local neighborhoods while serving as additional eyes and ears for the police, assisting uniformed officers with accident and crime scenes, and supporting disaster preparedness and homeland security efforts. In addition, RSVP volunteers visit elderly residents to check on their welfare and safety as part of the YANA (You Are Not Alone) Program and do vacation house checks.
Current RSVP volunteers are from all walks of life.They include military veterans of all services, educators, business leaders, and professionals including those in the medical profession. Flexible schedules are available and a minimum of three days per month is required of each volunteer who must be at least 50 years of age and possess a valid California Driver’s License. The next RSVP Academy dates are Oct 21 – 25 and the background packets must be completed by August 10. For more information and to schedule a ride-along contact SDPD’s Northern Division RSVP at (858) 5521737 or send an E-mail to: sdpdNorthern@pd.sandiego.gov
Founding Publisher..............................................Chris O’Connell Graphic Designer............................................................Elaine Hall Contributors.................................................................Kevin Casillo Jackie Bensinger, L.Ac. Daniel J. Smiechowski Stella Monde
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‘The Cure for Courtney’ Campaign Raises More than $10,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society by David Pradel
A group of seven selfless seniors at Clairemont High School attempted to make a huge impact off campus to raise $10,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) and through the amazing support from the community The Cure for Courtney campaign were able to achieve their goal. Class of 2013 graduates Tori Kutzner, Carmen Crow, Betsy Armitage, Jenny Gutierrez, Jacqueline Ferson, Krista Davies and Courtney Dunar raised 10,700 dollars for LLS and are thankful for all the donations to their campaign. “When we met our goal of 10,000 dollars all of us were ecstatic, and we knew that we had accomplished something that most high school students wouldn’t,” says Tori Kutzner. The first event for their project was on March 13th at the San Diego Skybox Sports Bar.The event featured
live entertainment from singer/songwriter Christopher Dale and was an enormous success due to the generosity of all who attended; they made 2,500 dollars from the event. On April 6th the group hosted their second fundraising event in the Clairemont parking lot.The car wash raised 500 dollars and was a good turn out as the community showed their support on their quest to reach $10,000. “Being part of The Cure for Courtney campaign team was the most rewarding experience ever. Not just because we were able to reach our goal of 10,000 dollars but because we were able to rally our community together in support of our friend Courtney and come together for such a great cause. It started out as just an idea for our school project and turned into so much more as we progressed through our events and realized that we could actually reach if not surpass our goal,” says Jenny Gutierrez.
On June 1st the girls hosted a Powder-Puff Tournament at Clairemont High where other high schools participated in the event. Horizon and Serra High along with the senior and junior girls from Clairemont played a flag-football tournament. It was a terrific turn out as it raised $1,800 for their campaign.The following day,The Cure for Courtney campaign hosted a fundraising event at Mountain Mikes Pizza where they were able to raise $300.The girls attended the Rock n’ Roll Marathon on June 2nd, the morning of their fundraiser at Mountain Mikes Pizza and received more donations for their campaign.The terrific two-day events brought the girls ultimate goal in reach. “We couldn’t be more thankful for all the support that were received from our friends, families, and community; we know we couldn’t have made it work without them,” says Kutzner. The campaign generated most of
their funds from donations that were made on their website.After all the schedule events, the girls were able to surpass their goal of $10,000. Kutzner also adds,“We plan on passing the project on to a new group of girls at Clairemont High and intend on continuing to raise money and awareness for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.” The senior project was inspired by their remarkable friend Courtney Dunar who was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia called AML in 2010. As her best friends, these girls have searched long and hard for ways to help Courtney, as well as others, who by some vicious twist in fate are forced to endure the hardships of cancer.What began as a senior project has become a campaign for life. For more information on future events later this year, please go to their website: http://sdhi.sy.llsevent.org/thecureforcourtney#sthash.Zt8btDJG.dpu
2013 Summer Lunch Program Free Lunches for Kids through August 30 (check location & dates) NO enrollment, NO paperwork, NO income qualifications All children 18 years and younger are welcome at the locations listed. Check the school and community lists to find locations and times of service. Enjoy Monday through Friday (except July 4th) throughout the summer.
