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Clairemont Postal Connections Achieves Distinguished “Franchisee of the Year” Award Ann Marie Marvin, owner of Postal Connections of San Diego, was recently named “Franchisee of the Year” for her unwavering commitment to the success and growth of the Postal Connections brand and business model in 2015. Postal Connections presented Ann Marie with the esteemed honor at the brand’s annual convention in Las Vegas. “Being named Postal Connections’‘Franchisee of the Year’ is an incredible honor and I am so grateful for the recognition,” said Ann Marie, a retired commander in the U.S. Navy.“We work tirelessly to provide our customers with exceptional services and solutions – they’re our number one priority, and I could not be more grateful for their loyalty to our store.” Ann Marie took a leap into the entrepreneurial waters more than 7 years ago with her store in San Diego. Since the launch of her business, Ann Marie consistently
volunteers her help for brand-wide initiatives and is a proven problem-solver.Taking the initiative, Ann Marie has added business services her community needed and improved her store by moving to a larger more customer friendly location. “Ann Marie’s can-do spirit is remarkable and is what propels her to great success,” said Fred Morache, COO of Postal Connections of America.“Her dedication to customer service and the brand shines throughout – from a corporate level all the way to every one of her customers. We could not be more proud of her accomplishments and look forward to watching her successes in the years ahead.” For more information about Postal Connections of San Diego in Clairemont visit 4231 Balboa Ave (at Clairemont Drive), 92117 or call (858) 483-1909 or visit www.postalsandiego.com
High School Reunions Clairemont High School 50 Year Reunion The Clairemont High School Class of 1966 is well underway planning their 50 Year reunion! Doug McKesson ‘66 and a group of his then high school classmates have reunited and are trying to locate as many from the class as possible. The event is scheduled for October 15th, 2016 at the Hilton Mission Bay. The alumni committee has asked to help spread the word, they can be reached at: chs66sandiego@gmail.com
Madison Class of 1971 45th Reunion Madison Class of 1971 will be holding their 45th reunion on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Marina Village 1936 Quivira Way, Pacific Beach Please call or email so registration forms can be sent. Call 858-565-1640 or email: 1971madison@gmail.com
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From the Publisher By Chris O’Connell
unwavering support … from my wife, family and friends as well as community members and business owners back in October 2011. Some know the story of why I started the paper, although most do not, and now almost 5 years later an opportunity presented itself to start something new and similar in Mira Mesa. This is very exciting and I/we are up for the challenge. The Mira Mesa News will be on the streets October 1st. So if you enjoy this paper and know people in the Miramar, Mira Mesa, Sorrento Valley & Sorrento Mesa neighborhoods feel free to help spread the word. This will be a dedicated newspaper for those neighborhoods, if you are interested in what is going check out www.MiraMesaNews.com soon and bookmark for the future. As always my phone is always on (858) 752-9779 my email is still chris@clairemonttimes.com. I continue to look forward promoting all the neighborhoods. Onward and Upward!
Where does the time ago? Another month, another edition of the Clairemont Times. I hope you enjoy this edition. August has been typically a slow time, but not in these parts, I attended a few events and snapped a few pictures which you will see on page 12. There is what I hope in the following pages information you will find useful, helpful and maybe even ‘I did not know that’. Enjoy. Recently, there was something trending on Twitter called #myfirstsevenjobs people from all walks of life listed their first seven, not surprising a lot of first jobs was a paper route, including me. If any parents/former paperboys/girls would like to have their child deliver the paper let me know. I know we live in very different time right now so this is something I am tossing out there it really has to be the right situation and to be discussed on a case by case basis. On the bright side, we only print once a month and there is no “collecting”. The big news anyway from our perspective is expansion. I started the Clairemont Times with some The
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Water Authority Resources Teach Students to Live WaterSmart Several free programs support region’s schools and teachers As another school year begins, the San Diego County Water Authority is once again offering water-themed resources for schools, teachers and students across the region – and many of the opportunities are free. For more than 30 years, the Water Authority’s school education program has fostered an appreciation for San Diego County’s most precious natural resource. The Water Authority currently offers two popular school assembly options, interactive exhibits in partnership with the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and the Splash Mobile Science Lab, classroom materials, and a scholarship challenge through the Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair. Details about the Water Authority’s school education programs, including cost information and directions for participation, are at www.sdcwa.org/education. “Once students understand what it takes to provide a safe and reliable water supply, they become advocates for making the most of every drop. That awareness is the heart of our
regional Live WaterSmart campaign to promote water-use efficiency as a positive and permanent way of life.” Free, fun-filled assembly programs offered by the Water Authority are among the agency’s most popular educational resources. Through highly interactive musical theater and humor, the energy-filled events help elementary students learn about the water cycle, how tap water gets to homes, water conservation, aquifers and watersheds, and related topics. Bringing “field trips” to schools is another popular learning activity offered through the Water Authority’s partnership with the Splash Science Mobile Lab, which is operated by the San Diego County Office of Education. The lab visits campuses around the region, providing students in grades 4 through 6 the chance to investigate through hands-on activities how water pollution affects the environment and the importance of using water efficiently. The Splash Science Mobile Lab is aligned with the California Science Content Standards and Environmental Education Principles and Concepts. Elementary classrooms also can benefit from free posters illustrating
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the water cycle and California’s major water distribution systems, funded through a grant by the Hans and Margaret Doe Charitable Trust. Students and teachers in higher-level grades may also use the Water Authority’s “To Quench a Thirst” video as a learning resource. It’s a 13-minute history of water in the region (available on DVD or online) that’s accompanied by a digital flipbook. The three-part video series and the flipbook are at www.sdcwa.org/quench-thirst-docume ntary-series-highlights-regions-water-hi story. For middle and high school students, the Water Authority also offers scholarships up to $300 for outstanding water-related entries at the annual Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair. Prizes are awarded in both the junior and senior divisions, and they are presented to students at a Water Authority Board of Directors
meeting each spring following the judging of fair entries. For information about the science fair, go to www.gsdsef.org. The Water Authority does not require a separate form to be eligible for merit awards. In addition, the Water Authority partners with the City of San Diego to maintain a major water-themed exhibit at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park. For hours and fees at the science center, call (619) 238-1233 or go to www.rhfleet.org. The exhibit is scheduled for a major overhaul this fall, which will provide the region with enhanced opportunities to explore the critical and complex world of water. The Water Authority is also working with local colleges and universities to promote the Live WaterSmart campaign this fall through signage, booths and other activities. For more information about Live WaterSmart, go to www.watersmartsd.org/.
On the Mesa: Join Mesa for Some Fun Fall Events! San Diego Mesa College opened fall semester with record enrollment and welcomed its first junior cohort for the bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management.The community is invited to join in the fun at several fall events, on and off campus! San Diego Gourmet Pizza Fest -Local restaurants and pizzerias will compete against one another for crowd approval in San Diego’s first gourmet pizza festival and competition. Guests will enjoy seven craft beers and pizza samplings with music and dancing.The event will take place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016,
at NTC Liberty Station. To purchase tickets and find out more information, go to www.sandiegopizzafest.com. Over 21-only. Art Exhibit Opening -- Mesa College’s Fall 2016 Faculty Exhibition will open with a reception at the Art Gallery and Courtyard from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.,Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016.The reception will be followed by a lecture from Mesa College art faculty at 6:30 p.m. in room G-101. Contact Alessandra Moctezuma, Gallery Director and Professor of Museum Studies, at amoctezu@sdccd.edu or visit sdmesa.edu/art-gallery for more information.
