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Military Appreciation MCAS 2012 Having “officially� attended my first MCAS Miramar Airshow last month make no mis-
amongst it all The displays and demonstrations by our
awe inspiring. From the moment we pulled on to the base one could feel the pride as countless Marines thanked us for their support. Men and women of all ages who serve our country thanking us for attending, it was truly inspirational. Thank you. SEE Military Appreciation, page 5
Will the Chargers Win the AFC West? take this will become a new tradition. Sure I have witnessed Miramar from various places over the years (Clairemont, UC, and Convoy) but, there is nothing like being there
military members were in a word: awesome. The smell of the jet fuel, the deafening of a fly over; attending the Miramar Airshow is See more photos at clairemonttimes.com
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POLICE BLOTTER Week of September 23, 2012 Vehicle Theft 4500 Dakota Dr. Vehicle Break-In 3700 Mt.Augustus Ave. Vandalism 4800 Cole St. Theft 4700 Clairemont Dr. Residential Burglary 6400 Salizar Ct. Vehicle Break-In 5100 Constitution Rd. Battery 3800 Marlesta Dr. Residential Burglary 6400 Salizar Ct. Residential Burglary 4500 Derrick Dr. Residential Burglary 5100 Bellvale Ave. Residential Burglary 3600 Pocahontas Pl. Street Robbery 4400 Bannock Ave. Vandalism 7200 Mesa College Dr. Residential Burglary 7100 Batista St. Theft 5500 Balboa Ave. Theft 4200 Avati Dr. Theft 4300 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Residential Burglary 3500 Chasewood Dr. Theft 4000 Genesee Ave. Theft 5600 Balboa Ave. Residential Burglary 6500 Tanglewood Rd. Theft 5500 Balboa Ave. Vehicle Theft 4000 Mt.Acadia Blvd. Theft 4700 Clairemont Dr. Residential Burglary 4300 Clayford St. Battery 5100 Bellvale Ave. Week of September 30, 2012 Theft 7200 Mesa College Dr. Vehicle Theft 3400 Kearny Villa Dr. Vandalism 3800 Camto Aguilar Battery 7700 Belden St. Battery 5400 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Fraud 6100 Balboa Ave. Battery 4600 Morena Blvd. Residential Burglary 5000 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Vandalism 3800 Camto Aguilar Vehicle Theft 4100 Mt.Alifan Pl. Battery 5800 Balboa Ave. Robbery 5100 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Vehicle Theft 6600 Beadnell Way Vehicle Break-In 5300 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Commercial Burglary 4100 Ute Dr. Residential Burglary 4800 Cobb Dr. Vandalism 5800 Mt.Alifan Dr.
Theft 5500 Balboa Ave. Theft 3600 Morlan St. Vehicle Theft 6500 Beadnell Way Vehicle Theft 5400 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Vehicle Theft 4100 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Commercial Robbery 6100 Balboa Ave. Week of October 7, 2012 Theft 4200 Balboa Ave. Battery 5500 Balboa Arms Dr. Theft 4300 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Battery 4000 Kearny Mesa Rd. Theft 5800 Mt.ALifan Dr. Vehicle Theft 3800 Clairemont Dr. Theft 4300 Clairemont Dr. Theft 4600 Morena Blvd. Theft 5200 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Vehicle Theft 7000 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Residential Burglary 2700 Murray Ridge Rd. Commercial Burglary 7900 Balboa Ave. Vehicle Theft 4800 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Fraud 5300 Mt. Burnham Dr. Commercial Burglary 3800 Convoy St. Vandalism 3300 Waco St. Theft 4200 Genesee Ave. Vehicle Theft 3400 Cowley Way Vehicle Theft 5000 Mt. Harris Dr. Residential Burglary 5000 Mt. Harris Dr. Battery 4300 Clairemont Dr. Theft 4300 Mt. Foster Ave. Theft 5500 Balboa Ave. Week of October 14, 2012 Vehicle Break-In 6600 Beadnell Way Theft 8500 Glenhaven St. Vehicle Break-In 6100 Balboa Ave. Vehicle Break-In 2400 Ulric St. Theft 4200 Genesee Ave. Vehicle Break –In 6700 Rockglen Ave. Vandalism 4300 Derrick Dr. Theft 3000 Childrens Way Residential Burglary 3500 Ames St. Commercial Burglary 4600 Ruffner St. Theft 5500 Balboa Ave. Theft 3100 Boyd Ave. Theft 6900 Linda Vista Rd. Battery 3800 Convoy St.
