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Local Clairemont Resident Vying to Become Public Address Announcer at Petco Park Out of the near 800 who auditioned, Laurie Guido has made it to the Final Top 50

Laurie Guido announcing a high school baseball game at Petco Park 2013.

by Chris O’Connell

When the Padres announced back in January there was going to be an open casting call for the public address announcer at Petco Park Laurie Guido knew she had to audition. It is what she does, she calls baseball games. Guido is entering her 5th season as the P.A.Announcer at

Patrick Henry High School. Guido is a retired math teacher and administrator having worked for SDUSD for 33 years. During her career Guido worked at Mann Middle, Marston Middle, Clairemont HS and Patrick Henry HS. A transplant from New York, Guido moved to San Diego in 1981.A lifelong baseball fan, she and her Dad had season tickets to the New York Mets and recalled memories of taking the train to Shea Stadium. Guido has been a loyal Padres season ticket holder since 1997. When she auditioned, she sent in an online submission which had actual clips from a game she announced back in April of 2013, a high school game at Petco Park between Patrick Henry and Scripps Ranch. “This would be a dream come true,” she exclaimed,“I feel so fortunate to have been given this opportunity, I already cancelled a vacation I planned” she continued. “When the San Dego Padres call you set everything else on hold!” Each of the remaining 50 candidates will call a couple batters during an exhibition game between the Cleveland Indians and the Padres at USD. From there, the Padres will narrow the list down to 30. The The Padres open their 2014 season (March 30-April 2), when the Los Angeles Dodgers come to town. The finalists, 10 each day, will be given the opportunity to announce part of a regular season game at Petco Park. Padres fans will then have a vote in who moves on. Fan votes online and social media

votes will then narrow the top 30 down to 10. The 10 remaining finalists will announce parts of Padres games between April 11-20 from which the top 3 will be selected. The final tryout is announcing a full game at Petco Park. The next public address announcer will be announced when the San Francisco Giants come to town April 18-20th. Vote early and vote often so that we can get Clairemont’s own Laurie Guido to be the voice of Petco Park. For more info, visit www.padres.com/announcer and use #PadresPA on social media.

2nd Annual Clairemont Day at the Bay with Fast Times 5k On Saturday,April 12th, the Clairemont Hills Kiwanis is preparing to hold the 2nd annual Fast Times 5k run that will be followed by the Clairemont Day at the Bay program.The 5k race / walk funds will begin at 7:00am.The races will be in four categories with a fun run at the end. To register please go to Fasttimes5k.com.This race/walk, sponsored by the Clairemont Hill Kiwanis in cooperation with the Clairemont Mesa Education Foundation, will raise funds for our local public schools.. At the completion of the races, the Clairemont Day at the Bay family activities will begin. Our first annual event held last April was SEE Clairemont Day at the Bay, page 4

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Financial Opportunity Center Grand Opening at Bayside Community Center in Linda Vista ºOn March 20th Bayside Community Center and LISC-San Diego celebrated the Grand Opening of the Financial Opportunity Center at Bayside. The San Diego Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC San Diego) has partnered with Bayside Community Center to establish a

Financial Opportunity Center at Bayside. Financial Opportunity Centers are career and personal financial service centers that focus on the financial bottom line for low-to-moderate income individuals.These services strive to encourage beneficiaries to make long-term commitments to increasing income, decreasing expens-

es, and acquiring assets. Financial Opportunity Centers provide families with services across three different areas: employment placement and career improvement, financial education and coaching, and access to public benefits. Financial Opportunity Centers are built on existing hubs of community activity including trusted local agencies with a history of exemplary services to the local community. In September of 2013, Bayside Community Center was awarded a $50,000 grant from the Local Initiative

Support Corporation-San Diego to support staffing capacity to develop on site employment services.With this given grant, a Financial Opportunity Center will be established at the Bayside Community Center, allowing for the implementation of these services to better connect the community to employment and training opportunities, as well as providing financial education on overall personal finances. For more information, visit www.baysidecc.org

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Joyful Living Spiritual Center presents Friday Night Family Movies!

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April 25 - “Mary Poppins” May 16 - “Despicable Me” June 20 - “The Love Bug” Join us at the Live Well Center 4425 Bannock Avenue, San Diego 92117

7 p.m. in the Lobby (west side of the building) Snacks, popcorn and drinks will be provided Children must be accompanied by an adult Joyful Living Spiritual Center http://www.joyfullivingsandiego.org/ Telephone (619) 797-0255

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Returning to the Pinewood Derby by Chris O’Connell

Recently I had the opportunity to revisit my youth as I was invited to the

Pinewood Derby of Clairemont Cub Scout Pack 299. It was great seeing

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a tremendous success.There were many games for children and families while giving our community an opportunity to visit with our schools and many of the organizations that are our partners in the schools.The day is open to all San Diego families.All the schools will be present again this year with many of our friends from last year and some new partners as well. The foundation is working hard to set up an even more fun day that will include a larger stage for our school kids to showcase their many musical talents. Mission Federal has stepped forward to help us cover the costs of the races and other local sponsors such as AXA Financial, K-Co Construction and Seiko Properties

the kids excited about their cars and watching them race down the track. I also saw the gleam in some of the parents' eyes watching how their creation did amongst the friendly competition. It has been many, many decades since I raced my block of wood with wheels down the track. The creation my Dad and I came up with was basic to say the least. I remember my older brothers trying to take over the design process, but I stood strong. This was my car and I stuck with it win or lose. It lost, but it was a great memory with Dad. Some things have changed since my Pinewood Derby, sleeker cars, computerized race results, but the one constant that still remains; have come forward to also help support the days’ events. The funds raised from the races will benefit the Clairemont Mesa Education Foundation, which supports the students in public schools in the community of Clairemont.The foundation was recently formed to give support through partnerships with businesses, organizations and residents within the community of Clairemont and throughout San Diego. The family fun day is a wonderful opportunity for our community to learn about our schools and the programs that are available for our children.With all the games available throughout the event, good food being served by some great vendors and a chance to sit back a listen and watch our talented young students, a great time is had by all.