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27 Quick and Easy Fix Ups to Sell Your Clairemont Area Home Fast and for Top Dollar Because your home may well be your largest asset, selling it is probably one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. And once you have made that decision, you’ll want to sell your home for the highest price in the shortest time possible without compromising your sanity. Before you place your home on the market, here’s a way to help you to be as prepared as possible. To assist home sellers, a new industry report has just been released called “27 Valuable Tips That You Should Know to Get Your Home Sold Fast and for Top Dollar.” It tackles the important issues you need to know to make your home competitive in today’s tough, aggressive marketplace. Through these 27 tips you will discover how to protect and capitalize on your most important investment, reduce stress, be in control of your situation, and make the best profit
possible. In this report you’ll discover how to avoid financial disappointment or worse, a financial disaster when selling your home. Using a common-sense approach, you will get the straight facts about what can make or break the sale of your home. You owe it to yourself to learn how these important tips will give you the competitive edge to get your home sold fast and for the most amount of money. Order your free report today. To hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report, call toll-free 1-800-277-3160 and enter 1023. You can call anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get your free special report NOW. This report is courtesy of Mary Fickert BRE# 01192082 - HomeSmart Realty West. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright © 2016
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Squaremont By Bill Swank
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Cruisin’ with the Bay Park Boys
The original 1950s Bay Park Boys and their cars on Chicago Street: (L to R) Darold Dwinell, Neil Dwinell, Wayne Buck, Neal Remmerde, Ray Bentsen, David Buck, Tommy Tipton (photo by Bob Lampert)
above and below the bumper so they project.“I’m redoing the conversation wouldn’t under-ride or override if you my parents ‘49 changed gears. Oldsmobile fastback. hit another car. The Ponce brothers Early Mission It’s got a Camaro clip were pretty famous for having the Bay High School lowest cars in Bay Park and PB,” said on it with a 454 grid icon Wayne The Bay Park Boys aren’t a rock Lollis. Chevy V8, Lollis drove a ‘40 band, but they still rock. They That meant Ponce’s car could not positraction axle and Ford coupe and rhapsodize about moons and spinners, be pushed by another vehicle which rear end. It’s primed remembered that flatheads and rocker panels, Deuces explains the rapid exit by his and ready to be his friend, Larry and suicide doors. Their chorus is painted.” Isham, had a black chopped and channeled, sectioned, Croft is ‘32 Ford Roadster raked and dagoed. particularly (a Deuce).“It had a Their eyes may be Frenched, their proud of his Cadillac V-8 with grille teeth replaced and their custom hub caps hydramatic upholstery tuck and rolled, but the that feature the transmission and I Bay Park Boys know that a fender classic “world believe it had a belongs on an automobile... and when globe” emblem Caddy rear end.” these seventy and eighty-year-olds from inside the “The coolest car hang out together, they again become ‘49 Oldsmobile belonged to Ted teenagers lost in the Golden Age of steering wheel Svendsen. It was a hot rods. horn cap. The ‘34 Ford coupe and Walter Andersen recalled,“The first emblem looks it was the best by Karl Croft’s classic Oldsmobile emblems: Replica car I bought was a ‘51 Mercury more like the far. It was emblem on left and original stock emblem on right Svendsen’s ‘34 Ford coupe on cover (photo by Bill Swank) planet earth chopped, Ted of September 1958 Car Craft magazine with Saturn rings. channeled passengers. Nothing pulls the pin like He disassembled and the horn cap, reproduced seven world the prospect of a train smashing into sectioned. It only stood about your customized ‘34 Chevy. globes at a local foundry, had them four feet tall. His car won the As the party was winding down, gold-plated and mounted on metallic sweepstakes trophy in the blue disks with small stars fixed to the Walter Andersen grew wistful.“It’s a Autorama car show in Balboa good group of guys who have been background. Collectors and dealers at Park in 1958. Ted and his car doing this for a long time. Darold an Oldsmobile show in Arizona were were on the cover of Car Dwinell came from Durango, Colorado impressed. Croft’s beautiful Craft magazine back in just for this meeting.” reproductions look better than the September, 1958,” said Once a year, the Bay Park Boys original stock emblem. Andersen. Danny Cline laughed about a funny enjoy being young again. The trials He added,“Ted liked how Walter Andersen and his ‘51 Merc and tribulations of old age are not incident on the railroad tracks. I’d painted my Model A and (photo from Walter Anderson collection) “Mathias Ponce had a ‘34 Chevy. It was addressed, because they are not on asked if I’d paint his coupe. I the agenda. less than four feet high. He’d sit so was flattered. I primed and Monterey and the trouble with the ‘51 low you could only see his eyes. He’d sanded it three times to eliminate the Merc was the flathead V8.” ride around with scallops. Then I gave it seven coats of “As opposed to overhead valves,” his friends and ‘56 Dodge Royal Blue lacquer and noted Ed Renger. you’d only see wet-sanded it the last time. I hand Walter continued,“Real V8s don’t eyes. One time buffed the paint job and Ted was have valve covers.” they got stuck on happy. He won several trophies in car There was laughter and Gary the tracks at the shows.” Crowley added, ‘’Henry Ford was a Jellett St crossing Ray Bentsen is well-respected proponent of the flathead. Ford was to get on within the group. “I’ve owned ‘55, ‘56 the last to switch over to overhead (Highway) 101. and ‘57 Chevys... the shoebox cars,” he valves to get more power.” You never saw said, but he had a favorite. “It was my Danny Cline chimed in,“From ‘32 to four Mexican guys Dad’s four-door wagon and I made it ‘53, it was all flatheads.” get out of a car so He asked,“Does anybody remember into a sedan delivery. It’s been in 16 fast.” magazines and it’s won 58 shows.” Froggy? He had a bunch of Model A’s. “Chevys had a Lollis said,“I remember your ‘56 He’d probably be considered a street blade bumper Chevy. It was purple and white. It person today, but he was a real with bumper looked good and it was fast.” Class of 1958 Mission Bay High School friends: (L to R) Wayne Lollis, character back in the fifties.” guards that went Gary Crowley, Walter Andersen, Danny Cline, Ed Renger Karl Croft is excited about his latest Nobody remembered Froggy and An old-timer asked the millennial, “What’s a fender?” The kid answered, “A guitar.”
(photo by Bill Swank)
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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 Woman’s Club by Marge Weber
We are back and hope everyone had an interesting and fun summer. Clairemont Woman’s Club starts up again on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 1pm. We meet at the Balboa Community Church at 6555 Balboa Avenue. Please park around the corner on Mt. Albertine in the church parking lot. Our program will feature Ruth Cassidy, who will speak to us about the aims and future plans of the Boys and Girls Club on Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Refreshments will be served. Every year we have two main projects: scholarships to a senior girl at Clairemont and at Madison High Schools and a President’s Special Project, which will be funded by Bunco Buffet at the Greek Comedy Store. If you attended our fundraiser last March for the Warrior Foundation-Freedom Station, you will remember how delicious the buffet was. Plan ahead and save the date Saturday, March 25, 2017. More
information to follow. Our club objectives are the promotion of social concerns, civic interests and educational activities of the members for the community at large. These are accomplished by having speakers enlighten us, raising monies for the March of Dimes, the Heifer Project, Pennies for Pines, etc. and by giving of our time to various venues such as the Clairemont Community Services Assoc., Meals on Wheels, etc. But we are not all work and no play. Our social activities include a trip to Viejas Casino, a monthly book club, an Out and About group on local excursions, Daytime Gourmets to various restaurants and get togethers in our homes. Want to join us and help give back? Come and introduce yourself on Sept. 7th. For more information about CWC, visit our website at www.clairemontwomansclub.com or “like” us on Facebook. You may also call Jackie at (858) 273-7664 or Evelyn at (858) 279-4367 Contact us or attend a meeting to learn more.