2 0 1 3 S U M M E R F U N C A F E L O C AT I O N S LOCATION
ADDRESS
ZIP CODE
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
START DATE
END DATE
BBQ DAY
Cadman Rec Center
4280 Avati Drive,
92117
No
1-2pm
6/17
8/30
7/23
North Clmnt Rec Center
4421 Bannock Ave
92117
No
12-1pm
7/22
8/30
8/13
South Clmnt Rec Center
3605 Clairemont Dr
92117
No
12-1pm
6/17
8/30
7/16
Clairemont HS
4150 Ute Dr
92117
7:05-7:20
11:15-11:25
6/24
8/2
Madison HS
4830 Dolivia Dr
92117
7:10:7:25
11:50-12:30
6/24
8/2
Whitman Elementary
4050 Appleton St
92117
8:45-9
12-12:30
7/22
8/16
Bay Park Elementary
2433 Denver St
92110
9:10-9:40
12:10-12:40
7/22
8/16
Schweitzer Elementary
6991 Balboa Ave
92111
No
12:30-1:45
7/22
8/16
Linda Vista Rec Center
7064 Levant St
92111
No
12:30-1:30
6/17
8/30
8/9
Kearny Mesa Rec Center
3170 Armstrong St
92111
No
12-1pm
6/17
8/30
8/6
Chesterton CYP
7427 Linda Vista Rd
92111
No
11:30-12:30
6/17
8/30
Bayside Community Center
2202 Comstock St
92111
Yes/Call
12:30-1:30
7/22
8/30
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PET PROFILE
Rocky
Penny
Sandy
Breed Labrador Retriever
Breed: Golden Retriever/Poodle Mix
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Age: 7
Age: 8
Penny is a middle aged Goldendoodle who has that sweet golden retriever personality. She likes other dogs and children and has lived with cats in the past and in her current foster home. Penny loves to give kisses; rides well in the car and knows some basic commands. She is housebroken and behaves well in the house. Now all she needs is a loving home where she can be a devoted companion.
Sandy lost her family in her later years of life after being used to breed puppies throughout her younger years. She is good with kids and other dogs & is very motherly in nature. Sadly when she needs her family the most she finds herself homeless. Sandy sits so nice for her treats and takes them gently. She loves her baths & loves water. Please consider loving Sandy for the rest of her life.
Age: 9 Rocky is a sweetheart! He loves other dogs and is happy to just hang out with people. Rocky is house trained and well-mannered. He has the sweetest face and loves hugs. Rocky will make someone a wonderful companion for many years. Please contact us if you are interested in this amazing boy!
This month the Pet Profile is a bit different. The featured dogs are not reader submitted pets but rather dogs that are up for adoption and looking for their forever homes. Rocky, Penny & Sandy are just 3 of the many dogs up for adoption through California Labradors, Retrievers & More Rescue. For more information please visit www.labsandmore.org or call (858) 273-5386. If you would like your pet featured in the Pet Profile section email a picture, name, breed, date of birth, likes and dislikes to info@clairemonttimes.com
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SAN DIEGO CHARGERS MATCHUP Seattle @ Chicago @ Arizona San Francisco
KICKOFF (local time) 7:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM
MATCHUP Houston @ Philadelphia @ Tennessee Dallas @ Oakland Indianapolis @ Jacksonville
KICKOFF (local time) 7:20 PM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:25 PM 1:25 PM 5:40 PM 10:00 AM
@ Washington Denver @ Miami @ Kansas City Cincinnati New York Giants @ Denver Oakland Kansas City
10:00 AM 1:25 PM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:25 PM 1:25 PM 5:25 PM 1:25 PM 1:25 PM
Training Camp Practice Schedule Open to Public Parking and admission to all training camp practices at Chargers Park are FREE. DATE PRACTICE TIME Aug. 1 9:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 2 3-5 p.m. - Open to invited Season Ticket Holders only Aug. 3 10:55-12:50 p.m. - FanFest presented by Bud Light Aug. 5 3-5 p.m. Aug. 10 9:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 12 3-5 p.m. Aug. 17 9:30-11:30 a.m. *All dates/times subject to change. General Information for Fans visiting Training Camp For all open weekend practices, fan parking will be available on Murphy Canyon Road and in the Kearny Mesa Business Center, located just south of Chargers Park. During weekday practices, parking is available ONLY on Murphy Canyon Road. Gates will open one hour before the start of practice. Bleacher seating will be available at Chargers Park, however fans are welcome to bring folding chairs to sit on the pavement surrounding the practice fields. Coolers with food, water and soft drinks also are permitted, however cigarettes and alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the property at Chargers Park at any time. Fans may also bring their own cameras, however video cameras and long-lens cameras are not allowed.
LOCATION Chargers Park Chargers Park Qualcomm Stadium Chargers Park Chargers Park Chargers Park Chargers Park
Other items not permitted at Chargers Park during Training Camp include: pets (other than service dogs), weapons, chains, stun guns, mace & peppers spray, water guns, fireworks, frisbees, sports balls, beach balls or other inflatable objects, laser pointers, flammable objects, musical instruments or noise making devices and boomerangs. The Chargers Team Store will be open for all public practices and selling the latest team merchandise and apparel, including the new Nike team jerseys, at Chargers Park. There will be a concession stand selling hot and cold food, water and soft drinks. The Charger Girls also will be making appearances. Chargers Park (Chargers Training Facility) 4020 Murphy Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA 92123 Source: www.chargers.com