the camaraderie of the adults and kids leading up to and during the event. I want to thank everyone from Cub Scout Pack 299 for being such great hosts I had an amazing time. Cub Scout Pack 299 Over 50 Scouts in the Pack, all local to Clairemont area. Meet the 1st Thursday of the month at Holmes Elementary. We invite boys in K - 4th grade who are interested in leaning more about Scouting to join us at our May 1st Pack Meeting. We will have Carnival Games and an Ice Cream Social. 6:30pm at Holmes Elementary, 4902 Mt.Ararat Drive. San Diego, CA 92111 For more information:

Email contact@sandiegopack299 www.sandiegopack299.com www.scouting.org

Seismic Retrofit Underway at Cabrillo National Monument Periodic closures of park buildings will take place through June 2014 A seismic retrofit of buildings at Cabrillo National Monument is underway and expected to last through June 2014.The construction projects are being performed in phases to provide the most access possible for park visitors. Here is the following closure schedule: • Lighthouse closed from 3/24 through 5/16 (The Assistant Keeper’s Quarters and grounds around the lighthouse will remain open)

• Visitor Center View Building closed from 5/19 through 6/16 – this closure will include part of the breezeway. (The Auditorium, Ballast View and the East Patio of the View Building will remain open) Many of the visitor center exhibits and the Cabrillo National Monument Foundation Bookstore will temporarily move to the Auditorium. The entire project is scheduled to be completed 6/18/2014, however delays could occur.Visitors are encouraged to check the park’s website www.nps.gov/cabr, or call ahead to 619-557-5450 prior to their visit to check on the project status.

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About the Canyon

Limerick Mesa Guided Plant Walk Have you ever wondered what Clairemont Mesa looked like before it was developed? We are fortunate in Clairemont to have a number of our major canyons preserved as open space, but very few of the flat mesa tops enjoy that distinction. One place where you can experience the flat lands of Clairemont, in an undeveloped state, is Limerick Mesa. It is located at the north end of Limerick Avenue in a portion of Marian Bear Park that is covered with chamise chaparral vegetation.There is a loop trail through this area with markers identifying many of the different plant types.

The chamise chaparral found on the mesa tops is not as dense as the chaparral found on the slopes and this particular area is home to native flora and fauna that is not readily seen in our canyons. Some of the larger plant species include Ceanothus, Manzanita and Scrub Oak. This habitat is home to a number of sensitive plants and reptile species. It is frequented by birds such as Wrentits, Scrub Jays and Anna’s Hummingbirds. During wet years there are some interesting wildflowers that prefer this environment, but this year we will be lucky if we see them. The nature trail is in the form of a

Volunteers Needed Volunteers needed to escort elderly to non-emergency medical doctor’s appointment, grocery store, pharmacy, etc., in the Linda Vista and surrounding areas 2 times per week. Must be proficient in English, high need for Spanish and Vietnamese speakers. Must undergo training beforehand, a small stipend and mileage offered. If interested, please call Stella @ (858) 2780771, ext. 3023.

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figure-eight and connects with the main Marian Bear trail at the north and west.The guided hike will take place on the flat mesa portion of the trail and is suitable for all age groups. Join the Tecolote Canyon Interpretive Group on Saturday,April

858.273.0558 858.483.5100 619.641.7020 800.400.4222 858.552.8585 800.772.1213 800.541.5555 800.272.3900 5th from 9-11 a.m. for a walk through this unique environment. Parking is on the street at the end of Limerick Avenue. No facilities. Call the Tecolote Nature Center at 858-581-9959 for more information about this and other guided nature walks.

Families with kids 5th grade & under are invited to a

FREE KIDS EGG HUNT Mount Acadia Park Saturday, April 19th • Registration 10:30am Kids must be with an adult Please no pets for safety reasons For more information, contact Pathway Church at (858) 277-3027 • pathwayevent@gmail.com pathwayonline.org • facebook.com/pathwaysandiego

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APRIL LIBRARY EVENTS NORTH CLAIREMONT BRANCH 4616 CLAIREMONT DRIVE, 92117 858-581-9931 SPECIAL EVENTS Free Concert: Fred Benedetti Performs Music of The Beatles 4/1 6:30 pm Afterschool Arts/Crafts or Family Movie for Children Every Wednesday 1:45 pm.