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 www.holycrosslcmssd.360unite.com 3450 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 Church (858) 273-2886 Sunday Worship 9:00 am Visit Lifeline Community Outreach on Facebook
Northminster Presbyterian Church www.northminstersandiego.com 4324 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 490-3995 Sunday Worship Time 10:00 a.m. Northminster Preschool (858) 270-3760
St. Catherine Labouré Catholic Church www.stcatherinelaboure.net 4124 Mt. Abraham Ave., San Diego, CA 92111 Phone (858) 277-3133 Weekend Mass Times Saturday 5:30 pm, Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am St. David’s Episcopal Church & Preschool www.saintdavidschurch.com 5050 Milton Street, San Diego CA 92110 Sunday Worship Times: 8am Holy Communion Rite I (Traditional) 10:30am Holy Communion Rite II (Contemporary) Childcare available Sunday’s from 9am to Noon For information on advertising 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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Clairemont High School Football Schedule 9/2 @Francis Parker 7pm 9/9 El Cajon Valley 7pm 9/16 @Mission Bay 6pm 9/23 Montgomery 7pm 10/7 Crawford 6:30Pm @Lincoln HS 10/14@Kearny 6:30pm 10/21 Coronado 6:30pm 10/28 @Serra 6:30pm 11/4 San Diego 6:30pm
Open to the Public CLAIREMONT TOWN COUNCIL 9/8/16 (1st Thurs. of the month) 6:30 PM Cadman Elementary Auditorium 4370 Kamloop Ave, 92117 CLAIREMONT COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP 9/20/16 (3rd Tuesday of the month) 6:30 PM Cadman Elementary Auditorium 4370 Kamloop, 92117
Madison High School Football Schedule 9/2 Steele Canyon 6:30pm 9/9 Bonita Vista 7pm 9/16 Eastlake 6:30pm 9/30 @Mount Miguel 7pm 10/7 St Augustine @Mesa College 7pm 10/14 Point Loma 6:30pm 10/21 Lincoln 6:30pm 10/28 Mira Mesa 6:30pm 11/4 @Cathedral Catholic 7pm
LINDA VISTA TOWN COUNCIL 9/15/16 (3rd Thursday of the month) 6:30 PM Baha’i Faith Center 6545 Alcala Knolls, 92111 LINDA VISTA PLANNING GROUP 9/26/16 (4th Mon. of the month) 5:30 PM Linda Vista Public Library 2160 Ulric St, 92111
Kearny Mesa High School Football Schedule 9/2 Cardenas Federal Prep (Tijuana) 6:30pm 9/10 @Marshall 4pm 9/23 Mission Bay 6:30pm 9/30 Monte Vista 6:30pm 10/7 @San Diego 6:30pm 10/14 Clairemont 6:30pm 10/21 La Jolla 6:30pm 10/28 Crawford 6:30pm 11/4 @Coronado 6:30pm
MARIAN BEAR REC COUNCIL Please visit our website at marianbearreccouncil.wordpress.com or our Facebook page at Marian Bear Natural Park Recreation Council for meeting dates and locations
Clairemont Summer Night’s Concert and Movies Under the Stars CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT OF OUR COMMUNITY WITH TASTY FOOD, GREAT MUSIC & A MOVIE 5:00 - 6:00 6:00 - 7:00 7:00 - 8:00
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Build the Regents Rd. Bridge!
WE LOVE ROSE CANYON, TOO!
CITIZENS FOR THE REGENTS ROAD BRIDGE is a grassroots organization in the University City, UTC, Clairemont, Mira Mesa, La Jolla, Miramar, Kearny Mesa, and Tierrasanta areas of San Diego. Our organization believes in the importance of effective action to improve safety, relieve traffic congestion, and improve multimodal transportation in these communities.
Inside SDPD: K-9 Unit by Andy Eakes
At a time when police work was maliciously picked apart by the community and media members, the San Diego Police Department shed light on their work for a great cause. Earlier last month the SDPD, along with the San Diego Police Foundation, held their first ever Inside SDPD: K-9 event. The main focus was to educate members of the community on where the dogs come from and how they are trained, as well as raise money to purchase a new dog. The total amount for just one dog, without proper police training, adds up to around $12,500. SDPD gets their dogs from Europe, mainly the Czech Republic and Germany, and they are originally bred for hunting and game. The event itself was broken down into four stations, each outlining the stages every new dog must go through before they are a part of the K-9 Unit. Violence was a main focus throughout the entire day. K-9 dogs are not bred to kill. In fact, they are bred to bite once and hang on to the criminal until commanded to let go. “At the end of the day we want to be safe,” said Lt. Duane Voss.“In almost every case where a criminal commits a crime, they have a personal problem. These dogs obviously help protect the officer and the community, but also the criminal as well, so we can properly help them.” Police departments throughout the entire country have been under major scrutiny for their decisions in using deadly force. But honestly, who’s to blame them? There are people in this world that carry the same guns, on our streets in America, that soldiers do in the Middle East. Every burglary, home invasion, traffic stop and so on presents a plethora of potentially life threatening events any officer could face. Google the word “police” in the news tab and article after article plays out tragic events that always end in an officer killing a citizen. It is safe to say the overall image of the police is not
good for one reason and that is violence. “If I shoot my gun or Taser at someone I can’t take that back,” said Capt. Jorge Duran.“My dog is trained to follow my command at all costs and if I want I can call him back. We want to reduce our use of weapons and dogs do that.” The SDPD currently has 36 K-9 dogs and is looking to expand. The San Diego Police Foundation is raising money and needs the help of the people who will directly benefit from these dogs. K-9 does a lot more than stop fleeing criminals. According to the city website under “SDPD Units,” the K-9 Unit contributes in searches for evidence, including narcotics and explosives, as well as helping S.W.A.T. and the Narcotics Task Force. “In San Diego we all are fortunate enough to have such great values, such as our neighborhoods and environment,” said president and CEO of the San Diego Police Foundation Sara Napoli. “Without these dogs all of that is at risk.” SDPD in the past has been praised for their pride in taking the time to train each dog individually. If a dog does not pass every part of training with a score of 100%, they are taken back to training to focus more on another part of their talents. The dogs go home with their officer every night so a bond between the two can form. Once a dog retires, usually around age eight, they permanently live at home with their officer. Dogs are treated much better than just “non-lethal” weapons or even dogs for that matter, they are officers themselves. On Sept. 10th the San Diego Police Foundation will be holding the Gold Shield Gala, a night of dinner, dancing, and appreciation to the officers of the K-9 Unit. Registration for this event is found under the events tab at www.sdpolicefoundation.org. If you would like to make a donation to the San Diego Police Foundation and help the SDPD purchase a new dog, information is also available on the website.
A city plan drawn up over 50 years ago detailed two major north-south surface street arteries serving these communities. One of them, the Clairemont Mesa Blvd/Regents Rd collector road, is still incomplete because of a number of lengthy delays in constructing a four lane bridge to transit Rose Canyon on Regents Road. For more info and/or to donate visit: www.CitizensForTheRegentsRoadBridge.org Citizens for the Regents Rd Bridge 4079 Governor Drive #165 • San Diego CA 92122 Donations are NOT tax deductible; CFRRB is a 501(c)(4) corp
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Beers by the Bay by Brian Riehm
Whole Lot of Tart – Council Brewing This month’s brewery visit was to Council Brewing. I talked to Tasting Room manager Kelsey Eck about Council’s history and business. The tasting room and brewery first opened for business in 2014. Liz and Curtis Chism, the owners, had sold their
The tasting room is advertised as kid friendly, but only service dogs are allowed and was fairly full mid-week. Food trucks are typically limited to Friday and Saturday. If lightly hopped, low alcohol tarts aren’t your style, Council has a a full lineup of traditional ales, from IPAs to stouts to Tripels. Their Bully Pulpit IPA won Bronze at the San Diego International Beer Festival in 2015 for American IPA and is a solid entry in
Kelsey Eck, Tasting Room Manager, at the bar at Council Brewing.
