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What’s Growing in Clairemont? by Patricia Parsons
Okra growing in Escondido, really? Okra was brought to the Americas from Africa a couple of hundreds of years ago and has become a staple in the South, eaten boiled, deep fried or as an ingredient of more complex dishes like gumbo.While it’s very well known in the South, it’s somewhat exotic in San Diego.A great place to try some is Lightin’ Jacks BBQ in Clairemont Square. But something very exotic is growing in Clairemont. Thirty seven years ago, a little lady from Ecuador, Elba Larenas Brown, nostalgic about her natural childhood surroundings began to grow things familiar to her. Many folks tried to dissuade her, doubtful that her efforts would be “fruitful”, but as optimistic as the “Little Engine that Could”, she persevered. Today her Taxo flower repertoire of farmed works of art includes, coffee, pineapples, passion fruits, cherimoyas, avocados, figs, oranges, tangerines, lemons and most exotic of all taxo. Coffee is quite labor intensive to process from beans to cup, but fond memo-
ries of huge amounts of it being dried and turned in the sun, then, soaked, shelled, roasted and ground have led her to cultivate this living representation. One of the joys of all her work is that her grandchildren have caught on, often watering, pruning, harvesting and right in the backyard playing “Farmer’s Market”, so popular here in San Diego. It’s fascinating for adults as well as children to watch something good to eat develop from a speck inside a flower to delicious fare hanging from a branch, a vine or growing upwards from a prickly plant, like a pineapple. She’s grown 10 pineapples in total.Anyone knows that the key to a green thumb is waiting, and waiting for pineapples to mature is a real lesson in patience. Each pineapple takes 18 months to be ready for eating. The most exotElba Brown has been growing exotic produce in her ic fruit of her col- yard for 37 years. lection apart from the precious pasmashed and mixed with water and sugar to sion fruits and chermake a drink (filtering out the many seeds ished cherimoyas first) or used to make ice cream. ($4.99/LB recently at But the taxo is not only exotic and delia local market) is the cious, it is said to have one of the highest taxo.The taxo is a antioxidant properties of fruits in the world. kind of small fruit, More information about its varied health benabout 4” long and efits is given on internet sites about shaped like a tear Ecuadorean fruits.This weird but wonderful drop. Its vine profruit is actually native to New Zealand, so I’ve duces a beautiful large heard, but its popularity is unparalleled in pink flower that butEcuador as it is in this paradisiacal garden in The taxo, before it ripens terflies seem to love. Clairemont. to a golden yellow. In Ecuador the fruit is
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Bag the Bag Ban and Tax Scam by Bishop George McKinney and Mark Arabo
Our government is at it again. Despite a recent U-T/10News poll showing most San Diegans oppose the idea, San Diego City Councilmember Sherri Lightner is pushing a big brother-style ordinance that would outlaw plastic bags at grocery and convenience stores, and require you to pay a tax on paper bags. To make matters worse, every dime of this new bag tax – which will generate millions of dollars every year – will go right into the corporate pockets of stores such as Ralphs,Vons and Albertsons, instead of being put to good use here in San Diego for things like neighborhood cleanups and beautification projects. Those pushing the bag ban claim that plastic bags are an unconscionable source of waste and litter. However, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, these bags make up less than half of one percent of the waste stream.And, where litter studies have been conducted, plastic bags are typically less than one percent of what’s found. If the proposal is approved, you would be forced to use paper bags at a cost of 10 cents a piece.All told, this equates to a multi-million tax on the people of San Diego – a tax for which you won’t even be able to vote. If you don’t want to use paper bags, your only other option is to buy the more expensive reusable bags, the vast majority of which are made in China (from oil) and imported to the U.S. at a rate of more than 500 million per year. Why, in these tough economic times, are we lumping any government costs on to grocery bills when so many families and senior citizens are
struggling to make ends meet? And then there are the environmental drawbacks. Did you know that it takes much more energy to manufacture paper and reusable bags than it does to produce plastic ones? According to one study, the “global warming potential” of producing plastic grocery bags without factoring in reuse, is one-third that of paper bags and 1/131st that of reusable cotton bags. Moreover, by pushing people toward paper bags, more trees will be chopped down, leading to greater deforestation of our wilderness areas. In addition, it takes 96% percent more water to produce paper bags than it does plastic. All in all, the impacts of a ban on plastic bags would have a sizable negative impact on our environment. And let’s not forget that people like to reuse their plastic bags – to line their wastebaskets at home, pick up after their pets and carry their lunch to work. If these bags are outlawed, we’ll be forced to buy our plastic bags; yet another cost associated with this ban. The bottom line is: this bag ban and tax scam doesn’t make sense for San Diego.The benefit is minimal and the downsides are many. Instead, our city leaders should focus on what we San Diegans really want: things like faster police and fire response times, smooth streets, and more hours at our libraries and recreation centers. McKinney is the Founder and Senior Pastor at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Church of God in Christ, in San Diego. Arabo is President and CEO of the Neighborhood Market Association, a San Diego-based non-profit organization that represents 2,100 family-owned markets in California, Nevada and Arizona.