CLAIREMONT BRANCH 2920 BURGENER BLVD, 92110 858-581-9935 SPECIAL EVENTS Spring Egg Decorating Contest Through April 16th Color and decorate the egg photo with anything you choose (glitter, paint, crayons, markers, watercolors, etc). Be creative and have FUN! Winners will be selected and notified on Thursday,April 17th. Free Concert “Chistopher Dale” 4/30 6:30 p.m. Christopher Dale (www.christopherdalemusic.com) mixes his many influences together to form one uniquely catchy artist.Whether he’s performing solo or with his back up band, Dale intoxicates listeners with his honesty, heart and sheer energy. Coupled with a fiery stage presence and his trademark banter, each live per-

formance creates a lifetime memory. RECURRING EVENTS • Tuesdays:“Free Craft Time” 5:30 pm • Tuesdays:“Homework Help K-12” 6:30pm • Thursdays:“Afternoon Games & Snacks” 4pm • Thursdays:“1st & 3rd Baby Sign Storytime” 10:30am • Thursdays:“2nd 4th & 5th Storytime” 10:30am • Fridays:“Preschool Storytime with Miss Fran” 10:30am After School Art Class by Robert 4/2 4pm Free art class for children ages 6-12 Adult Book Club 4/2 6pm The Book Club will be discussing Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. Tales for Tails: Read to Animals 4/12 at 10am Children are invited to improve their reading skills by reading aloud to therapy animals! Brought to you by the San Diego Humane Society. Friends of the Library Meeting 4/16 4 PM

BALBOA BRANCH 4255 MT.ABERNATHY AVE, 92117 858-573-1390 SPECIAL EVENTS **New!!** Lego Club 4/7 & 4/21 4pm Calling all budding builders to get creative! LEGO Club is geared for children grades K-5. Parent supervision requested with younger children as LEGOs contain many small parts. Family Fun Time: Cowboy Bob 4/16 4pm We’re making chalkboard clipboards! Please sign up at the front desk to reserve your spot.All supplies provided. Children under 8 welcome with supervision. RECURRING EVENTS • Wednesdays:“Stories with Susan” 6pm • Thursdays:“Preschool Activity Hour” 10am • Fridays:“Wee Reads” Baby & Toddler Storytime 10:30am • Saturdays:“Kids Krafternoons 1pm Balboa Library Book Club 4/15 12:30 pm The Book Club will be discussing Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen. Paws to Read 4/8 & 4/22 6:00 pm Therapy dogs provide a positive and fun environment for children to practice reading. Brought to you by Love on a Leash

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Save the Date

Neighborhood Website Draws Controversy by Daniel J. Smiechowski

Nextdoor.com a social media site directed at local neighborhoods has drawn scrutiny from some San Diego residents. It seems that some folks are roiled over various political postings by well meaning citizens. But, nobody is without contradiction. The popular site lists everything from lost dogs, plumbing repair, restaurant reviews, garage sales, strange characters walking around the neighborhood (my favorite), public safety issues and everything in between. Recently, there has been much discussion over Sea World’s Orca’s and the killer whale show.While some passionate observers condemned the confinement of these large mammals as inhumane others voiced outrage at politicking through this particular social media. Folks, listen up! What’s good for the goose is good for the gander. Public safety concerns and working toward a remedy with elected officials, accord-

ing to some proponents is not political. I say baloney! How sad and pathetic that some pedestrian minds cannot discern a difference. How sad and pathetic that some of these same simple minds make up stories to further their own cause. Have they no decency? I will vigorously defend the export of truth, honesty and goodwill whenever possible. Certainly, if we all agree, we are not doing something right. Dissent is a hallmark of democracy. The folks on Nextdoor.com ought to cultivate their own garden and surrender to their prejudice and limited thinking.We have a marvelous opportunity to expand and evolve into more livable neighborhoods by undoing the shackles of provincialism.We must look to ourselves in bettering our community without fear and prejudice.Anyone with internet access is invited to join the conversation. Please come with an open mind. It takes a certain rare courage to speak your mind in the face of social

disapprobation.We must be reminded of Senator Robert Kennedy in one of his most famous quotes,“Moral courage is more rare than courage on the battlefield.” For those with a background in social anthropology and/or social psychology, this is easy to understand. One of society’s greatest fears is being cast as an outsider.We must not succumb. Let us engage each other as straight arrows in regard to defining politics. Nobody is forcing anything upon anyone. Perhaps we have something to ponder from the Great Voltaire.While on his deathbed, he said to the Catholic Priest,“Mon abbe, the only certainty in death is the continuance of fools” Don’t be a fool. Be nice, do good deeds and don’t be a stranger as we at The Clairemont Times value your participation. Daniel J. Smiechowski has been a resident of Clairemont since 1967 and can be reached at smiechowskid@aol.com or 858.220.4613

Third Annual Fundraiser to Benefit the Academy of Business at Clairemont High School The event titled “Foundation of Success” will be held on June 21, 2014 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Vintana atop Escondido Lexus. Tickets are $100 and once again it will be an evening filled with delectable bites, fine wine and beer and an inspiring keynote address.You will have a chance to participate in our silent auction with all the proceeds raised at the event going to support academic scholarships and academy activities for well deserving Academy students. For more information on the Acadamy of Business at Clairemont High School and to purchase tickets please visit www.AOBTFoundation.com

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Genesis Recovery San Diego Fundraising Event by Wendy Webber

On June 7th, 2014, Genersis Recovery San Diego will be hosting a dinner and silent auction to raise funds for their scholarship program. We are kindly requesting auction items for this life saving cause. Genesis Recovery San Diego is dedicated to restoring the lives of individuals who have been broken by the disease of addiction. At Genesis it is the belief that everyone has a unique and important purpose to fulfill. Their goal is to help the residents achieve their purpose by beginning a new way of life with complete freedom from active addiction. It costs Genesis Recovery approximately $2,700 to house and treat each resident per month, and the minimum stay is three months. Our mission is

to assist them in raising money to scholarship residents without financial resources. This will be our first annual “Bless a Life” event held at the Genesis property, and we anticipate a strong attendance. Contributions allow your business a great opportunity to be recognized as a community partner, as well as your company name being listed in our event program, and in our quarterly newsletter. Thank you in advance for your consideration. If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact me at (619) 971-1607 or email (below). The tax ID # is 330888725, and contributions to Genesis Recovery are tax deductible. Your generous contribution and support is sure to “Bless a Life”.