home and started up their new brewing business in 2013, after winning awards for their home brew ales. They wanted to emphasize traditional ale styles, which includes Saisons. They experimented with a sour version of this traditional French farmhouse ale that uses lactobacillus in addition to yeast. The result was the Beatitude series of tart Saisons, their signature series. Beatitudes incorporate a variety of fruit flavors, such as passion fruit, mango, and raspberry. The Chisms started with a 3 barrel system, adding fruit that was donated to them by customers. They have since expanded to three 45 Barrel fermenters. They seem to have found a niche that was missing in the San Diego Beer Market, now bottling the series and selling to 160 accounts, primarily in Southern California. Even with the increase in production Kelsey said they have no plans to open a satellite Tasting Room. Like many San Diego breweries, Council Brewing is located in an industrial park. They are in Kearny Mesa at 7705 Convoy Court. The interior has an old-school feel with wooden barrels stacked up at the entrance and a long wooden bar in front of the 16 taps. Music from the 60s to the 80s played in the background during my recent visit.
this traditional local category. Liz Chism’s brewing philosophy is to go for complex but balanced ales. While visiting the brewery on two occasions, this philosophy delivered some great beer. The Belgian Tripel with Brett came out spicy and smooth. It is one of the offerings from the “Magic Factory” where Liz can experiment with new recipes. As I mentioned before, Bully Pulpit is an excellent IPA. Both my brother Dean and I give it high marks; it has great hopping with citrus/tropical Mosaic hops and enough malt backing to give it great balance. My personal favorite was the Pirate’s Breakfast Stout. Stouts run the gamut from sweet and creamy to bitter chocolate. This stout found the perfect balance between the two to keep your interest. (The brewery is having a “Talk Like a Pirate Event” September 17 and 19.) I felt that I would have been remiss had I not tried some tarts, even though they aren’t my favorite style. The Beatitude Cherry Tart Saison was impressive. The sweetness from the cherries offset the sour tart base just enough to make a very enjoyable beer. Brian Riehm is a long-time Clairemont resident and follower of the local craft beer scene. You can keep up with all his beer reviews by following @BrianRiehm on Twitter and reading his blog (brianssandiego.blogspot.com/)
Bay Park Elementary 2016 Craft Fair Vendors Wanted We are excited to announce the Bay Park Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair will be held on Sunday, December 4, 2016 from 9am to 3pm at Bay Park Elementary. This is a great opportunity to shop for unique, timeless and beautiful gifts for your loved ones this holiday season. The blacktop will be packed with crafters and vendors so we are sure you will find something perfect for everyone on your list. Please stay tuned for more information as we get closer to the event. Accepting Vendor Applications Now. If you are interested in becoming a vendor/crafter, please download, fill out and mail the forms along with your payment made out to Bay Park Elementary PTA to: Attn: Bay Park PTA Fair Committee Bay Park Elementary School
2433 Denver Street San Diego, CA 92110 The Bay Park PTA will be posting this event in several social media sites as well as the Clairemont Times and
around local businesses. We will also be hanging large banners at prominent intersections in and around our neighborhood. We hope you can join us on December 4th as we expect a great turnout from our supportive community. For more information and to fill out a vendor form please visit: www.bayparkpta.org/craft-fair-2016/
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7/29/16 Councilmember Lorie Zapf and Dave Potter at the unveiling of the new “Bay Park” sign on Morena Blvd @Knoxville St. A second Bay Park sign was placed at W. Morena & Savannah St.
8/2/16 Officer Adair and his K9 Partner Ari were the part of the festivities for the National Neighborhood Night Out held at the North Clairemont Rec Center. 8/21/16 The August weekend closures of the Balboa Ave off ramp from North I5 was due to utilities being relocated for the future Mid-Coast Trolley. These were shot on Morena Blvd over Balboa looking West & East.
8/24/16 San Diego City Councilmember Chris Cate and members of the Clairemont Town Council on hand for the unveiling of the new “Clairemont” sign on Balboa Ave at the 805. Councilmember Cate took the time to reinforce and highlight safe driving as a distracted driver demolished the old Clairemont sign last year.
Daniel Smiechowski
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Tension Over Vacation Rentals Spills into Clairemont
Many local residents are upset at the prospect of strangers living in their communities on a short term basis. It remains to be seen what outcome city players will produce in alleviating stress caused by short term rentals in many residential neighborhoods in San Diego, primarily in Council District 2, which includes the communities of Clairemont, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Ocean Beach, the Midway area and Point Loma. Any area near the tourist attractions of Sea World, Mission Bay, Belmont Park, Liberty Station, Sunset Cliffs and the fabulous stretch of beaches from Tourmaline south to Point Loma is a natural invitation to open private homes in the quest for profit. A quick
glance of the internet shows literally thousands of vacation sites in San Diego being offered to eager tourists. On the surface, this issue appears quite simple, but in reality it is far from black and white. According to Dr. Joe Klatt of Joseph Dean Klatt Realty, Inc. in La Jolla, landlords renting for fewer than thirty days are required to pay a room tax. It’s safe to say that nobody likes a tax except the government. Vacation renters bring along untold millions of tourist dollars’ which flow into Council District two as the ocean current flows into Mission Bay. These monies support local business and circulate in our economy. This is good. Outside of the tax issue, there is a
host of philosophical questions we need to address. Why exactly are some folks opposed to vacation rentals? Is their opposition predicated on subjective personal evaluations of perceived noise, traffic, litter and other disruptions to our quality of life? What about a hypothetical neighbor with a barking dog that drives people to insanity who may oppose these types of rentals? Why has the City of San Diego noise abatement department through neighborhood code compliance not changed their protocol in investigating citizen complaints for nearly fifty years? Why not simply cooperate with the landlords and set the ground rules? Are we so lost that we need big brother to draft a plan to save us from ourselves? There are good landlords and there are bad landlords. Civic responsibility begins with the self not government mandates. Having said that, I need to be clear that I oppose renting to tenants for less than thirty days in a single family neighborhood. However,
we would be psychologically dishonest in opposing some vacation rentals in high density areas of Pacific and Mission Beach without giving the benefit of the doubt to landlords in mitigating all necessary concerns. There ought to be a vacation rental summit held in District two of the San Diego City Council with participation by the gang of five being Clairemont, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Ocean Beach and Point Loma. Concerned residents, city officials, the tourism industry, the San Diego Association of Realtors and anyone else should attend this important meeting. We need and desire public input on how best to draft a viable plan for America’s finest City. 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