Joyful Living Spiritual Center presents Friday Night Family Movies! March 21 - “Monsters, Inc.” April 25 - “Mary Poppins” May 16 - “Despicable Me” 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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Navigating Access to Health Care Harmonium is a non-profit organization that reaches more than 30,000 San Diegans each year. For over 38 years, we have served the community through a wide variety of programs and services that supports prevention, intervention, and well-being. Harmonium has joined Covered California to provide health care enrollment assistance and outreach educational events under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to our San Diego communities. What is the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? The ACA enables Americans to receive access to quality affordable health insurance options with more control than ever before. Individuals who qualify are being offered premium assistance which will help pay for their insurance. Under the ACA, insurance providers can no longer deny coverage for those who have pre-existing medical conditions. Our state exchange is called Covered California, this online insurance marketplace gives consumers the ability to review their eligibility, premium assistance, and pick an insurance plan. Open enrollment continues through March 31st 2014. Is there a Penalty for Uninsured? All individuals are required to maintain minimum essential health coverage. Those without coverage will be charged a penalty at the end of 2014. The penalty will be included in the 2014 tax return as a Shared Responsibility Payment.The fees that will be applied are as follows: $95 per
uninsured adult or 1% of income, whichever is greater and $47.50 per uninsured child.These amounts are only the tip of the iceberg, in 2015, it is estimated that the amount per adult will increase to $325 and $162 per child. How Do I enroll? If you are ready to sign up please contact Harmonium Inc. Outreach and Enrollment Specialist, Ian Diazchavez and set up a free one-on-one appointment. Don’t think you will qualify for Covered Ca.? No problem! As of January 1, 2014 Medi-Cal has opened its doors to millions of newly eligible low-income individuals between the ages of 19 64.You and your family may be eligible for free or low-cost health insurance through Medi-Cal. Contact us to learn more. Interested in booking a Covered California Event? Is your library, school, organization or small business interested in more information? Harmonium Inc. can help.We will provide accurate and reliable information within the comfort of your facility. Don’t wait on this great opportunity! For More Information: Harmonium Outreach and Enrollment Specialist, Ian Diazchavez Phone Number: (619) 857-2717 Email: idiazchavez@harmoniumsd.org
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Do Grandparents Have Rights? Today, there are more grandparents than ever participating in raising their grandchildren. This often brings up legal questions about the rights that grandparents have with their grandkids. If your grandchild does not live with you and you are being denied the chance to see her, petitioning the court for visitation rights might be an option for you. Grandparent visitation is not available in all situations. An attorney can help you determine if it is a possibility in your case. If your grandchild is living with you, then you have a right to file for guardianship.Without a guardianship you can run into problems enrolling the child in school, putting a child on your medical insurance policy, getting medical care for the child, or seeking government aid. Without a guardianship, you have no control over whether your grandchild is handed
back to an abusive, neglectful, or intoxicated parent. With a guardianship you have the right to raise the child without interference from anyone -- including the child’s parents. You can decide when and what type of visitation the child should have with the parents. If the parents are not satisfied, they can petition for a visitation order. If you periodically care for the child while the parent is out of town, a power of attorney or a caregiver’s affidavit can be helpful when taking the child to the doctors or enrolling them in preschool or daycare. It can be a useful temporary solution when a parent is incarcerated or in rehab and wants you to care for the child. The Law Office of Carinne Senske assists grandparents in asserting their rights. Call (858) 860-6334 for a free half-hour consultation.
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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Local Scholar Creating New Tools for Family Caregivers Karin Zirks research study is designed to determine if engaging with the creative part of our brains helps Family Caregivers be happy.As part of her doctoral dissertation, she is offering a free Storying and Journaling Workshop for Family Caregivers.The six-session workshop starts on March 22 and meets every other week for six weeks at Inspirations Gallery in Liberty Station (Point Loma). Participants will listen to stories about caregiving, write in journals, and enjoy two-hours of creativity with other caregivers. Pre-registration is required. The Pacific Beach resident is a doctoral candidate in Mythology and Depth Psychology at Pacifica Graduate
Institute where she investigates mythologies and cultural traditions through the lenses of religious studies, literature, and depth psychology. Her dissertation focuses on how mythological stories serve as metaphors for challenging life situations and how journaling with others can lead to higher levels of well-being.The only experience required of workshop participants is at least one year of helping a parent with any of these tasks: bathing, bathroom, functional mobility, dressing, feeding, and/or personal hygiene. For more information, call Ms. Zirk at 858.405.7503 or via email kzirk@earthlink.net
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MARCH LIBRARY EVENTS NORTH CLAIREMONT BRANCH 4616 CLAIREMONT DRIVE, 92117 858-581-9931 SPECIAL EVENTS Obamacare Information 3/12 3pm Covered California will implement the new health care reform, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. Learn about how you could possibly benefit from financial assistance for your health insurance. The Irish are coming! 3/12 6:30 pm Irish Step Dancers in full costume from the Rose Richie Academy of Irish Dance will be performing jigs, hornpipes and reels. Afterschool Arts and Crafts 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 1:45 pm. Drop in for some fun. Snacks will be provided.