Vandalism 2600 Comstock St. Residential Burglary 3600 Marlesta Dr. Battery 7400 Radenz Ave. Vehicle Break-In 6000 Castleton Dr. Theft 3000 Health Center Dr. Theft 4600 Mercury St. Assault 7800 Vista Hill Ave. Commercial Robbery 3300 Sandrock Rd. Assault 3000 Armstrong St. Fraud 5500 Genesee Ct. E Theft 6900 Linda Vista Rd. Vehicle Theft 3700 Mt. Blackburn Ave. Commercial Burglary 7000 Eastman St. Vehicle Theft 5600 Camber Dr. Battery 7900 Frost St.
Week of October 21, 2012 Vehicle Break-In 4300 Jutland Dr. Residential Burglary 4300 Bannock Ave. Theft 4700 Clairemont Dr. Vandalism 6300 Mt.Ainsworth Ct. Vehicle Break-In 5400 Chateau Dr. Vehicle Break-In 6300 Mt.Ada Rd. Vandalism 4000 Mt.Abraham Ave. Vehicle Break-In 3800 Marlesta Dr. Battery 7600 Wellington St. Battery 6900 Linda Vista Rd. Commercial Burglary 7100 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Vehicle Break-In 5400 Chateau Dr.
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Aging Sewer Mains Replaced in Clairemont Mesa by Vic Salazar, Special to Clairemont Times
Sewer mains that date back nearly 70 years are being replaced within the Clairemont Mesa Community. Work is currently underway on portions of Balboa Avenue and Balboa Terrace and
will soon involve trenching in the Canyon Haven Condominium Complex. Octavio Chiquete of the City of San Diego’s Field Engineering Division is the Resident Engineer for the Balboa Terrace Trunk Sewer Project. He said the work is part of the City of San Diego’s Sewer Main Replacement Program as mandated by the
Environmental Protection Agency. “The City of San Diego has a Consent Decree with the EPA to improve sewer infrastructure,” said Chiquete. He added,“The Balboa Terrace Trunk Sewer Project will replace nearly one mile of sewer
mains that were installed as early as 1953 and are near the end of their expected life span.” The old vitrified clay sewer pipes are being replaced with new polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe and centrifugally cast fiberglass reinforced polymer
pipe, which are expected to be in service for at least 75 years. To install the pipeline, construction crews are using two methods. Open trenching is taking place along Balboa Avenue from Interstate 5 east to Balboa Terrace and will also be used within the Canyon Haven Condominium complex. The remainder of the pipeline, about one-third of a mile, will be installed using a tunneling method. A 10- by 12-foot pit is currently being placed at the intersection of Balboa Avenue and Balboa Terrace. The pit will serve as an access point for the tunneling work, so the pipeline can be placed below ground without the need to dig a trench in the street.This work has necessitated the closure of Balboa Terrace between Balboa Avenue and Monair Drive and traffic is being rerouted through marked detours. The cost of the Balboa Terrace Trunk Sewer Project is $6.7 million dollars. Work started in August and is expected to wrap up by late April, 2013.
Holiday Craft Fair Saturday, December 8, 2012 • 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Atonement Lutheran Church 7250 Eckstrom Ave. San Diego, CA 92111 (858)278-5556
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With the 50th Anniversary of the North Clairemont Library on November 17th did you know or remember? • A fire in 1980 significantly destroyed the building, closing it for almost a year • It was originally designed to hold 20,000 volumes … it now houses more than 52,000 items • There was another fire in 1993 a workroom was gutted and several cabinets and shelves had to be replaced. • The original square footage was 4,576 and today is 5,136 square feet.
North Clairemont Branch Library under construction, April 3, 1962.
Source: North Clairemont Branch
The man who designed the North Clairemont Branch Library was renowned architect Robert J. Platt. While he had an extensive list of work Mr. Platt also designed other local landmarks including: • Sportsman’s Lodge (1959) now The Pearl Hotel, Point Loma - 1410 Rosecrans Street • Presidio Nursery, Morena Boulevard 1959 (gone) • San Diego Marine Exchange (since remodeled) (1959) • Akin-Moore Yacht Brokerage, Shelter Island (1960) • Bayside 4 – 2540 Shelter Island Drive (1961) • Silvergate Yacht Club (being demolished) (1962) - 2091 Shelter Island Drive • Acey-Ducey Bar - EM Club, NAS Miramar” (1963) • U.S. Post Office & Federal Bldg. (1965) Del Mar • Lafayette Elementary School (1966) • Mission Bay Campland (1966) • Clairemont Covenant Church (1967) • Clairemont Baptist Church (1970) • De Anza View Medical-Complex (1970)
The newly built North Clairemont Branch Library on Clairemont Drive, San Diego, 1962.
Source: Eric Platt Son of Robert J. Platt
North Clairemont Branch Library on Dedication Ceremony Day, Harry Scheidle, vice mayor, 1962.