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Regents Road Bridge Site & SANDAG SANDAG supports vertical separations; but here we are left to speculate why While development continues they are building a road crossing at unabated in UTC we are arguing over track level. I suspect the Friends of removing yet another planned road; Rose Canyon will fight it so fundraising the Regents Road Bridge. The Planning will remain intact for many years. If the Group is maintaining its myopic view grade level road is ever built and does not allow the two thirds of ambulances will still need to wait for the community, who favor the bridge, passing trains. Non-bridge advocates should be thankful that SANDAG had the disposable taxpayer cash to cover all city council scenarios. SANDAG is failing and should not be given more money in November. With upcoming redistricting, Councilman Todd Gloria chaired the 2010 Land Use and Housing Committee that voted to table the Regents Road Bridge EIR. He is the current Chair of the SANDAG Transportation Committee. Gloria is looking after his district’s interests by Looking west from Genesee Ave. Photo by Louis Rodolico pushing the Innovation Zone, but why jog strait tracks? on their board. While we argue Adding physical and environmental amongst ourselves other outside barriers to the Regents Road Bridge interests see an opening. Last month could push high tech businesses into we went over Westfield’s interest, what his District much sooner. So along with about SANDAG? $12 million in added taxpayer expense The photo shows how SANDAG installed the cross tracks at Rose Canyon, just south of the Regents Road Bridge abutment. The UCPG chair and others openly complained about this Dark Project. The unnecessary jogs to the north triggered environmental remediation north of the tracks. This remediation is on either side of the Regents Road Bridge Site and will likely serve as a bridge construction hurdle. The un-banked track jogs can trigger a safety objection to the bridge from Amtrak since derailments are more likely at jogs & switch tracks. The tracks were perfectly straight last year, why add jogs? SANDAG response to the jogs:“The track was shifted (north) to reduce the need to construct retaining walls to support the rail for Genesee Avenue traffic each year; infrastructure.”The south side is fairly the cost of gas, man hours in traffic, flat, the north side of the track has poor emergency response times, poor depressions close to the tracks, conflagration egress, additional carbon, SANDAG’s statement makes no sense. accidents, injuries and funerals, SANDAG may straighten out the jog at University City can now thank some politically expedient future date, SANDAG for the elevated potential of a but, for now, it’s another hurdle to train wreck. This is what happens bridge construction. when the majority of a community is Candidates for office and the pushed outside the process. Anyone at Friends of Rose Canyon have been the March trolley meeting witnessed fundraising off the bridge issue for how SANDAG manipulated community years. My council candidacy gave me a interaction. Removing the Regents peek under the hood of government. Road Bridge forces cars from surface So what will become of fundraising if streets onto freeways, and therefore the bridge is off the plan this within SANDAG’s purview. December? SANDAG added a new Is there any precedent if Council grade level road passage over the new removes the bridge from the plan? Yes. tracks, see illustration SP. Normally West UC was successful in removing by Louis Rodolico
the Governor to I-5 connector years ago. The road was taken off the plan and at the west end of Governor, Rose Canyon access has been blocked off, this is a harbinger for Regents Road. The land still belongs to the commonwealth of San Diego but with no pedestrian or bike access to Rose Canyon below. So the NIMBY project is complete no public allowed on what is now their back yard, even though it’s publicly owned land. Well, almost complete, the west end of Governor Drive may be removed from the plan via the current Draft PEIR. This last vestige of the Governor to I-5 connection is a prime piece of real estate and was shown as a New Firehouse location in the CityGate report. Firehouse location discussions are not public record, another Dark Project. I am against positioning a New Firehouse like a piece in a chess game. The city is reviewing this and hopefully the New Firehouse, or 2
Ambulance Station, will be located in the Center of University City, where it will do the most good for UTC, University City and Clairemont. If you live in East UC, like I do, city government is something that happens to you. I ran for city council to try and give East UC some voice, I had some success and thank the voters who supported me and came forward with their confidential assessments. With all the trials of trying to provide safety and health care for our families SANDAG and others are party to twisting environmental laws to eliminate the Regents Road Bridge, a bridge that would improve emergency travel times in an area with some of the slowest in the city, all the while silently diluting the annual $12 million impact by distributing the cost to the taxpayers in all 9 San Diego City Districts and via SANDAG the entire San Diego region. Louis Rodolico has been a resident of University City since 2001. Position papers at: louisrodolico.com Links: SANDAG - http://www.sandag.org/ Dark Project http://www.louisrodolico.com/uploads/7/5/2/2/75221 087/9256482_orig.jpg 2010 Land Use and Housing Committee http://www.louisrodolico.com/uploads/7/5/2/2/75221 087/2010_vote_to_stop_eir.pdf Draft PEIR See: June 17, 2016 PDF University Community Plan Amendment / Project No. 480286 / Draft PEIR https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/programs/ceqa New Firehouse http://clairemonttimes.com/2016/03/07/university-cit y-one-fire-station-or-two/
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Don’t Breathe by Lolo & Big J
When three petty criminals break into a blind Iraq war veteran’s house looking for a big score so they can leave Detroit forever, they get far more than they bargained for and will be lucky to get out of the house alive. “Don’t Breathe” is directed by Fede Alvarez, who also wrote the screenplay along with Rodo Sayagues. The two previously worked together on the 2013 remake of “Evil Dead.” This film tells the story of three friends and petty criminals named Money, played by Daniel Zovatto, Rocky, played by Jane Levy, and Alex, played Dylan Minnette, who, thanks to Money’s sleuthing, have a plan to break into the house of a blind Iraq war veteran, played by Stephen Lang, and steal the six-figure sum of cash he supposedly has hidden somewhere inside. Rocky is especially desperate to get the money so she can get her little sister out of Detroit and away from their abusive mother and her junkie boyfriend. Considering their target is blind, they expect the heist to be a cake walk and to go off without a hitch...but boy, were they wrong. Big J and I have been looking forward to “Don’t Breathe” ever since we saw the trailer for it many months ago, and it certainly did not disappoint us in the slightest. This is an ultra-intense horror thriller that takes place in and around a single home on an almost deserted street. There is a bit of character building early in the movie that sets up the protagonists and their motivations for their criminal activity just enough so we understand their reasoning for such a crime. Once the three friends break into the blind man’s house, the tension revs up and puts you on the edge of your seat so you’ll be sitting with your eyes widened and your mouth agape the entire time. You may even find yourself biting your nails as these three low level offenders fumble and bumble their way through the man’s home just trying to stay alive after they quickly realize he’s not a helpless, weak blind man. The film holds this intensity throughout the rest of its run time, offering only brief, fleeting moments to catch your breath. We would equate the unsettling tension in “Don’t Breathe” to what we
www.clairemonttimes.com experienced from “Green Room” earlier this year. Both movies have such simple concepts, but they are both extremely effective in creating unnerving, perturbing, and claustrophobic situations. Director Fede Alvarez is burdened with the difficult task of making the victim of this break-in the antagonist of the story, and we think he is wildly successful in doing so. Of course, this wouldn’t be possible without the brilliant, brutal, and scary performance given by Stephen Lang. In fact, though Lang is the clear standout, all of the other performances are solid as well, and Levy, Minnette, and Zovatto do what they need to do so they can further the story with conviction and ease. The film uses jump scares sparingly to startle the audience, but most the frights come from this taut game of cat-and-mouse between the
blind man and the perpetrators who broke into his home and now must stay as quiet as possible to avoid being on the receiving end of his deadly, ultra violent wrath.“Don’t Breathe” is sure to delight horror fans and thriller lovers alike, and we absolutely loved each minute of this twisted movie. Our rating: 4/5. “Don’t Breathe” is directed by Fede Alvarez and stars Stephen Lang, Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette, and Daniel Zovatto. It is rated R for strong disturbing content, terrifying situations, sexual references, and strong language. LoloLovesFilms is comprised of Lauren and Josh Rains, lifelong San Diegans and current residents of Clairemont. As avid cinephiles, they began their quest to see and review as many movies as possible in 2013, and can often be found at any one of San Diego’s fine cinemas watching newly released films each week. Visit our blog: www.lololovesfilms.com follow us on Social Media: Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @lololovesfilms Email:lololovesfilms@gmail.com
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Letters to the Clairemont Times: Below is a piece in reference to a Commentary by Louis Rodolico in the August 2016 edition, “Planned Roads are Being Removed but Construction Continues Unabated”
Below is a piece in reference to a Viewpoint column by Daniel Smiechowski in the August 2016 edition, “The Road of Cycling is Paved with Good Intentions”
Regents Road Bridge: Good For Clairemont?