CLAIREMONT BRANCH 2920 BURGENER BLVD, 92110 858-581-9935 SPECIAL EVENTS Author Talk: Glenda de Vaney 3/5 6:30pm Glenda de Vaney will present a slideshow, a photographic exhibit and read from her book Journeys Through France and Life:A Memoir of Discovery.The slide show will depict beautiful and interesting sights in France, including chateaux, charming villages, gardens and stunning architecture. Author Talk: Jesse Lee Russell, Senior Chief US Navy (retired) 3/8 1pm Meet Jesse and hear excerpts from his memoir Doing What Comes Natcherly!: A Living History of the 20th Century. From the sobering 1930s to the cusp of a new century, Jesse recounts his lifetime of memories as part of a generation who have experienced tremendous growth and change in our country and in their lives. St Patrick’s Day Fun 3/13 4:30pm
Join us for Saint Patty’s day fun; a special afternoon craft will be offered for children to get into their Irish spirit! Free Art Class Paint a Canvas in One Day 3/22 10am-Noon Taught by artist and art instructor Donna Davis. Using the paintings of Georgia O’Keefe and Matisse as references for inspiration, participants will paint with acrylics on canvas board. Donna has many years of experience teaching art on both the West and East coasts.This class is appropriate for individuals 13 and older. Sign up is required and is limited to 15 participants. Free Concert Old Town Road 3/26 6:30 p.m. Old Town Road is a five piece bluegrass band with many years of experience.The variety of instruments played by the band members include guitar, banjo, dobro, fiddle and bass.The band prides itself in being a well rehearsed group that takes care in developing interesting arrangements with two, three, and four part vocal harmonies. RECURRING EVENTS • Tuesdays Free Craft Time 6:30 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 3/5 4pm Free art class for children ages 6-12 Adult Book Club 3/5 6pm The Book Club will be discussing The Thousand Autumns of Jacob De Zoet, by David Mitchell. Tales for Tails: Read to Animals 3/8 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.
The New Child ID - A Transformation of Technology into Child Safety! Either a child gets lost in a public place or needs special treatment in case of a medical emergency – it’s a parents’ worst fear not being able to protect a child in a situation like this! SmartKidsID releases an innovative solution to improve child safety with its version of unique wearable child ID products that can give parents a peace of mind! SmartKidsID’s goal was to create an “easy to use” solution that reconnects a lost child with their parents fast and provide a helper with any possibly life-
saving medical information as quickly as possible! The combination of a unique QR Code and a toll free Help Hotline (USA & Canada) connected to a unique online profile made it possible to keep a child’s ID information private, but still quickly accessible to a helper! To protect a child’s identity a helper can just access information the account holder selected to make public.This could be a child’s first name and parents phone number, but also any medical condition, allergies and medications a child is in need of when in an emergency!
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BALBOA BRANCH 4255 MT.ABERNATHY AVE, 92117 858-573-1390 SPECIAL EVENTS Family Fun Time: Marta’s Arts & Crafts 3/21 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 Balboa Library Book Club 3/18 12:30 pm The Book Club will be discussing The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien. Paws to Read 3/11 & 3/25 6:00 pm Therapy dogs provide a positive and fun environment for children to practice reading. Brought to you by Love on a Leash Stories with Susan Wednesdays 6:00 pm Every Wednesday Miss Susan reads well-loved children’s stories. Come hear your favorites, or discover something new! Preschool Activity Hour Thursdays 10:00 am Miss Linda will help young preschool children receive the basics of learning, language and reading skills. Parents and caregivers will have some time to network and learn tips for helping their children get a great start on learning. “Wee Reads” Baby & Toddler Storytime Fridays 10:30 am Storytime for our youngest patrons! Plenty of adult/child interaction, songs, stories and fingerplays. 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.
A helping person can scan the code with a smartphone or call the toll free number to access a child’s information. An instant after the QR code is scanned the account holder will be notified about the child’s GPS location. Profiles can be created free of charge on a secured and password protected page at www.SmartKidsID.com. Codes can be scanned with any free QR Code Scanner from the App Store. When a child goes missing and parents have to contact local law enforcement agencies parents send a “Missing Child Alert” directly from the account with all of the child’s information plus additional information that could be helpful to locate a child as quickly as possible.