For Crying Out Loud by Anne Kellett, ASID

If you are a parent or grandparent and have been in a public place with a small, noisy,“unquiet-able” child, then you know how welcoming a special space, designed for just such situations, would be. If the public place happens to be a worship service and you are at St. David’s Episcopal Church in the Bay Park/Clairemont neighborhood, then the newly redesigned Family Room is where you can retreat to comfort your little one, but still be part of the service. St David’s prides itself in being a “child friendly” church - one that doesn’t mind when children add their own voices to the service. However, money to adequately furnish the Family Room ran thin and over the years, loving donations and rummage sale castoffs became the design aesthetic. Enter Anne Kellett,ASID.A member of the congregation and a loving grandmother she has brought her two grandchildren to church every Sunday since they were born. “Most of the time they’ve been easy to have in church and the congregation loves them, but sometimes 2 and 3 year olds need to be removed so not to disturb others. So off to the “Cry Room,” as it was called, we would go.While it was great to still feel part of the service, the furnishings were dismal. There

was no surface to color or do puzzles on other than the floor. I had to constantly remind the kids not to bang on the window sills or play with the vertical blinds. I began to dread going in there. I wondered if new visitors to the church might feel the same way.” The mission for the redesign was to welcome young families, visitors with children and (of course!) parishioners with grandchildren, to nourish young children with a pleasant place where they could be who they are, to include caregivers and children in the worship by not being cut off by sound or the worry of intrusion.Anne chose natural wood tones for the new furniture and a soft gray color palette for the walls and upholstery to coordinate with the architect’s choice of concrete and wood in the larger worship space. Solar blinds replaced the noisy vertical ones. The controls are out of reach of little hands and, when down as needed for privacy, you can still see out but not see in. The sills were covered in cork so trucks can now drive quietly by. A bible story mural was placed onto the wall below the windows and the kids love pointing out its features. When Anne posted the project on her Facebook page someone made the comment,“It looks comforting and welcoming aside from being a great design.” Mission accomplished!

Save the Dates The Clairemont Lutheran Church is Celebrating 60 Years Saturday, May 17, 2014 4:00 p.m.American FlyBoys Dance Sunday, May 18, 2014 10:00 a.m. Festival, Bilingual Worship 11:30 a.m. Lunch • 4:00 p.m. Organ Concert by Dr. Steven Gray

Religious Directory Atonement Lutheran Church www.atonementlutheranchurchsd.com 7250 Eckstrom St (Balboa & 805) San Diego, CA 92111 Phone (858) 278-5556 Sunday Worship Time 9 am, Bible Study 10:30 am Clairemont Lutheran Church www.clairemontlc.org 4271 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117 Sunday Worship Times 8:30, 10:00 (English) & 11:30 am (Spanish) Sunday School for kids 9:45am 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 Pathway Christian Fellowship www.pathwayonline.org 3811 Mount Acadia Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111 Phone (858) 277-3027 Join us Sundays at 10 am

Joyful Living Spiritual Center www.joyfullivingsandiego.org Services and classes at the LiveWell Center 4425 Bannock Avenue, San Diego 92117 Sunday services and Junior Church at 10 am Are you ready for a happier, healthier and more abundant life? St. David’s Episcopal Church & Preschool www.saintdavidschurch.com 5050 Milton Street, San Diego CA 92110 Sunday Worship Times: 8:00 am Traditional • 10:30am Contemporary For information on promoting your place of worship in the Religious Directory please call or email Chris O’Connell, Publishe r(858) 752-9779 chris@clairemonttimes.com

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Mayor’s Update by Kevin Faulconer, Mayor, City of San Diego

Dear Friends, It is my great honor and privilege to serve as your Mayor. I will work hard each and every day to earn the trust you’ve placed in me to lead America’s Finest City.We’ve already hit the ground running on several different fronts because there’s no time to waste in getting our City back on track. The first thing I’ve done as Mayor is form an administration filled with a diverse group of individuals who share my vision of neighborhood investment and economic prosperity for all San Diegans.They come from all walks of life and represent the kaleidoscope of cultures and ethnic backgrounds that make San Diego such a wonderful place to live and work. I also moved quickly to hire new Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman, the first female chief in City history. I chose Zimmerman because of her 31 years of experience and her commitment to excellence and reforming the San Diego Police Department. Another big change for our City is in how we’re going to spend federal funding. I’m proposing to spend a larger portion of that money on infrastruc-

ture projects. Millions more will go toward fixing sidewalks, streetlights and buildings in some of our poorest neighborhoods. I’ve taken action to bring openness and transparency to City Hall. I recently rescinded a policy that would have eliminated any City emails that are more than a year old.While some public agencies delete emails after as little as 30 days, the City is raising the bar and keeping emails in perpetuity. You might be starting to sense a theme here.We’re creating a new attitude at City Hall that puts the public’s interests ahead of all else. We’re going to improve emergency response times, pave 500 miles of roads in five years, expand after-school programs at our libraries and recreation centers, cut the unnecessary red tape getting in the way of our small businesses and create stronger economic ties with our friends in Tijuana. One of our most important initiatives will be creating “Economic Opportunity Districts” in which we’ll implement common sense policies that attract private investment, so neighborhoods have the grocery stores, restaurants, shops and affordable housing our families need. I look forward to turning these promises into reality over the coming years and thank you for the opportunity to serve. Sincerely, Mayor Kevin Faulconer