Dear Editor, My wife and I are loyal readers of the Clairemont Times and look forward to reading the latest edition each month. We both had to read Mr. Smiechowski’s editorial “The Road of Cycling is Paved with Good Intentions” in the August edition several times to be sure - was this a fellow cyclist arguing against the need for bicycle lanes?! Indeed it was, and if you extend his logic that the lanes are unnecessary because not enough people use them today, we should also rid our communities of sidewalks, fire hydrants, and disabled parking. His view of Clairemont is a decidedly rearward-looking and demeaning one, describing our community as “not culturally suited for pedaling a bicycle” made up residents that are a “stodgy mix…attached to their cars.” While some residents in Clairemont are elderly and may not utilize the bike lanes, a sure-fire way to maintain such a car-centric status quo would be to disregard improvements to our community, such as the addition of bike lanes, which would make it more cyclist and pedestrian friendly. On most any block in this neighborhood, our own included, there is a growing number of active residents who either ride bicycles, run, or walk on a regular basis and do utilize the cycling and pedestrian friendly areas. Instead of throwing my hands up in acquiescence that the neighborhood is incapable of change for the better and declaring efforts such as the Mayor’s to improve our community as “futile and stupid”, I prefer to think of these changes as essential to creating the Clairemont of the future. As one of many young professional households who have moved to the community in the past decade, it is the promise of a modern neighborhood in
The Clairemont Times has recently featured items submitted by advocates of the Regents Road Bridge. I fully understand and appreciate the writers’ concerns; overdevelopment of North University City was a sham of urban planning. Incredibly, major new construction is allowed to continue in the so-called “Golden Triangle”. Rose Canyon has become U.C.’s Mason-Dixon Line, separating the traffic-intensive North and quiet residential South. Isn’t it obvious that a real solution to congestion must involve mass transit? Perhaps the mid-coast trolley will be a partial mitigator. (Real mitigation could be accomplished if there were an elevated trolley route up Genesee Avenue!) Meanwhile, University City neighbors are engaging in a bloodless Civil War, and the Regents Road Bridge is the battleground. Are opposing viewpoints so entrenched that they would not consider alternatives? I can envision a more narrow bridge
suitable for pedestrians, bicycles, and emergency vehicles only. Perhaps allow mass transit to use the same narrow bridge. But we live in Clairemont. Why should we care about a bridge in U.C.? Perhaps some of us would benefit if we could commute over the new bridge. But the major impact of this new throughway is that University City’s congestion will be thrown onto Clairemont Mesa Boulevard. From there it’s easy to imagine desperate drivers seeking alternate routes through our residential streets. Despite these easily imagined impacts, no mitigators have been offered to us. I’m inclined to refuse U.C.’s “gift” of their traffic. Why should Clairemont continue to be the dumping ground for other neighborhoods’ problems? All I ask is, “Please don’t improve YOUR quality of life at the expense of MINE!” – George Henderson
CicloSDias Set for October 30th Back by popular demand, San Diego’s only open streets celebration returns on Sunday, October 30. The San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, an organization advocating for and protecting the rights of all people who ride bicycles, hosts its fourth CicloSDias to give communities a break from the stress of car traffic, promote local business and encourage people to experience the neighborhood sans cars. From 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., select streets in North Park, Normal Heights and City Heights will close to automobiles and open for any and everyone to roll, skate, bike, scoot, stroll and dance along a course highlighting the heart of North Park’s local business community. The route begins at Hamilton Street and branches off along parts of 30th Street, Adams Avenue, Lincoln Avenue and University Avenue for a total of three miles. According to Executive Director Andy Hanshaw, CicloSDias is much more than a street fair—it’s a chance to experience our communities, small businesses and neighbors in a refreshing and enjoyable way. “Participants in past have described CicloSDias as the day they fall back in love with their neighborhood,” says
Hanshaw.“For one day, we want people of San Diego to rediscover the nooks and crannies that make North Park a hub for local shopping and remember how carefree life can be outside of the car. CicloSDias is for everyone.” The first-ever CicloSDias brought nearly 10,000 San Diegans out of their cars and into the street on August 11, 2013 for a 5.2-mile route through Golden Hill, North Park and South Park. The following two CicloSDias events continued the momentum, hosting 12,000-15,000 people in Pacific Beach and Hillcrest. At previous celebrations, everything from four-person bicycles to roller derby teams made appearances as streets came to life and local businesses – and local bike racks – overflowed. The Bike Coalition welcomes anyone outside of a car to join the casual neighborhood celebration. As the date approaches, more information will be available on the route and opportunities to get involved. In the meantime, email the organizers at info@ciclosdias.com. For more information on the San Diego Bike Coalition and other two-wheeled San Diego events, please visit: www.sdbikecoalition.org.
transformation that has drawn and kept us here. If Clairemont is to have a chance at remaining vibrant and on-par with neighboring communities ranging from Mission Hills to North Park to Downtown, whose mobility plans are actively improving non-car accessibility, then we must take similar steps. Our differing opinions on how to achieve a better Clairemont aside, bicycle lanes save lives. A study in the American Journal of Public Health (Teschke et al. 2012) showed that bike lanes can reduce injury risk by 50%. This fact is borne out in the tremendous change the addition of bike lanes has brought to Clairemont Drive. Once a terrifying gauntlet of speeding traffic and parked cars, the single-lane roadway and ample bike lane now make a safer and more enjoyable experience for both motorists and bike riders. The difference can be felt south of Balboa, where the road reverts to providing more protection for parked cars (half of which are for sale, by the way) than for bicyclists. The cost of installing these lanes (1 day of the city’s street painters) is surely worth the safety they provide the most vulnerable people on the road. Mr. Smiechowski’s suggestion that we introduce cycling education into our schools is a good one, but where would those children ride if there are no bike lanes? While I may not be an Ironman, I ride several thousand miles a year in San Diego’s bike lanes. I believe that my view is shared by many of Clariemont’s next generation of residents (including parents of children who need a safe place to ride their bikes). Bike lanes are an essential part of a modern, progressive community that will attract residents and keep them safe. Sincerely, Joshua Davis
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Be Sure to “Fund” Your Trust as Part of the Estate Planning Process by Dick McEntyre, Attorney at Law
You may have a beautifully prepared trust instrument (Declaration of Trust or Trust Agreement) which sets forth your exact intentions and directions as to whom is to receive the property in your trust (in the trust estate) when you die. However, unless you transferred your titled assets (examples: house, bank accounts, stock brokerage accounts) at or after the time you created your trust, when you die these non-trust assets, depending upon their values, may well require a probate (long, costly court procedure) to enable their respective titles to be transferred into your trust, before your successor trustee can transfer these assets out of the trust to your intended trust beneficiaries. Simply listing these titled assets on a schedule attached to your Declaration of Trust is not enough. You must transfer your
legal ownership in each such asset to yourself as trustee of your trust. Typically at the time your trust instrument is prepared, your attorney will prepare the deed necessary to transfer legal title to your home into your trust, and you yourself will be responsible for transferring the other titled assets into your trust. This process is often called “funding” your trust. And it is somewhat of a “hassle” for some folks to do this. This is because you usually must personally visit your bank to change title to bank accounts and must correspond with stock brokerage firms and complete lengthy forms to transfer stock brokerage accounts. But all your effort is certainly worthwhile, if by doing so you avoid a probate! Dick McEntyre is a lawyer doing estate planning, estate administration, and real estate legal work. His office is located at 3156 Sports Arena Boulevard, Suite 102 (Telephone (619) 221-0279). Dick has served the San Diego community as a lawyer for over 43 years.
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Circulate San Diego Makes Case for City to Embrace Neighborhood Placemaking in New Report Circulate San Diego released a cutting-edge report titled A Place for Placemaking in San Diego, calling for the City to leverage the power of creative, community-led projects as a resource to make progress on City goals. The report details recent challenges with local placemaking projects and a series of recommendations to create a new process based on multiple case studies. A Place for Placemaking can be viewed online at www.circulatesd.org/placeforplacemaking San Diego prides itself on its diverse, unique neighborhoods. The City’s General Plan is built around the fundamental idea of creating a City of Villages, where “each village will be unique to the community in which it is located.” In neighborhoods across the City, residents are willing to step up to implement their own vision of their space, yet challenges to receive City permits in this process are a major impediment. “The City has the tools to facilitate the process, but it requires a concerted effort to make the process more user-friendly and equitable. Residents who completed projects consistently highlight the challenges and high costs as such extreme
barriers they wouldn’t attempt the same project again,” says Kathleen Ferrier, report author and Director of Advocacy at Circulate San Diego. Other cities in California and the U.S. have model programs San Diego can emulate. These include National City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Minneapolis. The report features interview with local residents and non-profit organization representatives in five different neighborhoods who discuss challenges and opportunities with completed and desired projects. The interviewees participated in an informal coalition called The Neighborhood Placemaking Collaborative to share stories and draft a new, user-friendly process. The City is collaborating with these stakeholders to chart a path towards successful placemaking efforts in our neighborhoods. David Graham, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Neighborhood Services, has expressed his support, “Placemaking can activate dead spaces in neighborhoods and energize communities. The City is collaborating with partners to chart a path that allows for creativity, rejuvenates blighted areas and creates a sense of civic pride in our neighborhoods.”