SmartKidsID products are available online at www.Shop.SmartKidsID.com and on Amazon.They include brightly colored ID bracelets and Shoe ID tags that are waterproof and tested for the use by children. If this can make a difference in one child’s life, it is worth the incremental cost! Protect your kids the smart way! San Diego, CA based SmartKidsID is owned by Liv & Leo, Inc. a company founded by a mom of three out of the need to provide cost efficient solutions that improve child safety and first responders reaction time. For more information www.SmartKidsID.com or email: info@SmartKidsID.com Phone (858) 939-0003
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Viewpoint
Saint Patrick’s Day Precedes the Warmth of Spring by Daniel Smiechowski
Happiness and joy are upon the Irish Diaspora throughout the world that being the more than 100 million Irish emigrants and their descendants worldwide. Celebrating the life of a patron Saint hailing from the Emerald Isle is as easy as having a pint or at minimum the wearing of green. Saint Patrick’s Day may be a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland but with all the reverie in Boston, they may come in a close second. Heck, I’m always mistaken for being Irish. It must be from when the Boston Braves moved to Milwaukee and some folks never got over it. The Poles and Irish within America’s Catholic Church may also explain a few things, but we all just get along on March 17, birth date of Saint Patrick. San Diego is host to a fascinating parade, lively parties in the Gaslamp, Pacific Beach and elsewhere and of course, everyone’s favorite, a good beef brisket and cabbage. But fundamentally, let us not forget how Saint Patrick helped bring Christianity to the area that is now Great Britain. Saint Patrick’s Day is a holy day of obligation in Ireland. Everyone seems Irish on March 17.
Remember President Reagan’s stop into Shannon Airport and his receiving a traditional Aran sweater from the Aran Islands off the Irish coast. Personally, I don’t remember much from my stay in County Clare.The pubs are open all night.The sheep trails are wonderful if you are a long distance runner. My sister lives near Limerick so I can claim five nieces and nephews of Irish blood. I suppose that Saint Patrick’s Day can be viewed as a rite of spring together with the Boston Marathon. There are also local running events on this festive cultural holiday so perhaps limit the Harp and Guinness to a pint or two and slip on your running shoes. Have a wonderful, happy March 17 and remember the beef brisket. Special thanks to our Publisher, a native of Boston from a native of Milwaukee. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to everyone! 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
Religious Directory 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
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Seller Survey: Home Sellers Excited About the Market ing their agent online. One-fourth of sellers used the agent with whom they had previously worked, up significantly from 3% in 2012. Website listings were an integral part of the selling process, with more than two-thirds of sellers finding Realtor.com as the most important website in the selling process. Social media is playing a larger role in the home-selling process. Nearly three-fourths (74%) of sellers incorporated social media into the selling process, up from only one-fourth (24%) in 2010. Sellers used social media sites such as Facebook (83%); Twitter (52%);YouTube (39%); LinkedIn (24%); and Yelp (19%) to learn more about their agents or to communicate with them.
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The reasons for selling changed significantly in just one year. In 2012, the majority of sellers sold because of financial difficulties, but as home prices surged, a desire to trade up became the top reason for selling in 2013. Others wanted to take advantage of low interest rates to finance their next home, and some sellers believed the price of their home had peaked and wanted to cash out. Heightened market competition in the first half of 2013 led to an increase of multiple offers, nearly all home sellers (98%) said they received multiple offers, up from 83 percent in 2012. On average, each home sale received 5.9 offers in 2013 compared to 3.1 offers in 2012. Fierce market conditions also led to bidding wars, with nearly half (45%) of all sellers receiving offers higher than the asking price. In fact, more than one-third (37%) received 3 or more offers above asking price. Sellers, on average, received 2.2 offers above asking price. The internet continued to be the most common resource for sellers to find an agent, with 51% of sellers find-
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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, Publisher (858) 752-9779 chris@clairemonttimes.com
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Mayor’s Update by Todd Gloria, Interim Mayor; City of San Diego
Dear Friends, It has been a tremendous honor to serve as your Interim Mayor for the last six months. On August 30, 2013, when I undertook the challenge of running the eighth largest city in the United States, I had a pretty clear vision for how to get our City back on track, but knew I could not do it alone. And I didn’t. My Council colleagues, our City’s leadership team, the City Attorney, City employees, my staff, and my neighbors throughout San Diego all came together to collaboratively identify solutions and processes that would be positive for San Diego. We reorganized the City’s management structure; received a green light on the Convention Center expansion; opened a state-ofthe-art, beautiful Central library; began actively addressing our infrastructure challenges; approved the Barrio Logan Community Plan Update; re-hired our lobbyists; unveiled a Climate Action Plan which will make San Diego a
leader in renewable energy; updated the Workforce Housing Offset; strengthened border relations with Mexico; reactivated our tourism marketing efforts; expanded our living wage ordinance in an effort to build San Diego’s middle class; and more. All of this was accomplished by working together. I owe a huge thank you to you, the residents of San Diego, for your patience and support over the past year. You remained engaged and didn’t give up on our democratic process because you love San Diego as I do. A bright San Diego future depends on your continued participation as we work together for our great City. To that end, I would ask that you keep sharing your ideas by emailing me at toddgloria@sandiego.gov or by calling my office, (619) 236-6633. When I leave the Mayor’s office this month and return to my other two jobs of Council President and Councilmember for District Three, I look forward to working with the new Mayor to ensure more positive strides are made for San Diego. As always, thank you for the opportunity to serve.