Fred Simon Qualifies as a Candidate for Congress Fred Simon has been certified as a candidate for Congress in the 52nd District.A local trauma surgeon and businessman, Dr. Simon has a proven track record of reforming medical systems and businesses to deliver high quality care at lower costs, and now he is taking his experience to Washington. The long-time Coronado resident’s top priorities include reforming the Affordable Care Act to promote better care and maintain lower premiums while increasing access to families and individuals who have struggled to maintain health coverage. “Obamacare doesn’t address the quality of care, it just forced more people into an already broken system, and now it’s increasing premiums to unaffordable levels. Reforms must protect the health of

our families, our workers, and our seniors,” said Dr. Simon. Education is also a top priority for Fred Simon. He is a strong advocate for a balanced high school education with more options for students to pursue vocational training and trade schools, as well as the traditional path to college, to ensure a more successful transition from school to work. “We must empower our educators at all levels to meet the changing needs of our modern economy and high-tech job market,” Dr. Simon added.“Over 8,300 students drop out of high school each day in America, and most of those fail to enter the work force.That’s over 250,000 unemployed young adults each year, and it’s our duty to help them.A better employed workforce will grow our economy, reduce our national debt, and fund the important priorities like defense, education, and infrastructure.” Fred Simon’s business experience began at the age of 10 where he ran his own lawn mowing business in his hometown. Dr. Simon understands the importance of a balanced budget while creat-

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Q&A with Larry Wilske 53rd District Congressional Candidate and U.S. Navy SEAL (ret.) Larry Wilske, a lifelong San Diegan and 30-year veteran of the U.S. Navy SEALs, is running for Congress in the 53rd District. He shares some of his thoughts on topics affecting Linda Vista today. Q. You grew up in Linda Vista. What major differences do you see in the community today? What issues need to be addressed locally to improve quality of life for the people who live here? A. I grew up in three different neighborhoods, Linda Vista, Serra Mesa and Mission Village. Linda Vista has seen the most change and has experienced both improvement and stagnation. There has been little business growth and jobs become available through attrition instead of innovation. In Serra Mesa and Mission Village, two major grocery stores have closed down, as well as real estate offices, gas stations and other service-related businesses that form the backbone of our local economy. Business owners who are willing to risk their savings need some relief, and the best thing the government can do is stop hammering them with taxes and regulation. Sadly, the term “Call Your Congressman” has lost meaning over the years. I care deeply about making our community the best place to live, work and raise a family.When Congress is not in session, I will be here and accessible, so people will always have a local advocate for issues affecting their neighborhoods. Q. What are some of the biggest issues facing Linda Vista small business owners and how would you address them if elected? A. Small business owners are faced with an endless stream of regulations that soak up their profits at alarming rates, and pull cash out of the neighborhoods at every turn.We must get the federal government off the backs of small business owners and the working families they employ. At the federal level, I will work tire-

lessly to reduce the “cost of doing business.” For an employer to pay someone $40,000/year, it can cost them anywhere from $65,000 - $75,000 once ancillary costs are added in. The net impact of these expenses is fewer job opportunities for working families. Let’s make it less expensive to hire people and cultivate an environment that creates jobs, so Americans can grow their incomes and enrich their quality of life. Q. There is much debate about Common Core right now. What are your thoughts on Common Core and what do you think is needed to provide the best education for our students? A. Article One, Section Eight of the Constitution identifies the duties of Congress, and nowhere in there is a mandate for a Department of Education. Nobody knows our children better than neighborhood parents, teachers and leaders – certainly not a distant Washington. Common Core pulls finances away from the states, pushes that revenue to the federal government and back through a multi-layered bureaucracy.At the end of the day, Common Core actually takes resources away from children who need a quality education and diverts those resources toward creating more government jobs. Let’s refocus education as the local issue that it is, and give our children the best chance for success as future members of the American workforce.

ing cost-efficient models for small businesses, and encouraging more leadership at the local community level. “I believe the federal government’s role should be limited in our communities and should be more service oriented and less burdensome through reduced regulation and no unfunded mandates.” “I am not a career politician, and I am not beholden to the special interests that have created gridlock and dysfunction in Washington. I am running for Congress to bring real experience and workable solutions to Congress to deal with the pressing issues facing our families, and our futures,”

Fred Simon earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Loma Linda University and his Medical Degree from Creighton University. He and his wife, Maria, a member of the Coronado School Board, live in Coronado with their three school-aged children. The 52nd Congressional district represents the areas of Coronado, Downtown, Del Mar Heights, Cairemont, Kearny Mesa, Carmel Valley, Mira Mesa, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Ocean Beach, Old Town, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, San Carlos,Tierrasanta, and University City.

About Larry Wilske: Command Master Chief Larry Wilske has dedicated 30 years of service to the United States as a Navy SEAL. He enlisted in the Navy in 1983 and went on to serve on SEAL Teams SDV-1, Three and Seven. As Command Master Chief of SEAL Team Seven, he oversaw hundreds of missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Philippines. Larry is a lifelong San Diegan, and he and his wife are the proud parents of four daughters and two grandchildren. www.LarryWilske.com