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Turtles in Danger from Plastic Bags by Susan Lewiitt
How will you vote on the plastic bag ban? California Plastic Bag Ban Referendum Proposition 67 is on the November 8 ballot. The plastics industries are fighting this, ignoring the damaging effects of their
such as produce and meats. People, on assistance programs such as food stamps, will be exempt from the fees. Voting ‘no’ will support the plastic bag industry and continue the plastic bag problem. Disposable plastic bags may be convenient for you, but many people
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products, which includes using much water and petroleum products in their manufacturing. Voting yes will prohibit many stores from supplying single use bags and have them charge you 10¢ for multiuse bags. A yes vote includes helping the plastic bag industry adapt to the new requirements. The ban will not eliminate single use bags for items
abuse this ‘convenience’. These bags end up floating through town and ultimately in the waterways and oceans. And turtles? The bags float out to sea and turtles see them as delicious jellyfish. One chomp, then they choke and most likely die. Marine animals ingest plastics not knowing that these objects are harmful. I have asked people about the
allure of plastic bags. Some people recycle them, but some use these bags for garbage and others use them for dog poop, which is still sending them to the landfill. It costs $25 million a year, for California to deal with plastic bags in landfills. (Earth 911, the Big Issue: Plastic Bags) I recycle as much plastics waste as possible. For dog
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work to preserve San Diego for current and future generations to enjoy. All community members are encouraged to take action in their neighborhood and enhance San Diego’s environment on September 17th. In an effort to reduce waste
produced by an event of this size, Coastal Cleanup Day volunteers can pledge to bring reusable items to the cleanup. When volunteers bring their own reusable water bottle, work gloves, and bucket to collect litter, they prevent thousands of single-use bags and disposable gloves from entering San Diego’s landfills. Volunteers have the option to pledge one or all three items when they register at www.CleanupDay.org.
Coastal Cleanup Day Registration for San Diego County’s largest cleanup of the year, Coastal Cleanup Day, is now open. I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) will lead the 32nd Annual Coastal Cleanup Day as part of the International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 17th from 9 a.m.-noon. ILACSD invites the community to participate locally by choosing from 108 sites where more than 8,000 San Diego-based volunteers will work alongside a half million volunteers worldwide. Volunteers of all ages and ability levels are welcome to register for a site of their choice at www.CleanupDay.org. Although the name Coastal Cleanup Day suggests that it is a beach cleanup, volunteer efforts will reach far beyond the coast. Nearly
seventy-five percent of the cleanup sites are located inland along rivers, creeks, canyons and urban areas where eighty percent of marine debris starts. Last year alone, volunteers removed 190,000 pounds of debris from San Diego County – the equivalent weight of 20 African elephants. It is crucial that this debris is removed as it is detrimental to the quality of life for San Diegans and marine life alike. Furthermore, following the cleanup volunteers will feel empowered to continue to care for their beaches, waterways, canyons, and parks. While litter removal is a large focus of the event, volunteers will also participate in beautification projects such as graffiti removal and replacing invasive species with drought-tolerant landscape. ILACSD and its volunteers
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A Busy Summer at our Local Beaches by Ed Harris
Our San Diego lifeguards have had one heck of a summer thus far. As massive numbers of beach and ocean goers visit this beautiful coastline, the San Diego Lifeguard Service, a division of the San-Diego Fire Rescue Department, has responded to numerous emergencies, including thousands of water rescues and hundreds of medical aids. Our guards provide a wide array safety services across 17 miles of San Diego’s coastline, as Millions of members of the public visit San Diego beaches every year--and this year has been one of the busiest that I can remember. Every station, from Ocean Beach to Torrey Pines, has done an incredible job keeping beach patrons safe. As lifeguards, our peak season begins in June, when hundreds of seasonal lifeguards join our year-round guards in staffing our oceanfront stations. Due to the large surf and consistent swell brought about by this year’s El Nino, the sand has shifted drastically. With the combination of shifting sand and constant south swell this summer, rip currents have been extremely strong. These rip currents have continuously pulled throughout the Mission Beach strand for most of the summer, and lifeguards at Mission Beach have been very busy. In July, Mission Beach made 1569 rescues alone. In addition to the numerous rip-currents along the Mission strand, many pocket beaches have been
hosting unprecedented crowds, which have resulted in a number of critical rescues. As crowds grow at popular beaches, many smaller pocket-beaches in La Jolla and Sunset Cliffs are experiencing extremely high rescue counts. These beaches, which are rockier and have bigger surf, have become more popular in recent months. Recently, Sunset Cliffs guards made a Lifesaving CPR rescue of a surfer at Pappy’s Point, as well as a number of critical rescues and medical aids.The La Jolla Rocks Lifeguards, who are generally accustomed to a lesser quantity of rescues, due to the hazardous nature of the region, have not had a typical summer. In the month of July, over 227,000 beach patrons visited Windansea beach.The Windansea Lifeguard staff, which is comprised of only five lifeguards, made 602 rescues in the month of July. In the beginning of August, the Windansea guards made nearly 100 rescues in one day. I am very proud of all of my rock guards, who make dangerous and critical rescues on a daily basis. The terrain is unique from Windansea to La Jolla Cove, and rescues are never routine. Summer is not over, and we all still have our work cut out for us up in La Jolla. The hard work that our seasonal lifeguards put in every day deserves a lot of credit, and I am proud to work with them. Ed Harris is a San Diego Lifeguard Sergeant, a Marine veteran, and former Council Member representing the 2nd District.
Wildfire Preparations Currently, a number of major wildfires are burning throughout the state of California.With extremely high temperatures, gusty dry winds and low humidity, wildfire risk for the San Diego area is heightened. The Burn Institute urges San Diego County residents to stop, think, prepare and practice what your family would do in the event of a wildfire. “If you live in an area close to a canyon or open bushland, then you are at a higher risk of experiencing the consequences of a wildfire. During wildfires, evacuations are put in place to protect lives.Your property can be replaced, but your life cannot.Therefore, the Burn Institute strongly recommends that you evacuate when told to do so by authorities, or even earlier if you feel you are at risk” Susan Day, Executive Director of the Burn Institute states. Every family should have a proper evacuation plan in place: • Create a list of important items that you would need to take during an evacuation.This list should include prescriptions, eyeglasses, important documents, essentials for your pets such as food and leashes, photos, a change of
clothes and necessary toiletries, and anything else of value to your family. • Be sure to park your vehicle facing outwards so you have the best visibility when you have to drive away and turn your headlights on when that time comes. • Know various routes out of your neighborhood in case the usual roads become blocked. Practice driving these escape routes before an actual emergency occurs. • If time permits, close all windows and doors when you evacuate your home, remove curtains and other thin combustibles from windows and leave your lights on to help firefighters see your home. The Burn Institute offers a free 16-page educational “Living With Wildfire” Guide For The Homeowner that contains information on proper brush clearance, landscaping for fire resistance, how to maintain a defensible space around your home, evacuation tips and much more.To obtain a FREE copy of this guide, call the Burn Institute at 858-541-2277 or download a copy at http://www.burninstitute.org/fire-and-bu rn-prevention/wildfire-program.