District 6 Candidate Chris Cate Common Sense for Your Neighborhood The City of San Diego is beginning its transition from one of its darkest moments. Having dedicated the last eight years working on behalf of taxpayers, and now a candidate for City Council, I’m ready to hit the ground running to finish the job of reform and reinvest those savings back into our neighborhoods. As Vice President of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association, I was front and center in the effort to defeat the $500 million sales tax increase, pass the Comprehensive Pension Reform that will save $1 billion, and fight to make government more efficient through competitive bidding of city services. If elected, I will work to make sure these voter-approved reforms are implemented to the fullest extent, and the savings that are generated are put back into our streets, sidewalks, public safety officers, parks and libraries. I will work with our new mayor and fel-
low councilmembers to hire more police officers and make our neighborhoods safer for our children and families. Having started a small business, I also know first-hand the hard work and dedication of our city’s small business owners and entrepreneurs.With so many San Diegans out of work and looking to find a job, our city needs to show we are open for business.This means advancing policies that make it easier for owners, entrepreneurs and start-ups to locate and expand. Even though the council has said this is a top priority, the policies adopted have proven otherwise, driving businesses to other states and hurting our local economy. As your councilman, I will work to ensure the neighborhoods in District 6 have a strong voice at City Hall. I would be honored to have your support as we work together to move San Diego forward.
Sincerely, Todd Gloria,Interim Mayor
Hickman Field Update Hickman Field is a 44-acre sports complex in Kearny Mesa that has been maintained and operated by the Hickman Youth Athletic Association (HYAA), the licensee and operator of Hickman Field since 1969. Hickman Field is owned by the City of San Diego (City), and falls under the jurisdiction of the City’s Park & Recreation Department. After nearly three years of discussions, designs, redesigns, community input, several area planning group and recreation council meetings, and multiple City review committee hearings, it may be that there is an opportunity to reach consensus on the last remaining issue – whether a swimming pool should be located at Hickman Field. Over the last ten months, the community, the HYAA and six of the seven City-sanctioned community groups who heard the presentation from staff, voted against placement of a swimming pool at Hickman Field. Two of these groups, the Serra Mesa Community Planning Group and the Kearny Mesa Community Planning Group, voted in favor of the HYAA development plan which excluded the swimming pool. Following a recent meeting between representatives of HYAA and
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the interim Park & Recreation Director,Andy Field, interim Assistant Park and Recreation Director, Kathy Ruiz, and Area 1 Parks Manager, Steve Palle, a new spirit of cooperation emerged. One which suggests there may be a reasonable means to overcome the impasse on the pool issue and move forward with planned infrastructure improvements, e.g., paved parking, comfort stations, security lighting, and plumbing. A meaningful discussion occurred that signaled a departure from the hard line approach taken by previous Park & Recreation staff. I am hopeful that this recent meeting with the current Park & Recreation leadership will foster a more productive and open association between all stakeholders will result in the development of a state-of-the-art youth sports complex benefiting all San Diegans. Peter Fayette is the principal of Blaugrana Solutions, and lead consultant on the Hickman Improvement Project (HIP) – a plan to upgrade the existing athletic facility known as Hickman Field on behalf of the Hickman Youth Athletic Association (HYAA), a 501 (c)(3) California nonprofit organization.
Community Meetings Open to the Public CLAIREMONT TOWN COUNCIL 3/6/14 (1st Thursday of the month) • 7:00 PM Cadman Elementary Cafeteria 4370 Kamloop Ave, 92117
CLAIREMONT COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP 3/18/14 (3rd Tuesday of the month) • 6:30 PM LiveWell Senior Center 4425 Bannock Ave, 92117
LINDA VISTA TOWN COUNCIL
3/20/14 (3rd Thursday of the month) • 6:30 PM Baha’i Faith Center 6545 Alcala Knolls Drive, 92111
LINDA VISTA PLANNING GROUP
3/24/14 (4th Monday of the month) • 5:30 PM Linda Vista Public Library 2160 Ulric St, 92111
Potholes in your Neighborhood? Report the Street & Cross Street to City of San Diego Streets & Potholes Division
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About the Canyon
Riparian Habitat and Bountiful Birds in Tecolote Canyon Natural Park by Tina Rysedorph
Our local canyon areas are great places to learn about native plants, plant communities and native wildlife. Although the canyon is home to many creatures, most will never make your acquaintance. One can usually observe at least a few birds almost anywhere, however, and San Diego is no exception. We are even known as one of the “birdiest” places in the nation! Whether you are a seasoned birder
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for some of our avian inhabitants along the way. Try to figure out who we see if you like, but remember, identification is not the name of our game - discovery, observation and enjoyment will be our goal. Join us on Saturday, March 29th from 9-11 a.m. for a walk in a riparian plant community/habitat of Tecolote Canyon and enjoy the birds we encounter along the way. No birding tools necessary, but you are more than welcome to bring them if you like. Binoculars are encouraged. Meet below the park, at the entrance to the North City baseball fields. Mt. Etna Park is on Mt. Etna Drive between Mt. Herbert and Mt. Foraker Avenue.The walk is mostly level, and will be about 3/4 mile round trip. It is suitable for young children. Long pants, sturdy shoes, water and sun protection are recommended. Restroom facilities and drinking fountain available near the parking lot. Please call 858 581-9959 for questions and trail conditions.