Source: San Diego Public Library - Special Collections - Digital Library
Opening Day, North Clairemont Branch Library staffs, Myra L. Schneider, Helen Leoboldti, Dorothy Grimm, Marquerita Teal, McMichael Rhodes, Evelyn Ellison, V. E. Parkianathan, 1962
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Military Appreciation Continued from page 1
From Ospreys to Super Stallions, Harriers to Raptors, Miramar showcased the strengths of our proud United States military. And, of course, it was highlighted at the end of the day by the Blue Angels with their extreme precision and tactical maneuvers continuously wowing the crowd. To all who participated, civilian and active, thank you for a wonderful performance and display. To all our Veterans and Active Military Personnel thank you for your service.
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NOVEMBER LIBRARY EVENTS NORTH CLAIREMONT BRANCH 4616 CLAIREMONT DRIVE, 92117 SPECIAL EVENTS In-N-Out Burger Reading Program - Kids! Read! Get a free hamburger, cheeseburger or grilled cheese for reading five books. Children between the ages of 4 and 12 are eligible to participate. If the children are unable to read themselves, their parent may read the books to them. A parent or guardian should sign the reading log after each five books are read. The program ends on November 17, 2012. Happy 50th Anniversary, North Clairemont Library! - Saturday, November 17 from 11:00am to 2:00pm Help us celebrate! Free family entertainment! Festivities kick off at 11:00am w/ music by Celia Lawley and the All-American Fiddle Cats, a trio of female fiddlers who sing and dance while playing the fiddle. This high-energy performance will be followed by special guest speakers and a magic show. Face painting, henna tattoos, children’s crafts and refreshments will also be available. RECURRING EVENTS Family Yoga - Wednesday, November 14 at 3:30pm Did you know yoga teaches children patience and self-confidence? Come to a free class and try it out! Best suited for ages 3-8 with caregiver, but all ages are welcome. Friends of the North Clairemont Library Meeting - Friday, November 9 at 3:00pm Would you like to support your local library? The Friends support the library through various activities, including book sales, volunteering, programming support and advocacy. New members and visitors welcome. Monthly Book Sale - Saturday, November 10 from 9:30am-2:00pm In addition to the Daily Book Sale, the Friends of North Clairemont Library hold an expanded Monthly Book Sale every month. Find used books, movies, and music for excellent prices.All proceeds benefit the North Clairemont Library. Adult Book Club - Wednesday, November 14 at 6:00pm Be a part of North Clairemont Library’s Book Club! For our November meeting, we will be discussing A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess.All adults are welcome to attend and participate. Please read the book beforehand. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. Note that program time has changed to 6:00pm.Typically held the 3rd Wednesday of the month, but switched to alternative date due to Thanksgiving holiday Storytime for Toddlers and Preschoolers Every Thursday at 10:30am Join us every Thursday for a fun storytime with Ms.Trish or Ms. Erin! This is an interactive storytime that includes books, songs, rhymes and movement. Sign Language Storytime - Saturday, November 10 at 10:30am Storyteller Jennifer Duncan uses the excitement and fun of signing to enhance the reading of wellloved children’s picture books. This interactive presentation also includes sing-alongs and bubble time and ends with a Question and Answer period. Geared toward ages 0-5 with caregiver. Typically takes place every Saturday except the first Saturday
of the month, but two dates cancelled this month due to 50th Anniversary Celebration and Thanksgiving holiday.
BALBOA BRANCH 4255 MT.ABERNATHY AVE, 92117 SPECIAL EVENTS Paws to Read - Tuesday, November 13 6:00 pm Therapy dogs provide a positive and fun environment for children to practice reading.This program is made possible through volunteers from Love on a Leash, San Diego Central chapter. Family Fun Time: Harvest Story Hour Saturday, November 17 1:00 pm This special Harvest-themed Story Hour will have plenty of singing and dancing, fun for all ages! Balboa Library Book Club - Tuesday, November 13 12:30 pm The Book Club will be discussing The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar. RECURRING EVENTS 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! No story time on Nov 21st. 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.