Volunteer Mentors Needed at Clairemont High for 2016-17 Do you have an hour a month to make a difference in the life of a high school student? Yes, it’s that time again ... We are looking for wonderful mentors who want to participate in the Academy of Business Mentoring Program (AOB) at Clairemont High School. We have now 60 slots available for our AOB 11th Grade Mentor Program (one-on-one) and 20 slots available for our 10th Grade Mentor Program (small groups to one mentor). If you are interested, time is short! The application window is now open and will close on Sept. 13th! Please see details below for more info and help us spread the word. Here are a few quick AOB Mentor Program Fast Facts & Dates: • Our academy students are 10th and 11th graders at Clairemont High’s Academy of Business who volunteered to be in the program, knowing they would be matched with a mentor. • Mentoring is a one-year commitment from September – June • Mentor-student sessions are once per month (pre-scheduled dates) on Thursdays. • Mentor-student sessions are held at Clairemont High and last for a duration of 1-2 hours; meeting agendas are already planned. • Mentor-student sessions are held in late mornings or early afternoons: 10th grade sessions from 10:45am - 12
noon and 11th grade sessions from 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm. • The Academy offers two types of mentoring (mentors must choose): one-to-one mentoring (11th gr) and small group mentoring (10th gr). • In order to participate, mentors must (1) apply online (returning mentors have a shortened app), (2) complete a LiveScan fingerprinting, (3) attend orientation (see dates below or on web), and then you will be carefully matched to a mentee student or student group. • The deadline to apply for mentoring during the 2016-17 school year is September 13 • Mentor Orientations (mandatory for all new mentors and returning that did not mentor in 2013-14) are on Wed Sept 14 or Wed Sept 21 from 9:00 am-10:30 am (choose one to attend) • The first mentor-student session of the 2016-17 school year is Thur Sept 29. For much more detailed information about the program objectives, mentoring guidelines, application process, exact meeting dates and times, and detailed agendas for meeting activities, please visit our Academy of Business website www.academyCHS.org and click on the link in the right sidebar. All questions can be directed to Academy of Business Lead Teacher Rebecca Christman at this email: rchristman@sandi.net.
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SEPTEMBER LIBRARY EVENTS CLAIREMONT BRANCH 2920 BURGENER BLVD, 92110 (858) 581-9935 ADULTS Painting Class—Saturday, Sept. 10 at 1pm. Artist and teacher Donna Davis teaches an acrylic painting class entitled Painting with the Masters. This is a free class and all supplies are included. Limit of twenty participants. Yarn Club—Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 6pm. Whether you enjoy knitting or crocheting or any other yarn craft people of all skill levels are welcome to join to learn more or keep going with your current project. ESL for Adults—Tuesdays at 1pm. Practice English in this conversational class. Music Concert with The Del Mar Ensemble — Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 6 pm. This free concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Clairemont Library. Literary Book Club — Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 6 pm The Book Club will be discussing, “One Summer” by Bill Bryson. TWEENS/TEENS Jewelry Making! - Sept. 10 & 24 at 4pm. Learn how to make your own jewelry! Different projects every time! Teencraft—Sept. 14 at 4pm. More complex crafts for young adults! Button Making—Every Saturday at 10:30am. Express yourself by making your own buttons to decorate your backpack or clothes! Art Class — Sept. 7 at 4 pm. Robert Gulli, a local artist presents an art class each month for kids and teens. All painting supplies are provided. CHILDREN Read to the Animals!—Sept. 17 at 10am. Children can practice reading by sharing a book with a pet provided by the San Diego Humane Society. Sign Language Storytime — Thursdays, Sept. 1 & 15 at 10:30am. Children and their caregivers can learn ASL sign language while hearing great stories! Presented by Jennifer Duncan. Preschool Storytime with Miss Fran! — Fridays at 10:30am. Join Miss Fran as she reads some fun picture books! Kids Craft Club—Thursdays at 4pm. Craft time with volunteer Rod!
Something new every time! ALL AGES 3D Printer—Clairemont Library’s own 3D printer is available for use by interested young people and adults. We have yet to set up regular open times but those interested in printing something can talk to library staff for details. Designs should be .stl files. To see thousands of pre-made designs go to www.thingiverse.com. Prints should take less than two hours.
NORTH CLAIREMONT BRANCH 4616 CLAIREMONT DR. 92117 (858) 581-9931 SPECIAL EVENTS Congratulations to all of our wonderful Summer Reading participants. Clairemont has the best readers! There were many books read, performances attended and fabulous book reviews written for our giant Scrabble board. At the end of August we raffled off prizes, provided with the generous support of the Friends of the North Clairemont Library. Fun was had by all. If you did not participate this year, make a note to sign up next year. Thank you to the very generous support of the Friends of the North Clairemont Library, Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More, Automobile Club of Southern California, Chili’s, Rita’s Italian Ice, and McDonald’s. Schools are back in session, fall is near and there are many exciting events lined up at the North Clairemont Library. During September, to celebrate Mexican Independence Day, we will be holding a “Who? or What? is Wearing the Sombrero Coloring Contest” for children. Rubio’s is supplying prizes and all entries must be returned to the North Clairemont Library before 5:30 p.m. Saturday, September 17th. Visit the branch for details and good luck to all of our young local artists! For live music enthusiasts, the exciting Doug Walker Jazz Trio will be performing at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7th. This is the day after Labor Day so please make sure to mark your calendar so you won’t miss the performance. The same week, Saturday, September 10th, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the Friends will be hosting their Bargain Book Sale. Arrive early for the best selection. Next month, we will launch the Banned Books Club and the first selection is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Multiple copies of this title are currently available at the Circulation Desk. Just come in and tell us you would like to check out the Banned Books Club selection. Also, in
the next few months you will see the return of Tiny Tots Storytime and additional presentations of Sign Language Storytime. The North Clairemont Library with the generous support of the North Clairemont Friends of the library is proud to offer programs and performances for all ages. RECURRING EVENTS Ongoing, Always Free, Children’s Programs: “Who? or What? is Wearing the Sombrero Coloring Contest” – Come into the branch to pick up your coloring sheet. Contest ends Saturday September 17 at 5:30 p.m. Sign Language Storytime (recommended for ages 2-5 years) – Second, Third and Fourth Mondays at 10:00 a.m. Tiny Tots Rhythm & Rhymes (recommended for ages 2-5 years) – Returning Tuesdays beginning November 8 at 11:45 a.m. Craft Time (ages 3-8 years) Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Lego Builders’ Club (ages 3-8 years) - Saturdays at 2 p.m. Crazy 8 Math Club (ages 6-12 years) – Thursday September 29 at 4 p.m. Do Your Homework @ the Library – Receive free assistance with your K-8 homework. Mondays through Thursdays only. Ongoing, Always Free, Programs for Adults Include:
Tuesday Night Concert Series, Doug Walker Jazz Trio - Tuesday September 6 at 6:30 p.m. Chair Yoga – Wednesdays at 11:45 a.m. e-Reader Tech Help - 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Bargain Book Sale, Find lots of high quality books at low, low prices! Saturday September 10 at 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Ongoing, Always Free, Children’s Programs: “Who? or What? is Wearing the Sombrero Coloring Contest” – Come into the branch to pick up your coloring sheet. Contest ends Saturday September 17 at 5:30 p.m. Sign Language Storytime (recommended for ages 2-5 years) – Second, Third and Fourth Mondays at 10:00 a.m. Tiny Tots Rhythm & Rhymes (recommended for ages 2-5 years) – Returning Tuesdays beginning November 8 at 11:45 a.m. Craft Time (ages 3-8 years) Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Lego Builders’ Club (ages 3-8 years) - Saturdays at 2 p.m. Crazy 8 Math Club (ages 6-12 years) – Thursday September 29 at 4 p.m. Do Your Homework @ the Library – Receive free assistance with your K-8 homework. Mondays through Thursdays only.
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