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or just interested in birds,Tecolote Canyon is a wonderful choice to observe our fine feathered friends.The canyon contains three main plant communities: chaparral, coastal sage scrub and riparian.The Tecolote Canyon Interpretive Group will be focusing on the coast live oak riparian habitat during a walk into the canyon near Mt. Etna Park. Riparian areas provide essential shade and moisture to support sensitive ecosystems. We will explore this plant community and look
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San Diego’s Second CicloSDias Rides into Coastal Communities on March 30 CicloSDias returns to San Diego to bring people out of their cars and into the streets. Back by popular demand, the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition proudly announces its secondever CicloSDias in the streets of Pacific Beach on Sunday, March 30.The open streets celebration gives communities a break from the stress of car traffic, promotes local business and establishes San Diego as a commuter-friendly city that embraces all forms of transportation.The Bike Coalition, an organization advocating for and protecting the rights of all people who ride bicycles, remains the event’s main sponsor and local organizer. On Sunday, March 30, CicloSDias invites all family members (including four-legged ones) to spend the day riding, walking, strolling and skipping though one of San Diego’s most popular destinations, Pacific Beach. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. a few miles of north Pacific Beach will become streets free of automobiles and newly transformed
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into a space for the community to play. For a map of the route visit www.ciclosdias.com “This is a chance for all people to explore and enjoy this neighborhood as they never could before,” said Andy Hanshaw of the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition. “CicloSDias represents a shift in the way we think about our streets and the possibilities outside of automobiles, especially in crowded areas abundant with local businesses like Pacific Beach.” At the first-ever CicloSDias on August 11, 2013, over 10,000 San Diegans turned out to ride, scoot and skate in 5.2 miles of car-free streets through Golden Hill, North Park and South Park. Everything from four-person tandem bicycles to roller derby teams rolled along as street performances came to life on the sidewalks and local businesses overflowed with a surge of people shopping local. In the meantime, roll with CicloSDias at www.ciclosdias.com. Also visit www.sdcbc.org for more information on other local cycling events in San Diego.
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Taste the best of the Morena District with samples from more than 20 restaurants at the 7th Annual Taste of Morena, Wednesday, April 23rd from 5 pm to 9 pm. Only 500 tickets are available.Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Coles’ Fine Flooring, Jerome’s on Morena Boulevard, and
U.S. Bank on Napa Street starting Monday, March 24th. FREE Old Town Trolley shuttles run a continuous loop the night of the event.Attendees are encouraged to bring a canned good to support the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.Visit www.mbasandiego.org for more info.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego Stuffed Dragons Robotics Team Wins SoCal Regional to Advance to Super Regional in Sacramento Team Needs to Raise $10,000 to Cover Cost of Trip of a Lifetime for Our Teens The underdog Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego’s Stuffed Dragons Robotics team, which is based at the Linda Vista Teen Center, has qualified for the Super Regional tournament in
Sacramento in March.We are so proud of the team, which has been in existence for only two years. However, we are faced with a financial hurdle in getting the team of 16 to the competition.We need to raise $10,000 to be able to send our deserving group of teens to compete for a national and even a world championship.The funds would enable the team and entourage to travel to Sacramento and buy new robotic components they need to be successful. Even though our team can compete on an even playing field during competition, the Stuffed Dragons do not compete financially with a majority of
the teams. Our group of kids are wonderful and have stepped up to the challenge of learning all about S.T.E.M. and robotics.When the team was formed, no one had experience in the field or some did not have plans to go to college. However, through the Stuffed Dragons program, our kids have become dedicated to education and now want to continue to succeed in all things in their life.This is the power of the SOAR S.T.E.M. Program at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego. We encourage anyone who can help us raise the funds to send the Stuffed Dragons to the biggest tournament in their life to do so by securely donating online. For more information visit
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Rattle Snake Avoidance Training The San Diego county chapter of NAVHDA (National Versatile Hunting Dog Association) is sponsoring a Rattlesnake avoidance training clinic for dogs March 22nd at the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Jamul Ecological Reserve.The training is conducted by personnel from High On Kennels who have extensive experience in conducting this type of training. Every year dogs are bitten by Rattlesnakes in San Diego County requiring veterinarian bills that range from $1,500 to $5,000.Avoidance training teaches dogs to identify the