CLAIREMONT BRANCH 2920 BURGENER BLVD, 92110 SPECIAL EVENTS After School Art Class by Robert - 11/7 4pm Free art class for children ages 6-12 Adult Book Club - 11/7 6pm Members will discuss Sky of Red Poppies, by Zohreh Ghahremani. Please read the book before the meeting. Books are available at the circulation desk. Author Talk With Isabel Camacho Diamond 11/13 6:30pm Author Isabel Camacho Diamond will discuss her book Karachi, Dacca and Back.The book recounts her life as a young woman and focuses on a four year period in Isabel’s early twenties in which she follows her American pilot husband to Iran with their two children.There, her hopes for stability are shattered by her husband’s heavy drinking and abuse.After spending time together in Dacca, East Pakistan, her husband departs with the children and abandons Isabel in Karachi. Isabel travels from Karachi to Beirut,Tehran, Barcelona, Geneva, Paris, and back to New York to finally locate her children. She then faced a custody battle involving divorce, remarriage, and annulment to regain her kids.The book conveys the author’s journey from a young
lady of naïve innocence to a woman with mature knowledge of her strengths and talents.This program is appropriate for adults and no sign-up is required. Science Saturday - 11/17 The Charter School of San Diego is partnering with the Clairemont Library to offer “Science Saturday”. On November 17th, 2012, at 10 a.m., all young scientists from K – 8 are invited to attend the “Human Body” science event. There will be a special experiment provided that meets either a 7th grade or 8th grade science standard! This popular science program provided by The Charter School of San Diego is designed appeal to younger audience members, as well as older science enthusiasts. These experiments will be messy, so please, ensure all participants are dressed appropriately.This program is appropriate for school age children from kindergarten to eighth grade. Classical Guitar Duo of Kendall Padrick & Andy Wang - 11/28 6:30pm They will perform a variety of classical musical pieces. Both Kendall and Andy studied classical guitar under the tutelage of George Svoboda, as part of the Mesa College Guitar Ensemble.Their influences include:Andres Segovia, Nikita Koshkin, Leo Brower, Heitor Villalobos, and Francisco Tarrega. Please join us for this delightful evening of music. Everyone is welcome. RECURRING EVENTS Homework Help - Grades K-12 Tuesdays from 6:30 -8pm Tutors are adult volunteers, and no sign-up required. Tales for Tails - 11/24 1pm A free interactive animal program with the San Diego Humane Society’s Pet-Assisted Therapy Program.This monthly program helps children improve their reading skills by reading to animals in a fun and relaxing environment.The animals may include guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, and sometimes dogs and cats.This program will occur on the 4th Saturday of every month at 1:00 p.m. This program is appropriate for grades 1-6, and no sign-up is required. The San Diego Humane Society has been bringing the joys of animals to people for more than 30 years through its Pet-Assisted Therapy (P-AT) Program. Volunteers bring resident rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and sometimes adoptable puppies and kittens to visit people who aren’t able to experience the joys of pet ownership. Many volunteers have taken their dogs through a special class called Canine Good Citizen and their dogs have passed the Canine Good Citizen test. Story Times • Tuesdays 6pm Bilingual storytime Spanish/English with Karina • Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. the library hosts a story and craft time for all ages, with storyteller and crafter Miss Nancy. • Thursdays 10:30 “BabySign Storytime,” a storytime with sign language for children ages 0-2 and their caregivers, with storyteller and sign language instructor Jennifer Duncan. • Fridays10:30 a.m. the library hosts Preschool Storytime with Miss Fran.
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Religious Directory Poll Results from the October Question. Who is the best candidate for Mayor of San Diego?
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Clairemont Lutheran Church www.clairemontlc.org 4271 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92117 Sunday Worship Times 8:00, 9:15, 10:15 & 11:30 AM (En Espanol)
Pathway Christian Fellowship www.pathwayonline.org 3811 Mt. Acadia Blvd San Diego, CA 92111 Phone (858) 277-3027 Join us Sundays at 10 AM
Clairemont Christian Church www.clairemontchristianchurch.com 4330 Moraga Ave, San Diego, CA 92117 Phone (858) 273-5066 Dr. Harvey Daniel Moore, Pastor Sunday Worship/Sunday School Time: 10:30 AM Bible Study:Thursdays 7:00-8:30
Holy Cross Lutheran Church & Preschool www.holycrossword.com 3450 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117 Church (858) 273-2886 Preschool (858) 273-7768 Sunday Worship 9:00 AM
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11/3
Wild Wild West Carnival (page 7)
11/22
Thanksgiving Day
11/5
Wine & Cheese Night Susan G. Komen Benefit (page 16)
11/24
Snakes of the Tri-Canyon Presentation (page 11)
11/5-16 “Courage to Remember” Exhibit (page 13) 11/6
Election Day VOTE!