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Former School Board Trustee Mitz Lee Files Papers for San Diego City Council Race Former San Diego Unified School District Trustee Mitz Lee filed official papers with the City Clerk to run for the San Diego City Council from District 6 – nominated by nearly 300 people from all District 6 communities, including Clairemont, Convoy, Kearny Mesa, Miramar, Mira Mesa, Rancho Peñasquitos, Sorrento Mesa, and Sorrento Valley. Mitz Lee is a bipartisan community leader with real experience and a record of bringing people together to get things done.While a San Diego Unified School District Trustee, she served as the Board’s Vice President. Mitz has lived in District 6 for 30 years. “Thank you to all of those who signed the petition, nominating me for this important seat,” said Mitz Lee.“I am honored by your support, excited, energized and look forward to continuing to work hard throughout this campaign. I want people to know who I am, what I stand for, and what I have done to serve this community I have lived in for the past 30 years.” “I have the leadership, experience and commitment to serve our community on the San Diego City Council,” continued Mitz. It is time we put for-

ward policies that build on our great neighborhoods and put our neighborhoods first.” “My goal is to provide strong, independent representation for our community, restore trust and integrity to city hall and make a better San Diego. This is something I am passionate about.” Mitz Lee is endorsed by dozens of neighborhood and community leaders and grassroots supporters that have worked with her in the past and helped win battles for better schools, balanced budgets, fair redistricting and accountable government.“I am honored and proud to have them by my side in this election campaign.” One such supporter is the Honorable Tom Hom a former City Councilman and State Assemblyman.“I support and endorse Mitz Lee for the San Diego City Council District 6 position. She understands the issues and will be a strong advocate in bringing jobs and responsible government for all San Diegans,” Hom said. Mitz Lee has lived in District 6 for 30 years with her husband, a Navy veteran, and their two sons.Two years ago, Mitz was diagnosed with cancer. She is now cancer free and she is again answering the call of public service. To learn more about Mitz Lee and her campaign for City Council visit www.mitzlee.com.

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Community Meetings Open to the Public CLAIREMONT TOWN COUNCIL 4/3/14 (1st Thursday of the month) • 7:00 PM Cadman Elementary Cafeteria 4370 Kamloop Ave, 92117

CLAIREMONT COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP 4/15/14 (3rd Tuesday of the month) • 6:30 PM LiveWell Senior Center 4425 Bannock Ave, 92117

LINDA VISTA TOWN COUNCIL 4/17/14 (3rd Thursday of the month) • 6:30 PM Baha’i Faith Center 6545 Alcala Knolls Drive, 92111

LINDA VISTA PLANNING GROUP 4/28/14 (4th Monday of the month) • 5:30 PM Linda Vista Public Library 2160 Ulric St, 92111

MARIAN BEAR REC COUNCIL 4/9/14 (2nd Wednesday of the month) 6:30PM LiveWell Senior Center 4425 Bannock Ave, 92117

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The luck of the Irish has nothing to do with the savory dishes and tasty sweets being concocted in this gem of a bakery. Maeve Rochford, a product of Irish family tradition and the proud owner of Sugar and Scribe Bakery has been cooking and baking delicious, mouth watering family recipes passed down from three generations.This beautiful establishment has everything from savory Guinness beef stew and homemade soda bread to freshly baked apricot pies and lemon curd cupcakes.The moment you step in the door the sweet aromas and friendly smiles brings you back to your grandmother’s kitchen. Ever since Maeve was two years old, she has been learning, practicing and honing her baking skills from her talented and loving mother, Mary Margaret. Her best memories were building tents with her mother in the comfort of their own living room and enjoying homemade marshmallows and hot chocolate. So when you take your first bite of their mouthwatering Shepherd’s pie or delectable pasties (aka meat pie) you can taste and feel the years of hard work, dedication, love and passion behind these recipes. After four years of establishing a huge amount of success in Pacific Beach Sugar and Scribe has proven to be more than just another bakery.The excitement and delight Maeve has for her bakery says it all with this state-

ment,“it reflects the traditions, the cultures, the religious beliefs and superstitions of people regardless of from where they hail.” So if you ever out with your family for a Sunday outing and need a delicious and affordable brunch or are out with your friends for a night on the town and need a sweet or a savory snack Sugar and Scribe is the place to be.This bakery may seem like just another hole in the wall, but once you set foot in this place and feel comfort and love of generations of the Rochford family surround you, you will never want to leave. Cheers to the beautiful, strong and talented Irish women of the Rochford’s for all the amazing food and the joy it has brought the San Diego community and here’s to many more years of success to come. Nicole Rohde is a San Diego native who enjoys exploring new experiences life has to offer and as a writer likes to share her stories. She is a graduate of UC San Diego, whose main focus was on journalism and theatre. She has written numerous short stories, poems and plays. Every time she walks out the door a new adventure begins. Guaranteed she will write. Feel free to email her at artsywriter80@hotmail.com

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The Ocean by Emily O’Connor, Age 9

Did you know that the ocean covers 71% of the earth? This means that there is more water than land on the earth.There are five oceans in the world. They are the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean.The largest ocean is the Pacific, and the ocean bordering Maine is the Atlantic Ocean. There are many landforms in the ocean, including trenches, the abyss, and volcanic island arcs.The trenches are long, steep holes that form in the ocean.At 36,200 feet deep, the Mariana trench is the deepest part of the ocean.Trenches typically are 2-2 1/2 miles deep. The abyssal plain is one of the deepest parts of the ocean floor, next

to an oceanic trench. It is one of the flattest and smoothest regions on earth. The abyssal plain covers more than 50% of earth’s surfaces. The volcanic island arc is when volcano’s come to the ocean surface, they form islands. People can still live on these, and do today. Tamu Massif is the largest volcano on earth, and can be found under the Pacific Ocean. It is believed that 80% of volcano’s that erupt are in the ocean. There are many great animals in the ocean. One of which is the sea turtle. Sea turtles, which are reptiles, are also called marine turtles.They inhabit all of the world’s oceans except for the Arctic ocean because it is too cold.At the beginning of the sea turtle’s life they live on land, but then most of their lives are spent in the sea. The adult female returns to the beach where she was born to lay her eggs. Sometimes sea turtles do not make it to the ocean because they get eaten. Sea turtles eat horseshoe crabs, jellyfish, brown algae, conch’s and seaweed. Something that is sad about turtles is that most of the turtle species are on the endangered species list. One big way to help them is not pol-