sight, smell, and sound and thus stay away from Rattlesnakes. If you live near one of our canyons, or take your dog on hikes in the canyons or back country your dog could encounter a Rattlesnake.The last several winters we have been in a wet cycle that has increased the rodent population which in turn has now increased the Rattlesnake population.Avoidance training could save your dog’s life. Contact Mark Miller for a reservation (619) 384-5363. Directions and more information is available at www.sandiegonavhda.com
Meet The Goldbergs by Nicole C. Rohde
The Goldbergs are just your average, all American family living a normal life in the quiet suburbs of Pennsylvania ... in the 80’s. From the moment the show begins the audience is viewing the crazy life of the Goldbergs through the camera lens of 11 year old Adam, an aspiring filmmaker who makes it his duty, or rather pleasure to capture every embarrassing moment of his family on film. If you remember the 80’s get ready for a flashback. First, we have a nagging, snooping, overbearing mother, Beverly (played to hilarious perfection by Wendi McLendon-Covey) whose goes to every extreme as a mother. Beverly is the perfect portrayal of just how far a mother will go to keep her kids from growing up, whether it’s snooping in her children’s diaries, listening in on phone conversations, using her daughter for her employee discounts and even reminding her eldest son to wash his bottom. Then there’s the outspoken, brash father, Murray (Jeff Garlin) who has a strange habit of walking around the house in his tighty whities, calling his kids “morons” and cursing at the television. Next we have the svelte, outgoing, fun loving Pops (George Segal) who tries to prove he’s still young at heart, whether it’s dating young women, driving (in his case crashing) fast cars and pushing his way back into working for the family furniture business. Next, there’s Erica (Hayley Orrantia), whose only wish is to be treated as an adult, get accepted into a good college, have complete privacy by getting as far away from her insane parents as possible. Finally, there’s Barry (Troy Gentile), the awkward middle (Jan Brady) child of the ‘80s, who would rather focus on cruising for chicks, torturing his little brother, Adam, always trying to be and making his parents lives a living hell, instead of putting all his time and effort into his studies. So what is it about the Goldbergs
Cooking with the Kids by Chris O’Connell
I was honored to be a part of BIG Change Fridays at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater San Diego Clairemont branch on on February 21st. The kids started out by decorating their chef hats as well as autographing one for me! I experienced a great time talking with all the children as well as making healthy fruit smoothies and fruit kabobs. Big thank you to everyone at the Clairemont Branch for inviting me for the 2nd straight year.
that truly appeals to television audiences so much? It’s the fact that every situation or character being displayed has something we can all relate to. Whether it’s Adam trying to prove his independence from his mother by buying his own clothes, Erica attempting to show she’s an adult by having a
job or Barry proving to his parents, or even himself that he isn’t a joke and does have something to offer to this world.The Goldbergs may be giving you a glimpse into the 1980’s, an era of totally rad fashion (leg warmers, stirrup pants), bangin’ music (Duran Duran, REO Speedwagon) and righteous films (The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller), however it proven to be so much more than that. It just goes to show you that no matter what generation you’ve grown up in, there probably was a Adam, Erica, Barry, Beverly, Murray or Pops in your family.The Goldbergs may bicker, throw things at each other and swear to never speak to one another ever again, but at the end of the day no matter what they are a loving family. So sit back, relax and take a glance into the family based show of the everyday lives of the Goldbergs.The Goldbergs airs Tuesdays on ABC Nicole Rohde is a San Diego native who appreciates the arts, especially when it entertains, informs and gives audiences something to relate to. 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. If you’re looking for an arts writer to review television, film or theatre, she has a blank page that is ready to be filled. Feel free to email her at artsywriter80@hotmail.com
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February Crime Report
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Mesa College Accepting Nominations for Distinguished Alumni Award San Diego Mesa College is now accepting nominations for the 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award. One of Mesa College’s most recognizable alumni is award-winning actress Annette Bening, who is pictured here as a student in the mid-70s, and who returned to speak at the college’s 2002 commencement exercises. Do you know of an accomplished Mesa alumn? If so, please make a nomination; deadline is March 14th. Forms are available at www.sdmesa.edu/alumni, or call Lina Heil at 619-388-2759.