LOOKING AHEAD TO DECEMBER
11/8
ACE Holiday Kickoff Party (Page 16)
12/1
Community Food Drive (page 9)
11/11
Veterans Day - Observed 11/12
12/8
Holiday Craft Fair (page 3)
11/17
North Clairemont Branch 50th Anniversary (page 4 & 8)
Community Meetings Open to the Public CLAIREMONT TOWN COUNCIL 11/1/12 (1st Thursday of the month) 7:00 PM Clairemont High School Cafeteria 4150 Ute Street, 92117
CLAIREMONT COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP 11/20/12 (3rd Tuesday of the month) 6:30 PM LiveWell Senior Center 4425 Bannock Ave, 92117
LINDA VISTA TOWN COUNCIL 11/15/12 (3rd Thursday of the month) 6:30 PM Baha’i Faith Center 6545 Alcala Knolls Drive, 92111
LINDA VISTA PLANNING GROUP 11/26/12 (4th Monday of the month) 5:30 PM Linda Vista Public Library 2160 Ulric St, 92111
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Curious About a Siren – Go Online San Diego Fire-Rescue Launches an Online View of Fire Dispatch It happens almost every day, and several times during the day: someone hears a siren or sees fire engines hurrying down the street and calls 9-11 to ask what is going on. It is the wrong thing to do, and it happens at the worst possible time. “Fire dispatchers are on the front line of emergency response,” Fire Communications Director Susan Infantino said. “Answering questions from curious callers not only delays them from doing the important job of emergency dispatch, it clogs the phone lines and could delay a legitimate 9-1-1 call from getting through.” San Diego Fire-Rescue has just launched a website to let the public see the emergencies the Department is responding to. It is http://www.sdfiredispatch.org. People can also find it on the FireRescue website at http://www.sandiego.gov/fire/. San Diego Fire Dispatch Online lists every
call and the units responding to it. The information is updated every five minutes, all day, every day. It is a vivid demonstration of the number and variety of incidents the firefighters and ambulance crews handle daily. “We ask people to refer to this website for answers to questions about incidents,” Infantino said. “It’s vitally important that the 9-1-1 lines be kept open for emergencies. It is literally a matter of life and death.” Development of the site was made possible in part by a grant from the Gaslamp Quarter Association (GQA) to the San Diego Fire Rescue Foundation. “The merchants of the Gaslamp Quarter appreciate the valuable efforts of our public safety heroes,” GQA Executive Director Jimmy Parker explained.“It is our hope that this tool will serve as an important source of information for those impacted by emergencies, both large and personal.”
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Clairemont High School Academy of Business & Technology (AOBT) Guest Lecture Series Would you like to impart your hardwon wisdom to some teenagers? I’d like to personally invite you to participate as a guest speaker in one of our AOBT Guest Lecture Series Programs. This year, we have organized three different lecture series by student grade level with a wide variety of topics, dates and times. Many of them are coming right up, so don’t wait! View the topics and info below and schedule your appointment today. AOBT GUEST LECTURE SERIES PROGRAMS/ TOPICS: (1) Pyramid of Success Series (for 10th Graders): This fifteen-topic lecture series motivates 10th graders to fulfill their potential (based on Coach John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success.) Each topic touches on another “brick” or success skill. Guest speakers will present to two separate classes of sophomore students for 35 minutes each. This series runs from September February. Lectures for this series are held on Wednesdays from 7:15 am – 9:00 am at Clairemont High, Rm. 201 (Alan Walter’s class). (2) Leaders in Business Series (for 11th Graders) This eleven-speaker series teaches
11th grade students about leadership in the business world and integrates with a Business Management & Ownership course.The series targets speakers who function in some sort of leadership (management, team leader, owner, etc.) role in their company or organization. It is intended to expose students to a wide variety of industry professionals who perform different leadership roles: the content of each talk is left open to the speaker. In the 45-minute time slot, speakers present to one class of 11th grade students. This series runs from September April. Lectures for this series are held on Wednesdays from 11:15 am – 12:00 pm at Clairemont High, Rm. 201 (Alan Walter’s class). (3) Expectations in the Workplace Series (for 12th Graders) This thirteen-topic lecture series prepares 12th grade students for fieldplacement internships during their second-semester by teaching them the skills needed to be successful at their site and in the working world in general. Guest speakers touch on practical topics such as resume and interview skills, phone etiquette, taking initiative at work, punctuality, manners at work, social technology, and more. In the one-hour time slot, guest speakers
present to one class of 12th grade students.This series runs from January – February. Lectures for this series vary by day of the week, but are always held from 1:10 pm – 2:15 pm at Clairemont High, Rm. 201. If one of the topics and times fits into your schedule, please don’t hesitate to register today (first come, first served by topic and date) by filling out the online Guest Speaker Registration Form. Once you have
completed the online form, you will be contacted with more information and a confirmation of your scheduled speaking engagement. Elizabeth Rush Program Coordinator & Teacher Academy of Business & Technology Clairemont High School, 4150 Ute Drive San Diego, CA 92117 Work Phone: 858-273-0201 x4208 For more information visit www.aobt.net
“Kids in Action” Feature Periodically readers submit pictures of their kids either playing sports, out and about in the community or just kids being kids. If you would like your kids profiled or featured in The Clairemont Times Submit photos and a brief description to: photos@clairemonttimes.com
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Capital Improvement Projects
Future Improvements for Clairemont Neighborhoods Commentary/Notes from the October Clairemont Community Planning Group Meeting The October meeting of the Clairemont Community Planning Group was as always full of ideas and potential improvements for the neighborhood. Ever wondered about neighborhood improvement projects either current, future or proposed chances are you can obtain information at these meetings. Besides cell phone tower presentations, random variance and setback property questions the October meeting shed light on the positive direction for Clairemont. Hopefully in the future the community will see: Sidewalks on Clairemont Drive from Burgener down to Morena Blvd on what will hopefully be both sides of the street, as well as extending continuous sidewalks on Genesee Blvd from the Sprouts Shopping Plaza north to Sauk Avenue. The need for an all-encompassing Sidewalks/Bike Paths Plan ideally all around the community. It is the hope a combined Sidewalk/Bike Path plan will be presented to the
committee, and the public, at a future planning group meeting. One bike path that will be happening in the future (no date as of yet) is a 13 mile bike path on Balboa Ave from Morena Blvd to Santo Road. A potential pedestrian/bike bridge at Clairemont Drive to access Mission Bay, especially considering this will be a future trolley stop. Since attending these meetings I have witnessed proposed changes by concerned residents as they present their ideas or concerns for the betterment of the community, and, in some cases ultimately approved. While the process can take months and require attending multiple meetings, things do get done. The recommendations by the members of this and the many planning groups throughout the neighborhoods to city staff, ultimately, have one goal in mind, preserving and protecting our communities. For the times and dates of the Clairemont & Linda Vista Planning groups see page 8.