Mesa College Brings Back Summer Session! Students are jumping for joy to hear about the return of summer classes at San Diego Mesa College. More than 450 classes will be offered – welcome

news for current and incoming students who want to get a jump on fall, to catch up on a rigorous subject, or to explore a topic that doesn’t fit in their regular academic year schedule. Currently enrolled university students may also be eligible to fulfill lower-division general education requirements. Summer sessions at Mesa College consist of the primary eight-week session, beginning May 27; six- and five-week sessions will also be offered.The short sessions offer an intense, fast-paced period of study. Student support services departments, such as counseling and career and transfer assistance will also be

luting the ocean waters.Turtles get wrapped up in old fishing lines, and trash and can die. My next animal I will be talking about is the Bottlenose Dolphin. They have very good eyesight in and out of the water.They cannot live outside the water, but when they dive up to the top they can see well.They are very social animals.They live in ‘pods’ of up to a dozen dolphins. Other pods can group together to form ‘super pods’ of up to 1000 dolphins. Blubber is how they adapt. Starfish is another animal in the ocean.They are also called ‘Sea Stars’. They can be found from the seashore to the Abyss.They have five or more arms. Starfish can shed their arms to protect themselves from danger, but can grow these arms back.They are found in the sand, in the rubble and on the coral.They are many different colors. Now moving on to the plants that can be found in the Ocean. Kelp is a form of algae, which can grow in shallow water. It grows at a very fast, and often grows to form an umbrella at the surface of the water. open during the summer. Registration for currently enrolled and primary registration begins May 12.Active duty military, veterans who were discharged within the past 15 years, and current or former foster youth may be eligible for priority registration. For information, call 619-388-2805. The summer schedule will be posted online on April 15th. Open registration begins May 27. Students are encouraged to apply and register online as early as possible at http://schedule.sdccd.edu/. For the first time since 2009, the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) will offer an extensive schedule of classes for the summer session

New K-6 Public Charter School Offering Spanish Immersion And High-Tech Learning Opens Fall 2014 Empower Charter School, a unique, new San Diego public school, is slated to open in Fall 2014.The school will focus on cultural diversity and overall student well-being, to build a foundation of success for the minds and bodies of its students. Empower will uniquely offer a Spanish Immersion program, highly creative and innovative learning environment, and school-wide concentration on health and fitness. The school will be centrally-located in San Diego to allow open enrollment from all areas of San Diego county. While Empower opens this fall, parents

in the community are already showing great interest in the new public school offering. “As the mother of three, I have participated in several different schools. I am thrilled that Empower will keep class sizes small, and their policy on physical activity and nutrition as a pathway to learning is brilliant. I am really looking forward to working with Empower from the ground up.What a wonderful opportunity,” says interested parent, Lucy O. Empower Charter School will focus efforts to become part of the solution

to the childhood obesity problem in America.Their goal is to add value within the community by educating parents about issues such as parenting, healthy eating, and stress management. The charter school’s Spanish Immersion program will be influential in helping student’s attain individual goals and exceed all expectations. Children will spend part of the day learning in Spanish, and part of the day learning in English; both parents and students are fully supported to ensure a successful learning experience. Demi Brown, Executive Director of

Kelp can be harvested and burned, the ash is used in making Soap and Glass products.Algin is from Kelp, and is used to thicken ice cream, jelly and toothpaste. Seagrass is a marine flowering plant. There are more than 58 species of seagrass. The leaves are long and narrow and they often grow in large ‘meadow’ like areas. These meadows can be made up of single or mixed species. The more tropical the ocean, the more species will be found in a meadow of seagrass. They can be found in shallow and sheltered coastal waters, anchored in sand or mud. They undergo their entire life cycle underwater by submarine pollination. Seagrass recently has been discovered to be an important link in the marine food chain, with many animals feeding off of it, including green turtles, geese, swans and crabs. I love the ocean. It is a very nice home to many animals and plants!!! Remember to save turtles and the other animals on the endangered list!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! P.S. I Love Turtles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

at City, Mesa, Miramar colleges and San Diego Continuing Education (CE). The return of the summer session (actually several sessions during the summer months) is primarily due to the restoration of public education funding in California following voter approval of Proposition 30 in November 2012.

Empower, explains the importance of Spanish immersion within America’s educational system,“Research demonstrates that students in language immersion programs not only meet, but often exceed the performance of their peers learning in a monolingual setting, and they also have the added benefit of being bilingual. Our Spanish Immersion program will give our students a competitive edge to become bilingual leaders in the global workplace.“ Empower Charter School’s open enrollment period is now until the end of April. Interested parents can enroll online today at www.empowercharter.org.