THE ROB STONE SPORTS SCOUTING REPORT: Dee, USD Defense Dominate SMC Six-foot junior Johnny Dee shot 42 percent from the field and 80 percent from the free throw line and the University of San Diego (USD)Toreros defense held the Saint Mary’s College (SMC) Gaels to 25 percent shooting from the field (including seven percent from behind the three-point line) in coming up with what could arguably be considered their biggest win of the season in defeating SMC by a final score of 61-43 in a West Coast Conference (WCC) men’s basketball matchup played at the Jenny Craig Pavilion on the campus of USD in Linda Vista on Thursday evening, January 30. Dee finished with a team-high 17 points to lead the Toreros to the triumph and was followed in the USD statistical column by 6-foot-11-inch senior Dennis Kramer (14 points, eight rebounds, and two blocked shots), sixfoot-five-inch sophomore Duda Sanadze (14 points, five rebounds, and
three assists), five-foot-seven-inch junior Christopher Anderson (eight points, four rebounds, three assists, and four steals), and six-foot-nine-inch sophomore Jito Kok (seven rebounds and three blocked shots). Five nights earlier, the Toreros avenged a tough 59-56 WCC defeat at the hands of the Gonzaga Bulldogs by pouncing on the Portland Pilots 65-63 in a hotly contested conference contest at Portland. The USD victory was paced by the performances of Dee (21 points), Kramer (15 points and 10 rebounds), and Kok (two points and five blocked shots). The Toreros then returned home only to drop three consecutive games to the University of Pacific (UOP) Tigers (84-67), University of San Francisco Dons (USF) (74-67), and Santa Clara Broncos (69-63). “I was really proud of our defensive effort, especially at the end of the game,” said USF coach Rex Walters. “We made some key stops when we needed to and that was the difference. We didn’t bring our “A” game tonight but we found a way to win on the
road.” “There weren’t a lot of X’s and O’s down the stretch.We just made a commitment to attack better on both ends of the floor.” Winning on the road was something USD was unable to pull off on Thursday, February 13 as SMC exacted some revenge with a 69-57 win in Moraga, California. But it was the Toreros that were in attack mode two evenings later, pummeling UOP 70-55 on the Tigers campus in Stockton, California. Once again, Dee led USD with a game-high 19 points and was joined in the Toreros scoring column by Anderson (10 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists), Kramer (five points and six rebounds), and six-foot-three-inch sophomore Nick Kerr (12 points).
Local High School Boys Basketball Action In local high school boys basketball action, it was: Kearny Komets 60, Madison Warhawks 48.
Kearny’s Austin Knox (14 points), Takoda Browne (13 points), and Jeremiah Jorden (10 points); Madison’s Anthony Jensen (20 points and three rebounds), Perry Davis (14 points and three steals), Mason Pennock (nine points, 10 rebounds, four steals, and 1 blocked shot),Vincent Parrish (five rebounds and two steals), and Curtis Anderson (five rebounds and two blocked shots) were all stat sheet stuffers in showcasing their strong and athletic moves on the hardwood for their respective ball clubs. Rob Stone is a lifelong resident of the Clairemont Mesa/Kearny Mesa area and is also a certified talent scout with Sports Management Worldwide. If you would like a professional scouting report written up on your favorite athlete, you can feel free to contact him directly. He may be reached at http://www.highvoltigesports.blogspo t.com, http://www.smwwscout.com/robstone, rstone@smww.com, Sportsguyrob@att.net, or 1 (619) 8717024.
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Lucy
Breed: F/Black Torti Mix DOB: June 2009 Place of Birth: San Diego, CA Likes: Cat food, mom or dad’s lap, chilling under the bed Dislikes: Noises of any kind
Out and About in Tecolote Canyon Natural Park The Tecolote Canyon Interpretive Group (Trail Guides) leads walks in different areas of Tecolote Canyon. Come along and learn something new about your neighborhood canyon, make friends and get some fresh air. Join us for 1.5 to 2 hour guided nature walks in Tecolote Canyon. We will explore and discuss the Coastal Sagebrush, Chaparral and Riparian habitats in different sections of the canyon. The walks will include information about plant communities, Kumeyaay history and the multitude of wildlife living in this area. Gardena Avenue Walk, Saturday, March 1st at 9:00 a.m. Meet at the Gardena Avenue entrance of the canyon. Steep grade in some areas. This walk is not recommended for small children or dogs. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. No facilities. Mount Etna Walk, Saturday, March 29 at 9:00 a.m. Meet the group at the Mount Etna entrance near the ball fields in the parking lot. This is a mostly flat walk and suitable for children and well behaved dogs on leash. Family Discovery Walks: Coming soon to Tecolote Canyon Ongoing Monthly Walks: California Native Plant Society: First Sundays, 9:00 a.m. San Diego Audubon Society Birding Walk: Fourth Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. These walks start at the entrance of the Tecolote Nature Center. For more information or to schedule a TCIG guided walk for your youth or adult group contact the Tecolote Nature Center 858-581-9959 or visit us at 5180 Tecolote Road San Diego, CA. 92110 Walks are free and open to the public. Activities may be canceled due to inclement weather or poor trail conditions. No walks in July or August.
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