SANDAG Awards Grant to Help Linda Vista Pedestrians and Bicyclists The San Diego Association of Government (SANDAG) has awarded the City of San Diego’s Development Services Department a $300,000 grant for the Linda Vista Comprehensive Active Transportation Strategies (CATS). The CATS grant for the Linda Vista Community Planning Area will help provide direct and convenient connections to various destinations, while increasing bicyclist and pedestrian safety. The planning area is generally bounded on the south by Friars Road, to the west by I-5, the north by Tecolote Rd. and Mesa College Dr., and on the east by SR 163. This past February, a group of Linda Vista high school students addressed LVPG about on-going problems along Linda Vista Road due to students jaywalking. This grant will create a comprehensive plan for Linda Vista that includes the
Complete Street concepts to meet the needs for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. The goal of the San Diego Association of Government (SANDAG) Active Transportation Grant Program is to encourage local jurisdictions to plan and build facilities that promote multiple travel choices for residents and connectivity to transit, schools, retail centers, parks, work, and other community gathering places. The grant program also encourages local jurisdictions to provide bicycle parking, education, encouragement, and awareness programs that support pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. There were $8.8 million in Active Transportation funding to award in this cycle, with 75% ($6.6 million) of the funding for capital projects, and 25% ($2.2 million) plus any rollover from the Capital grant allocation for non-capital projects.
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PLTW at Montgomery Middle School Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is the leading provider of rigorous and innovative Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education curricular programs used in middle and high schools across the United States. Montgomery Middle School has been implementing the PLTW program since 2006 and is pleased to announce its expansion to five full sections challenging students from grades 6-8. STEM education is at the heart of today’s high-tech, high-skill global economy. For America to remain economically competitive, our next generation of leaders -- the students of today -- must develop the critical-reasoning and problem-solving skills that will help make them the most productive in the world. This is the heart of the PLTW initiative at Montgomery. We plan to provide our students with the most comprehensive, state of the art learning experience available. The PLTW Gateway To Technology (GTT) program features a project-
based curriculum designed to challenge and engage the natural curiosity and imagination of middle school students.They envision, design and test their ideas with the same advanced modeling software used by companies like Lockheed Martin, Intel and Sprint. They study mechanical and computer control systems; think robotics and animation. Students also explore the importance of energy, including innovative ways to reduce, conserve and produce it using solar, thermal and wind power.The knowledge that students gain and the skills they build from GTT create a strong foundation for further STEM learning in high school and beyond. We are proud to provide our students with such a rich experience. The knowledge they gain here will be implemented beyond the walls of the classroom and will serve as a vital part of their growth as young adults. Montgomery Middle School 2470 Ulric Street, San Diego, CA 92111 www.sandi.net/montgomerymiddle
The Snakes of the Tri-Canyon Area Saturday, November 24th, 2012 • 10:00 a.m. The Tri-Canyon Interpretive Group invites you to a presentation on “The Snakes of the Tri-Canyon Area”. Our local canyons are home to a number of different species of snakes and some examples will be on display for visitors to see up close.The presentation will include information on snake identification, safety, and the important roles that snakes play in our local habitats. Please join us for this inform-
ative presentation and take the opportunity to get a close-up view of some beautiful live snakes that do their best to avoid us in their natural habitats. This is a free event that is sponsored by the Tri-Canyon Interpretive Group and the City of San Diego’s Park and Recreation Department. Tecolote Nature Center 5180 Tecolote Road, San Diego, CA. 92110 858-581-9944
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CLMT Roots - An Apparel Company Developed by 2011 Clairemont High School Graduates Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Chris Bonner one of the founders of the CLMT Roots apparel company for a brief Q&A about how it all began. Chris along with fellow classmates Noah Welsh, Cory Mosburg, Mark Bial, Broc Gentry & Ryan Allen are the successful young men who took an idea to production. CT: So how did this idea come about? CB: Summer of 2010 we were thinking ahead to what our senior school project would be and we decided Clairemont themed apparel would be a fun idea. CT: Basically an idea for a school project became a real business? CB: It turned out we did not even use it as a school project, but we all stuck with the idea and decided to start brainstorming. From there it kind of snow balled and really took off. By fall of 2010 we had ideas for t shirts & sweatshirts and went into production shortly thereafter while we were seniors at Clairemont High. CT: How did you come up with the name CLMT Roots? CB: The name was pretty easy. We all are born and raised here with established roots, and proud of being