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Excitement grows! The lines are chalked! A light wind brings the scent of fresh cut grass across your face as you watch four foot players take the field. The coaches meet in the middle and wish each other a good game. The next 90 seconds are spent trying

nects for a line drive. An ear to ear smile erupts on the players faces as parents exchange knuckle bumps and saying things such as “that’s my boy”! At that moment happiness is in the air. There is no email, work or bills on the parents’ minds. They are kids again.The player makes it to second base and the coach gives him a high five. He waves to his parents and the parents wave back with true joy. That’s baseball! It’s all about children

ing column by six-foot-five-inch sophomore Duda Sanadze (15 points and five rebounds), 6-foot-11-inch senior Dennis Kramer (nine points and seven rebounds), six-foot-nine-inch sophomore Jito Kok (nine points, five rebounds, two steals, and one blocked shot), and five-foot-seven-inch junior guard Christopher Anderson (seven points, six assists, and four steals). Two evenings earlier, USD completed a season sweep of Portland, pouncing on the Pilots by a final score of 6159. Once again, the Toreros triumph was paced by the performances of Dee (15 points, two rebounds, and one steal), Sandaze (15 points and two blocked shots),Anderson (nine points, five assists, three rebounds, and two steals), Kramer (seven points, six

to get the kids to stand in a straight line, not touching each other or the fresh chalk. Finally the kids say in unison “I trust in God, I love my country and will respect its laws.” which is the beginning of the Little League pledge. The umpire yells play ball! As the first player reaches the plate, parents find the edge of their seats and jump to a standing cheer when the batter con-

… young and old … having fun in the park. I would like to invite you to all of our games at Cadman Park on top of the hill and the world! Give a cheer to the boys and girls of summer. Clairemont Hilltoppers Little League games are played everyday except Sunday. May you always be forever young.

rebounds, four assists, and two steals), and Kok (six rebounds and two blocked shots). Unfortunately for USD, they were clawed 78-70 by the Brigham Young University (BYU) Cougars on Saturday afternoon, March 1. After being beaten by BYU, the Toreros suffered a tough 69-60 loss at the hands of the University of San

Francisco (USF) Dons in the WCC Tournament at The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday afternoon, March 8. “Our defensive effort in the second half was phenomenal,” said USF coach Rex Walters. “It’s hard to beat a good team three times. San Diego is a good team and they are only going to get better.”

Robinson (2 points and 9 rebounds). 62 points tallied by the sixth-seeded Komets in their 67-62 defeat to the St. Francis Golden Knights from La Canada, California in the first round of the C.I.F. Southern California Regional playoff brackets on Wednesday evening, March 12 at Kearny. 2 C.I.F. San Diego Section titles for the Komets program since 1979. 1 football scholarship awarded to Moa from Boise State University. 46 points scored by the secondseeded Francis Parker Lancers in their 55-46 loss to the top-seeded Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders in the championship game of the C.I.F. San Diego Section Division II playoff brackets on Friday evening, March 7 at the JCP. 38 points tallied by the seventhseeded Lancers in their 55-38 defeat to the tenth-seeded Foothill Knights from from Santa Ana, California in the first

round of the C.I.F. Southern California Regional Playoff brackets on Wednesday evening, March 12 at Francis Parker. 21 points scored by Evan Fitzner to lead the Lancers against Foothill. 1 basketball scholarship awarded to Fitzner from Saint Mary’s College. 59 points tallied by the fifth-seeded Horizon Christian Academy Panthers in their 71-59 loss to the fourth-seeded Foothills Christian Knights in the quarterfinals of the C.I.F. San Diego Section Division III playoff brackets on Saturday evening, March 1 at Foothills Christian. 64 points scored by the Panthers in their 64-59 swashbuckling of the Oceanside Pirates in the first round of the C.I.F. San Diego Section Division III playoff brackets on Wednesday evening, February 26 at Horizon. 63 points tallied by the tenth-seeded Clairemont Chieftans in their 74-63 defeat to the second-seeded Tri-City

Field of Youth by Coach Mason Ballard

THE ROB STONE SPORTS SCOUTING REPORT: USD TAKES DOWN GONZAGA; KEARNY KOMETS WIN CIF Six-foot junior Johnny Dee demonstrated a nice shooting touch, finishing with a team-high 16 points as the University of San Diego (USD) Toreros came up with their biggest win of the season, taking down the No.25 Gonzaga Bulldogs 69-66 in a West Coast Conference (WCC) men’s basketball matchup played at the Jenny Craig Pavillion (JCP) on the campus of USD in Linda Vista on Saturday evening, February 22. Dee shot 42 percent from the field (five out of 12), while also enjoying a perfect night tickling the twine from the free throw line (four out of four) and was followed in the Toreros scor-

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL ACTION BY THE NUMBERS: 73 points scored by the secondseeded Kearny Komets in their 73-58 shellacking of the top-seeded Sweetwater Red Devils in the championship game of the C.I.F. San Diego Section Division III playoff brackets on Friday afternoon, March 7 at the JCP. 19 points and 18 rebounds from Ben Moa to lead Kearny in their 19th consecutive victory against previously unbeaten Sweetwater, followed by Austin Knox (16 points and 7 rebounds),Takoda Browne (11 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals), Xavier Browne (10 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals), Jeremiah Jordan (9 points), Rashad Russell (4 points and 5 assists), Wilton Guillory (2 points), and Robby

Christian Eagles in the quarterfinals of the C.I.F. San Diego Section Division IV playoff brackets on Saturday evening, March 1 at Tri-City Christian. 1 player of the game awarded to Clairemont’s Julian Diaz against the Eagles. 52 points scored by the Chieftans in their 52-31 scalping of the seventhseeded Maranatha Christian High Eagles in the first round of the C.I.F. San Diego Section Division IV playoff brackets on Wednesday, February 26 at Clairemont. 1 player of the game awarded to the Chieftans Shane Ray against Maranatha Christian. 42 points tallied by the tenth-seeded Madison Warhawks in their 55-42 loss to the seventh-seeded Del Norte Nighthawks in the first round of the C.I.F. San Diego Section Division III playoff brackets on Wednesday, February 26 at Del Norte.

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