from Clairemont. We thought of the root system and incorporated it into our logo. Basically we started by talking about ideas and then some simple drawings. CT: How does the actual design process take place? CB: We all kind of again brainstorm. We would all draw some really basic things, talk about them and then we found a graphic designer Tony Majum. He does amazing work. We are so lucky to have him because he sees our vision, we discuss with him our ideas and then he just makes it happen. From there we brought our designs to Randy’s Custom Screen Printing in Kearny Mesa for production. And again we got lucky he took us on with a little budget and even less experience and had faith in us. Between Tony & Randy’s shop we are very lucky; they are a major part of our brand. CT: How do you sell and market? CB: We started a Facebook page www.facebook.com/CLMT Roots. From there the word spread throughout the school and pretty soon we were filling orders then more and more. We started out with a couple designs and are up to about 20 now.
We also sell them at Clairemont Surf Shop. But for the most part it’s word of mouth and then direct messages from our facebook page. CT: So tee shirts sweat shirts anything else? CB: The brand has really taken off from when we first started. We now sell men’s and women’s, sweatshirts, tee shirts, tank tops, trucker hats, stickers, we even sell little baby onesies. They are actually big sellers the onesies it’s pretty neat. CT: So how are all 6 of you getting along running a business? CB: It’s great; we are all busy, we are all in college so we all do the best we can with the company. CT: Are you studying business in college? CB: Yes right now I am a sophomore studying Business Management at Grossmont College plus I am the starting QB for the football team so I am quite busy, but it is all good. I will be graduating and then transferring to hopefully continue my football career and of course keep growing the company.
CT: Any plans to expand the business? CB: Actually yes we have all been talking and are kicking ideas around. Right now the focus is college, after we all graduate in a couple years we do have some plans to definitely expand.
Chris reiterated again how cool it is to be driving around and seeing a total stranger wearing something from their collection. “It is a great feeling” he said “our idea becoming reality and then a real business.” With the holiday season fast approaching, now is the perfect time to order that holiday gift. Either stop in at the Clairemont Surf Shop or order from their facebook page at facebook.com/CLMT Roots or call Chris Bonner directly at (858) 7316076 for more information.
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Mesa College to Host “Courage to Remember” Holocaust Exhibit - November 5th-16th
San Diego Mesa College will host The Courage to Remember, a traveling exhibit produced by the Museum of Tolerance from the Simon Wiesenthal Center, November 5 through16, 2012. Admission to the exhibit is free and the public is invited to attend. After more than 20 years of international acclaim and a celebrated statewide tour, the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s The Courage to Remember will make its San Diego debut at the Learning Resource Center at Mesa College. The exhibit features more than 200 exclusive photographs that cannot be seen anywhere else in the world, offering amazing insight into the Holocaust through four distinct themes: Nazi Germany, 1933-1938; Moving Toward the “Final Solution,” 1939-1941; Annihilation in Nazi-occupied Europe, 1941-1945; and Liberation, Building New Lives. “We are delighted to host The Courage to Remember at Mesa College,” said Dr. Pamela T. Luster, president.The college joins with our community in honoring the work of the Wiesenthal Center, demonstrating our commitment to equity and diversity.
The Clairemont Branch received a donation of a shuffleboard table with all the materials to play the
The Courage to Remember exhibit will be on display Nov. 5 through 16 on the first floor of the Mesa College Learning Resource Center (LRC). Exhibit hours are Mondays through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Parking is available in the A Overflow Lot.Visitors can purchase hourly permits from dispensers in any student lot. For more information on the The Courage to Remember exhibit and its partners, access www.couragetoremember.com. Courage to Remember Holocaust Exhibit Produced by Museum of Tolerance from the Simon Wiesenthal Center November 5 - 16, 2012. Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Fridays, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information: Contact Charles Zappia, Dean, School of Social, Behavioral & Multicultural Studies, 619-388-2801
game and keep up the equipment.What used to be a standard in all games room was completely new to all our members and they are so thrilled to have a new game to try. Thank you Tama BeckerVarano for providing the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego, Clairemont Branch with a wonderful new game!
Mesa College Athletes are Winners Mesa College Athletics Wins 2011-12 Chet DeVore Trophy San Diego Mesa College has been named the recipient of the 2011-12 Chet DeVore Trophy, which is awarded annually to the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference member college with the most successful men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletic program for the academic year. Mesa College’s athletic program, under Dave Evans, Dean of the Department of Physical Education, Health and Athletics and the Olympians’Athletics Director, won four women’s conference team championships and four men’s conference championships in 2011-12. The Olympians placed third in the California Community College Athletic Association State Championships in men’s cross country and eighth in men’s track and field. Mesa accumulated 241 points in a scoring system that rewards State community college team finishes, conference team finishes. and major conference individual awards. Palomar, which was the first DeVore Trophy winner in 2009-10, was runner-up for the 2011-12 trophy with 239 points. The conference-member colleges, in alphabetical order, are Cuyamaca, Grossmont, Imperial Valley, MiraCosta, Palomar, San Diego City, Mesa, Miramar, and Southwestern colleges.
Pacific Coast Athletic Conference (PCAC) Conference Champions BASEBALL (advanced to Regionals) MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY (advanced to State Finals) MEN’S TENNIS (advanced to State Finals) Foothill Conference Champions MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD (advanced to state Finals) Women’s Athletics Team Conference Championships WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (advanced to Regionals) WOMEN’S SOFTBALL (advanced to Regionals) WOMEN’S SWIMMING/DIVING (advanced to State Finals) WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL (advanced to Regionals) WOMEN’S WATER POLO (advanced to Regionals) Foothill Conference Champions WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD (advanced to State Finals) 2012 Pacific Coast Athletic Conference Scholar Athletes MATT NEAULT (Football) CHANEL PUTRAS (Women’s Basketball)
Grant Funds High School JROTC Archery Programs at Seven Schools Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) programs at Kearny, Lincoln, Madison, Morse, Hoover, Crawford and San Diego high schools were awarded a $40,000 grant from the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) to establish an archery program.The grant funds archery equipment and replacement parts at each school site and sponsors teacher certification and training through the Basic Archery Instructor course. In California, the National Archery in the Schools Program, or CalNASP, is administered through the Department of Fish and Game.The CalNASP program is aligned to Physical Education Model Content Standards for California and offers students and JROTC programs additional aspects to their physical education curriculum. Participating schools are also invited to compete in NASP sanctioned tournaments at state, national and international levels.
Kearny High School served as the pilot site for this program in 2011, where it gained immediate popularity and success. In their first year of competition, Kearny JROTC students were recognized as the California Archery State Champions and had several cadets ranked nationally. For more information on the program, contact, LTC David Guzman at dguzman1@sandi.net.
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Breed M/Smooth Collie
Breed M/Gray Tabby
DOB 4/12/2011
DOB Celebrated 7/1/2008
DOB 2/2/2006
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Place of Birth Unknown adopted from Southland Collie Rescue
Place of Birth Garden Grove, CA
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Likes Likes people, playing with other dogs, doggie daycare and chasing things Dislikes Trash trucks & loud noises
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Walking for Kendra Kendra’s Krew (Micki Payne, Paula Flanagan,Vy Crowe, and Lisa DeFabrizio) needs your help in fighting breast cancer.All four of us have walked the Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walk before and realize the strength it takes to fight this disease and the need for more research to find a cure for all the various types of breast cancer. We will walk November 16, 17 and 18th from Del Mar to Downtown San Diego meandering around our beautiful city for a total of 60 miles.
mom and friend that would light up a room with her smile, had a wicked sense of humor, and was a fantastic mother/wife and truly loved life. In December of 2011, Kendra was diagnosed with Stage 4 Inflammatory Breast Cancer.This was a devastating diagnosis for a 45 year old mother of two children, ages 10 and 12. Kendra and her husband, Paul, sought advice from experts. She tried traditional and non-traditional therapies and participated in clinical trials. She fought with everything she had and did it with grace. On September 7, 2012, Kendra lost her battle.
We decided to dedicate this year’s walk to Kendra Neves. She was a local
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our Wine & Cheese Night. For more information contact Micki Payne @ paynemicki@hotmail.com If you cannot make the event please consider donating online visit: www.the3day.org Click “Donate” Click “Search for a Participant” Check “Search for a Team” Type in “Kendra’s Krew” families each and every day. Unfortunately not enough is known about all of the various types of cancer and we are not always able to diagnose the disease before it spreads - there is so much more to study. Not all stories end this way however.With the strides in cancer treatment, there are a lot of families who are thankful for many more days and years with their mothers, daughters, wives, sisters, aunts, grandmothers and friends.This is what we are fighting forthis is why we are walking. In October we held a successful Beer Tasting of Local San Diego Brews. Next up is
Thank you from all of us Micki Payne, Paula Flanagan, Vy Crowe, Lisa DeFabrizio